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Let’s clean up after ourselves

It’s a shame when foreigners are the ones cleaning up our garbage. We have to overcome our lack of civic-mindedness, especially if we want to attract visitors to our shores.

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How high can they go before business slows?

Although the cost of raw materials has gone up, if F&B operators continue to raise prices, it could deter customers.

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Please do not text and drive!

While there’s no data to prove how many traffic accidents are caused by drivers looking at their phone screens, we all know the mobile phone is a dangerous physical and visual distraction.

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Let’s not give golf a bad name

While the MACC crackdown is welcomed, here’s hoping the industry and its spin-offs won’t go through a rough time.

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Sharing each other’s joys and woes

As we mourn the deaths of many of our icons, let’s continue to respect and celebrate each other’s festivities.

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Rediscovering a top 10 destination

Long famous for its old world charm, Ipoh today offers a mix of hawker fare and hipster delights.

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Be respectful of Thailand’s period of mourning

An air of solemnity permeates the capital as Thais grieve for their beloved King.

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When in Sepang, do as the locals do

The Australian Government warns travellers about ‘conservative standards of behaviour’ in Malaysia, an advice which the Budgie Nine should have taken.

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It’s all about training your pets

Instead of restricting ownership, the focus should be on monitoring dogs and educating owners.

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MRT on schedule but should also be on the right track

To ensure more drivers park and ride public transport, we need to prevent major disruptions.

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What will it take to go green?

So far, various campaigns have failed to change people’s attitudes and habits over the years.

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Yet to catch Pokemon fever

Why spend more time staring at our mobile phones when we’re already enslaved by them?