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Opinion
Schools, Blame, and the Great Malaysian Denial
By Dr Rahim Said When a society starts treating student deaths as tragic but isolated incidents,…
Have Hope
COP30: From Bangsar to Belem By Yuet Mee Ho-Nambiar Climate conferences usually conjure up images of…
Bukit Damansara — When the Rich Protest Progress
Image courtesy of Google by Dr Rahim Said Welcome to Bukit Damansara, Malaysia’s very own Beverly…
Letter to Editor: Need to tackle the real problem in private healthcare
Dear Malaysians, I am writing this not as a politician or union leader, but as a…
Finally, Toilets That Deserve a Standing Ovation (and Not Just a Quick Exit)
by Dr Rahim Said Finally, some good news that doesn’t involve politics, potholes, or price hikes.…
In Praise of the Manual Everything Car
By Nic, the HapiWanderer I still prefer my humble manual car — the kind with a…
Operation Durian: When Germany Declared War on a Fruit
by Dr Rahim Said Only in Germany could a durian spark a full-scale emergency response. Four…
Where to Find Halal Mooncakes in Kuala Lumpur — and Why My Friend Priscilla Deserves a Medal
By Dr Rahim Said Every Mid-Autumn Festival, like clockwork, a neatly wrapped box of mooncakes appears…
The Death of Late Night
Image courtesy of Jimmy Kimmel FB by Dr Rahim Said Recently in the USA, television was…
Know Your Road Boundaries, Don’t Encroach Beyond the Yellow Line!
By Ahmad Abd Hamid When you’re cruising along some roads in Kuala Lumpur, you’d notice yellow…
Malaysia Must Step Forward: Sign the Refugee Convention and Lead on Rohingya Protection
Malaysia’s silence at the recent UN Rohingya summit underscores the need for legal reform, refugee protection,…
The Fast and Spurious
By S. Jayasankaran The two most common elements in the universe are hydrogen and stupidity –…
Trumps Implies He’s the Best There Is at the United Nations
By S. Jayasankaran The President of the United States isn’t worried about artificial intelligence (AI). Donald…
When Subsidies Collide with Marriage: A Petrol Station Standoff
Image of a Petronas petrol station. Subsidised RON95 for Malaysians is also available at Petron, Shell,…
When the Fire Brigade Meets Belacan: A Tale of Smells Lost in Translation
Image courtesy of Belacan Alor Ibus FB By Dr Rahim Said Smells, like memories, are always…
Luxury from Florence & Gospel of Branding
By Dr Rahim Said From my perch on the first floor of Mid Valley Mega Mall,…
At 78, I Found My Cure in Karaoke
Because nothing says healthy ageing is like croaking Neil Sedaka at midnight and calling it therapy.…
A Scientist’s Guide to the Asylum
By S. Jayasankaran If you are a sensitive person, the 21st Century, with its relentless bombardment of…
So, What Now, Langkawi?
By Dr Rahim Said Once upon a time, Langkawi was the jewel of Malaysian tourism –…
Robert Redford: Riding Into the Sunset
By Dr Rahim Said The first time I became aware of Robert Redford was in 1969,…
Mind Your Language
By S. Jayasankaran In walked in a famous actress basking in glittering splendour and a waitress…
From Cat Stevens to Yusuf Islam: A Wild World That Shaped My Journey
(Pic courtesy of Yusuf Islam/Cat Stevens FB) By Dr Rahim Said In the 1960s, when I…