MUSIC has always been a big part of my life, but I never thought I would become an executive producer and performer to two officially released songs.

THERE was only a 0.1% chance of the new moon – prompting the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan – being visible on the evening of Friday, Feb 28, but as I was already in Port Dickson, I took the opportunity to once again join officials from Majlis Agama Islam Negri Sembilan (Mains), the Department for Surveys and Mapping (Jupem) and others at the Negri Sembilan Observatory – still one of the most powerful in South-East Asia.

ACHIEVING quality leadership across organisations of all types is a perennial topic, especially when changes abound due to advancements in technology and differing mindsets across generations.

In an uncertain world, it is time for us to innovate solutions among ourselves to address the problems related to Trump’s foreign policies.

Optimism is high that the new occupant of the White House will enable not just economic opportunities for Malaysia, but also better humanitarian outcomes.

IT is, I suppose, a sign of diverse friends at different stages of life when one receives a mix of end of year greetings.

Sharing of state resources is a real opportunity to drive competition and efficiency without sacrificing national unity.

VARIOUS university league tables in recent months have made for interesting reading.

With Donald Trump beginning his next presidential term, Malaysia must anticipate the movements likely to occur and capitalise on the economic benefits.

MY colleagues at the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (Ideas) in general welcomed the government’s Budget 2025.

WITH the Dewan Rakyat back in session, many citizens are again concerned about the impact of potential new laws that our elected representatives will have to vote on.

NATIONAL day receptions hosted by embassies are productive and jolly affairs, featuring a speech by the head of mission celebrating the bilateral relationship, a cultural aspect such as a musical performance or art exhibition, and of course, a glimpse of the cuisine from the country hosting.