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SABAH reminds me of “water, water everywhere, not a drop to drink” in the poem of The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. Water is one of Sabah’s most serious ironies – Sabah has one of the highest rainfalls but our taps are dry almost every day. Many homes are without piped water. Of course, we know what has gone wrong.

IF Peninsular Malaysia was able to have a casino since 1965, Sabah and Sarawak have the right to one each based on the one-third partnership under the Malaysia Agreement (MA63).

SHARP-contrasting statements what Sabah have and could have become with subtle play of Chinese characters. 為了我們的後袋我們要向錢看 implies being irresponsible, greedy, corrupt. 為了我們的後代我們要向前看 implies being responsible, forward looking, concerned and plan ahead for future generations. Losing it is easy. Regaining it is a HERCULEAN task. Because of extensive 為了我們的後袋我們要向錢看 malpractices by past leaders, Sabah has lost ownership of th...

What is inflation. Inflation, in its simplest form, is increase in price over a period of time. Whereas deflation is the opposite.

Seek progress on our volition aggressively. Be self-driven.

I do not know if USA is blind or desperately clinging on to the world’s No.1 superpower. Even a novice of international politics like me, it is pretty obvious that USA has become a babbling, ineffective, old fat weakening bully, like the proverbial naked king on his horseback, cheered on by a very small number of hangers-on servile nations called the Collective West.

A foreigner can see it. Why many Sabah political leaders fail to see it? I was shocked and at the same time, deeply embarrassed being asked by a friend from China. His question was why Sabah is so rich and so many poor Sabahans? It is a very simple but profound observation by a foreigner who has arrived to visit Sabah for only a short time. His question is simple but it has pierced the heart right through. I could not help asking myself, is Sabah’s poor economic management so blatantly obv...

‘IF you do not take an interest in the affairs of your government, then you are doomed to live under the rule of fools” so said Plato, the Greek philosopher who was born around 428 BC. One of the wisest Greek philosophers in government and politics ever lived. So, my fellow Sabahans, may I invite you to take an interest and examine Sabah’s political realisms and options in the present context of Sabah’s economy and the Federal unity government. Bear in mind that this...

SAYAP [Sabah Young Entrepreneurs and Professionals] is the new “Love Sabah Spirit”.  It was launched on 3 December 2022.

Anwar’s unity government brings new hope to all Malaysians. Most Malaysians breathe a huge sigh of relief when the Agong announced that Anwar would form the new UNITY government.  His idea of a unity government is very relevant as our country has suffered physically and financially tremendously from the Pandemic.  Covid 19 has created economic devastations, the like of which, Malaysia has not experienced before.  Most Malaysians have suffered untold financial losses, unemplo...