Youth Voices: Is the 9-to-5 workday still relevant?

By Jsai Dhanyaa Laaxmi In today’s evolving work culture, the long-standing tradition of the 9-to-5 workday…

Splendour in the Grass — Remembering What Remains Behind

By Dr Rahim Said A timeless film, a poem, and a reminder that beauty, once lost,…

When Play Becomes Dangerous — Why Parents Must Reclaim Control Over Their Children’s Gaming

By Dr Rahim Said When a six-year-old boy in Batu Pahat was found with severe neck…

The Prank That Shook Sultan Abdul Hamid College in 1965

When a harmless joke by a group of Form Five boys in 1965 turned into a…

My 5a.m. Routine and the Science of Starting Right

Image Illustration from Coffee FB By Dr Rahim Said  The alarm rings at 5 a.m. Not…

It Takes a Village to Raise a Child 

By Aisha Rashid It is most alarming to read about the spate of crimes and undesirable behaviour…

Borrow a Senior Citizen for a Day?

by Dr Rahim Said Malaysia’s new 2026–2030 Senior Citizens Action Plan reminds us that ageing is…

Quiescent Diplomacy In High Gear: Anwar As The Peace And Trade Whisperer

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) — When diplomacy retreats from the noise of confrontation and slips…

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,…