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Putting Dr G On The Spot

Having the balls to face the truth about cancer

With November being Movember and men's health awareness month, I have been reading about the various cancers that affect men.

Beyond boundaries

When diplomacy meets reality

Malaysia's engagement with Myanmar reflects the practical challenges of resolving a refugee crisis through dialogue with a leadership whose legitimacy remains contested.

Through Many Windows

Price of loyalty: Abuse of power?

When political survival matters more than principles.

It's Just Politics

Waiting for the main course

While Malaysia experiences a record number of state elections – the 'side dishes' – it is the next general election that will decide many fates.

On The Beat

A greeting by any other name is just as sweet

The varied languages in Malaysia has led to festive wishes sounding different from community to community. But what really matters is sharing goodwill and embracing the goodness.

The Star Says

Who will care for the carers?

MALAYSIA is making progress in supporting mothers and families caring for children – for decades, help has been slowly increasing and now includes things like child care help and tax breaks, among others.

All the pieces matter

Cheesecake politics

What makes a political message really stick?

Citycism

Cleaning up Semporna’s waters

BRITISH travel vlogger Ben Frier, known online as Backpacker Ben, struck a raw nerve late last year when he ranked Semporna among Asia's top five dirtiest towns.

Sports Box

Kane’s triumph and Azeem’s trial tell a story of hope

IMAGINE one simple, round golden ball. Two brass plates welded together with a blowtorch, hand-engraved and coated with about five kilogrammes of 18-carat gold plating.

Why Not?

Of death, lights and delight

WHAT the Devil! It's the end of October already, and the denizens of the underworld are in our midst. It's Halloween, the time when witches, wizards and costumed fiends roam the streets.

At Full Swing

Asia-Pacific Amateur offers Malaysian hopefuls golden pathway to Major dreams 

PETALING JAYA: The Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship offers tantalising rewards, but the path to glory leaves little room for error.

#Abidinideas

National elections, global impact

LIVING in the United Kingdom and United States throughout the early 2000s, I observed how established democracies were prone to provocateurs inciting and divi­ding people over race, religion and culture.

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