by Dr Rahim Said Catcalling is not only offensive but deeply ingrained in a culture that…
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Old Friends, Like Bookends
by Dr Rahim Said October 2024 “You have to share your success with your classmates,” urged…
A Reflective Review: The Timeless Wisdom and Quiet Strength of Fathers
by Dr Rahim Said In reading Fathers and Their Wisdom, I was deeply moved and reminded…
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by Dr Rahim Said Sometimes, you wonder what people talk about during a two-hour lunch meeting.…
Get this: your luxurious lobster nasi lemak at just RM410 a plate
The crustaceans shown are for illustration only by Dr Rahim Said Well, well, well, it was…
Why would anyone keep RM600k in cash & jewellery at home?
by Dr Rahim Said In the wee hours of the morning, while most of us are…
Bakso Goyang Lidah at Bungalow 18 – Swaying Your Culinary Senses
by Dr Rahim Said Our first encounter with “bakso goyang lidah” happened in the 1990s during…
Langkawi’s affordable charm, still the region’s best kept secret
Pic courtesy of Rebak Langkawi by Dr Rahim Said Langkawi often finds itself compared to regional…
Paying RM362 for a Ramly burger but in Cambodian riels?
The yummy but yet-to-be-opened version by Dr Rahim Said Oh yes! the Ramly burger — a greasy, glorious…
The Malaysian weight loss myth: Why exercise alone won’t shrink that belly
Image courtesy of Microsoft Copilot by Dr Rahim Said We’ve all been sold the same story:…
The hidden cost of wanderlust: stress and anxiety at the border
by Dr Rahim Said For many Malaysians, the excitement of a long weekend recently and a…
Absurdity of misusing public services by calling Bomba to retrieve a toy
by Dr Rahim Said Picture this: a fire and rescue team, sirens blazing, equipment ready, racing…
What it means facing a fractured twilight
by Dr Rahim Said Kai, 101, moved into a condo overlooking the King’s palace with his…
Tales of vanishing acts and waning political support
by Dr Rahim Said There’s an interesting story about a top politician in a South East…
True wealth of Malaysia lies not in its skyscrapers but the good among its people
By Rahim Said In a society that often seems dominated by tales of greed, corruption, and…
Don’t leave your customers in the dark
By Dr Rahim Said Imagine relying on a service to get you home safely, only to…
Neighbourliness & kindness go out of the window when greed rules the day in hot curry leaves saga
By Dr Rahim Said Generosity is often hailed as a virtue, a hallmark of a compassionate…
Taking a leaf from Japan — ‘The customer is not always right’
by Dr Rahim Said In Japan, where service standards are the stuff of legend, a seismic…
The 21st century rickshaw puller: An unpleasant sight in modern Kuala Lumpur
by Dr Rahim Said It was a sight to behold. At a cafe in an upscale…
The Need for Cleanliness: A Lesson for Malaysians
by Rahim Said Recently I had the pleasure of visiting Shanghai, a city that sparkles with…
The Lavish Charade of School Graduations: A Costly Extravaganza Most Parents Can Hardly Afford
by Rahim Said In a world where school graduations have morphed into opulent hotel affairs, parents…
Embracing Uncharted Paths: The Liberating Symphony of Different Drums
By Rahim Said In the words of Robert Frost, “Two roads diverged in a wood, and…
Unleashing Creativity: Dean’s Triumph Over Obstacles Inspires a New Generation
By Rahim Said In the heart of Kedah’s Paya Pahlawan, Dean, a talented artist reliant on…