A PICTURESQUE 200m road in the heart of Penang's heritage enclave hides stories about global digitalisation and the breakneck speed at which we embrace online life.

ONE key factor in winning the Premier League is winning your home games. Every team play 19 home games in a season.

BATU Pahat, Johor, has always been a town chiselled by folklore and factories. Its original name, Bandar Penggaram, recalls rocks carved by invaders and seafaring legends.

FROM CHANG LIH KANG, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister

FOR millions of citizens born before Aug 31, 1957, National Day celebrations today revive warm memories of that glorious moment 69 years ago when Malaya met its tryst with destiny..

Dear Dr G, In conjunction with International Youth Day earlier this month, I've been thinking a lot about the health education we provide to adolescent boys.

As geopolitical rivalries intensify and regional tensions move closer to home, Malaysia must tread carefully to defend its sovereignty and national interests.

Every year as our National Day approaches, we say many of the same things.

A conversation in Manila about the similarities between Malaysian and Philippine politics takes on a more troubling resonance as corruption cases in KL reach the highest levels of power.

National Day should be more than just a celebration. With many using race and religion to fracture our society, it should also be a time to reflect on our founding fathers' dreams – and what we want to be.

ARE you excited about tomorrow? We are. It's going to be a great time as we gather with friends and family to commemorate the day we gained our inde­pen­dence, Aug 31, 1957.

Datuk Ismail Lasim was the dark horse who won the race, but he is stepping in at a complicated period of Negri Sembilan's history.