by Dr Rahim Said It is a sad day when a barista, tired and frazzled after pulling long…
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Palestine’s UN Membership: Between Majority Will and the Veto Barrier
(Image courtesy of United Nations FB) By Dr Mohd Safar Hasim If Western abstainers vote yes,…
Reliving the glorious Thomas Cup moments of 1967 at St Xavier’s Institution, Penang
Cheng Hoe (in checked shirt) with Bro. Jason Blaikie (1st left), Puan Sri Hajah Christine Khir…
Malaysia’s Quiet Power Play: Anwar’s Diplomacy Amid Thai-Cambodian Border Tensions
By Dr Mohd Safar Hasim As border tensions simmer between Thailand and Cambodia, Malaysia’s Prime Minister…
“If we fail to establish a peaceful world in our time, we will burden future generations with conflict” – Lee Man-hee, Peace Activist
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22: “If we fail to establish a peaceful world in our time, we…
50,000 Cabbies, School Bus Drivers to Benefit from Madani Government’s “LINDUNG Kendiri” Social Security Scheme
BUTTERWORTH, Sept 20: The Transport Ministry (MOT) has allocated RM3.5 million for the Self-Employed Social Security…
Win-win proposal for continued operations of sugar refinery and redevelopment of railway land in Perai
BUTTERWORTH, Sept 20: The Ministry of Transport (MOT) will bring to the Cabinet a proposal seeking a…
Cyberattack Disrupts Major European Airports, Causing Delays, Cancellations
LONDON/BRUSSELS, Sept 20: A cyberattack targeting the service provider for the check-in and boarding systems has…
At 78, I Found My Cure in Karaoke
Because nothing says healthy ageing is like croaking Neil Sedaka at midnight and calling it therapy.…
A Scientist’s Guide to the Asylum
By S. Jayasankaran If you are a sensitive person, the 21st Century, with its relentless bombardment of…
Kunak Lipids — Sabah’s Wellness Avengers Assemble for Cookies, Choc Flakes & Tongue-Melting Superpowers
by Dr Rahim Said Bangkok is usually all about mango sticky rice and pad thai (tangy…
Can Malaysia’s Lost Decade in Rare Earths Rise Towards a Brighter Future?
By Dr Mohd Safar Hasim Malaysia risks falling behind in the regional REE (rare earth elements)…
Telling Stories That Bridge Malaysia’s Diversity
By Nurul Hanis Mohd Izmir Amid the hustle and bustle of the BERNAMA’s Putrajaya news bureau,…
So, What Now, Langkawi?
By Dr Rahim Said Once upon a time, Langkawi was the jewel of Malaysian tourism –…
Robert Redford: Riding Into the Sunset
By Dr Rahim Said The first time I became aware of Robert Redford was in 1969,…
Mind Your Language
By S. Jayasankaran In walked in a famous actress basking in glittering splendour and a waitress…
Malaysia Day Reminds Us About Everyday Things That We Make Space for Each Other with Love and Respect
By Kok Jun Sern Malaysia Day (Sept 16) is more than just a date. It is…
Surrender (2025): A Gritty Tamil Thriller That Dishes Drama Like Tapas
by Sam Trailerman I stumbled upon Surrender with zero expectations. What I got instead? A full…
Trump–Xi Summit in Kuala Lumpur? Moment of Reckoning to Reset Post-tariff Tensions and Global Realignment
Stakes are high for trade and diplomacy By Dr Mohd Safar Hasim As Kuala Lumpur prepares…
From Cat Stevens to Yusuf Islam: A Wild World That Shaped My Journey
(Pic courtesy of Yusuf Islam/Cat Stevens FB) By Dr Rahim Said In the 1960s, when I…
Very Amateur Refereeing (VAR), What’s the Point of Apologising?
By Yong Soo Heong Once upon a time, football was a game of passion, drama, and…
When Shoes Fly and Dresses Betray: A Study in Wardrobe Malfunctions
by Dr Rahim Said Molly-Mae Hague might have walked away with a National Television Award (NTA),…
Malaysia to Host the World: ASEAN, BRICS, and the Art of Principled Diplomacy
Kuala Lumpur will host Trump, Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and other global leaders this October—placing Malaysia…