AS Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow approaches his eighth year in office next month, his leadership legacy is increasingly defined by his willingness to make difficult and often unpopular decisions.

THOSE who have been to the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand, will notice how vibrant and active the riverfront is.

THEY say sport has the power to unite people, and that could not be more true.

TRAFFIC came to a standstill along one of the busiest stretches in Penang during a recent holiday season.