AS the strains of Wau Bulan filled the chilly evening sky, many of the Malaysians present at the long-awaited launch of the Battersea Power Station were visibly moved.

A FRIEND sent me a screencap of a WhatsApp message purportedly from “Star Media managers” offering jobs with a monthly salary ranging from RM1,500 to RM24,000.

It’s Malaysia Day today and we can expect the usual platitudes from our politicians.

The government needs to come up with a comprehensive strategy to uplift Orang Asli communities.

Malaysia’s abundant nature attracts tourist dollars; as Selangor plans to develop the Kuala Selangor Nature Park, the forest reserve and ecology must be preserved.

THE most visited city in the world has some tough choices ahead in the next few months.

A poor maintenance culture has caused the sports venue to be dilapidated but a proper development plan could transform it into a multipurpose hub.

Despite the controversies and criticisms against Qatar 2022 World Cup, the host nation should be allowed to showcase a historic tournament, the most expensive and the first ever in the Middle East.

WHY is it that seemingly mild-­mannered people turn into angry, violent monsters when they get behind the wheel?

WEAR the right shoes. Check the weather first. Bring enough drinking water. If you are not familiar with the terrain, go with someone who is. All this advice and more had been drummed into my head since I first started hiking more than 10 years ago.

WITH only a grin and a smug look on his face, a young man managed to bring the police force into disrepute.

THE lifting of so many restrictions on our lives from Sunday means that we are well on our way towards Covid-19 endemicity and back to a semblance of normality.