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It's Just Politics

The strange ways of democracy

Don't like the two main parties, so vote for the third? If only politics is that logical and voters that idealistic.

On The Beat

A land mine well defused

It was an emotive issue but thank God that saner heads have prevailed. But the recent temple dispute highlights a need to regularise places where different faiths worship God.

Opinion

Let every journey end in joyous celebration

AS the crescent moon heralds the arrival of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, millions of Malaysians are embarking on the balik kampung journey.

What's Your Status?

A new formula for racial harmony?

LAST week as the final days of Ramadan neared, and after officiating the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Madani Mosque, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim made an unannounced visit to the 130-year-old Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Hindu temple nearby — the very temple at the heart of a recent national discourse on race, religion, land, and communal rights.

Analysis

Bombshells and ticking clock in Sabah

THEIR baju Melayu were of a matching powder blue and they heaped praises on each other in their speeches at the iftar gathering in Tuaran, Sabah.

Sports Box

A new era, but we need Malaysians to be stars

THE current national team set-up has been called many things.

Citycism

‘Waste not, want not’

WITH Hari Raya just days away, many homes across Malaysia are bustling with preparations for open houses and gatherings.

On Your Side

A Raya for all Malaysians

Though diverse, the commonality that cuts across all races should be the bond that unites us in celebrating Syawal with our Muslim friends.

At Full Swing

Rory’s simplicity and the curious case of Viktor

WHEN it comes to this fickle sport called golf, the old saying ''different strokes for different folks'' holds true in the pursuit for perfection.

Southern Reflections

Be more than mere bystanders in AI revolution

OVER the past few years, artificial intelligence (AI) has gained a lot of attention, with some embracing it as a major leap forward while others see it as a bogeyman that is out to "eat" our jobs.

Over the Top

This is the time to respect one another

Hating each other destroys our salvation both in this world and the next.

A Winning Factor

Will Liverpool hold on or can Arsenal pull off a miracle?

From the outside, Arsenal appear to be on the rise, while Liverpool are losing momentum.

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