TAR UMT is a story of sacrifice, self-reliance and dedication, and proof that when you give back to society, you also reap the rewards of your goodwill.

IF there’s one point that has been unceremoniously downplayed in the volumes of news reports and articles about the Prime Minister’s 100 days in office, it’s that Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is the country’s first PM from a multi-racial party.

IT’S been 10 years since a group of Sulu gunmen loyal to the self-proclaimed Sultan of Sulu, Jamalul Kiram III, intruded into Lahad Datu in Sabah on Feb 9, 2013.

THE most unfortunate thing that can happen to a politician is when they refuse to listen to good information or worse, unwilling to listen to bad news which will eventually lead to failure in political leadership.

OVER the past few weeks, Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh has been a busy bee jet-setting across continents.

LET’S call a spade a spade. Our record of building affordable homes is pathetic, if not a disgrace.

LET’S give Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang marks for trying. He has posted at least three pictures of himself and family, dressed up in red Chinese New Year costumes, for the festival.

IT would not be wrong to say that of all the Prime Ministers that we have, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is probably the one who is most philosophical.

THERE is this popular phrase – if it ain't broke, don't fix it. If is often used in business parlance and means that one should not try to change something when there is no reason to do so, especially when that thing is in a satisfactory state.

While PAS has promised partner Gerakan that it is committed to multi-racialism, its actions seem to show that recent election victories have gone to its head, with the tirade against alcohol and gambling. This is not good for Malaysia’s international image.

IT WOULD not be wrong to suggest countries, which have been waiting for the Chinese tourists to arrive, are caught in a predicament.

Our politicians, including from PAS, should be aware that investors watch their language when the subject of race and religion crops up.