Counter-pressing BRICS+: Turning external pressure into institutional momentum
In football, gegenpressing (Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool tactical masterclass) or counter-pressing is often mistaken for the frantic chase after possession is lost.
When a Ruler dismisses his entire Exco
IT was already almost midnight when the Negri Sembilan palace sent a text message to Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Haji Ismail Lasim that his entire executive council line-up had been sacked with immediate effect.
A shared future on a warming planet
In recent weeks, climate-related disasters have again reminded us how closely connected our lives have become. Malaysia and much of Southeast Asia are confronting the effects of a strengthening El Niño, with hotter and drier conditions increasing pressure on water supplies, agriculture and public health. In Sarawak, Serian was placed under a state of emergency after hazardous haze pushed air pollution to extreme levels. Across the South China Sea, torrential rain from Typhoon Saudel caused severe flooding in Fujian, while in the Himalayas, a catastrophic glacier collapse triggered devastating floods along the Nepal-China border
Going down in history: The rise of super gonorrhea
In conjunction with World Sexual Health Month this September, I understand you are addressing topics related to Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).
AI must serve humanity – and the law must ensure that it does
As a lawyer and citizen, the writer is increasingly concerned about a simple question: who will ultimately control whom?
Is AI going nuclear?
Which AI prophecies should we believe, doom or boom? This writer asks AI for answers.
When men of God lose sight of God
A place in heaven is up to the Almighty, whatever name we call him by. We should not fall for people in robes who purport to speak for God.
A new political calculus
Datuk Seri Najib Razak's move from prison cell to house arrest has shifted the dynamics within the unity government and opened up fresh questions about what comes next.
Relief from the heat, but use power wisely
THE hot weather has been hard enough for many Malaysians – add the haze and many of us have had little choice but to stay indoors, with air conditioners and fans running full blast for longer than usual.
An election that began with a violation
IN over three decades covering Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) congresses, I have never witnessed proceedings as unprecedented as those before Thursday's elections.
Doom and gloom in DAP
The house arrest decision for Najib has been like a nightmare become reality for Pakatan but a dream come true for the Umno crowd.
Pollution, politicians and polemics
The haze that's shrouding Malaysia is no joke. But it's not just the pollutants in the air. There so many other things that are just so hazy now.
