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March 16, 2026 Opinion

Lesson from Sun Tzu’s epic interview: ‘The Art of Corrective Action in HR’

THE ancient military strategist, Sun Tzu was once subjected to an unconventional interview. King Ho Lu of Wu, while intrigued having read the thirteen chapters of Sun Tzu’s “Art of War”, was sceptical of his theory. .

March 15, 2026 Opinion

Transforming Sabah for future Sabahans

FOR 40 years, no Sabahan leader has attempted the monumental challenge to transform Sabah’s economy to the scale that Hajiji has been doing since becoming CM in 2020. .

March 15, 2026 Opinion

Integrity, sincerity pays off in politics

IN my article last week on Datuk Mohd Fauzi Patel’s book ‘What Sabahans Should Know’, I mentioned that the late Datuk Kadoh Agundong and the late Datuk Malek Chua were Information Department’s Field Officers (FO) in the earlier days of their career. In other words, my colleagues, although by the time I joined Malek had left.

March 15, 2026 Opinion

Of slogans and myth of equal partnership: The idea of Sabah, Sarawak being extensions of Malaya was a No-No from the start

CHIEF Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor may have inadvertently ignited a political debate with his recent statement dismissing the notion of a “Borneo Bloc,” a remark that some have interpreted as downplaying the longstanding claims that Sabah and Sarawak are “equal partners” in the Malaysian federation. .

March 08, 2026 Opinion

The challenge for Sabah’s tourism players

INITIATIVES to up the tourism value chain is very much resonant with CM Datuk Seri Hajiji’s economic transformation.

March 08, 2026 Opinion

There will never be another Patel in Sabah’s history

I ATTENDED the official launch of the book “What Sabahans Should Know” at the library at Tanjung Aru recently.

March 02, 2026 Opinion

Beyond the handshake: Employment contracts in Sabah

AN EMPLOYMENT contract serves as a legally binding covenant, artfully charting mutual promises and professional obligations between master and servant or in modern employment parlance, employer and employee.

March 01, 2026 Opinion

New consulates a confidence vote on Hajiji

CM’s Datuk Seri Hajiji’s economic revamp and transformation are being given serious recognition! The opening of new consulates by two of Asia's most significant economic powers – India (pending) and Singapore – at the same time is a rare diplomatic “double-win” by Hajiji.

March 01, 2026 Opinion

Sabah, Sarawak imbalances must be rectified: Without undue references to Sabah claim, Petronas’ position

THERE is a pattern in our national discourse that has become too consistent to dismiss as coincidence. Each time Sabah or Sarawak asserts a constitutional position with clarity and firmness, a chorus of warnings emerges from certain quarters in the peninsula. .

February 22, 2026 Opinion

Escaping low value trap of Sabah’s tourism

TOURIST's complaint lately of “5* price, 3* service” exposed many symptomatic weaknesses in the tourism industry.

February 22, 2026 Opinion

When it is better to walk away

ROAD rage, the dangerous cocktail of impatience and aggression on our roads, has become a disturbingly common scene.

February 22, 2026 Opinion

How much is Sabah owed in tax revenue?

HOW much will Sabah receive from the federal government to satisfy the MA63 requirement that 40% of revenue derived from the state be returned?.

February 15, 2026 Opinion

When MACC probes go cold; inconclusive

WITHOUT doubt, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and the police have stamped their mark on the fight against corruption, going after many people who have reaped millions from illicit activities.

February 15, 2026 Opinion

Why a strong Hajiji govt is important for Sabahans

IT is for the benefits of all Sabahans that Hajiji has now got 2/3 majority, a strong government so that he could push harder for the continuation of his economic restructure and transformation for Sabah.

February 15, 2026 Opinion

Of disobedience and discipline

IN Malaysian classrooms and homes, children who struggle to sit still, complete classwork or follow instructions are often labelled as undisciplined. Lack of discipline is widely seen as a negative trait by both parents and teachers. .

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