A memorable reunion — reconnecting with a beloved teacher after 55 years

Mrs Ang Siew Khim with the writer in batik by Leang Tian Loong On Sept 11,…

Life is a river

by A. Kadir Jasin Those who feel that the injury to their souls and sensibilities inflicted…

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…

Are we victims of our own folly?

by A.Kadir Jasin (This edited opinion piece is from an original version in Bahasa Malaysia in…

What it means facing a fractured twilight

by Dr Rahim Said Kai, 101, moved into a condo overlooking the King’s palace with his…

What dangers can obesity bring to you?

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13: Obesity is one of the most pressing health concerns in Malaysia, with…

European schools curtail mobile phone use over health concerns

BRUSSELS, Sept 13: European countries are increasingly raising concerns about the excessive use of mobile phones,…

No more using mobile phones in class for Greek students from now on

ATHENS, Sept 13: Greek students went back to school on Wednesday, as the new school year…

“Don’t leave service counters unattended” — state JPJ chiefs warned

SHAH ALAM, Sept 12: Road Transport Department (JPJ) state directors and heads of branches have been…

Pope Francis’ state visit to Singapoe culminates in papal mass for 50,000

by Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz SINGAPORE, Sept 12: About 50,000 people gathered at the National Stadium here…

UNICEF appalled over report of sexual abuse of children in Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 12: UNICEF or the United Nations Children’s Fund says it is deeply shocked and…

How should Harimau Malaya be restructured or overhauled

Image courtesy of Copilot by Lim Chee Wei Recently Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced…

ICSR 2024 marks Malaysia’s continued commitment to fostering global discussions

by Tengku Adrian Ismail PUTRAJAYA, Sept 8: Malaysia continued its growing role in fostering global discussions…

When your partner sports James Bond-esque sunglasses, do exercise extra caution

by Yong Soo Heong If you find yourself caught up in a romantic entanglement, beware if…

“Give Them Hope” Tiny Art Gala Charity Art Exhibition aims to be Malaysia’s biggest art show on Nov 16 & 17

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6: The “Give Them Hope” Tiny Art Gala Charity Art Exhibition, at the…

Recollections on the ups and downs of MAS

by A. Kadir Jasin Many people are already aware of the scheduling problems and technical issues…

What are my thoughts for a united Malaysia?

by Ang, thehapi8wanderer (8nicholas888@gmail.com) What’s my vision for Malaysia with a promising future? A land of…

Kalki 2898 AD may have missed chance to be a cinematic marvel

by Trailerman Sam .Kalki 2898 AD is a new Indian Telugu science fiction epic directed by…

Don’t forget the pain and tears of those who built the East-West Highway

by Ahmad Abd Hamid The East-West Highway (E-W Highway) or Lebuh Raya Timur Barat (LRTB) connecting…

Camie Choo Chai Ha, the sewing teacher behind “LIFESEWGOOD”

For Kepong-born Camie Choo Chai Ha, it dawned on her now that following her aunt to…

UBSM helps teachers in Skudai address AI encroaching into classrooms

SKUDAI (JOHOR), Aug 28: The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) presents both opportunities and significant challenges,…

Has the sparkle gone out of Teluk Intan?

Pic courtesy of Reena Yadav (@reenay305) by Ahmad Abd Hamid Teluk Intan’s Clock Tower, also fondly…

Merdeka! Where Monsoons Meet (looking at Malaya’s formation from an ordinary perspective)

by Trailerman Sam (trailer17@hotmail.com) As National Day drew nearer, I got hold of “Where Monsoons Meet”,…