Author: Francis Paul Siah

The latest conundrum in Bersatu

You cannot buy loyalty. You cannot buy the devotion of hearts, minds, and souls. You have to earn these things. – Clarence Francis, American entrepreneur To Bersatu’s Bukit Gantang MP Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz Syed Abdul Fasal, one of the rogue MPs from the party, Bersatu’s notice demanding that members

Ting’s word of caution on stability timely

A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves. – Lao Tzu, philosopher and writer Datuk Sebastian Ting meant well when he reminded his colleagues in Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) of how powerful governments

Never lose sight of the terror threat

Read thousands of books and I will power myself with knowledge. Pens and books are the weapons that defeat terrorism. – Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani activist I join Malaysians in condemning the senseless murder of two police officers in the May 17 attack at the Ulu Tiram police station in Johor

Singapore’s smooth leadership transition laudable

‘Leaders become great not because of their power; but be- cause of their ability to empower others.’ John Maxwell, American author TODAY, May 15, Singapore gets a new prime minister, its fourth since the island republic became independent in 1965. Lawrence Wong, 51, succeeds Lee Hsien Loong, 72, as prime

Olympic gold a tall order for our shuttlers

‘I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I’ve been successful.’ Michael Jordan, US basketball star BADMINTON is a favourite sport of mine and I consider myself a die-hard badminton fan.  I have faithfully played badminton till I was 50 and after that

Hanif Omar, a misunderstood police legend

“I believe that people should take pride in what they do, even if it is scorned or misunderstood by the public at large.” Tony Hawk,American entrepreneur TUN Mohammed Hanif Omar died on April 20 surrounded by family members at his Shah Alam residence. He was 85 and had not been

Nothing abuzz about Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election

“I have never voted in my life…I have always known and understood that the idiots are in a majority so it’s certain they will win.“ Louis-Ferdinand Céline, French novelist NOMINATION day for the Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) by-election is only 10 days away (April 27) but there is very little

KK Mart move by PAS a masterstroke

NOT only was it a smart move, it was brilliant! A masterstroke by an Islamic-based political party which, for once, wants nothing to do with a hotly debated Islamic issue dominated by another party. And this is what PAS has decided. The party has declared that it has nothing to

Akmal should heed advice of Sarawak leaders

Religion should not be allowed to come into politics. Religion is merely a matter between man and God. – Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Founder of Pakistan Datuk Sebastian Ting is right – nothing positive will emerge out of any action wrapped in spite, anger and revenge. On March 27, the SUPP

Sabah, Sarawak lead the way in tolerance and harmony

Tolerance implies no lack of commitment to one’s own beliefs. Rather it condemns the oppression or persecution of others. — John F Kennedy, 35th US President To many of us, one thing about debating over religion is clear — we know there will be no end to it. Principally because no one