(Photo credit courtesy of FB Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar) by Dr Rahim Said Recently, His Majesty…
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Akbar Moidunny re-elected as MAICSA President for 2025-26
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You are the main character in your entire life story, so just love it
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The Enterprising Art of Faking MCs
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Must it be absurdly white at Wimbledon?
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Why Some Schoolmates Choose to Live in Urban Centres, Why Some Prefer the Rural Quiet
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Finally, Something to Shout About in Putrajaya: Malaysia’s Fiscal Discipline Begins to Show Results
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When Things Get Hot: A Cautionary Tale for Condo Dwellers with Industrial Air-conditioning Systems
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Devil’s Double Next Level: A Barrel of Relentless Laughs and Screams
by Sam Trailerman by Sam Trailerman I have been a regular movie reviewer for The Weekly…
Gone Potty at Desa Sri Hartamas in KL
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by Betsy May Veloo (a self-confessed Malaysian Hong Konger) As the pilot made the announcement that…
Being brief the proverbial way
by S. Jayasankaran The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets…
Wellness in a Cup of Warm Barley
by Dr Rahim SaidFor generations, traditional societies have turned to nature’s pantry to ease ailments long…
How I Survived Singapore, Alone & Single, from 1993-2003
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Azadi: A Thriller That Hits the Right Spots
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Why Alor Setar Never Leaves You
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Never Judge a Book By Its Cover
By S. Jayasankaran Education is what remains after you’ve forgotten everything from school – Albert Einstein…