Developing future leaders
THERE are many benefits an organisation can gain by grooming future leaders from amongst their employees. First of all, it…
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The wonders of mechanical advantage
IT was late morning. Six-year-old Johnny was playing around the house. “Mum”, he said, “You always lift me up. I…
Moving beyond merely cosmetic reforms
THE much-vaunted Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) held public hearings for six months at various places. A study tour of several…
Caught in the net
“BOY-BOY, come and eat your dinner. It’s getting cold.” “Hum,” said the boy, frowning in irritation as he tried to…
Frivolity takes on new life in silly season
FOR the media, the silly season is usually a time when news stories about frivolous matters get blown up for…
Invading of personal space
THE matter of space is a very important and sensitive issue. When one nation attempts to invade the space of…
From the grandstand
Datu Sudarsono Osman, Football Association of Sarawak presidentOur game against Kelantan on Saturday was an entertaining one. It was an…
Why study economics?
VERY often, business students first entering university would ponder whether it is worthwhile taking economics as a subject. My answer…