The pleasure of not being liked
My favourite Malaysian Datuk once said to me that, “Look at the people who are your friends. They were probably your friends 10-years ago. Look at the people who don’t like you. They probably didn’t like you 10-years ago too.” The good Datuk argued that people either liked you or didn’t and there was nothing you could...
The Color Of marrying Up And Down
I’ve just read an interesting criticism of myself on TRemeritus. This was a response to my article “Don’t Forget the Hippos,” and the writer of this complaint decided that it was worth taking a shot at my analysis on global politics. After having a go at me for my article, she then made the point that Singaporean women...
Taxi Drivers during Covid-19
"Uncle, you're a frontline hero, like doctors and nurses" exclaimed my neighbor as we crossed path one morning on our way to the market. "No lah. I drive to earn a living only and I'm temporarily not driving.". I replied politely. Yes, I couldn't believe my ears that someone like him who seldom talks to me would suddenly...
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