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Making Progress

Reflections on legal practice

AS A lawyer, my journey through the legal profession has been both rewarding and challenging.

Comment

Asean’s second Renaissance is now

THE Covid-19 pandemic and an increasingly volatile global environment have highlighted supply-chain vulnerabilities that could jeopardize Asean’s economic outlook. To reduce these risks, the group, under Malaysia’s chairmanship next year, must diversify its supply sources, invest in infrastructure, and adopt digital solutions.

Say What

Reviving the idea of professional referees

A TRUE legend who seldom loses his cool, Fandi Ahmad did not mince his words in a post-match press conference recently.

Comment

Strong basics spur hope

A video by a news portal on the drop of Malaysia’s global competi­tiveness in an Institute for Management Development (IMD) survey went viral recently. Certainly, it was a damper.

A Winning Factor

Amad’s brilliance and Amorim’s belief – a perfect formula for success

IN football, having the right players is not enough – you need to ensure that each one possesses the mental toughness and football IQ to win games over a long season.

Comment

National team duty should take precedence over club assignments

MAJOR honours can be won with clubs, but there is nothing like winning for the nation. I believe it’s a must to play for the country, above all else. The greatest honour is to play for the Jalur Gemilang.

Over the Top

Two amazing moments for Xmas

AS the year dwindled down to the final two weeks, I was feeling rather sad and depressed until I heard of two incidents that happened recently that are quite in keeping with the Christmas season.

Putting Dr G On The Spot

Addressing myths about sexual frequency and fertility

I greatly admire your sense of humour when dealing with taboo subjects of sexual health in a conservative country like Malaysia.

On The Beat

Facts, not fiction, dear MPs

A doctorate thesis involves serious research and lots of facts, yet an MP who has a PhD did no research when making outlandish claims. And it could cost her dearly.

It's Just Politics

Mystery within mystery within mystery

The political intrigue in the Land below the Wind looks far from dying out as the plot twists and thickens further.

Analysis

Political signals at a wedding

The wedding banquet had quite an impressive guest list but it was the images of the politicians who attended that went viral on social media.

Why Not?

Splashy ideas that don’t hold water

THERE’S this strange place in India where thousands go every day – the Karni Mata temple in Rajasthan. It’s a temple dedicated to, of all things, rats.

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