The emotional toll from the FRU crash

TELUK INTAN, May 17: Firefighters who were among the first responders to the horrific crash on…

Trump criticises Apple’s Tim Cook for making phones and devices in India

 SAN JOSÉ, May 17: US President Donald Trump intensified pressure on Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook…

Why the Qataris could be giggling all the way to the hangar after dumping their 747 on Trump

by Dr Rahim Said Like a man proudly showing off his brand-new Nokia 3310 in a…

Altitude with Attitude with Turkish Airlines: The plant that grew at 35,000 ft in the plane’s loo

By Dr Rahim Said Imagine seeing a plant growing at 35,000 feet in the sky. No,…

Editors: The Unsung Heroes Who Shouldn’t Be Ghostwriters

by Dr Rahim Said  Let’s get one thing clear, young editors: you have an undeniably important…

A Sultan’s Garden in Istanbul, a Malay Surprise

by Dr Rahim Said There’s something about Istanbul that stirs the soul — a city straddling…

Mr Lorry Driver, you’re being marked by the Gerik-Jeli herd!

by Sam Trailerman This year’s Mother’s Day witnessed scenes that evoked intense sadness in the early…

From Near-Amputation to Entrepreneurial Triumph: The Remarkable Story of Fiza Alias

Fiza Alias (2nd from left) and Hakan Alkan, MPOC Turkiye (far right) with the writer Dr…

‘I’m A Nobody’ – a tribute to James Alexander Ritchie (1950-2025)

James Ritchie (left) with his friends from the interior by George Das As his casket rolled…

Let’s get serious now on huge losses from road accidents in Malaysia

by Dato’ Syed Ahmad Idid Every human life is important and valuable. But some are more…

A Childhood Dream Realised in Istanbul

by Dr Rahim Said Ever since my childhood, the name Constantinople — later Istanbul — has…

The World’s Most Beautiful People (and Me) at Beauty Istanbul

by Dr Rahim Said If you’ve ever wondered where the world’s most beautiful people gather when…

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…