Between population and productivity
China’s depopulation trend is often said to be a looming crisis, but the policy options available suggest that fears are overdone.
Dirty city that’s an atrocity
Conditions are so bad they are drawing royal ire and turning off tourists.
Discuss more, don’t rush proposed changes
ON Monday, the government tabled the Communications and Multimedia (Amendments) Bill 2024 (CMA) and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (Amendments) Bill 2024 (MCMC) in Parliament.
Two tigers on a Penang mountain
THERE are two tigers on a mountain in Penang and it is no secret that one of them is the Chief Minister and the other is the former chief minister.
Call to extend legislative sessions
THE Sarawak Legislative Assembly should seriously consider the call by backbenchers to extend its sitting days.
New year brings new tidings for pro Zii Jia, PCM, FAM and BAM
SO, professional men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia is set to be without a coach again.
Swayed by the gig economy
A CONVERSATION with a Grab driver a few days ago was instructive.
Chaos, consistency and contenders: The Premier League heats up
THE contest between Liverpool and Manchester City is typically a chaotic affair, brimming with goals and the occasional cards.
Sins of a democracy
THE shock of a very right-wing Donald Trump winning a second term as President of the United States – that so-called “shining example of democracy” – made me think about what is happening in Malaysia.
Debunking myths before the snip
My wife and I are blessed with two beautiful children, both in their teens. I have nightmares about her getting pregnant again, as the twins were born prematurely, and both my wife and I had a terrible experience.
The forgotten virtues: compassion and critical thinking
Our education system must move beyond rote learning and encourage students to be compassionate and think critically.
Keeping the flag flying
A Prime Minister who stays put in the country brings little benefit to the nation. He needs to travel, meet leaders and bring investments, besides promoting the country. The cost, of course, has to be justified, too.