(This AI illustration was created by Microsoft’s CoPilot) by Dr Rahim Said Let’s rewind to 1974,…
Yong Heong
A Raya Haji Guilt Trip, Courtesy of Jalan Langgar
by Dr Rahim Said It didn’t take much for me to feel guilty this Raya Haji.…
Hainan is now location for China’s South China Sea Tsunami Advisory Centre
HAIKOU, China, June 8: The South China Sea Tsunami Advisory Centre started operations in the coastal…
Bad weather turns 50-minute flight into 4-hour trip with Anthony Loke inside
(The image is for illustration purposes) KUALA LUMPUR, June 8: Transport Minister Anthony Loke shared his…
Chasing Paul Theroux’s Ghost on Rails and Dreaming of the World’s Longest Train Ride from Lisbon to KL
by Dr Rahim Said Someday, when the world slows down enough for me to catch my…
The Earnestness of Being Ignorant
Brains, you know, are suspect in the Republican Party – Walter Lippman, American intellectual by S.…
Seeing The Light in good light
by Yong Soo Heong Ever since I had the privilege of staying at the Imperial Hotel…
Songket: A Timeless Treasure at Risk, and Why We Must Act Now
by Dr Rahim Said In the grand tapestry of our nation’s history, few things glimmer as proudly…
When the Lights Go Out: A Modern Parable for the Hyperconnected Soul
by Dr Rahim Said For five minutes last weekend, in the heart of glitzy, hyper-lit Manila,…
Peace is not just about preventing conflict, it’s about promoting connections, says Batu Kitang ADUN
KUCHING, May 26: “Peace is not just about preventing conflict; peace is about promoting connections,” says…
The Unlikely Next Chapter Unfolds: Elon Musk & Donald Trump in a War of Words
WASHINGTON, June 6: US President Donald Trump said he asked Elon Musk to leave his role…
Should there be official guidelines on vehicle repossession procedures in Malaysia?
KUALA LUMPUR, June 6: Should the government introduce official guidelines on vehicle repossession procedures following complaints…
RM6.7 million “burnt” in coffee vending machine frauds in Selangor in Jan-April 2025
SHAH ALAM, June 6: Some RM6.7 million have collectively been reported lost from 101 cases of…
Of Halal, Hard Chicken, and Hopes Dashed in Manila
by Dr Rahim Said You know what they say about Manila — it’s a city of…
The Little Vitamin in Palm Oil That Could Change Your Health
by Dr Rahim Said When you think of palm oil, chances are your mind jumps straight to cooking…
Not All Heroes Wear Capes. Some Just Pay the Bill Silently
by Dr Rahim Said In an age where viral TikTok trends, petty online dramas and political…
Having It All and Then Some…
by JayasankaranKK The University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School teaches its alumni to prosper. They mostly have.…
Everyone Has a Story, Don’t You Think So?
by Sam Trailerman “Everyone has a story,” a beautiful quote by Savi Sharma, an Indian novelist…
A glorious long weekend of cultural harmony throughout Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, June 2: As Malaysia wraps up a remarkable long weekend, the echoes of joy…
Do you rave over foreign movies shot in Malaysia? Check out “Ace”, a romantic crime comedy in Tamil & Telugu, and see how it goes
by Sam Trailerman How does a film that’s shot mostly in Malaysia grip you? As a…
1975 – the year when Malaysia stood still for hockey & L-shaped jambu tree branches were in short supply
by Yong Soo Heong In the aftermath of the May 13 1969 riots, the 1975 World…
Anwar’s ASEAN-GCC-China Gambit: A Strategic Front Against Tariff Walls
by Dr Rahim Said KUALA LUMPUR, May 27: At a time when economic nationalism is making…
Peace is not just about preventing conflict; it’s about promoting connections, says Batu Kitang ADUN
KUCHING, May 26: “Peace is not just about preventing conflict; peace is about promoting connections,” says…
New findings: Potential link between gum disease and breast cancer
by Professor Dasan Swaminathan Emerging research suggests a potential link between gum disease (periodontal disease) and…