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Ping-ponging across the divide

From a politically charged table tennis table to the pervasive influence of K-pop and K-dramas, a visit to Seoul reveals a nation shaped by both recent cultural waves and the enduring echoes of its divided past, all the while embracing a future driven by technological innovation.

Southern Reflections

Crises call for clear messages

Johor's water woes highlight disaster management gaps, need for timely updates.

So Aunty, So What?

A pain that brought me to my knees

That hinged joint in our legs, once unhinged, can be a nightmare to treat.

Over the Top

A common place for all

I HAVE read widely about many religions, and one thing comes across clearly and without any ambiguity in all those books: all religions nurture the idea of helping fellow human beings whatever the faith they practise.

Pinang Points

On-demand van service cheap but not speedy

MY ATTEMPT to ride Penang's Rapid On-Demand (ROD) van from Pulau Tikus to Cecil Street Market was a failure.

A Winning Factor

Champions League race ends, Premier League curtain falls

WITH the champions, runners-up, and relegated teams sorted, only three Champions League spots were uncertain as the Premier League entered its final day.

Sports Box

With unity, we can go far in the Los Angeles Olympic Games 

YOUTH and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh had a lofty dream after Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun defeated seniors Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik in the men's doubles final at the Malaysian Masters.

Analysis

Rafizi to resign from Cabinet?

IT was an election where the winner seemed more stressed-out than the loser.

Putting Dr G On The Spot

Genital warts linked to HPV pose greater threat to men

Dear Dr G, I am writing to you burdened by guilt over my past sexual encounters, hoping you can help me resolve this remorse.

Behind The Headlines

Malaysian centrality in Asean 2025

Malaysia is organising not only an Asean Summit this week, but a series of summits around the 46th Asean Summit while retaining Asean centrality.

On The Beat

Diplomacy tested by a grump

World leaders have always cherished visits to the White House, where major deals and policies can be made. With Donald Trump as President, the visits have become encounters with a bully.

The Star Says

Retirement isn’t just about a number

THE idea of bumping up Malaysia's retirement age to 65, recently floated by Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, has got people talking.

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