When Good Sleeps…

By Yuet Mee Ho-Nambiar Observing the state of the world, I turned to the tools of…

Tackling challenges: Lessons from a wantan mee stall

by Dr Rahim Said Amidst rising living costs and an increasingly competitive economy, the story of…

Transparent guidelines for electricity tariff structure needed – Ong Kian-Ming

The following is a statement from Professor Dr. Ong Kian-Ming, Pro Vice Chancellor of External Engagement,…

What Kate Hudson’s recent revelation means for women above 40

by Dr Rahim Said  Actress Kate Hudson’s recent candid comments about sex in her 40s highlight…

Do You Have a Phobia Visiting a Dentist?

by Dr Dasan Swaminathan For many individuals, a visit to the dental clinic can evoke fear…

A Lesson from PDRM – Humanity Behind the Badge

by Dr Rahim Said The police force is often perceived as an institution of authority, discipline,…

Love and strange happenings swell around The Gorge

By Sam Trailerman The Gorge is a 2025 American science fiction romantic action film directed by…

Strengthening Whistleblower Protection — a Crucial Step in Combating Fake News and Cyber Scams

The accompanying image is for illustration purposes by Raziz Rashid Whistleblowers have long been recognised as…

A First-Class Experience in Economy at 39,000 Feet: Stepping on Someone’s Toes!

by Dr Rahim Said  Stepping on someone’s toes is never ideal. It’s even worse when it…

One man’s meat is another man’s chicken

by JayasankaranKK I belong to a chat group comprising high school classmates of our Form Five…

The trouble with Valentine…

by JayasankaranKK The problem with retirement is that you often wake up without the foggiest about…

Do You Hate Valentine’s Day?

by Sam Trailerman It’s that time of year again — Valentine’s Day! For many, it’s almost…

A Question of Ethics in Photography: Why Permission Matters

by Marina Emmanuel In today’s digital age, taking photos at events has become as common as…

More Than Meets The Eye

A Taste of Home: Malaysian Food, Identity, and Finding Belonging in Europe By Neshalatha Govarthnapany If…

The Biggest Sustainability Challenges

By Yuet Mee Ho-Nambiar We often hear about the technological marvels that will solve our sustainability…

When one turns to DeepSeek to capture Penang’s romanticism in ink

(Image courtesy of CoPilot) by Soo Teong Chuan I grew up in Penang Island and deeply…

What can we do for a better world in the future?

by Professor Dr Dasan Swaminathan I am neither a prophet of hope nor a harbinger of…

OMG! What do you do when a half-eaten chicken is in your food pack?

by Dr Rahim Said Food delivery has revolutionised convenience, but when meals arrive half-eaten, it signals…

Lessons in humility at 36,000 feet above

Image courtesy of Microsoft Copilot by Dr Rahim Said  The allure of overseas travel is undeniable. Buses, boats,…

Snakes! Chinese New Year is in the air!

It was just recently that we ushered in 2025 and now we are welcoming the Chinese…

When Conjugal Rights Go Awry: Violence, Justice, and the Need for Rehabilitation

by Dr Rahim Said The tragic case of a Melaka grass cutter assaulting his wife over refused sexual…

Graffiti is the Soul Of Wit

by JayasankaranKK Michelle, ma belle, these are words that go together well. – Michelle, the Beatles …

The Future Isn’t What It Used To Be

The only reason for time is so that everything doesn’t happen at once. –  Albert Einstein …

Going bananas, whether rich or poor

Image created by Microsoft Copilot by Dr Rahim Said  It seems the humble banana has gone…