MALAYSIA is one of the most diverse nations in the world, with a mix of ethnicities, religions, languages, and cultures.

FOR decades, the United States has been the guiding force of the liberal world order — an anchor of stability built on mutual respect, the rule of law, open trade, capitalism, and the pursuit of happiness. As someone who, like many outside of America, has always viewed the US as the world's moral authority, I have long admired its role in upholding these ideals. However, over the past decade and a half, it has felt as though America has lost its way.

Poetry has the power to shape our thoughts, to give us solace and to remind us that even in the darkest of times, light exists.

CONTRACTS are an essential part of daily life, governing countless transactions and interactions that many people do not even realise fall under the purview of contract law. From buying groceries to taking up a subscription service, from hiring a contractor to providing professional services, every transaction is built upon contractual principles.

THE Malaysian judiciary once stood as a beacon of judicial excellence within the Commonwealth. Its decisions were revered and emulated, especially in emerging Commonwealth nations where the judiciary looked to Malaysia for guidance.

Datuk Seri Najib Razak, once a towering figure in Malaysian politics, has emerged as an unlikely unifying symbol amidst simmering discontent with the current administration led by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Najib’s resurgence, however, may not be necessarily rooted in a re-evaluation of his leadership or policies but rather in the frustrations of a populace feeling increasingly disillusioned with the promises of reform that Anwar's government has failed to deliver.

As I sit down to write this column, my final one for the year 2024, a whirlwind of emotions stirs within me.

AS A lawyer, my journey through the legal profession has been both rewarding and challenging.

THE Democratic Action Party (DAP) stands as one of Malaysia’s most significant and polarising political parties. Born in 1965 as an offshoot of Singapore’s People’s Action Party (PAP), it has faced a tumultuous journey marked by accusations of being anti-Malay and anti-Malay nationalism.

TWO years ago, Malaysia found itself at a crossroads following the 15th General Election (GE15). The election resulted in a historic hung parliament, with no coalition achieving the necessary plurality of seats to form a government.

IN the journey of life, we are shaped not just by the family we are born into, but by the family we choose — our friends.

MANY may agree that Datuk Seri Najib Razak was a leader of consequence.