People appreciate and never forget that helping hand especially when times are tough. — Catherine Pulsifer, author The Sarawak government’s latest special assistance package — Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang 8.0 — could not have come at a better time. The aid package amounting to RM285.47mil for, among others, discounts on
It definitely feels like I’ve been used and then tossed away. — Low Wee Wern, national squash player LATELY, Malaysian sports has been in the limelight. No, don’t get me wrong; we are not getting attention because we are winning medals after medals or one championship after another. On the
Majority rule only works if you’re also considering individual rights. Because you can’t have five wolves and one sheep voting on what to have for supper. – LARRY FLYNT, AMERICAN PUBLISHER Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s decision to get his Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB)
I will fight for all Sarawakians as the chief minister, regardless of race. I’m the chief minister of Sarawakians; their interests are my top priority and concern. — Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg In another three days, on Jan 13, it will be Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri
When we see the giant, why do we automatically assume the battle is his for the winning? — Malcolm Gladwell, Canadian journalist Speculation among kedai kopi politicians is rife that Sarawak DAP strongman Chong Chieng Jen will face off with SUPP chief Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian in the
A convincing victory to BN! Verdict that rakyat had enough of gimmicks! — Melaka voter THAT the Barisan Nasional (BN) would win the Melaka state election was a forgone conclusion, but the manner it retained the state government – by an overwhelming landslide – is the talk among the people,
Indians in Malaysia can certainly do with a bit more of that elusive quality: Unity. — Anon No offence. Malaysian Indians are the most disunited race in the country. But if you think this phenomenon only occurs in Malaya — and is not an issue in Sarawak — you are
I believe in equality for everyone, except reporters and photographers. — Mahatma Gandhi, freedom fighter We will soon go to the polls; it’s about time. We are or rather I am tired of waiting. The election has been delayed by five months because of Covid-19 and the Emergency and my
Fluency in English is not a benchmark of intelligence. The sooner Malaysian politicians understand this, the better it is for them. The atrocious delivery of their speeches in English makes me cringe. — Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Masing It’s with great sadness that I learned of the passing
If we don’t vote, we are ignoring history and giving away the future. – Anon We are all waiting for the announcement of the dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) and the nomination and polling dates of the Sarawak 12th state election. The state government may announce the dissolution
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