The invisible backbone: Help M40 before it breaks
IN the halls of Putrajaya and within politicians' speeches, Malaysia's Middle 40 per cent (M40) is often celebrated as a success story - proof of a maturing economy and an expanding consumer class.
Global order stands on the brink
Trump's reckless and illegal conflict with Iran will continue to disrupt economies and societies for much longer than initially expected.
Living a high life, sort of
TWO years ago this month, I moved from a bungalow to a condominium. By doing so, I unwittingly joined the majority of my generation – baby boomers aged 60 to 80 – who are also making the same choice.
A tale of two pooches
A KIND fisherman and his wife were the first to spot two dogs stranded on an electric monopole beside Penang Bridge early this month, exposed to the scorching sun without food or fresh water.
The end of Salah’s era and the search for the next icon
AFTER nine seasons, Mohamed Salah is finally saying goodbye to Liverpool.
Utilising Sino-Penang people-to-people relationship history to expand BRI people-to-people bonds
According to the "Encyclopedia on the Belt and Road Initiative: What is People-to-People Bond?" published by the Regional Openness Department under China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), People-to-People Bond is one of the five cooperation priorities of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Sound basis for national unity
A FEW weeks ago, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that the teaching of the Federal Constitution and history shall be compulsory in all universities beginning this year.
Male fertility: debunking the myths for a worried husband
I am a 30-year-old man who is really stressed about parenthood.
Identity deconstructed
What people choose to fight for, and how they do it, reveal who they really are, says the writer.
Is it enough?
Other countries are taking drastic measures to reduce energy consumption. Are the steps Malaysia is taking sufficient preparation for the road ahead?
All ‘quiet’ on the Asean front
The regional grouping needs to make its stance on the Middle Eastern conflict clear.
Hari Raya is about coming together
Social media, especially the Threads platform, seems to be an ugly battlefield. But don't be fooled. Malaysians in real life remain harmonious, as the many Iftar meals and open houses show.
