SIEM Reap in Cambodia is an amazing place. The temples, ruins, the gigantic moat and the huge Tonle Sap – the largest freshwater lake in South-East Asia – are all breathtaking.

The seat belt ruling for everybody in cars is about to be enforced, and that's a good thing. But the question is: Will it reduce casualties or increase corruption?

IT'S an age-old argument in this country. Are our vernacular schools good? Or is the national school system still the best?

WHAT does Merdeka mean to most of us? The end of the British dominion? Street celebrations? Or just a holiday?

FINALLY, it seems like we are talking openly about that elephant in the room.

The killing of young Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara was a cruel act, and two people have now been charged with murder. But they aren't the only ones on trial. Our security system is under the microscope, too. 

The passing of Dr Thambirajah should inspire us to step up and stay his course.

MY vehicle road tax expires on Tuesday. So last week, I called an agency to renew my insurance and road tax.

A boy snaps in class, saying he comes to school only to see his girlfriend; and teachers face action for scolding a girl.

IT has been a week of days. We had Mothers Day last Sunday, followed by Wesak Day, Nurses Day and Teachers Day. All were celebrated – some with love and others with respect and compassion.

With Johor Darul Ta'zim sweeping all before it, the Malaysian Super League looks doomed to be a one-horse race with most other clubs running out of steam and, more importantly, money.

EVERY time national footballer Faisal Halim scores a goal for Harimau Malaya, you can expect him to clutch his chest, pull up his shirt and kiss the national crest there.