Malaysia vs Proximate Imperialism
The old world order is dead; Malaysia and Asean need to make bold foreign policy choices to shape the new one.
Anwar’s fast-track reform push starts early
With his announcement of a raft of reforms, the Prime Minister has seized the narrative initiative for the new year. Now, critics have little to complain about and coalition partners have a direction to follow.
Who’s afraid of Akmal Salleh?
In politics – as in art – once the illusions are gone, the only thing left is a terrifying, empty silence.
Why mass resignation may save Malaysian football
MALAYSIAN football is staring down the barrel of FIFA's disciplinary gun, with the fraud scandal already costing us matches, money, and credibility.
Stay serious in keeping Malaysia clean
A TOTAL of 120 people were caught littering in Malaysia in just the first two days of 2026.
Is this the end for Dr Akmal?
THE year 2026 started well for Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
A time for hope, mindset change
IT is a time of celebration for Indians around the world. In just days, they will celebrate Ponggal.
Japan, Taiwan, and the unraveling of the post-WWII order
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaishi's recent remarks on Taiwan are not merely controversial; they strike at the heart of the post–World War II international order in Asia. By challenging the One-China policy, her comments implicitly question one of the foundational outcomes of Japan's defeat in 1945 - that Taiwan, liberated from Japanese colonial rule, was returned to China.
Trust must return to institutions
What must continue for Malaysians is to restore their faith in the institutions of the country.
Desperately seeking my squat
After months of recovery, it's hard work to relearn this basic functional position.
Cost of fencing off bad behaviour
Bottleneck caused by illegal parking along Jalan Burma solved, but shopkeepers lament drop in business.
