Time to tackle rape head-on
SEXUAL assault is a subject that most Malaysians prefer not to delve into, even if this particular topic is a work of fiction for a film production, as many of us find the subject, frankly, disturbing.
The new Cold War heats up
International relations expert Kishore Mahbubani has interesting views on US-China rivalry and the role Asean could play.
The perennial problem of p-hailing and potholes
THERE are two things drivers in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor have to put up with when they are on the road – reckless food delivery riders, many of whom have no respect for traffic rules, and the countless unsightly potholes
Earning her stripes as a filmmaker
MALAYSIAN filmmaker Amanda Nell Eu may not be a familiar name to most Malaysians, but she has set a record by becoming the first female Malaysian director to head to the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in France.
Two-way street with the leadership
IT’S rare for a Federal Minister to face a table full of news editors to apologise for his remarks about the media, but that was what Fahmi Fadzil did last week.
Was it really a Saudi royal snub?
NO one is prepared to talk about what happened in Saudi Arabia where the Prime Minister had failed to meet King Salman Abdul Aziz Al Saud or Crown Prince Mohammed Salman Al Saud.
When Malaysia moves to the same beat
Singers, musicians and sports personalities put our politicians to shame in bringing us all together.
Beacon of education and effort
TAR UMT is a story of sacrifice, self-reliance and dedication, and proof that when you give back to society, you also reap the rewards of your goodwill.
Anwar's first 100 days as the first PM from a multi-racial party
IF there’s one point that has been unceremoniously downplayed in the volumes of news reports and articles about the Prime Minister’s 100 days in office, it’s that Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is the country’s first PM from a multi-racial party.
Evil from across the sea
IT’S been 10 years since a group of Sulu gunmen loyal to the self-proclaimed Sultan of Sulu, Jamalul Kiram III, intruded into Lahad Datu in Sabah on Feb 9, 2013.
Politicians mustn't refuse to listen to bad news or rely on sycophants
THE most unfortunate thing that can happen to a politician is when they refuse to listen to good information or worse, unwilling to listen to bad news which will eventually lead to failure in political leadership.
Yeoh – our pride and joy
OVER the past few weeks, Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh has been a busy bee jet-setting across continents.
