Author: Francis Paul Siah

Why the fuss over a RM50K jetty!

We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office. – Aesop, Greek slave and storyteller To be honest, I was quite astonished by the lingering spotlight on the RM50,000 wooden jetty project at Kampung Mutap in Miri. The controversy has hogged the limelight in both the

Our beautiful religious tolerance and harmony

The purpose of religion is to control yourself, not to criticise others. – Dalai Lama, Tibetan spiritual leader Four reasons compel me to touch on this subject this week. One, a post from my dear friend, Dr KN Singh, in Johor Baru, of a video of the Sikh community in

Big ego of leaders in full glare

Leadership is not a popularity contest. It’s about leaving your ego at the door. The name of the game is to lead without a title. — Robin S Sharma, Canadian writer Everyone has an ego. That is a fact. Even a saint has an ego, if you wish to acknowledge

Are Sarawak Police Officers Only Fit to be No 2?

  ‘Police officers know that each time they put on their uniform, they are taking on risks to protect others.’ — Mike Parson, Missouri Governor   This is not the first time I’ve posed this question and I don’t think it will be the last. For as long as eligible and qualified

Jaded with elections and politics

Regardless of who wins, an election should be a time for optimism and fresh approaches. – Gary Johnson, American politician How I wish I am in sync with what US politician Gary Johnson has surmised in one of his more notable quotes – “Regardless of who wins, an election should

Will Sibu’s flood woes ever be resolved?

Floods are acts of God, but flood losses are largely acts of man. — Gilbert White, American geographer Dudong’s newly-minted state assemblyman Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing is a new broom that sweeps well. I will be fair and give credit where it’s due. Tiong has been up and about

IC issue: Help local first, not foreigners

Every good citizen adds to the strength of a nation. —– Gordon B Hinckley, US religious leader HOME Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin did not have it easy this past week. As a politician, he is not particularly popular with the public at large and as a minister, he has

RM200 rental help and a new housing scheme

You can spend the money on new housing for the poor and homeless or you can spend it on a golf course or a football stadium. — Jello Biafra, American singer It is very important for Sarawakians to keep updated on new government schemes and plans formulated to assist them,

When public protests become a nuisance

Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable. — John F. Kennedy, Former US President AT the outset, let me declare that I find nothing wrong with peaceful protests or rallies. I would support any such initiative if genuinely held in the interest of the people and

Treat sports people with more dignity

Success isn’t given. It’s earned on the field, on the track, in the gym. With blood, sweat and the occasional tear. — Nike inspirational quote If you were to ask me why Malaysia has yet to win the Olympic gold or if we could win one in Paris 2024, this