VERY few politicians lead charmed lives but DAP leader Steven Sim Chee Keong's political journey has, at times, resembled a magic carpet ride.

IN the contemporary era, the conceptual landscape of global governance is defined by a fierce competition between distinct ideological frameworks.

WITH the world gripped by the fallout from the conflict in the Middle East, and its ripple effects on oil prices, trade routes, inflation and global security, the last thing Malaysia needs is domestic political distractions.

THE highways are jammed, celebrations are ongoing, children are at play and thousands are out enjoying the cool of the malls.

NEARLY two years have passed since social media influencer Rajeswary Appahu (also known as Esha) took her own life after sustained bullying on TikTok.

WHEN Lionel Messi started playing football, he was called the "Little Flea".

The decision not to hold any Raya open houses this year is wise, but the loss of Malaysia's annual showcase of peace and harmony will be deeply felt.

AS I write, the nation is awaiting with bated breath the actual date of Hari Raya Aidilfitri. The memory of the Raya Terkejut of 2022 / 1443 is still fresh in people's minds – the crazy traffic jams, the rush to collect family members, buy clothes and prepare food.

SHE was running late and, boy, did she run! I am referring to the viral video from earlier this month which showed a Japanese minister sprinting to a Cabinet meeting after being stuck in a traffic jam caused by an accident.

ONE question in the Penang Satisfaction Survey 2026 asked if respondents felt comfortable speaking their minds.

FOR many of us, at 16, we were still trying to figure out what we wanted to do with our lives. We were probably worried about SPM and our study path afterwards.

MALAYSIA is on its way to becoming a high-income nation. Based on the World Bank's 2025 analysis, Malaysia's economic growth trajectory could lead it to attain "high-income" status in 2028.