WINNING is contagious, and it doesn't matter what competition you are participating in. Winning creates a habit and instils belief. When Arsenal lost the League Cup to Manchester City, many fans dismissed it as the Mickey Mouse Cup.

THE beautiful artist impressions of Penang's Silicon Island kept drawing my eye as though something was missing.

Under the Asean-China Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), economic integration is increasingly aligned with sustainability and climate goals.

I REMEMBER a conversation with Lutfey Siddiqi that has lingered longer than most policy exchan­ges tend to.

KUALA LUMPUR: The country is in a crisis mode.

The economic consequences of a prolonged war.

HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections worldwide, affecting both men and women across all age groups.

After almost half a century, there was some light at the end of the tunnel with a landmark court decision over revenue sharing. But another court's recent ruling has dimmed the view.

Sabah and Sarawak are unlike the peninsula in so many ways. The difficult terrain and long distances make diesel a vital lifeline there.

Beyond the gesturing and posturing over the supposed ceasefire in the Iran war, serious disagreements remain to obstruct any actual prospect of peace.

With Israel actively sabotaging all attempts at peace, Malaysia needs to take vigorous steps to prepare for long-term headwinds.

THE two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran that began on April 7 gives Malaysia a moment to catch its breath – but we should not be under any illusions about the conflict or the strength of the peace.