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Jumbo job ahead as waters rise
A PAIR of elephants went ambling around a housing area in Kluang, Johor, tearing down the fence of a house before moving on. That was two months ago.
It’s quality that counts, not clothes
IT’S quite frightening. Our hospitals are in deep trouble.
Keeping the faith, without the filth
Piety is one thing, being dirty is another – and the two should not mix. But mix they did at the Thaipusam celebrations in Penang.
Charity after self, not selfish charity
Giving aid to those in need is indeed an honourable deed, but it’s stupid if you give when you don’t have enough yourself. And it’s downright illegal if you give to get something in return – like votes.
Newsmakers in a stormy year
IT’S the end of 2022 and what a year it has been – bitter disappointments, tragedies, tornadoes and the annual floods. But there has been relief, and some heart-warming stories too.
How do we prevent the floods?
It is all very well to set up relief centres, put boats on standby and get personnel to be ready to evacuate flood victims, but a real plan is needed.
A unifying PM is what we need
New Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has been welcomed by many like a breath of fresh air.
Big show’s on – it’s a double-header
IT’S going to be an exciting fight, a clash of big names.
An explosive day on the cards
IT’S Nov 5, a very important day for Parliament – a day that emphasises the sanctity of the august House.
Watershed polls at Deepavali
The festivities are here but so is the general election, and it’s almost like 1990 all over again. Both times, ageing ex-prime ministers sought to make inroads.
Questionable questions kids face
Those learned professors who set questions for our tertiary students should focus instead on things they should really be criticising.