MORE and more, it seems, that if we want to find progressive, inclusive and egalitarian Malaysia, we have to look to Sarawak and, to a lesser extent, Sabah. Both state leaderships seem to be showing more intelligence, rationality and savviness than the federal administration.

MENTION “national service” and it conjures the image of drafting able-bodied young men – and women in some nations – into the military to be trained as war-ready soldiers to defend their country.

TAN Sri Tony Fernandes, our world-famous king of low cost carriers, is on the move, literally, with his latest venture.

A RAINBOW is truly a sight to behold. No matter how many times we see it, whether after rain, around waterfalls, sea spray or fog, it is magic to behold.

Shouldn’t that be the more important date to celebrate our nationhood?

If nothing is done, Malaysia will eventually be so crippled we will be left far behind on the world stage.

SO there are non-Malay voters who are disappointed with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Pakatan Harapan-led unity government, and they intend to abstain from voting in Saturday’s state election.

UP until a few days ago, I had never heard of the UK band called The 1975. And I would have remained in ignorant bliss if not for the huge controversy stemming from their shocking behaviour during their performance at the Good Vibes Festival.

And the feeling is mutual after he said some very bad things about his fellow citizens.

I AM a careful shopper. I like to read labels on food packaging to check the ingredients, expiry dates and the weight to make sure I get the best value for my buck. For the most part, I will give the manufacturers the benefit of the doubt and trust what is labelled is true.

These life-saving devices go hand in hand with CPR, so what’s happened to the decision that they must be installed in public places by law?

I CAME, I saw, I climbed, but I did not conquer the mountain. In the end, I was defeated by fatigue and an aching knee.