(Image courtesy of Google Gemini) by Dr Rahim Said It was a scene not unfamiliar in…
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Datuks at Sambal Hijau, Tan Sri at Common Man: The Gentlemen Who Refuse to Rust
by Dr Rahim Said Somewhere between the sambal petai and the apple crumble, three very distinguished…
Mahavatar Narsimha: You Don’t Watch It…You Worship It
by Sam Trailerman Mahavatar Narsimha isn’t just a movie — it’s a cinematic yajña, a sacred…
Dya Singh swings into action fast
by Yong Soo Heong JELEBU, Aug 4: In less than 48 hours after touching down in…
A lesson in unity and kindness from Afiq, Bakri Hassan, Daniel & Redzuan on a busy KL road
by Leang Tian Loong It was around 6.30 in the evening on Friday, Aug 1, when…
Straight from Muhammad Ali’s (Cassius Clay’s) heart — he’s the greatest!
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Pixabay by George Das No cameras or studio lights. Just Muhammad Ali…
Are Tamil movies influencing crime? When reel life turns real
by Rani Sun This week, another one bit the dust. Here, 27-year Kavin from Tamil Nadu…
From Caning to Courtrooms: Discipline in Schools Then and Now
by Dr Rahim Said In the 1960s, school discipline was swift, visible, and largely unquestioned. Ask any…
Maargan: A Gritty Dive into the Supernatural
by Sam Trailerman Maargan is a bold entry into Tamil cinema’s crime thriller genre, blending paranormal…
A refreshed KGV in Seremban on the horizon
by Betsy May Veloo The iconic colonial building of SMK KGV is finally undergoing long-awaited repair…
A Good Innings by Hj Abdul Karim Yacob — When Hands Reach for the Invisible
A tribute and gentle guide by Dr Rahim Said “To Allah we belong and to Him…
All About Groin Grooming: When Madness Walks the Corridors of Power
by Dr Rahim Said Let us begin with the presumption of innocence. That is, after all,…
Relax first before starting your voyage of self-discovery — Uncle Dya Singh
A book review by Yong Soo Heong We’ve heard that frequent and familiar line or Sikh…
When The Haze Rolls In
(Photo credit: Freeimages.com) by S. Jayasankaran It’s so hot, the cows are giving evaporated milk. –…
The Crisis of Modern Democracy: When Power Overrides the People
by Professor Dr Dasan Swaminathan Democracy, long regarded as a cornerstone of just and participatory governance,…
A Round of Applause for PMX — The Gentleman Who Lets You Shout “Turun!”
by Dr Rahim Said In what can only be described as an exemplary exercise in political…
YuChi: The New Urban Market Making Waves in KL & Klang Valley & How To Get Their Attention
The wealth of goodness from tocotrienols found in oil palms (Photo Credit: Pixabay) by Dr Rahim Said A…
Durian Skins, Civic Sins — And They Walk Among Us
by Dr Rahim Said Only in Malaysia can a durian skin spark almost a major outrage.…
Remember When Roti Kapai and S.M. Salim Held Sway During Leisurely Afternoons?
by Dr Rahim Said There was a time when no one paid attention to calorie counts,…
Ex-Indonesian president SBY paints in hospital while undergoing treatment
JAKARTA, July 20: Former Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, 75, has resumed his love for painting…
Anwar says he won’t step down as he hasn’t committed any wrongdoing or abused his power
BAYAN LEPAS (Penang), July 19: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today affirmed that he will…
Another 3 new durian varieties from MARDI in 2 years
KUALA KANGSAR, July 19: The Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) is set to introduce…
Kelantan eyes ‘perahu’ or wooden boat race as new tourism attraction
TANAH MERAH, July 19: A ‘perahu’ or traditional wooden boat race will be introduced in Sungai…
Getting to the Bottom of Things: The Unending Lament of a Well-Washed Malaysian Abroad
Pic courtesy of Think Remote by Ravindran Raman Kutty As a Malaysian of Indian origin with…