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A quirky, loveable Malaysia

As we prepare for Visit Malaysia Year 2026, we need to look at our shortcomings and overcome them – and also remember that we have many positives that will keep the tourists smiling, and coming back.

It's Just Politics

The wheel of fortune is turning

Is it turning in favour of a former prime minister and against a certain party president?

The Star Says

NYE drug deaths: Address the issue, not the venue

THE death of four people linked to Ecstasy use at a New Year’s Eve countdown concert was not only shocking but has also sparked a heated debate.

Analysis

Is dynastic politics losing appeal in DAP?

HOW did an appreciation dinner for DAP’s Tan Sri Lim Kit Siang become the stuff of chatter in Penang’s kopitiam?

Why Not?

End the reign of road ‘runners’

As we enter the new year, an old scourge – corruption – seems to be hogging the news. Corruption in any form cannot be condoned, especially when it can cost lives.

Citycism

New brand, old issues

WITH the rebranding of People’s Housing Project (PPR) into People’s Residential Programme (PRR), new and high-quality infrastructure are expected to improve the living standards for public housing dwellers.

Sports Box

Can’t have foreign players raining on our home parade

HOME fans were expecting top players to blow the roof off at Axiata Arena with some explosive performances on the opening day of the Malaysian Open.

Tipsy Turvy

How the cellar master of a cognac house creates liquid art with his blends

Creating a cognac is more than just blending a few spirits together – it is an art that requires skill, finesse, and time.

Positive Parenting

Here's how to prevent birth defects in your child

While every parent hopes for a healthy child, sometimes conditions might conspire to cause a birth defect in the little one.

#Abidinideas

Reflections among antiquity

IT is, I suppose, a sign of diverse friends at different stages of life when one receives a mix of end of year greetings.

Tell Me About

‘Why do you keep criticising me?’

Many people tend to take criticism as a personal attack, even though it may not be meant that way.

So Aunty, So What?

Where’s my baby, a.k.a. grandchild?

IN the not so distant past, many governments were trying to stop their citizens from having too many children for fear of creating an overpopulation bomb.