IT is convocation season when thousands of students graduate with hopeful dreams for the future. Each cohort has their own fears: while talk of disruption by Covid-19 has diminished considerably, uncertainty abounds over the effect of AI on career prospects, geopolitical tensions (which affect investments and tariffs) and domestic political stability.

PAP! Pop! Pip! – A lot of people are rude about pickleball, and the incessant noise of the paddle striking the plastic ball is a big part of it. I agree, it is particularly annoying when you're trying to eat or work or play tennis on a neighbouring court.

TOMES could be written about the most significant diplomatic event in Malaysia's history so far: it may literally be another generation before we see such a large gathering of leaders in Kuala Lumpur.

These children could achieve so much, if only the law saw them as someone.

THE launch of Negri Sembilan Week at the Malaysia Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka was a joy to witness. The Yang di-Pertuan Besar gave a speech highlighting His Royal Highness' state as a ­destination for investment, tourism and culture.

I WAS pleased to accept an invitation from Akademi Kenegaraan Malaysia to address young Malaysians about constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy and my various roles.

OUR national shuttlers did the country proud on our 68th National Day.

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.