What ‘nearby’ really means in Istanbul

by Dr Rahim Said If you’re ever heading to Istanbul, I have one piece of priceless…

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…

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…

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,…

How do you manage four wives at one go?

by Dr Rahim Said  I had the distinct privilege — or perhaps the misfortune — of…

When Green Turns Grim: Storm Fells 30-Year-Old Tree in Desa Sri Hartamas

by Dr Rahim Said It was a chaotic afternoon in Desa Sri Hartamas on April 21…

Growing Older, Growing Wiser — The Quiet Triumph of Age

by Dr Rahim Said There’s a quiet dignity that comes with growing old — a calm…

Do you think you’re lucky and successful?

by Dr Rahim Said  Over Raya, about 10 of us from the Form 6 class of…

So, What Comes After You Touch 77?

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

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…

Alamak! It’s in the Oxford English Dictionary!

by Dr Rahim Said Fellow Malaysians, let us take a moment to bask in a small…

The Mystery of the Unseen Guardians

by Dr Rahim Said Some years back, it was midnight when the phone rang. Our daughter,…

When misinformation spreads…news consumers suffer

An image of a mosque for illustration purposes by Dr Rahim Said On the stormy evening…

Team Building or Team Billing? How Corporate Getaways Became a Scam

by Dr Rahim Said  In 1970s when I first started my organisational consulting services, team building…

Keeping our lovely neighbourhood lovely is a community effort

by Dr Rahim Said  Oh, the joys of living in our beautiful neighbourhood, nestled beside one…

Tackling challenges: Lessons from a wantan mee stall

by Dr Rahim Said Amidst rising living costs and an increasingly competitive economy, the story of…

What Kate Hudson’s recent revelation means for women above 40

by Dr Rahim Said  Actress Kate Hudson’s recent candid comments about sex in her 40s highlight…

A Lesson from PDRM – Humanity Behind the Badge

by Dr Rahim Said The police force is often perceived as an institution of authority, discipline,…

A First-Class Experience in Economy at 39,000 Feet: Stepping on Someone’s Toes!

by Dr Rahim Said  Stepping on someone’s toes is never ideal. It’s even worse when it…

OMG! What do you do when a half-eaten chicken is in your food pack?

by Dr Rahim Said Food delivery has revolutionised convenience, but when meals arrive half-eaten, it signals…

Lessons in humility at 36,000 feet above

Image courtesy of Microsoft Copilot by Dr Rahim Said  The allure of overseas travel is undeniable. Buses, boats,…

When Conjugal Rights Go Awry: Violence, Justice, and the Need for Rehabilitation

by Dr Rahim Said The tragic case of a Melaka grass cutter assaulting his wife over refused sexual…

Going bananas, whether rich or poor

Image created by Microsoft Copilot by Dr Rahim Said  It seems the humble banana has gone…

The Ripple Effect of Kindness: A Lesson from a Malaysian Hero

by Rahim Said  In a society overwhelmed by challenges, the selflessness of one individual can shine…