Thailand’s colourful elections
A who's who in our neighbour's general elections – whose results, some say, will be controlled by 'hidden hands'.
Alliance faultlines emerge
A reckless trade war collapses, a strategic alliance erodes from within and a century-old order struggles to retain a semblance of meaning and purpose.
Don’t panic, TB is treatable and containable
TUBERCULOSIS (TB) is back in the headlines following an outbreak in Johor where 33 people were detected with the disease.
Malaysia urged to issue extradition request for Israeli President Isaac Herzog
In an unprecedented escalation, lawyers in Australia and Malaysia have collaborated to formally call upon the Malaysian Government to issue an extradition request for Israeli President Isaac Herzog, based on the principle of universal jurisdiction for genocide and crimes against humanity.
Hannah Yeoh lands in hot seat
Despite the barrage of attacks, the Federal Territories Minister has shown focus, strategy and quite a bit of finesse in her new portfolio.
Curious tempest over temples
I USED to love the view from my house when I first moved in. There was a huge mining pond with smooth waves running over it, a soothing sight at any time of the day.
How silence fuels KL rubbish crisis
LAST month, I joined 26 journalists from South Asia and South-East Asia at a two-day workshop in Bangkok, Thailand, titled "Combating disinformation and misinformation".
Will KL have an elected mayor?
I'VE just been in India for the very first time on a two-part trip.
Wartime-like mobilisation effort for Malaysian education
Can the Education Ministry manage the transition effectively, safely, and at scale?
The return of BTS on world stage
JANUARY 2026 is over and we are now into February. For many, the first month of the new year was actually an unseen battleground. But there were no guns, drones, or bombs involved. The war was over tickets for concerts by a K-pop group.
Grassroots development can succeed with better collab between BAM and states
Zafrul, who has emphasised the importance of grassroots development in the country, has walked the talk with his swift action.
Calm under pressure – why Arsenal now control the title race
AFTER losing a game against a direct rival, it is better sometimes to play away from home. It reduces pressure from the home crowd, allowing players to loosen up and approach the game differently.











