Nations at crossroads: can we become brothers and sisters?

by Professor Dasan Swaminathan The world stands at a crossroads, besieged by unimaginable catastrophes that shake…

Pak Lah – a gentleman politician right till the end

by Yong Soo Heong Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, Malaysia’s fifth Prime Minister, served from 2003 to…

So, What Comes After You Touch 77?

Illustration by Microsoft’s Copilot by Dr Rahim Said The Class of ’65 held a Hari Raya…

Tariffs Are Useless When Your EVs Can’t Run and Fighter Jets Can’t Fly 

by Dr Rahim Said  While Donald Trump was busy slapping tariffs on Chinese imports to “protect…

A Fool And Your Money Are Soon Partners

by JayasankaranKK on April 12, 2025 “All the lights on the world’s economic system are flashing…

Unlocking Opportunities for Malaysian Businesses through Persatuan Hainan’s Business Forum

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10: The half-day business forum, organised by the Economic Bureau of Persatuan Hainan…

Ravi’s view on Cheng Beng or Qing Ming — It’s Not “Sembahyang”, It’s Paying Respect – a Clarification Long Overdue

by Ravis VS Last week, I was at the General Hospital in Kuala Lumpur visiting a…

The Future Is Ours to Shape and Determine

Illustration by Microsoft’s Copilot by Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz Welcome to this fresh new day, for…

Ketupat Palas Goes Global: A Raya Reinvention Worth the Sizzle

Ketupat Palas as illustrated by Microsoft’s Co-Pilot by Dr Rahim Said  On the third day of…

Invictus Leader: Turning Data into Foresight for Future-Ready Organisations

In today’s unpredictable world, staying ahead is no longer just about having the best strategy —…

Is AI being seriously looked at the board level?

by Ravi VS Recently, I had a conversation with a board member about AI awareness at…

Iskandar Puteri Smart Indoor Vertical Farm aims to produce 306,000 kg of vegetables

JOHOR BAHRU, April 5: The Iskandar Puteri Smart Indoor Vertical Farm project here is looking at…

Facebook user slammed for prioritising filming instead of rescuing 10 year-old boy who almost drowned

JOHOR BAHRU, April 5: A one-minute-and-36-second video on the Facebook page Lanun Selatan showed a boy being…

US tariffs delay Nintendo’s Switch 2 game console pre-order date

TOKYO, April 5: Japanese video game company Nintendo has postponed pre-order start date for its new…

Testing Times to Trump’s Tariffs

by JayasankaranKK Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese summed it up morosely: “Nowhere on earth is safe.” …

Driving AI for the common good of humanity

by Emeritus Professor Ng Kwan Hoong Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept confined…

Corporate Chery Aid: Chery’s generosity for fire victims sets a new standard

by Dr Rahim Said In times of crisis, corporate social responsibility (CSR) often separates the true…

The Inferno in Puchong: A Tragedy That Should Never Have Happened

by Dr Rahim Said Years ago, as I watched some workers laying the pipeline in front…

Senior MATRADE, SIDEC officials to speak at April 9 Business Forum in KL on government grants and economic outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1: Senior officials from the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) and Selangor…

“Understand, Respect & Accept” Can Help Build Bridges of Unity

Senator Saraswathy Kandasami, Deputy Minister of National Unity KUALA LUMPUR, April 2: When Senator Saraswathy Kandasami,…

Pekan Rabu: A Kedahan’s Must-Visit Before Hari Raya  

by Dr Rahim Said As the final days before Hari Raya approach, Alor Setar welcomes home…

Reminiscing the Golden Days of Raya in Alor Setar

by Dr Rahim Said Growing up in the 1950s, Hari Raya was an occasion we eagerly…

Hari Raya Aidilfitri: A homecoming of the heart

by Dr Rahim Said When I was a child growing up in Alor Setar, Hari Raya…

Alamak! Bringing Manglish into the Mainstream

by JayasankaranKK People will believe anything if you whisper it. That’s a sentiment first expressed by…