‘I really love to ride my motorcycle. When I want to just get away and be by myself and clear my head, that’s what I do.’ – Kyle Chandler, American actor. “I’m going for a ride,” I excitedly told my wife one night in early November. It had been a
KUCHING: The recent proposition requiring housing developers to allocate 30 per cent of their housing scheme’s value to a trust fund has been met with criticism over its efficacy. Centre for Market Education (CME) economist Carmelo Ferlito argued that this approach by the state government is an overreach into the
WORLD Philosophy Day, which falls on Nov 15, is a date that often doesn’t receive much attention. This year, it happened to coincide with World Toilet Day, a synchronicity that might have seemed somewhat amusing or even insulting to some philosophers. This brings to mind a personal story that blends
‘Only the dead have seen the end of war.’ Plato, Greek philosopher. When living in New York City for an extended period, the pervasive Jewish presence becomes evident. With a significant population outside of Israel, it’s almost certain that you’ll develop friendships with Jewish individuals who offer unique perspectives. Alena
The saying, “Nothing in life is truly free,” isn’t just about lunch. It’s a reminder that everything has a cost, even if it’s not immediately clear who’s paying. So when Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg floated the idea of free tertiary studies for Sarawakians by 2026,
KUCHING: With its diverse and robust income avenues like tax on petroleum products, carbon trading and turning microalgae carbon into green aviation fuel, Sarawak might just have the potential to introduce free tertiary education. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) economist Jerome Kueh said this was without burdening the people or businesses,
‘The more subsidised it is, the less free it is. What is known as ‘free education’ is the least free of all, for it is a state-owned institution; it cannot possibly be separated from political control.’ — Frank Chodorov (1887-1966); an American writer, editor, and thinker known for his contributions
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) wisely maintained the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3 per cent during their Monetary Policy Committee meeting last September. I agree with their decision not to increase the interest rate, even if it might weaken the ringgit. Let me explain. Interest rates represent the cost of
‘When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.’ – Henry Ford, 1863-1947, American industrialist, the founder of Ford Motor Company. During my 18-hour direct flight from Singapore to New York, I had anticipated the usual monotony of a
‘You can dislike me and you can paint me as the bad guy but you cannot ignore what is happening around the world.’ – AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes, 2019 Oh, the satisfaction of being able to say, “I told you so!” MYAirline, which made a flashy debut last December, proudly
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