What ‘nearby’ really means in Istanbul

by Dr Rahim Said If you’re ever heading to Istanbul, I have one piece of priceless…

My pets of yesteryears…the lessons they impart

Friends forever… Nearly two decades of living with different animals have taught this Neanderthal writer what…

When Love Becomes a Weapon: The Rise of “Hi Mum, Hi Dad” Scams & Why We Must Wake Up

by Dr Rahim Said  There is a certain sickness festering in the digital corridors of our…

Tourist Family – a poignant & humorous movie that navigates the intricacies of the Sri Lankan Jaffna and Chennai’s Tamil dialects

by Sam Trailerman A first glance at the title of this movie might draw some to…

Breakfast with a Minister: My Fortuitous Encounter with YB Fahmi Fadzil

by Dr Rahim Said It was one of those serendipitous mornings when the universe casually tosses…

PPK or Patriots on the march for anniversary get-together on May 17

PPK President Rtd. Col. Dato’ Zarazilah Mohd Ali (left) with the writer, Dato’ Syed Ahmad Idid…

Why Malaysia Took a Stand at the ICJ

by Raziz Rashid On April 28, 2025, in a solemn courtroom in The Hague, the voice…

Hey, it’s my way or the highway!

by S. JayasankaranKK Make money and the whole world will conspire to make you a gentleman…

Farewell James Alexander Ritchie, thanks for the warmth & wonderful memories

James Alexander Ritchie (left) was at ease with anyone during his lifetime…from the common man to…

True grit in Nadia Nadim — from refugee to football star & surgeon

by Dr Rahim Said In a world flooded with overnight influencers, viral celebrities, and fleeting fame,…

Lighting a bonfire inside me to keep me alive

by Joanna Richards Knowledge is power. Hazily, I remember seeing those words embedded on the crooked…

Writing is a joy & keeps my mind alive

by Hapi8Wanderer Nic Humans, being the sociable species that they are, have used and found many…

May 1 – A Day That Has Lost Its Soul?

by Ravi VS What you’re about to read may upset you. It’s meant to. Posters, parades,…

From Rome to Rawang: How Bangladeshis Are Quietly Taking Over Malaysia’s Kitchens

by Dr Rahim Said It began with a pizza in Rome. Or rather, it began when…

500 eager students learn about latest in strategic comms, journalism & PR at YPF2025 in Penang

GEORGE TOWN, April 30: The Young Practitioners Forum (YPF2025) brought together some 500 enthusiastic undergraduates from…

How do you manage four wives at one go?

by Dr Rahim Said  I had the distinct privilege — or perhaps the misfortune — of…

Perusu – a stiffy situation till the end

by Sam Trailerman I thought I’d never see the day where there’d be an adult black…

The Vicar of Christ

Too often we participate in the globalisation of indifference – Pope Francis Photo credit: Catholic Bishops’…

Stella Ambrose – a stellar rose radiating pride and confidence among Sabah women

by Dr Rahim Said In every generation, a few extraordinary individuals rise above the odds, challenging…

When Green Turns Grim: Storm Fells 30-Year-Old Tree in Desa Sri Hartamas

by Dr Rahim Said It was a chaotic afternoon in Desa Sri Hartamas on April 21…

Growing Older, Growing Wiser — The Quiet Triumph of Age

by Dr Rahim Said There’s a quiet dignity that comes with growing old — a calm…

What to do when faced with TMJ Dysfunction Syndrome or TMD in dental care?

by Professor Dasan Swaminathan TMJ stands for Temporomandibular Joint that connects your jawbone to your skull,…

Losing sleep as I fight with my pillow…

by Sam Trailerman For senior citizens, having enough sleep is essential for leading healthy lives. Yes,…

Do you think you’re lucky and successful?

by Dr Rahim Said  Over Raya, about 10 of us from the Form 6 class of…