Author: Nazmi Suhaimi

Strong ties crucial between DBKU and community: Fazzrudin

KUCHING: It is important that the local council forms a strong relationship with the community under its jurisdiction, said Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman. He said in the case of the Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) and the community, it has allowed for smooth implementation and delivery of projects on

A Ramadan celebrated in austerity

Cutting food waste is a delicious way of saving money, helping to feed the world and protect the planet. – Tristram Stuart, English author and environmental campaigner Ramadan is one of those most-anticipated occasions for hawkers because it means that their businesses would be well-patronised by shoppers and those who

Ignorance is bliss – for some

When people ask me if I went to film school I tell them, ‘No, I went to films’. – Quentin Tarantino, American film producer Being a content producer in this day and age, there’s more than meets the eye. There’s a running joke within the community that the process of

Parliament’s no stage for ceramah

Regardless of how dramatically our opinions may diverge or how passionately we hold to convictions that our political opponents do not share, civility must be respected in the House of Commons. – Gilbert Parent, former Canadian Speaker Just this week, videos circulated on social media on an instance in Parliament

A norm rather than the exception

At any given moment, public opinion is a chaos of superstition, misinformation and prejudice. – Gore Vidal, American writer and public intellectual   As soon as news broke that former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin was detained by the Malaysia Anti-Corruption Agency (MACC), the social media had a meltdown.

Content creation name of the game

You need to create ridiculously good content – content that is useful, enjoyable and inspired. – Ann Handley, digital marketing pioneer, writer and speaker For the past few weeks, I dipped my toe in what I can only describe as the most creative and challenging part of my career in

KSB elects new chairman, officer bearers

KUCHING: Koperasi Sioux Bhd (KSB) has elected corporate figure Ibrahim Abang Saufi as its board of director’s chairman following its recent fifth Annual General Meeting (AGM). Ibrahim succeeds outgoing chairman Iskandar Landau who held the position for the last term, since Dec 1, 2019. Also elected were new office bearers

Stop pushing the envelope

Everything has its limit – iron ore cannot be educated into gold. – Mark Twain, American writer “That’s a bit much.” That was my reaction upon seeing videos and photos circulating on social media from a “cosplay” parade organised by a certain political party in Malaya. In Malay, it would

Masterclass in reinvention

We like to give people the freedom to work where they want, safe in the knowledge that they have the drive and expertise to perform excellently, whether they are at their desk or in their kitchen. Yours truly has never worked out of an office, and never will. – Richard

Opening up to public scrutiny

There can be no faith in government if our highest offices are excused from scrutiny — they should be setting the example of transparency. – Edward Snowden, American former computer intelligence consultant   One bad move and you’re done – that’s how it is in today’s politics. The overwhelming pressure