A Tribute to Dato’ Jaafar Kamin (Aug 6, 1943 – Dec 6, 2024)

By Mohamad Letfee Ahmad I first encountered Dato’ Jaafar Kamin in 1980, during an event that…

Guide for Budding Writers: Crafting Your First Columns

by Dr Rahim Said  Congratulations on deciding to venture into the world of column writing for…

The Kebaya: Reflecting Southeast Asia’s Rich Heritage

by Dr Rahim Said  When I was growing up, the kebaya was a constant in my life. It…

A letter for Santa from Pulau Pinang

by Marina Emmanuel Dear Santa, I hope this letter finds you well at the North Pole,…

Bring back the human touch to do business-lah

by Marina Emmanuel The pandemic has undeniably transformed various aspects of our daily lives, and one…

SPEAKEASY: We Live and Learn

Man is the only animal that blushes or needs to – Mark Twain by Jayasankarankk You…

Lucky Baskhar, a movie celebrating a “conman”

by Trailerman Sam Lucky Baskhar’s overriding theme is money and what it does to people who…

Captain Azlan Zainal Abidin aims high to make Malaysian aviation soar again

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14: Of late, many accolades have been heaped upon the pilots of a…

Cost of a Cuppa Goes Beyond the Mug

by Dr Rahim Said My fellow caffeine aficionados, it’s time to spill the beans — literally…

From Stormy Skies to Steady Ground: Celebrating Malaysia Airlines’ Triumphs in Aviation

by Dr Rahim Said  Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has long been a symbol of national pride, renowned…

A Tumbler-less Tragedy in a “Trustworthy” Neighbourhood

by Dr Rahim Said It’s a truth universally acknowledged that in an exclusive condominium near the…

Church of the Immaculate Conception, Penang Hosts Tree Lighting Ceremony to Celebrate Community and Diversity

GEORGE TOWN, Dec 7: The Church of the Immaculate Conception in Pulau Tikus here lit up the festive season…

Unruly Motorcyclists: A Call for Action

by Ravindra Raman Kutty Malaysia’s roads have become increasingly perilous, not just for motorcyclists but for…

Fit, Sharp, and Behind the Wheel: Should Healthy Seniors Face Driving Restrictions?

by Dr Rahim Said There’s a unique satisfaction in cruising the open road — feeling the…

SPEAKEASY: Judging a book by its cover

by JayasankaranKK Wrinkled Was Not One of the Things I Wanted to be When I Grew…

Residents question misleading ads, speedy moves by DBKL for new development at Bukit Gasing area 

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6: Residents of Inwood Residences, a condominium that lies near the foothills of…

Be a NAPEI member, private educational institutions urged

PETALING JAYA, Dec 4: Private educational institutions registered with the Ministry of Higher Education should become…

Are you having a jolly good December?

by Trailerman Sam (tapessam@gmail.com) Some 30 years ago, each time when December comes it would put…

Beyond Astro, Maxis, Ananda Krishna played a key role shaping the careers of many Malaysians

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2: As the country continues to pay tribute to Ananda Krishnan, recalling his…

Govt to look at appropriate aid for farmers affected by floods

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) — The government is committed to studying the appropriate types of assistance…

MP hopes budget allocated to Transport Ministry will cover Port Klang’s need for better facilities, solutions for congestion issues

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1: Klang, which houses Port Klang, a major port in the country facilitating…