THE quote “An honest man’s word is as good as his bond” is attributed to Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, a 16th century Spanish poet and novelist known for the classic Don Quixote.
2018 has been an eventful year for Malaysians. The results of the May 9 general election were met with disbelief by certain quarters and euphoria by others. Malaysia Baru was the catchword pursuant to the elections, with the promise of a new era buttressed on good governance, intolerance for corruption, lower cost of living, transparency, meritocracy and equal opportunity.