Martin Luther King stood against racial polarisation and discrimination, principles that we should be fighting for in our country.

Certain prejudices are a hard habit to break. But break it we must because 2016 is going to be even tougher than 2015 and we need to start looking at the big picture.

No doubt 2015 was rather tough for Malaysians in general but let’s focus on the meaningful aspects and positive impact that the season’s end can bring.

Fans have been waiting for a decade for a new ‘Star Wars’ movie and its release appears timed to perfection – the Christmas season and no comparable blockbuster to compete with.

Economic empowerment, employment, micro-financing, education and social programmes should be the tools in the battle for the hearts and minds of young terrorists.

People in the Klang Valley really shouldn’t complain as we don’t have to put up with devastating floodwaters, unlike the folks in the east coast.

Last week’s toll hike has not only hit our pockets, but snarled up toll-free routes.

The annual plague is hitting our health and economy hard.

We can expect bigger acts heading our way, with support from Malaysia Major Events.

Issues involved in construction of the EKVE are not all settled yet.

SMEs should learn to stay trim and take bold measures to overcome challenges.

Drivers are turning to social media to name and shame those who double-park, take up two parking spaces, park too close to their cars and commit other offences.