IT is midway through the six state elections that are turning out to be almost as crucial as a general election.

IT’S not the number of vehicles alone that causes traffic jams in cities – it’s that coupled with traffic obstruction. This is an issue that plagues many cities in South-East Asia, and Kuala Lumpur and other big cities here are no exception.

IT’S amazing that the gig economy was only officially identified as “a new source of economic growth” in 2019, and only became a part of the five-year national plans with the 12th Malaysia Plan (2021-2025).

IN recent weeks, issues surrounding the sensitive subjects of race, religion and royalty (3R) have taken centre stage in the political realm.

IT’S easy to forget that nature is still wild and unpredictable despite humankind’s efforts to tame and even destroy her.

WE Malaysians do love our seafood, from ikan bakar to chilli crab and everything in between.

IF we don’t do our part in combating its spread, a dengue outbreak of unprecedented scale could occur within this year or the next.

THE authorities need stronger legal measures to combat the country’s escalating illegal gambling and bookmaking problem.

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.

THE National Health and Morbidity Survey 2022 has brought to light alarming trends affecting Malaysian teenagers.

“FREE media, pillar of democracy” is the theme of this year’s 2023 National Journalists Day, which will be marked tomorrow.

THIS month and the next are particularly festive times in Sabah and Sarawak, with two major events.