Author: Francis Paul Siah

KK Mart move by PAS a masterstroke

NOT only was it a smart move, it was brilliant! A masterstroke by an Islamic-based political party which, for once, wants nothing to do with a hotly debated Islamic issue dominated by another party. And this is what PAS has decided. The party has declared that it has nothing to

Akmal should heed advice of Sarawak leaders

Religion should not be allowed to come into politics. Religion is merely a matter between man and God. – Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Founder of Pakistan Datuk Sebastian Ting is right – nothing positive will emerge out of any action wrapped in spite, anger and revenge. On March 27, the SUPP

Sabah, Sarawak lead the way in tolerance and harmony

Tolerance implies no lack of commitment to one’s own beliefs. Rather it condemns the oppression or persecution of others. — John F Kennedy, 35th US President To many of us, one thing about debating over religion is clear — we know there will be no end to it. Principally because no one

Should Malaysia host the 2026 Commonwealth Games?

It’s not the team with the best players that win. It’s the players with the best team that wins. – Inspirational Quotes WE, in Malaysia, do not pay much attention to the Commonwealth Games in general and there is not much conversation about it. Until recently, that is.  I don’t

Child sexual crimes a disturbing trend

Child abuse is the world’s greatest silent crime. Empower your child to say No and report it.  – QuotesGram This is a very serious matter. The numbers do not lie. To write about this subject of sexual crimes against children, I have read several reports on the issue in order

Bersatu’s move may force by-elections

Good people don’t need laws to tell them to act responsibly…and bad people will find a way around the laws. – Plato, Greek philosopher Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM) or Bersatu has now switched to “desperate” mode. Its latest move may force several by-elections. Worried that more of its MPs

MPs, don’t play play; new King means business

A king is not defined by the crown he wears but by the actions he takes. — Unknown Wow! New Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar is indeed a breath of fresh air. He seems to strike all the right chords with many people, especially when he rebukes wayward

Let’s continue to support Pandelela

Failure is not something to be ashamed of – nor is it proof of unworthiness. Failure is something to be powered by. – Abby Wambach, US soccer star Before Pandelela Rinong introduced us to her diving world, how many of us bothered to watch the sport? Not many, I reckon.

Do the Chinese prefer Dragon babies?

We are a restless breed, we dragons, never really satisfied; we love change for its own sake. – Donn Kushner, Canadian writer To answer the question, “Do the Chinese prefer Dragon babies?” I don’t think it’s a rule religiously followed by Chinese couples. Imagine, a couple having to wait every

A very controversial pardon

When life seems hard, the courageous do not lie down and accept defeat; instead, they are all the more determined to struggle for a better future. – Queen Elizabeth II I believe I am among the minority who are for the death penalty to stay. But I have also opted