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Putting Dr G On The Spot

Covid, babies and the bedroom: five years on

I can see that you are discussing various preventable viral infections in May.

Behind The Headlines

A purposeful summit?

When leaders of great powers meet on grand occasions, issues of substance are at work – including when no substantive issues seem to be at play.

Beyond boundaries

Flying the Jalur Gemilang high abroad

Amid geopolitical changes, traditional diplomacy is no longer sufficient for Malaysia's envoys abroad.

It's Just Politics

Nimble footwork, ponderous steps

A new force is moving through Malaysian politics – but it faces the danger of being caught in lumbering old practices.

On The Beat

Far more than just a pledge

The Rukun Negara is not just something to be recited at gatherings. It is a set of principles that all Malaysians need to embrace and internalise for the nation to survive and prosper.

The Star Says

Banking in the AI age needs more than speed

ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) has made scams more convincing, quicker and harder to detect.

Analysis

‘MB crisis’ averted in Selangor

Amirudin came close to resigning as Mentri Besar after grappling with a series of issues but another potential bombshell lies ahead for Pakatan.

Citycism

Punctured pride, prompt patrols

THE rhythmic "whup-whup" that eventually gave way to the grinding sound of a steel rim scraping the road could mean only one thing – a punctured tyre.

On Your Side

Tourism players must rethink their approach

PIVOT – that is the only way the local hospitality industry can survive in the wake of a slew of cancellations and low occupancy in the last two months or so

Opinion

The Erosion of Restraint in the Taiwan Strait

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), Taiwan's current ruling party, came to power after Lai Ching-te won the January 2024 election and delivered his inaugural address on 20 May 2024.

Along The Watchtower

Challenge of the ‘kamikaze’ kancil

THE realm of politics is filled with imagery and metaphors that express complex ideas, emotions and values. While words hold significant power, symbolism is more potent as it goes beyond language and stirs emotions.

A Winning Factor

Villa are back, Liverpool are broken – the Premier League endgame is near!

ASTON Villa are back in the Champions League.

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