(Photo credit: Freeimages.com) by S. Jayasankaran It’s so hot, the cows are giving evaporated milk. –…
Opinion
The Crisis of Modern Democracy: When Power Overrides the People
by Professor Dr Dasan Swaminathan Democracy, long regarded as a cornerstone of just and participatory governance,…
Durian Skins, Civic Sins — And They Walk Among Us
by Dr Rahim Said Only in Malaysia can a durian skin spark almost a major outrage.…
Remember When Roti Kapai and S.M. Salim Held Sway During Leisurely Afternoons?
by Dr Rahim Said There was a time when no one paid attention to calorie counts,…
Getting to the Bottom of Things: The Unending Lament of a Well-Washed Malaysian Abroad
Pic courtesy of Think Remote by Ravindran Raman Kutty As a Malaysian of Indian origin with…
When Monkhood Meets Modernity: Love, Money and Extortion in the Temple Courtyard
by Dr Rahim Said It was once believed that the only temptations monks faced were second…
Uncle Scam Wants Yours
What makes him think that a middle-aged actor, who’s played with a chimp, could have a…
Raid 2: Radiant Combo of Drama, Thrills and Patriotism
by Sam Trailerman Raid 2 is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language crime thriller directed by Raj Kumar…
Real conversations — our last defence against a lonely world
(Photo credit: Dreamstimes.com) by Dr Ng Kwan Hoong “People talking without speaking, People hearing without listening…”…
Happy Birthday, Doc
by S. Jayasankaran It’s a little bit frightening, reaching 100. – Dr Mahathir Mohamad He’s as…
Family is Key: When Words Fail, Worlds Collapse
(Photo credit: Microsoft Bing) by Dr Rahim Said In an age where digital worlds seduce the…
You are the main character in your entire life story, so just love it
by Sam Trailerman I’ve been thinking a lot lately. Like how many of us have this…
Are Leaks in the Air India Crash Probe Steering Blame Toward Pilots?
By Shadow Pine On June 12, 2025, a tragedy struck the skies over Ahmedabad, India, shaking…
Must it be absurdly white at Wimbledon?
by Dr Rahim Said Let’s talk about tradition. That stubborn, unblinking relic of a time when…
Why Some Schoolmates Choose to Live in Urban Centres, Why Some Prefer the Rural Quiet
by Dr Rahim Said We all have our old-school groups. The ones you grew up with,…
When Things Get Hot: A Cautionary Tale for Condo Dwellers with Industrial Air-conditioning Systems
by Dr Rahim Said If you live in a condominium, allow me to offer you a…
Gone Potty at Desa Sri Hartamas in KL
by Dr Rahim Said Back in 1998, Desa Sri Hartamas was your typical middle-class enclave in…
What’s changed – Hong Kong or me?
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
By Nic the HapiWanderer Being sheltered by my parents since young, it was quite something when…
Why Alor Setar Never Leaves You
by Dr Rahim Said There’s a curious thing about the places you grow up in. No…
Never Judge a Book By Its Cover
By S. Jayasankaran Education is what remains after you’ve forgotten everything from school – Albert Einstein…
I used to live at Sri Pahang Flats in Bangsar, too!
by Nic, the Hapi Wanderer Sri Pahang Flats, a place that I used to stay for…