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Rooting out risks from old trees in George Town
Species better suited to strong monsoon winds needed to prioritise safety
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.
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.
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.
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.
Of leaked notes and ruffled feathers
Revealing classified diplomatic communications can be a dangerous thing to do.
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.
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.
Will NSC relinquish their captaincy to NSAs?
TWO captains commanding one ship make it sink.
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.
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.
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.