With the landslide election of Jose Ramos Horta as president of one of the youngest democracies in the world recently, Timor-Leste, the moment is ripe for Asean to open its doors and welcome a new member to its family.

It’s about juggling public health, economic recovery, and personal responsibility and choice.

Fireworks go off as political noise starts to become louder.

THE increasing cost of food, fuel and essential items – these are the biggest challenges facing governments around the world today as inflation climbs.

THE Prime Minister has been visiting the Pasar Ramadan at his Bera parliamentary constituency in southwestern Pahang since the fasting month began.

From Chen Yen Ling, Author of Lessons from My School, The journey of the French Nuns and their Convent Schools, Kulim, Kedah.

While millions of Ukrainian refugees were welcomed across borders, non-Ukrainian refugees from India, Pakistan, Syria, and the Ivory Coast – that is, people of colour – were denied entry.

Old guards keep realigning to create new ties, but the grassroots would just like a collaboration that works

'The elephant perched on one's eyelids is not visible, but the ant across the ocean is clearly visible.' The fault of others is visible even when far away, but we are blind to our own.

Comment by MAHIR A. RAHMAN

Comment by BRIG GEN SHAHEDUL ANAM KHAN

Comment by GIDEON LASCO.