IN the United Kingdom, the King’s Speech at the state opening of Parliament is the most ostentatious visualisation of the relationship between the constitutional monarch and the elected government of the day.

The current generation is much more aware of the fact that people disagree on things, and that there should be mechanisms to resolve differences peacefully.

After a turbulent period, Sri Lanka is looking forward to political stability and economic growth.

DHAKA’S congestion does take some getting used to, but my return earlier this month was even more educational than my trip in March 2023, when I launched the UCSI University Bangladesh campus.

“NOW I know that you in the penins­ula don’t like the Federal Government either!”

Raya songs, old and new, are open to reinterpretation and renewal in capturing the mood of one of the most important festivals.

THE open house at the palace in Seri Menanti – or Stano Terbuko – was festive as usual. Thousands of families came from across Negri Sembilan and beyond to enjoy delicacies in the royal capital, and it was especially pleasing to see such diversity among the attendees.

IT’S been a busy Ramadan.

HERE’S a hypothetical guide to getting atrocious legislation through Parliament.

Just like cycling on hilly terrain, without determination and extra effort, it is possible to slide back down on the path to change.

With continued political uncertainty and spotlights on the role of the monarchy, the celebrations of royal birthdays serve to bring people together.

NO sooner after social media celebrated the best moments of 2023 and prayed for stability in 2024, the “Dubai Move” emerged: another alleged power grab in Malaysian politics supposedly brewing.