Francis Paul Siah

Why Sabahans have no love for Mahathir

Why Sabahans have no love for Mahathir

COMMENT | Many have not forgotten or forgiven Mahathir's role in Sabah’s history.
With Bersatu in Sabah, Shafie needs to up his game

With Bersatu in Sabah, Shafie needs to up his game

COMMENT | The chief minister is no greenhorn, and should play Mahathir at his own game.

MOF, cut the number of 4D draws

MOF, cut the number of 4D draws

COMMENT | What is the government's stance on gambling?

If I were Dr Mahathir today at 93…

If I were Dr Mahathir today at 93…

COMMENT | The first thing I would do is to stay far, far away from politics and resign as Bersatu chairperson.
Bersatu should honour its pact with Warisan

Bersatu should honour its pact with Warisan

COMMENT | If Bersatu forms a Sabah chapter, it will tear Warisan and its Harapan allies asunder.

Sarawakians looking for work in Cambodia? Shocking!

Sarawakians looking for work in Cambodia? Shocking!

COMMENT | Are conditions in Cambodia so much better than in Sarawak?

A Sarawak airline? Why not?

A Sarawak airline? Why not?

This is not a matter of Sarawakian pride but one of necessity to attract more tourism dollars to the state.
Filial piety still shines among the Chinese

Filial piety still shines among the Chinese

COMMENT | The jottings by Tunku Mufuza, a former TNB lawyer, inspired me to write this.

When is it a sin to disagree with Mahathir?

When is it a sin to disagree with Mahathir?

COMMENT | Sarawak is biggest loser in the cancellation of Paralympic swimming event.
BN’s victory gives Harapan a much-needed jolt

BN’s victory gives Harapan a much-needed jolt

COMMENT | There is one message from the result in Cameron – never ever take the voters for granted.

Sarawak CM, let the Israeli swimmers in

Sarawak CM, let the Israeli swimmers in

LETTER | Putrajaya has no moral right to decide that for Sarawak.

Come on, Malaysia, let’s twist again

Come on, Malaysia, let’s twist again

COMMENT | Research finds that dancing and learning the steps is the best form of exercise for the brain.

I would welcome Israeli swimmers to S’wak

I would welcome Israeli swimmers to S’wak

COMMENT | In the hornbill state, we are not accustomed to mixing sports with politics.
To me, Tok Guru Nik Aziz is a saint

To me, Tok Guru Nik Aziz is a saint

COMMENT | One will never forget great men and their humility and even a chance meeting will leave a lasting impression.
Why? Is the cross a jinx?

Why? Is the cross a jinx?

COMMENT | As a nation known for its multi-racial harmony and tolerance, we should not heed the bigots and extremists in our midst.

Jeffrey Kitingan – the Sabah maverick who never gives up

Jeffrey Kitingan – the Sabah maverick who never gives up

COMMENT | The state opposition leader is still fighting the good fight in the political arena.
Law Hieng Ding - a humble minister and a gentleman

Law Hieng Ding - a humble minister and a gentleman

OBITUARY | I can’t help but shed a tear as I think of what a dear friend Law has been to me, too.
Yes Dr M, less emphasis on religion in schools, please

Yes Dr M, less emphasis on religion in schools, please

COMMENT | The PM's stand is welcome, but who is the 'someone' who, as he says, 'changed the curriculum'?

Will Baru Bian be ousted as S'wak PKR chief?

Will Baru Bian be ousted as S'wak PKR chief?

COMMENT | 'It has been reliably learnt that Baru’s opponents will be fielding a surprise challenger.'

Negative Sarawak voices on Bersatu’s entry

Negative Sarawak voices on Bersatu’s entry

COMMENT | Umno was forced upon Sabahans in the 1990s, now Bersatu is forced upon Sarawakians.

Isn’t buying votes something we know only too well?

Isn’t buying votes something we know only too well?

COMMENT | It's about time the Election Commission made clearer on what constitutes bribery during the electoral process.
Some brotherly advice for Baru Bian

Some brotherly advice for Baru Bian

COMMENT | This Harapan government is supposed to be about credibility, so don't lose that. 

James Masing: The ‘naughty boy’ in Sarawak’s cabinet

James Masing: The ‘naughty boy’ in Sarawak’s cabinet

The man is back in the limelight and seems more radical than normal self.

Harapan would fail S’wakians if Taib not charged

Harapan would fail S’wakians if Taib not charged

COMMENT | ‘We will oppose any attempt to strike a deal with him.’