NEWS of the death of the 28th Lim Lian Geok Spirit Award (2015) winner Tan Choo Joo came as a shock to the nation given his momentous contribution towards the development of Chinese language education in this country, in particular the sterling achievements made by Chung Hwa Independent High School in Kelantan, which couldn't have come this far if not for this man.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most prevalent sexually transmitted infections globally and a well-established cause of multiple malignancies.

The existing leadership claims it can carry on. The rebels claim they have a new platform. Who will prevail?

Donald Trump's victory declaration sounds hollow, considering that his costly war has changed little in Iran and it is the Americans who are seeking a face-saving exit.

IT takes only a second to hit "forward" on a text message, but the damage that text could potentially cause can last much longer.

YOUNG Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli is just 19. And in his debut, the lad became only the second-youngest driver to win a race.

NURUL Izzah Anwar sort of made news for the wrong reason this week.

When social media amplifies division, we need to return to values that once defined us

AT the beginning of the week, Malaysian civil society organisation Pusat Komas filed a report with a conclusion that came as no surprise – racism is at a record high in Malaysia.

IN the halls of Putrajaya and within politicians' speeches, Malaysia's Middle 40 per cent (M40) is often celebrated as a success story - proof of a maturing economy and an expanding consumer class.

Trump's reckless and illegal conflict with Iran will continue to disrupt economies and societies for much longer than initially expected.

TWO years ago this month, I moved from a bungalow to a condominium. By doing so, I unwittingly joined the majority of my generation – baby boomers aged 60 to 80 – who are also making the same choice.