by Yong Soo Heong It’s already almost the tail-end of 2024 and some 80 years after…
Opinion
Catcalling is not “kampung” behaviour but a cultural problem
by Dr Rahim Said Catcalling is not only offensive but deeply ingrained in a culture that…
Balancing media freedom with responsibility
by Lim Chee Wei “Media practitioners must remain uncompromising in upholding the principles of media freedom…
Banana leaves are key to southern Indian cuisine — no Deepavali is complete without them!
by Trailerman Sam (tapessam@gmail.com) Imagine the vibrant colours and aromas filling the air – and no…
Keep Malaysia Out of Your Mouth, Tucker Carlson
by Rahim Said As America’s presidential election hits fever pitch, the campaign trail is ablaze with…
Old Friends, Like Bookends
by Dr Rahim Said October 2024 “You have to share your success with your classmates,” urged…
A Reflective Review: The Timeless Wisdom and Quiet Strength of Fathers
by Dr Rahim Said In reading Fathers and Their Wisdom, I was deeply moved and reminded…
How does ancient wisdom guide modern leaders?
by Dr Prebagaran Jayaraman While enjoying my gardening one day last week I received an interesting …
What Else is New?
by Dr Rahim Said Sometimes, you wonder what people talk about during a two-hour lunch meeting.…
Have we lost the art of letter writing?
by Sam Trailerman To send a letter is a good way to go somewhere, without moving…
Get this: your luxurious lobster nasi lemak at just RM410 a plate
The crustaceans shown are for illustration only by Dr Rahim Said Well, well, well, it was…
My great fun with padi fields
by Nic Ang, the Happy Wanderer In the 1970s, I remember my late mum taking us…
When God Orders, Even the Devil Delivers
by Dr Rahim Said The story of the poor woman, the prankster, and the divine delivery…
I live alone but am not lonely
by Aisha Rashid The Advanced English dictionary defines ‘lonely’ as ‘lacking companions or companionship’ or ‘marked…
Where money speaks, are relationships still relevant?
By Mei Kuan who delves into the intricacies of the PR industry “Guanxi” – anyone who…
Reflecting on the warmth of “Bula” in Fiji, let’s popularise “Salam” as a friendly Malaysian greeting
By Ravindran Raman Kutty During my two-week project in Suva, working with the Fijian government, I…
Why would anyone keep RM600k in cash & jewellery at home?
by Dr Rahim Said In the wee hours of the morning, while most of us are…
Bakso Goyang Lidah at Bungalow 18 – Swaying Your Culinary Senses
by Dr Rahim Said Our first encounter with “bakso goyang lidah” happened in the 1990s during…
My treasure trove of books, my loot to enjoy
by Trailerman Sam If there’s one not-so-awesome habit that I have, it would be “reading while…
Achieving balanced economic reforms
by Lim Chee Wei More than 90 percent of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members under…
How “Self-Knowledge” turned my attention from the outside world to a place of peace within myself
by Joel Metzger on rebuilding his life after a tragic road accident “Years ago, I believed…
Have you ever experienced a good, bad and ugly supermoon all at once?
The fallen giant in front of my house by Trailerman Sam (tapessam@gmail.com) A supermoon occurs when…
Langkawi’s affordable charm, still the region’s best kept secret
Pic courtesy of Rebak Langkawi by Dr Rahim Said Langkawi often finds itself compared to regional…
Paying RM362 for a Ramly burger but in Cambodian riels?
The yummy but yet-to-be-opened version by Dr Rahim Said Oh yes! the Ramly burger — a greasy, glorious…