Unity in Diversity: A Celebration of Culture and Light at Kek Lok Si Temple

Picture by Marina Emmanuel by Marina Emmanuel GEORGE TOWN (Penang), Jan 29: As the Lunar New…

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,…

Jelebu primary & secondary schools alumni…still rocking more than 50 years on!

Organising Chairperson Patricia May Veloo (left) with Tan Sri Khalid Yunus (centre) and Tan Sri Dr…

Snakes! Chinese New Year is in the air!

It was just recently that we ushered in 2025 and now we are welcoming the Chinese…

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…

Graffiti is the Soul Of Wit

by JayasankaranKK Michelle, ma belle, these are words that go together well. – Michelle, the Beatles …

The Future Isn’t What It Used To Be

The only reason for time is so that everything doesn’t happen at once. –  Albert Einstein …

The day we left our son in Los Angeles amidst the raging wildfires

by Dr Rahim Said There is nothing more heart-wrenching than leaving a place knowing your loved…

Going bananas, whether rich or poor

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

I didn’t choose to travel abroad but looks like it was pre-destined by God

by Krishnan Kumari Varma After working for five wonderful years in a private hospital in Petaling…

SPEAKEASY: It’s Easier to Tear Down Than to Build

Image created by Microsoft Copilot by JayasankaranKK I have a friend who generally reacts to a…

My 15-year “love affair” with a tough German model

by Sam Trailerman Of late, heavy vehicles, especially trucks, were in the spotlight, including the fast-breaking…

ANU-tainable obsessions: Malaysians and their car number plate fetishes

Image courtesy of Microsoft Copilot of a busy road filled with cars by Dr Rahim Said…

Evaluating how we can lower private healthcare costs

Image courtesy of Microsoft Copilot by Professor Dasan Swaminathan I am deeply troubled by the escalating…

Could Bukit Bintang Become KL’s Pedestrian Paradise?

Image courtesy of Microsoft Copilot by Dr Rahim Said Turning Bukit Bintang into a pedestrian-only zone is…

No Wonder Nic is our Happy Wanderer

Quiet rural Lenggeng in Negeri Sembilan by Yong Soo Heong I got to know Nic Ang,…

Young Californians Ruhaan and Aahana chip in to help those less fortunate than themselves

Two young Californians, Ruhaan (12 years old) and his elder sister Aahana (14), have since 2021…

A Growing Concern for Diabetes and Gum Disease

By Professor Dr Dasan Swaminathan Diabetes is becoming a global health crisis, with over 346 million…

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…

The Future’s So Bright, We Gotta Wear Shades

by JayasankaranKK It’s amazing how fast later comes when you buy now! – Milton Berle, Comedian…

Aceh’s resilience 20 years after 2004 tsunami

by Andrew Mohanraj Chandrasekaran December 26, 2024 marks 20 years of the Asian tsunami that created…

The big wide world of the English language

by Sam Trailerman Does the ability to excel in English makes one less an Indian, Chinese,…

A Journey of Hope: Rediscovering the True Meaning of Christmas

by Marina Emmanuel As the holiday season approaches, we often find ourselves caught up in the…

Compassion in Action: A Lesson in Leadership from MP Steven Sim

by Dr Rahim Said  In a political climate often marred by cynicism and allegations of self-interest,…