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> Hooray to women
We’re certainly not the weaker sex as we’re able to outdo men in any field, take the bull by the horns, go against all odds, make a big difference in the lives of others, realise an “impossible dream”, climb the ladder of success and conquer a mountain. W0W! – Super M’sian Women
Quotas for women can cut both ways. It can deprive deserving women of high posts if quotas are rigidly adhered to.
> Salute to Yeoh
Congratulations to Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh on being conferred the Commander of the Legion of Honour by the French Government. You have done Malaysia proud. We salute you. – William Ong
> Heed Tuanku’s edict
The Sultan of Selangor’s edict at the opening of the Selangor Legislative Assembly on the need to achieve administrative excellence by practising politics in its truest sense ought to be duly noted by all lawmakers. The Sultan’s stamp of approval on the Selangor administration should serve as a motivation towards more productive utilisation of state expenditure. – 5th Beatle
> Home at last
Praise God for the safe return of the five sailors after their eight-month ordeal in the jungles of the Philippines. – MAM
> High-tech farming
Many European countries do farming in controlled environments using methods that are not overly expensive to produce quality products all year long. Use high technology methods in farming in Malaysia and this might just attract our young people to take up the job.
> Thanks for the buses
Selangor’s free shuttle buses are a godsend. People are grateful. Yes, they go to the housing areas.
> The Australian way
Australia has been using price difference at petrol pumps for ages. Go and study how they did it.
> Blind to the sign
It’s very sad to see customers smoking in the restaurant of the Immigration Department at Putrajaya. What a mockery of the “No Smoking” sign there.
> Dangerous intent
Driving under influence of drugs or alcohol is intention to kill from the onset, maybe not under Section 302 mandatory death but manslaughter. – Prof (B)
> Surveyor required
There is no land surveyor in Segamat, Johor. Why? – Citizen
> Cheerful start
Thank you, The Star, for the many jokes and quotes in your Star Search section. They never fail to jump-start our day.