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Finding MH370 – any which way

Out-of-this-world reporting and unusual theories have only added to the confusion surrounding the missing flight MH370.

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Re-living a ferry tale

I’ll be off to Penang in a few days. I want to take a drive on the scenic new bridge. It’s free. No toll. Yes, I am your typical Penangite.

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Religiously chasing hope

There’s a heatwave going around. There’s a hatewave, too — one that threatens to destroy the very fabric of our country.

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A little love goes a long way

There’s little love in the air, judging by what has been happening in the country in recent days.

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Crying out for a changemaker

THERE I was, fresh from an eye surgery, a patch over one eye, and reading the newspaper again after a break of a couple of days.

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The good, the bad and the corny

As an eventful year comes to an end, it’s time to look back at the year that was and re-live the agony, the joy and the suspense. We can also look at the lessons we have learnt – if any.

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Don't forget our history

The destruction of a candi in Kedah showed how little we care for the nation’s history. And the wanton sale of artefacts from other local ancient kingdoms only adds to the growing problem.

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Let the children learn

The NRD has every right to ensure only the deserving get their documents. But is that reason enough to deny an innocent child the right to education.

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Is it so 'art' to love murals?

What do Justin Bieber, the Middle East and Malaysia have in common? Well, they have all been caught in street art controversies, for one thing.

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A time to celebrate, a time to ponder

Deepavali is held to celebrate the death of evil at the hands of good, of darkness being vanquished by light. But every so often, death is cruel and there is little to celebrate.

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Thank god for the dog people

A video that went viral recently showed how cruel people can be when handling strays. So, it is heartwarming to learn that there are people out there who care to give these strays a decent life.

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From ashes to stashes

Some people have strange ways of fulfilling the last wishes of the dying – milk, sand and even gold. So, how about the dying wish of a man who will soon be nothing but a handful of ash?

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