Growing anger, no answers
Malaysia's Rohingya issue is one on which politicians thrived in the past without any thought for the future. Now, the problem has come home to roost.
After seven exes, what next for PAS?
PAS' ideological stand and its refusal to be flexible in dealing with secular parties means that it can never work in a coalition with anyone else. That accounts for the many breakdowns.
Johor polls – birth of a new order?
Johor has often reflected broader political trends before they become apparent elsewhere. State polls there could herald the start of fragmented politics in Malaysia.
Between a rock-et and a hard place
DAP is caught in a major dilemma. It has to convince frustrated voters to stay loyal, while trying to evade the "anti-Malay" brand that has been slapped on it.
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.
Rain Rave’s success music to the ears
Tourists arrivals to Malaysia has soared over the last few years, thanks to efforts by the Tourism Ministry, which has lined up events that attract the young globally, while keeping costs low.
To poll or not to poll, that’s the question
The government faces an urgent political dilemma: whether to call for fresh elections now to make difficult decisions with greater confidence or to hold the line until conditions are more favourable.
Real unity is by the roadside
A heartwarming motorcycle story that transcends race goes to show that, away from social media, there is a quieter, more enduring, more forgiving Malaysia.
Social media and the hijacking of facts
At a time when anyone with a phone can publish 'news', unverified and often racially-tinged information are common. Being responsible when reporting news has become crucial.
When diesel is more than just fuel
Sabah and Sarawak are unlike the peninsula in so many ways. The difficult terrain and long distances make diesel a vital lifeline there.
Did the US win anything in Iran?
Donald Trump's victory declaration sounds hollow, considering that his costly war has changed little in Iran and it is the Americans who are seeking a face-saving exit.
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.
