Dear Dr G, I am a mother of two teenagers who are just starting secondary school. I received paperwork from the school health department asking for consent for HPV vaccinations for both children.

In a globalised world where risks expand and multiply, energy security looms as a critical factor for economic development and national security.

If people in the creative fields are not allowed to be creative, what sort of art are they supposed to produce, asks the writer.

Strategy from an ancient Greek war informs this week's analysis of moves in the opposition camp. What are the consequences of a 'gift' that would allow sacked Bersatu members to rejoin the coalition in a new form?

A heartwarming motorcycle story that transcends race goes to show that, away from social media, there is a quieter, more enduring, more forgiving Malaysia.

THE good news: Malaysians are living longer.

The optics from the five empty chairs flanking the Ruler and his consort at the opening of the Negri Sembilan state assembly spoke louder than words.

THE United Nations, through its Sustainable Development Goals, sets clear benchmarks for transparency, accountability and public access to information.

THE future of the 2026 Malaysia Games (Sukma) now hangs in the balance.

WHEN I first joined the "electric" revolution nine years ago (I bought a hybrid car), electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Malaysia was in its infancy.

AS GEOPOLITICAL tensions mount and the international landscape is gradually being reshaped, a clear trend has emerged across the first four months of 2026: nations worldwide are increasingly "looking east" toward China.

I WORRY about our society. We tend to measure many things that are important in life with numbers. Like university and academic excellence. So many numbers are created that the true role of academia and knowledge in society is simply lost.