Mystery within mystery within mystery
The political intrigue in the Land below the Wind looks far from dying out as the plot twists and thickens further.
Political signals at a wedding
The wedding banquet had quite an impressive guest list but it was the images of the politicians who attended that went viral on social media.
Tax hike faces pushback, demand for better services
Time for local councils to buck up, improve handling of resources
No place for corruption in our sports
CHINESE footballer Li Tie is a well known figure, a celebrity in fact.
Splashy ideas that don’t hold water
THERE’S this strange place in India where thousands go every day – the Karni Mata temple in Rajasthan. It’s a temple dedicated to, of all things, rats.
Nature hath provided. . . but for whom?
Sharing of state resources is a real opportunity to drive competition and efficiency without sacrificing national unity.
Why TMJ is the rightful heir to the FAM throne
WITH the FA of Malaysia (FAM) scheduled to hold their Congress-cum-elections in February 2025, there is no other individual more qualified than the Regent of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, to run the national body.
She had a happy death wish
I DIDN’T know her. I still don’t, but her letter made me weep.
DAP: A long struggle, short-lived power, and an uncertain path forward
THE Democratic Action Party (DAP) stands as one of Malaysia’s most significant and polarising political parties. Born in 1965 as an offshoot of Singapore’s People’s Action Party (PAP), it has faced a tumultuous journey marked by accusations of being anti-Malay and anti-Malay nationalism.
Keeping floods at bay in Penang
When everyone’s on the same page, projects get moving and disaster is averted.
Trump's tariff threat: The timely catalyst for global realignment
President-elect Donald Trump recently announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on imports from BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—as well as their new members and partners, if they attempt to create or support a new currency designed to challenge the US dollar’s dominance.
Bracing for Trump 2.0
His trade policies, tariff threats and bilateralism may spell an opportunity for Malaysia and Asean, say experts.