Malaysians have become increasingly cynical over Malaysia’s political and economic future with many expressing dismay over what has transpired in recent months. There is a general feeling of gloom akin to how we generally feel when confronted by dark stormy days. I am similarly affected, often feeling frustrated and depressed at what has been happening in our beloved country. I ...

It was in December 1976 that I bade farewell to Kolej Tun Datu Tuanku Haji Bujang after spending two years there doing my Form Six as a boarding student. Those two years were two of the happiest years of my life. It was where I really learned to be independent. I bet all my Kolej mates who were fellow boarders ...

Brighton Beach, also known as Tanjung Lobang Beach, is probably the most popular beach in Miri and it forms part of Taman Selera, Miri’s oldest recreational park. Since my retirement at the end of May this year, I have been to this beach several times. I find it a great place to have a stroll and to just relax and ...

Giant whale, octopus, eagle, bat, and stingray took to Senadin’s skies this afternoon when the Giant Fancy Kite Flying and Show Carnival started at about 3.00pm at the proposed Senadin Water Theme Park area. Today is only the warm-up to the official opening tomorrow.

Tomorrow will be Hari Raya Aidilfitri so I wish to take this opportunity to convey my best wishes and regards to all Muslims. May The AidilFitri Delights And The Moment Extents All The Special Joys For All Of You To Treasure. May The Year Ahead This Eid Be Fruitful And Full Of Happiness To You And Your Family. And when ...

It is sad to hear the news that Omar Sharif has died aged 83 from a heart attack yesterday afternoon in a hospital in Cairo. It was announced in May that he had Alzheimer’s disease. I was in lower secondary at Kai Chung Middle School in Binatang when I watched Lawrence of Arabia at the Eastern Theatre and that was ...

I have tasted the pineapples of Saba Orchard on a few occasions in the past courtesy of my brother Chin Tian and my sister-in-law Christina Sio. I love the sweetness and the taste of the Lambir Pines so I always look forward to eating these pineapples. Yesterday when I was sending my brothers Chin Tian and Chin Kiong as well ...

Having enjoyed Keigo Higashino”s “The Devotion of Suspect X “, I did not hesitate to buy his second novel “The Salvation of A Saint” when I saw it in Popular Bookstore a couple of weeks ago. Once I began reading it, I was once again hooked and despite having not much free time, I managed to finish it in a ...

Malaysians crave for titles. There is little doubt about that. Just look at the number of awards dished out every year, from federal titles to state titles. But this number does not meet the demand which must be in the thousands. In Malaysia, Datuk is a Malay term for an honorific title that is bestowed upon individuals who are deemed ...

In the spirit of Halloween, magician Rich Ferguson took to the streets of San Luis Obispo, California, determined to scare the living daylights out of unsuspecting public with his head-drop prank. Upon seeing his head-drop trick, unsuspecting onlookers screamed, gawked, and, in a few cases, ran away in terror. Ferguson is no newbie when it comes to pranks. He’s been ...