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Rooting out risks from old trees in George Town

Species better suited to strong monsoon winds needed to prioritise safety

Comment

M’sia will always be the best home

THE timeless Malay proverb “hujan emas di negeri orang, hujan batu di negeri sendiri, baik juga di negeri sendiri”, has been quoted so often that it borders on cliche.

Analysis

Battle of the stars in Penang DAP polls

THE ripples from DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke’s open endorsement of rising star Steven Sim for the Penang chairman post have yet to subside.

Putting Dr G On The Spot

On vasectomies and sexual performance

With your ongoing series on male sterilisation, I'd like to ask about vasectomies. My husband and I have two children, both delivered via caesarean section due to complications.

On The Beat

Halal certs – do it tastefully

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.

Beyond boundaries

Of leaked notes and ruffled feathers

Revealing classified diplomatic communications can be a dangerous thing to do.

It's Just Politics

Pushing for more

Ahead of Malaysia Day tomorrow, our columnist looks at the fight put on by Sabah and Sarawak for their rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963.

Comment

MIC rebranding to stay relevant

Having seemingly lost its lustre of the past, the party is now aiming to make up for lost ground and rebuild its support base.

On The Line

Will NSC relinquish their captaincy to NSAs?

TWO captains commanding one ship make it sink.

The Star Says

Embrace diversity to strengthen unity

FOR many decades after the Malayan independence in 1957, we celebrated National Day in a grand way, with parades, and performances, and fly bys, oh my! After all, losing the colonial yoke is understandably something to be proud of.

Opinion

BRICS' currency dilemma: A necessary quality leap beyond the dollar

THE currently ongoing BRICS Summit, which commenced on Sept 9 in Sochi, Russia, must prioritise the development of solid strategies to expedite the transition away from reliance on the United States dollar. Donald Trump’s 100% tariff threat to protect the dollar’s global status, despite its absurdity, underscores not only the toxicity of this currency but also the critical importance of diversifying and deepening trading relationships with more reliable partners and robust platforms.

Analysis

Alarm bells ring over racial issues

From socks to food, there are simply too many incidents involving 2R or race and religious issues that are causing flashpoints for racial tensions in the country.

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