Leadership is not about the next election, it’s about the next generation. — Simon Sinek, British-American author Sometime in November 1983, I interviewed Sarawak chief minister (Tun Pehin Sri) Abdul Taib Mahmud, and asked if he could give me a date for the 4th Sarawak Election. I had been sent
When it comes to Eurasians, are we not allowed to embrace either one of our cultures we feel more attached to? Or decide within ourselves that I am Asian and I am proud to be Asian? — Henry Golding, actor The Eurasians are one of Sarawak’s smallest communities. Initially known by
To err is human, but to persevere in error is only the act of a fool. — Marcus Tullius Cicero, Roman statesman Once upon a time, I had a small animal farm not far from Kuching, which was my pride and joy. It started as a hideout for security forces
On March 4, 1959, Safri Awang Zaidell, an English-trained teacher who later became Deputy State Secretary, wrote a letter to the Sarawak Tribune entitled, “Democracy, National Unity and a People’s Party”, saying these were the essential ingredients to achieving independence for Sarawak. Stephen Yong, former federal Minister of Science, Technology
There is no such thing as absolute freedom of the press, not even in the most advanced countries in the world. There are things you just don’t say, because it will destabilise the environment. – Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad Tomorrow, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed celebrates his 96th birthday. At one
When Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin became Prime Minister on February 29 last year, many of Malaysia’s detractors felt that the Johorean would find it hard to fit into the shoes of his predecessor. After all it was not going to be easy emulating Malaysia’s most experienced 95-year-old Prime Minister Tun
ON January 13, 2017 Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg became the sixth Chief Minister of Sarawak and the leader of Malaysia’s largest state. Having studied at both St Thomas and St Joseph’s in Kuching, the soft-spoken Abang Jo, as he is fondly called, was never one to crave for
Sarawak with its multitude of people is a potpourri of religious establishments and places of worship that makes it one of Malaysia’s most attractive destinations. A temple that withstood the test of time In the heart of the city and in the centre of the “Golden Triangle” lies a 200-year
On Aug 31, 1957, Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman declared “Merdeka”, announcing to the world that Malaya had become an independent nation. Even then he planned to include neighbouring British colonies Singapore, Sarawak and Sabah and Brunei into a larger federation called “Malaysia”. If the four entities could unite with
After 1832, Singapore became the capital of the British Straits Settlements and this triggered a mass exodus of Chinese “Sinkeh” from mainland China to seek their fortunes in the Far East. A handful decided to sail across the South China Sea, to help build up the country and make it
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