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70 years since gambling laws enacted – time for renewal
THE authorities need stronger legal measures to combat the country’s escalating illegal gambling and bookmaking problem.
Segulai Sejalai, fellow Malaysians!
SARAWAK has long been known for its diversity. There are so many different native people in the state, all proud of their histories and cultures, and all living comparatively harmoniously with the mix of Malays, Chinese and Indians.
Our young people are in trouble
THE National Health and Morbidity Survey 2022 has brought to light alarming trends affecting Malaysian teenagers.
Pressing need for freedom
“FREE media, pillar of democracy” is the theme of this year’s 2023 National Journalists Day, which will be marked tomorrow.
Help these Malaysians fly home
THIS month and the next are particularly festive times in Sabah and Sarawak, with two major events.
Learning to love lifelong learning
IT’S a national call to every citizen. Old or young, male or female, urbanites or rural folk, everyone has a chance to learn under the National Training Week (NTW) 2023 initiative – and there’s no payment required.
Remaining vigilant is the best thing to do
SCHOOL begins for most Malaysian students on Tuesday amid a still ongoing debate among parents, teachers, the Health Ministry and the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) about wearing masks again.
Food everywhere – going to waste
MALAYSIANS are foodies, through and through. We love our mamak shop and street food fare, our Michelin-starred fine dining and bottomless hotel buffets. And all our festivities revolve around food, of course.
High time this mystery is unwrapped
WHY would the report on a plane crash be classified?
A centuries-old connection
Next year will see the two countries marking 50 years of diplomatic ties. Puteri Hang Li Po would undoubtedly approve of how we have continued her legacy.
Don’t shoot the messenger
WE didn’t start the fire. We do, however, report on it. But some people seem to have forgotten this basic fact about the media, that we report on things that happen and things that people say, we don’t create those happenings and statements – and certainly not their consequences.
Ensure officers know how and when to enforce dress code
ON Friday in Parliament, Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa very clearly laid down one important rule for her ministry’s personnel: Those seeking medical attention at government health facilities should not be turned away because of their attire.
