“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character — that is the goal of true education.” Martin Luther King Jr SHOULD we bring in teachers from Singapore or other foreign countries to teach English in our schools? This question has
I recently came across two opinion pieces on the online portal Newswav, written by a writer based in Malaya, that left me in disbelief. These pieces claimed that Sarawak’s success in various sectors was solely due to luck while discrediting the leadership and abilities of Sarawak’s Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan
The Second Edition of Brarak & Bipajak Gawai Bisegu at Kampung Segu Bunuk in Jalan Puncak Borneo on June 2 was a huge success. The event saw an overwhelming response with over 1,000 participants, nearly double the number during last year’s event. Participants included seven contingents: one each from six
THE recently concluded fourth edition of the National Journalists’ Day (Hawana) 2024 marked a significant milestone for the country’s media fraternity, particularly the local media. For the first time, the event took place outside of Kuala Lumpur, and it witnessed the well-deserved recognition of several veteran journalists from Sarawak who
Every ethnic group possesses its unique characteristics, and when given the opportunity, each strives to promote and preserve its culture and heritage to the fullest extent. This instinct arises naturally, fuelled by the pride that respective communities hold in their cultural identity and their desire to safeguard their traditions for
“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” – Virginia Woolf. The Consumer Association of Penang (CAP) recently urged the government to revoke licenses for 24-hour eateries to address the negative effects associated with late-night dining. CAP’s president, Mohideen Abdul Kader, highlighted studies indicating
Occasionally, murmurs arise among villagers regarding the competence of their village heads (KKs) and community leaders. These murmurs have grown louder, particularly today, as many villagers are not only educated but also technologically adept and have exposure to the outside world. The villagers desire village heads and community leaders who
A cocktail was thrown at the KK Mart outlet in Satok, Kuching, on March 31, which came as a shock to many Sarawakians, particularly in the city. Kuching has long been known for its history of religious tolerance and racial harmony, proudly earning the title of ‘City of Unity’ on
The idea of a train line connecting Bintulu Port to Indonesia’s new capital, Nusantara, is truly exciting! Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian proposed this idea recently, highlighting the potential to significantly reduce travel time between Bintulu Port and Nusantara to approximately three hours. This would be a
Critics who hastily accused Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing of being unfit for the role of Malaysia’s Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister should now reconsider their statements. It is not only reasonable to expect them to remain silent, but they should also apologise to Tiong, who is also a Member
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