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Battle of the stars in Penang DAP polls
THE ripples from DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke’s open endorsement of rising star Steven Sim for the Penang chairman post have yet to subside.
On vasectomies and sexual performance
With your ongoing series on male sterilisation, I'd like to ask about vasectomies. My husband and I have two children, both delivered via caesarean section due to complications.
When our furry friends turn rabid due to rabies
Rabies is a potentially fatal infection that is usually transmitted through the bite of an infected animal.
MIC rebranding to stay relevant
Having seemingly lost its lustre of the past, the party is now aiming to make up for lost ground and rebuild its support base.
Of leaked notes and ruffled feathers
Revealing classified diplomatic communications can be a dangerous thing to do.
Pushing for more
Ahead of Malaysia Day tomorrow, our columnist looks at the fight put on by Sabah and Sarawak for their rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963.
Halal certs – do it tastefully
Halal certification makes perfect business sense in a country where the majority Muslim population is continuing to grow. But there is no need to force feed the certificates to non-Muslims.
Will NSC relinquish their captaincy to NSAs?
TWO captains commanding one ship make it sink.
Embrace diversity to strengthen unity
FOR many decades after the Malayan independence in 1957, we celebrated National Day in a grand way, with parades, and performances, and fly bys, oh my! After all, losing the colonial yoke is understandably something to be proud of.
BRICS' currency dilemma: A necessary quality leap beyond the dollar
THE currently ongoing BRICS Summit, which commenced on Sept 9 in Sochi, Russia, must prioritise the development of solid strategies to expedite the transition away from reliance on the United States dollar. Donald Trump’s 100% tariff threat to protect the dollar’s global status, despite its absurdity, underscores not only the toxicity of this currency but also the critical importance of diversifying and deepening trading relationships with more reliable partners and robust platforms.
Alarm bells ring over racial issues
From socks to food, there are simply too many incidents involving 2R or race and religious issues that are causing flashpoints for racial tensions in the country.
Embracing our unity and diversity
This year’s Jiwa Merdeka theme is apt because we are freed from the shackles of Covid-19, and Malaysia’s post-pandemic recovery is the fruit of our collective efforts.