(Photo credit: Microsoft Bing) by Dr Rahim Said In an age where digital worlds seduce the…
Opinion
You are the main character in your entire life story, so just love it
by Sam Trailerman I’ve been thinking a lot lately. Like how many of us have this…
Are Leaks in the Air India Crash Probe Steering Blame Toward Pilots?
By Shadow Pine On June 12, 2025, a tragedy struck the skies over Ahmedabad, India, shaking…
Must it be absurdly white at Wimbledon?
by Dr Rahim Said Let’s talk about tradition. That stubborn, unblinking relic of a time when…
Why Some Schoolmates Choose to Live in Urban Centres, Why Some Prefer the Rural Quiet
by Dr Rahim Said We all have our old-school groups. The ones you grew up with,…
When Things Get Hot: A Cautionary Tale for Condo Dwellers with Industrial Air-conditioning Systems
by Dr Rahim Said If you live in a condominium, allow me to offer you a…
Gone Potty at Desa Sri Hartamas in KL
by Dr Rahim Said Back in 1998, Desa Sri Hartamas was your typical middle-class enclave in…
What’s changed – Hong Kong or me?
by Betsy May Veloo (a self-confessed Malaysian Hong Konger) As the pilot made the announcement that…
Being brief the proverbial way
by S. Jayasankaran The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets…
Wellness in a Cup of Warm Barley
by Dr Rahim SaidFor generations, traditional societies have turned to nature’s pantry to ease ailments long…
How I Survived Singapore, Alone & Single, from 1993-2003
By Nic the HapiWanderer Being sheltered by my parents since young, it was quite something when…
Why Alor Setar Never Leaves You
by Dr Rahim Said There’s a curious thing about the places you grow up in. No…
Never Judge a Book By Its Cover
By S. Jayasankaran Education is what remains after you’ve forgotten everything from school – Albert Einstein…
I used to live at Sri Pahang Flats in Bangsar, too!
by Nic, the Hapi Wanderer Sri Pahang Flats, a place that I used to stay for…
Israeli Lobby’s Dark Plot Foiled: How Greene’s Kennedy Assassination Accusation Secured Trump’s Ceasefire Victory
By Shadow Pine On June 23, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and…
Farewell, Old Friend: The Merc That Carried Our Family’s Hopes, Heartaches, Laughter, and Love for 33 Beautiful Years
by Dr Rahim Said Today, after 33 faithful years, I finally said goodbye to my first…
When an embassy festival offers more than just a chance to explore new cultures, food
By Neshalatha Govarthnapany It was raining during the 8th Embassies Festival of Food and Culture held…
How can managerial functions be run ethically and with integrity?
by Ivlynn Yap A master thesis conducted by Kamaruddin J of UniRazak in 2022 found that…
Coming Soon: Paying for Laksa or Roti Canai with Your Spectacles
by Dr Rahim Said Imagine walking into a mamak shop, ordering one roti canai banjir, teh…
Courtroom Tales — Mining The Law For Laughs
by S. Jayasankaran I found out recently the most common reason we head for A &…
Curry Tiffin Sundays: Remembering the Old Majestic Hotel
by Dr Rahim Said There was a time — long before hip cafés, Michelin-star pretensions and…
Stop Dumping Your Sins in the Klang River
by Dr Rahim Said Another body pulled from Sungai Klang. An infant this time. Last month…
The Legend of London Mary: Penang’s Best-Kept Secret
by Dr Rahim Said Let me take you back to Penang in the 1970s — where…
Toast to Professor John English and the Lost Charm of Coliseum Café in Kuala Lumpur
by Dr Rahim Said There are places in every city that outlive their original purpose and…