Racing to woo the Chinese in Johor
The Mentri Besar of Johor was accused of arrogance for refusing to work with DAP but non-Malays in the state admire his technocratic and hard-working style.
Why visual litter gets a free pass
Anti-litter campaign proves enforcement works, but illegal advertising chokes city's landmarks
A World Cup with little fanfare
THE 2026 World Cup is here and it's being touted as the best and biggest ever. But is that really so?
Don’t turn a blind eye to animal cruelty
Driver who killed stray dog should be charged under relevant Acts.
Indo-Pacific region does not need another imported security crisis
The Indo-Pacific does not need to be converted into the next theatre of externally managed "peace through strength", especially when the Middle East has just shown how quickly US-designed security architecture can produce insecurity for everyone.
Beating the odds for BTS tickets
When it was time to book seats for the group's concerts, it all came down to 99% luck and 1% perspiration.
48 teams, one trophy - what it really takes to win the World Cup
WE are just days away from the 2026 World Cup, hosted by the United States with additional games in Mexico and Canada.
Champion scions give Penang durian its edge
LET'S say you love Musang King durian and have the land, money and time, so you plant a seed from one.
Why the Rukun Negara matters
SADLY, we let May 13 pass without any remembrance of that day of infamy in 1969.
The AI dividend: Advancing shared prosperity in Malaysia and China
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept confined to science fiction or research laboratories. Today, it is actively reshaping the global economy, driving productivity, innovation, and transforming everyday life. As governments and industries increasingly embrace these technological breakthroughs, a central policy challenge emerges.
The constitutional cost of caning
CANING or whipping has been known to the Malayan legal system since 1871 during the days of the British. Presently, about 50 to 60 different criminal offences attract the corporal penalty in statutes like the Penal Code, the Dangerous Drugs Act, the Immigration Act, the Arms Act and the Firearms Increased Penalties Act












