Heed the blaring alarm of the HK high-rise fire
THE blaze that swept through a densely populated high-rise complex in Hong Kong on Nov 26 claimed 160 lives – and serves as a chilling reminder of the ever-present danger of fire lurking in our vertical cities.
Living out the golden years with dignity
MALAYSIA crossed a quiet but profound threshold in 2021, becoming an ageing nation.
Let’s ride out the storm together safely
THE monsoon is back, bringing the usual downpours and floods.
It’s not normal for so many of us to be diabetic
MALAYSIA is once again at the top of a list no country wants to lead – the one for the number of diabetics.
Do you know where your child wanders online?
THE weeks of shock over violent incidents in schools have been bad enough, now we have violence involving children happening at home – in Batu Pahat, Johor, a nine-year-old boy allegedly attacked his six-year-old brother in a dispute over the online gaming platform Roblox.
Malaysia’s legacy woven into the Asean tapestry
THE 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits, hosted in Kuala Lumpur over the weekend, marks the successful conclusion of Malaysia's year as Asean Chair.
Making schools safe again
THE news that a 14-year-old male student had fatally stabbed a 16-year-old female schoolmate at a secondary school in Petaling Jaya sent a shudder through the nation.
Bring back the pride of Harimau Malaya
MALAYSIAN football legend James Wong probably said it best: 'Winning matches is nice, but I'd like to see a team full of locals winning.'
Budi95 – an immediate and tangible comfort for now
IN Malaysia, the price of petrol carries more weight than just the cost of filling a tank.
Dance delicately with nature, not wrestle it
THE sight of a crocodile swimming in the waters off Teluk Bahang, Penang, on Tuesday was more than just an anomaly: it was a symbol of our strained relationship with nature.
May the spirit of Malaysia Day inspire us always
ON Tuesday, we celebrate Malaysia Day.
