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…

Cost of a Cuppa Goes Beyond the Mug

by Dr Rahim Said My fellow caffeine aficionados, it’s time to spill the beans — literally…

From Stormy Skies to Steady Ground: Celebrating Malaysia Airlines’ Triumphs in Aviation

by Dr Rahim Said  Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has long been a symbol of national pride, renowned…

A Tumbler-less Tragedy in a “Trustworthy” Neighbourhood

by Dr Rahim Said It’s a truth universally acknowledged that in an exclusive condominium near the…

Unruly Motorcyclists: A Call for Action

by Ravindra Raman Kutty Malaysia’s roads have become increasingly perilous, not just for motorcyclists but for…

Fit, Sharp, and Behind the Wheel: Should Healthy Seniors Face Driving Restrictions?

by Dr Rahim Said There’s a unique satisfaction in cruising the open road — feeling the…

SPEAKEASY: Judging a book by its cover

by JayasankaranKK Wrinkled Was Not One of the Things I Wanted to be When I Grew…

Are you having a jolly good December?

by Trailerman Sam (tapessam@gmail.com) Some 30 years ago, each time when December comes it would put…

A Funny Thing Happened to Me On My Way to Journalism

by JayasankaranKK Education is what you have left over when you subtract what you’ve forgotten from…

The Tongue: A Bridge Between Savouring Life and Shaping Souls

by Sathish Govind The Lord has bestowed upon us five sacred senses: sight, hearing, smell, touch…

A Heartfelt Tribute to Grand Union Supermarket of Bandar Sri Damansara

by Ravindran Raman Kutty On Malaysia Day (September 16) of 1998, a humble but remarkable establishment…

Something you should know about smoking and periodontal gum disease

by Prof Dr Dasan Swaminathan Gum (periodontal) disease is an infection of the gums and if left…

Happiness with a thing called the radio

by Trailerman Sam (tapessam@gmail.com) People walk in and out of our lives for so many reasons.…

A Tumblerless Tragedy in a Trustworthy Neighbourhood

by Dr Rahim Said It’s a truth universally acknowledged that in an exclusive condominium near the…

SPEAKEASY: From Russia With Love

by Jayasankaran KK Vladimir Putin must be worried. When the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics…

SPEAKEASY: It’s still tomorrow’s fish wrap

by JayasankaranKK The Driver Involved in This Incident Asked That Her Gender Not Be Revealed (What…

Harold Speldewinde, a fighter with spirit of “Agi Idup Agi Ngelaban”

by James Ritchie Harold Speldewinde was one of a kind of Eurasian as a young man.…

Harold Speldewinde, a fighter with spirit of ‘Agi Idup Agi Ngelaban’

by James Ritchie Harold Speldewinde was one of a kind of Eurasian as a young man.…

Empowering Constituents: Should we have a People’s Parliament in Malaysia?

by Sathish Govind Malaysia’s current parliamentary democracy, while embodying numerous strengths, is not without its challenges…

A dog by any other breed

by Mei Kuan I had my first dog when I was five years old. He was…