Harmony is the answer, not hate
WITH the world gripped by the fallout from the conflict in the Middle East, and its ripple effects on oil prices, trade routes, inflation and global security, the last thing Malaysia needs is domestic political distractions.
Unity and the spirit of Raya
THE highways are jammed, celebrations are ongoing, children are at play and thousands are out enjoying the cool of the malls.
Bullying escalates online
NEARLY two years have passed since social media influencer Rajeswary Appahu (also known as Esha) took her own life after sustained bullying on TikTok.
From dreams of Messi the Flea to fleeting dreams that can come true
WHEN Lionel Messi started playing football, he was called the "Little Flea".
A beautiful tradition
The decision not to hold any Raya open houses this year is wise, but the loss of Malaysia's annual showcase of peace and harmony will be deeply felt.
Children, our beacon of hope
AS I write, the nation is awaiting with bated breath the actual date of Hari Raya Aidilfitri. The memory of the Raya Terkejut of 2022 / 1443 is still fresh in people's minds – the crazy traffic jams, the rush to collect family members, buy clothes and prepare food.
Leadership by punctual example
SHE was running late and, boy, did she run! I am referring to the viral video from earlier this month which showed a Japanese minister sprinting to a Cabinet meeting after being stuck in a traffic jam caused by an accident.
Penang survey gauges more than mere progress
ONE question in the Penang Satisfaction Survey 2026 asked if respondents felt comfortable speaking their minds.
Sixteen and decisive: Dowman lights the way as Arsenal tighten title grip
FOR many of us, at 16, we were still trying to figure out what we wanted to do with our lives. We were probably worried about SPM and our study path afterwards.
TVET: A skills partnership between China and Malaysia
MALAYSIA is on its way to becoming a high-income nation. Based on the World Bank's 2025 analysis, Malaysia's economic growth trajectory could lead it to attain "high-income" status in 2028.
Navigating a world on the edge
TODAY'S polycrises illustrate how easily regional aggression can escalate into a much broader confrontation.
Of superior and subordinate courts
AT its 18th Annual General Meeting on March 14, the Bar Council passed two resolutions about the judiciary. One was related to strengthening judicial independence of subordinate court judges; the other touched on the system of judicial appointments to the superior courts.
