Of vacancies and by-elections
Will the sad and untimely death of Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin trigger federal and state by-elections?
Impossible Penile Enhancement
Attempts to lengthen the penis can be traced back long before the advent of modern surgery.
Time to fast track reforms
While sentiments in Sabah are not the same as in the peninsula, the perceived slow pace of reforms remains a sore point. 2026 is the year the Prime Minister has to deliver on the promises.
Hard to rewrite history
Japan's new government has had to take a crash course in international diplomacy as it learns foreign policy on the job.
Hajiji’s silat
Just like in the Malay martial art, which has no one killer move, GRS' strategic 'strikes in vital areas' were a winning tactic in the recent state election.
Living out the golden years with dignity
MALAYSIA crossed a quiet but profound threshold in 2021, becoming an ageing nation.
DAP presses panic button after Sabah debacle
THE past week saw a number of DAP leaders start to speak up on issues the way they did when they were the opposition.
River resilience starts with willpower
Sungai Klang built the capital city. It carried tin, traders and stories long before highways and trains.
Respecting rights of the elderly
NEXT Wednesday, the world observes Human Rights Day, a reminder of the ongoing importance of equality, justice and dignity for all people worldwide.
Man of the Hour
The new state government is a classic case of how enemies who need each other to stay in power are able to put aside their animosity after a fierce battle.
Malaysia’s Innovation Paradox: Rising Aspirations, Declining Foundations
Malaysia's innovation story has long been told in the language of aspiration, the familiar refrain that the country stands on the cusp of becoming a knowledge-driven economy. However, real progress begins with truth, and the truth is that Malaysia's innovation journey has reached a point of uncomfortable clarity, revealing structural weaknesses that can no longer be ignored. The Global Innovation Index (GII) for 2024 and 2025, as well as the deeper indicators beneath it, make this point unmistakably.
Respect can build nations
WE all know the word "respect", we've used it countless times in our lives. We no doubt use it in situations involving our elders and those in positions of authority like our teachers and leaders.











