‘Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly and applying the wrong remedies.’ Ernest Benn, British publisher ON March 8, Warisan president Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal declared that his party would contest the coming Sabah election on its own, brushing off speculation about forging
‘I love winning more than I love playing badminton. Winning is everything.’ – Saina Nehwal, Ex-India’s badminton star In some ways, I agree (quote above) with Saina Nehwal, a one-time India Number One female shuttler. We understand why she loves winning more than playing badminton. Because winning is everything and
‘I would love nothing more than compromise. But I would say to you that compromise that’s not a solution is a waste of time.’ – Marco Rubio, US State Secretary I was in secondary school in the early 70s when I first heard of Dr Henry Kissinger and the office
‘When I think football, I think Manchester United. I still support United and always will. I will die with them in my heart.’ – Eric Cantona, a former Man U great If you are a Manchester United fan, you will be able to understand my disappointment and disillusionment with the
“Malaysia is a country unlike any other: Full of promise and fragility. Its history, cultural and religious diversity make it a rich, compelling and surprising land.” Tariq Ramadan, Swiss academic IN his homily at last Sunday’s mass, our parish priest gave a compelling take on the “Three Pillars of Lent”
‘Politics calls for robust debate and criticism, but this should never descend to personal and demeaning slurs.’ – Kim Beazley, Australian politician Political leaders who overstay their welcome often face opposition because prolonged rule tends to create dissatisfaction and even internal plots to remove the leader. It must be noted
‘Accidents, and particularly street and highway accidents, do not happen – they are caused.’ – Ernest Greenwood, American author I don’t think we should allow this to go on. We must put a stop to it. At times, you can’t help feeling that nobody cares anymore. Or do they? I’m
‘It is impossible to practice parliamentary politics without having patience, decency, politeness and courtesy.’ — Khaleda Zia, former Bangladesh PM What a timely reminder from Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar indeed! To those of us following parliamentary sittings regularly, the king’s message to our Members of Parliament, particularly
‘As for fireworks, it’s very dangerous. You shouldn’t play with them.’ – Jason Pierre-Paul, American footballer From the balcony of my home in Petaling Jaya, I can see the Ambank Group Building, XOX Complex and several new condominiums surrounding the nearby Tropicana Golf Club enclave. In a distance, the majestic
‘The measure of a society is found in how they treat their weakest and most helpless citizens.’ – Jimmy Carter, 39th US President It was a toss-up between Jimmy Carter and Donald Trump as the subject of my column this week. I decided on Carter because Trump will be around
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