There's an urgent need for effective policymaking over political scoring.

AMID the doom and gloom in the world, with scenes of death and destruction seemingly impervious to the deceitful and opportu­nistic – it seems every week I hear of someone being scammed or finding spyware installed on their devices – there are thankfully Malaysians who seek to uplift, inspire and educate their compatriots through art.

THERE has been a flurry of diplomatic activity in recent months, much of this felt by road users in Kuala Lumpur.

In war-like diplomacy, shows of strength and submission are being used either to pacify domestic audiences or intimidate enemies and allies alike.

IT has been a natural phenomenon for millennia that people move from place to place: throughout history, migration has been encouraged or forced due to political, economic, social and increasingly, environmental reasons. 

From a politically charged table tennis table to the pervasive influence of K-pop and K-dramas, a visit to Seoul reveals a nation shaped by both recent cultural waves and the enduring echoes of its divided past, all the while embracing a future driven by technological innovation.

IT'S been exciting watching recent elections and noticing trends and impacts that may be relevant for us in Malaysia.

ALTHOUGH some major open houses were cancelled as a mark of respect following the passing of Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, Raya open houses continue to take place even after the month of Syawal.

Remembering Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's contributions to Malaysia and Asean.

Amid recent incidents of friction, Malaysians come together with stories of interfaith cooperation, representing how we respond in times of adversity.

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.