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Alis in Yunaland

It’s no wonder that this amazingly talented Malaysian singer-songwriter has made such an impact on the American music scene.

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Getting the chills under the Malaysian sun

Why is intolerance becoming more pronounced in our officialdom?

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Going potty in Beijing

A revisit after 21 years didn’t win over the writer’s heart or tastebuds.

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The long, inevitable goodbye

Having long-lived parents is a privilege but to witness their gradual deterioration is heart-breaking.

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Between life and death

Whether you’re marooned on a stricken boat or caught in a natural disaster, do you have the skills to survive?

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The mystery of the pandan ghost

FOR several days early last month, whenever I opened my bedroom door, there was a strong smell of pandan. It was as if someone had crushed a huge bunch of the leaves and left them in my room. Except there was not a single leaf in sight.

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Let’s hear it for Tunku

After retiring, our first prime minister found his voice through his column in The Star. He needs a new voice now. Who will speak for him?

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Supersized and overweight

When those two words describe a nation’s public sector, it means it’s truly a burden on taxpayers.

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Here’s some ‘reel’ly good news

There’s something else heating up Malaysia – it’s show business.

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Thank you, goodbye, your term is up

Limiting their tenure is a tried and tested way to prevent a country’s leaders from overstaying.

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A winner fuelled by nostalgia

Our longing for the past is actually hypochondria of the heart, so say experts.

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Sink or swing with the monkey

There’s a lot to learn about this simian which can be lovable and loathable in equal parts.