The Star Says

WE Malaysians do love our seafood, from ikan bakar to chilli crab and everything in between.

IF we don’t do our part in combating its spread, a dengue outbreak of unprecedented scale could occur within this year or the next.

THE authorities need stronger legal measures to combat the country’s escalating illegal gambling and bookmaking problem.

SARAWAK has long been known for its diversity. There are so many different native people in the state, all proud of their histories and cultures, and all living comparatively harmoniously with the mix of Malays, Chinese and Indians.

THE National Health and Morbidity Survey 2022 has brought to light alarming trends affecting Malaysian teenagers.

“FREE media, pillar of democracy” is the theme of this year’s 2023 National Journalists Day, which will be marked tomorrow.

THIS month and the next are particularly festive times in Sabah and Sarawak, with two major events.

IT’S a national call to every citizen. Old or young, male or female, urbanites or rural folk, everyone has a chance to learn under the National Training Week (NTW) 2023 initiative – and there’s no payment required.

SCHOOL begins for most Malaysian students on Tuesday amid a still ongoing debate among parents, teachers, the Health Ministry and the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) about wearing masks again.

MALAYSIANS are foodies, through and through. We love our mamak shop and street food fare, our Michelin-starred fine dining and bottomless hotel buffets. And all our festivities revolve around food, of course.

WHY would the report on a plane crash be classified?

Next year will see the two countries marking 50 years of diplomatic ties. Puteri Hang Li Po would undoubtedly approve of how we have continued her legacy.