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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,…

Benns Chocolate committed to retaining its international standards cacao products

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22: The commitment to keep its cacao products as natural as possible has…

Getting a taste of your own “nasi lemak” & paying through your nose for “budget airlines”

by Dr Rahim Said Tee Es Tee Ef, the legendary founder of a budget airline in…

Dream to serve comes true for Partiben

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22: When Partiben Madurai Veeran was recently called to the Bar, all he…

SPEAKEASY: Yule be in my heart   

by Jayasankarankk “Life is like an onion: you peel off one layer at a time and…

What can AI do to uplift the teaching of English in Malaysia?

, JOHOR BAHARU, Dec 22: What can Artificial Intelligence (AI) do up uplift education in Malaysia,…

MP Syahredzan calls for halt in investigations and prosecutions related to satire, parody

Translated and edited by Soraya Abdullah KUALA LUMPUR: Bangi Member of Parliament, Syahredzan Johan has called…

Sikhs rigorously embody spirit of “no one will be left behind”

Gudwara Sahib in Puchong, Selangor by Ooi Lay Beng Trudge through any wayward place in Malaysia…

Sabah scandal exposes dire need for political financing law – C4 Center

PETALING JAYA, Dec 19: The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center) has condemned a…

High Court Frees Rosmah of 17 charges

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) — The High Court here today discharged and acquitted Datin Seri Rosmah…

Malaysia records 66.3 mln domestic arrivals, RM25.6 bln spending in Q3 this year – DOSM

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 19 (Bernama) —  Malaysia’s domestic tourism recorded strong growth in the third quarter of…

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…