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Along The Watchtower

Kopi’s death should not be in vain

The death of a much-loved dog should lead our local authorities towards more ethical and humane ways to manage stray populations.

What's Your Status?

10 years a columnist: Your stories, our lessons

In 2014, I embarked on a journey as a columnist with TheStar.

Women's World

Perimenopause: When fluctuating hormone levels have cascading effects

The changes in female hormones and their effect on other hormones all cause the symptoms that mark this transitional period.

Know Your Medicines

Here are the common drugs used to treat depression

Medicines are a common way to manage this mental health condition.

Comment

A manipulator till the end

Despite initial popularity, Jokowi’s image has shifted, with many accusing him of power consolidation at the end of his presidency. Now the new president is expected to carve his own path while Jokowi navigates post-office challenges.

Over the Top

Navigating Malaysia’s next 20 years

The columnist shares thoughts on positive ways for us to move forward as a nation.

A Winning Factor

Seeing Red: How discipline shaped the Premier League weekend

SEEING Red was the theme of the week in Premier League football. Saturday alone saw five red cards, some issued for two yellow cards and others as straight reds! One red card sparked a comeback, while another decided on the outcome of a game.

On The Line

Time running out for Zaidatul to upstage Shanti as the Queen of Pace

SPRINTER Zaidatul Husniah Zulkifli has entered a small circle of elite athletes who have earned the bragging rights as national record holders following her feat in the Perlis Open recently.

Putting Dr G On The Spot

HPV and Oral Cancer

I hope to put Dr. G on the spot this week regarding the safety of oral sex. My wife and I have been sexually active throughout our marriage.

On The Beat

Axing the dud Datuks

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.

It's Just Politics

Of revelations and fake recordings

In the midst of the usual excitement over the federal budget announcement, a curious political brouhaha has been whipped up.

The Star Says

Need to move faster towards higher wages

THE usual laudatory statements from captains of industry, key opinion leaders and subject matter experts following the tabling of the federal budget are an annual exercise in which the noise often drowns out what is relevant to the vast majority of citizens – we just want to know what’s in it for us, especially when the economy seems to be chugging along decently and the lingering impact from the Covid-19 lockdowns seems to have mostly dissipated.

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