Reconciliation: A humbling return to the fold
THE word is finally out: reconcile. Far from being stereotypical rhetoric, it is a loaded statement which speaks volumes of…
Browsing: Columns
The importance of universities being caring employers
INCREASINGLY, organisations are interested to develop committed workforces to reduce employee turnover and absenteeism while improving employee performance and job-related…
US payroll climbs and supports DJIAFundamental Outlook
The US monthly payroll showed increased jobs and regained stock market confidence. Meanwhile, the eurozone showed uncertain sentiments though Greece…
Power of apologies
HISTORY is full of records of great injustices inflicted on the ruled by their rulers or political masters. After so…
Angels and demons
“YOU guys are going to Naples on your own?” said Beng Lan. It was not so much a question as…
Lessons on the birds and the bees
A BOOK on sex education, written by a British author, has been banned in the country because the materials are…
Reminiscences of a village boy
WHILE listening to and admiring how the musicians as young as twelve years old handled their instruments – violin and…
Why are we here?
Recently, a children’s sex education book, “Where Did I Come From?” by British author, Peter Mayle, was banned in Malaysia…