(Corrects source's erroneous statement in paragraph 4 identifying New Capital Partners, which is not involved in the offer)
Poor reputation: Hopefully, in this Year of the Snake, the amazing reptilians will avoid the bad press, at least for a year, says the writer. —123rf
Back stabbers and betrayers, for example, are dismissed as “snakes”. No one credits the ophidians for getting rid of pests and playing a crucial role in balancing the ecosystem.The political villains, however, are not likely to go anywhere. I can already smell the glee and excitement of the opportunistic, slithering kind.
When it comes to real issues like fighting corruption, they are like mice, their manly assets suddenly lost. After over 60 years of independence they are still cooking up fictitious and imaginary threats from fellow Malaysians to stoke insecurity. They are said to think things through thoroughly and are good at understanding people. Certainly, these are the good traits of those born under this Chinese zodiac sign.
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