AS a member of the Board of Governors of the SAINT Inter­national School in Shah Alam, I was invited to its end of year awards-cum-graduation and talent show last month.

WHEN in a title race, you will do whatever it takes to stay in it. That was exactly what transpired during the Boxing Day fixtures for Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa.

WE live in the digital age, where access to technology and connectivity is essential in nearly all aspects of our modern lives.

Dr G talks about the use of pearls for sexual pleasure enhancement.

Regardless of whether China can import the best chips, the full-on surge towards its own cutting-edge technology continues.

And all the politicians merely players crying wolf. But while they strut on stage, could the rakyat look elsewhere for a new shepherd?

There have been many high points this year, and some disappointments. The best achievement, though, has been stability – and that should bring tangible reforms next year.

In 2026, we must be better and do better than 2025, especially to learn from others' mistakes.

MALAYSIA'S economy is on reasonably solid ground for now. There are jobs available, shops are busy, people are travelling and cafes are filling up again.

The next mentri besar will be stepping into an office embroiled in accusations of betrayal, problems with the palace and cracks between PAS and Bersatu.

IT'S getting harder to be an athlete. In the past, an athlete would only have to answer to their national body but things are different now.

WHERE did the year go? It feels like it was New Year just weeks ago and here we are about to step into 2026.