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On The Line

Sayf’s audacious presidency bid and first foreign CEO — football drama continues

WE shall leave it to the sport of football to hog the limelight as we step into 2025.

Along The Watchtower

Daunting role in helming Asean

With Trump’s second presidency set to restructure international order, Malaysia needs to skilfully navigate global and regional rivalries.

Comment

Prabowo’s bold corruption crusade

President’s proposal seeks to offer pardons in exchange for returning stolen assets but can it heal Indonesia’s deep-rooted graft crisis?

A Winning Factor

A league turned upside down: Why the EPL is the best in Europe

LOOKING at the league table after the Boxing Day and weekend fixtures, there are familiar and surprising names in intriguing positions.

Over the Top

When does 2+3 not equal 5?

ON this last day of 2024, I find myself pondering the true meaning of education again.

Making Progress

Reflections on a decade of writing, living, and growing

As I sit down to write this column, my final one for the year 2024, a whirlwind of emotions stirs within me.

Putting Dr G On The Spot

Are morning erections normal?

Dear Dr G, I'm a 25-year-old dealing with the embarrassing issue of morning wood.

Musings

Looking forward to 2025

Ceasefire in Gaza, world peace, intelligent policies, climate change solutions and no cruelty against animals – it’s not too much to wish for in the new year, right, asks the writer.

The Star Says

Critical to get PLKN 3.0 right

A NEW year is an opportunity for self-reflection and self-improvement, and 2025 is no different.

It's Just Politics

Politics is brutal

Once again the twisty politics in 'Dune: Prophecy' sends the columnist down a rabbit hole as characters and plot points bring local manoeuvres to mind.

On The Beat

Resolutions, but no solutions

Promising oneself to make things better seems a tough thing to do. It’s much better to just live each day and enjoy the Malaysia we have.

Analysis

PMX needs to shine in 2025

The lack of a rival contender and a bit of luck were some of the things that helped Anwar through the year but he will have to pull off an economic turnaround in the coming year.

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