More than just first impressions
STEP into Hong Kong and the first thing a person may notice is that people there seldom smile at strangers.
22 years in the making – Arsenal, records and emotional farewells on final day
That is it, folks. It is a wrap for the 2025/26 Premier League season. While the 'Final Day' was built up to be a day full of drama, it did not materialise, as many permutations were decided midweek.
Human-centred AI in the Digital Silk Road era
THE diplomatic and economic relationship between Malaysia and China has evolved into a broad strategic partnership that is increasingly shaped by collaboration in advanced technologies and a shared commitment to human-centred development.
Covid, babies and the bedroom: five years on
I can see that you are discussing various preventable viral infections in May.
A purposeful summit?
When leaders of great powers meet on grand occasions, issues of substance are at work – including when no substantive issues seem to be at play.
Flying the Jalur Gemilang high abroad
Amid geopolitical changes, traditional diplomacy is no longer sufficient for Malaysia's envoys abroad.
Nimble footwork, ponderous steps
A new force is moving through Malaysian politics – but it faces the danger of being caught in lumbering old practices.
Far more than just a pledge
The Rukun Negara is not just something to be recited at gatherings. It is a set of principles that all Malaysians need to embrace and internalise for the nation to survive and prosper.
Banking in the AI age needs more than speed
ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) has made scams more convincing, quicker and harder to detect.
‘MB crisis’ averted in Selangor
Amirudin came close to resigning as Mentri Besar after grappling with a series of issues but another potential bombshell lies ahead for Pakatan.
Punctured pride, prompt patrols
THE rhythmic "whup-whup" that eventually gave way to the grinding sound of a steel rim scraping the road could mean only one thing – a punctured tyre.
Tourism players must rethink their approach
PIVOT – that is the only way the local hospitality industry can survive in the wake of a slew of cancellations and low occupancy in the last two months or so












