A Prime Minister who stays put in the country brings little benefit to the nation. He needs to travel, meet leaders and bring investments, besides promoting the country. The cost, of course, has to be justified, too.

While critics cry foul, there is another side to the visit by the Taliban government delegation. Malaysia could convince the country to change its policies on women's education.

A university meant to produce disciplined officers is again embroiled in a case of assault on juniors, and the people in charge must answer for that. But bullying is not just on campus, it is prevalent in society too.

While most national media listen to so-called experts and politicians on how elections shape up, they often miss the people who really matter – the common folk. It’s a mistake the US media recently made, and one that some of us in the Malaysian media have also been guilty of.

They make big money, act arbitrarily, and provide space where criminals can operate freely. It’s time social media platforms show social responsibility too.

Chest-thumping about religion and all-male carnivals may help PAS and Umno firebrands win Malay votes, but it will not make them true Malaysian leaders.

Fake titles are growing more common in the country, with even a fake king being installed recently. This needs to be nipped in the bud.

With its unique small town charm, Ipoh does not need bad, big city vibes. It just needs to sell its story better.

With Visit Malaysia Year 2026 around the corner, we need a clean, hygienic country to welcome the tourists. But keeping our streets and toilets clean must also be part of our own pride.

Malaysia’s first woman Customs chief Datuk Anis Rizana Mohd Zainudin shows that she is one extraordinary lady.

PAS has finally realised that it cannot take over the Federal Government without support from non-Muslim voters. However, its plans to win them over seem strange, sometimes ludicrous.

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.