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