GRIEVING families of the three Perak children who tragically drowned last month when a bridge collapsed on a 1Malaysia outing are suing the Government and others for more than RM105mil.
Despite the ethnic link to China, most Malaysian Chinese tend to favour the motherland merely for the opportunities it affords as a new economic giant.
A big debate is taking place in the United States on whether there is need to prevent financial institutions from being involved in both commercial and risky investment banking activities.
The news media is becoming seriously debased, as both print and broadcast outlets openly sell themselves to external political and commercial interests.
There are no concise figures as to how many Malaysians are now living abroad. Some reports suggest that there are about 200,000 Malaysians living in the United States, 50,000 in Canada, 95,000 in Australia and more than 300,000 in Britain. Add to that the smaller number of Malaysians who are scattered all across the five continents and my guess is that there are more than a million Malaysians living abroad today.
Government plans call for developing school pupils in other than academic pursuits, with less emphasis on exams, to equip young people better for life. But some parents still baulk at the change.
The First Lady uses a personal approach to reach out to the American public as President Barack Obama tries to convince Congress to accept the controversial plan.
The daring exploits of Du Yuesheng continue with further progress in the drug trade, as he compromises the anti-opium commissioner and takes two more wives.
In the social roller-coaster ride from former premier Thaksin to the king’s health to the stock exchange, even talking about reports of rumours seems to be taboo.
Success in sports is more than medals and wins. It is about making the nation proud, carving a global place of prominence for Malaysia and about inner growth through endurance and strength.
At some point, most people think about abandoning the security of their jobs and pursuing their dream. How do you know if it’s the right thing to do? And what makes that decision worthwhile?
As a provocative film by a renowned German investigative journalist about ‘‘latent and blatant racism’’ in Germany plays in cinemas here, our columnist wonders whether it’s only race that needs addressing.
YOU are what you eat. And what you put inside your mouth is really your call, so long as you know what’s good or bad for you. Unless of course, you’re chomping on unwholesome fare packed with calories and fat without even realising it.
Even as Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s court trial looms close, he has been in top oratory form in the last few weeks while officiating at PKR gatherings around the country.
The arrest of a progressive ulama has plunged many Malaysians into further despair that this country is hurtling towards an implosion but it may prove a blessing in disguise.
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