Love and strange happenings swell around The Gorge

By Sam Trailerman The Gorge is a 2025 American science fiction romantic action film directed by…

Strengthening Whistleblower Protection — a Crucial Step in Combating Fake News and Cyber Scams

The accompanying image is for illustration purposes by Raziz Rashid Whistleblowers have long been recognised as…

A First-Class Experience in Economy at 39,000 Feet: Stepping on Someone’s Toes!

by Dr Rahim Said  Stepping on someone’s toes is never ideal. It’s even worse when it…

More Advertisements, Higher Readership in WEEKLY ECHO

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22: Two years ago, the landscape of WEEKLY ECHO, the relatively new start-up…

One man’s meat is another man’s chicken

by JayasankaranKK I belong to a chat group comprising high school classmates of our Form Five…

Are paper-based business cards getting out of date these days? Have you heard of the Pass vCard?

KUALA LUMPUR: In today’s fast-paced digital economy, traditional paper name cards are quickly becoming relics of…

Know your stuff thoroughly if you want to market big-time

The Tocotrienol Exporter’s Learning Curve at Gulfood Dubai by Dr Rahim Said  On the second day…

MDEC, LHDN officers to speak on AI, Digitalisation & e-Invoicing at SME Malaysia Business Talk on Feb 25

AI-created image by Microsoft Copilot is for illustration KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17: Several key areas affecting…

The trouble with Valentine…

by JayasankaranKK The problem with retirement is that you often wake up without the foggiest about…

Do You Hate Valentine’s Day?

by Sam Trailerman It’s that time of year again — Valentine’s Day! For many, it’s almost…

Coalition of Animal NGOs Calls on Gov’t to have National Stray Animal Policy

Image courtesy of Microsoft Copilot KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10: Amid rising cases of stray animal mistreatment,…

A Question of Ethics in Photography: Why Permission Matters

by Marina Emmanuel In today’s digital age, taking photos at events has become as common as…

When one turns to DeepSeek to capture Penang’s romanticism in ink

(Image courtesy of CoPilot) by Soo Teong Chuan I grew up in Penang Island and deeply…

What can we do for a better world in the future?

by Professor Dr Dasan Swaminathan I am neither a prophet of hope nor a harbinger of…

OMG! What do you do when a half-eaten chicken is in your food pack?

by Dr Rahim Said Food delivery has revolutionised convenience, but when meals arrive half-eaten, it signals…

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…