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The Bowerbird Writes

The Internet scandal that rocked Indonesia

IT was an old post that appeared on Kaskus, an informal online forum created in November 1999 for Indonesian students abroad. The platform later evolved into the country’s best, largest and most popular online community.

Along The Watchtower

Mideast on the brink of all-out war

WITH the upsurge of conflicts raging in the Middle East and Ukraine, it is not an exaggeration to say that the world is on the precipice of a nuclear catastrophe.

Sports Box

Hats off to all LTdL riders for their courage, grit and spirit

WHEN I was told to cover this year’s Le Tour de Langkawi at the last minute, what I expected was early mornings and late nights, you know, the usual when it comes to gruelling endurance races such as this.

Over the Top

Lessons I learned from a great man

MOHANDAS Karamchand Gandhi. I repeated the name over and over again as I memorised a brief life history of the Indian statesman for my Tawarikh (History) exam in Standard Four at St Marks Primary School in Butterworth, Penang.

A Winning Factor

Ten Hag’s uncertain fate following a drab draw as race to top heightens

THEY billed it as the match that would determine Erik Ten Hag’s employment fate, especially with Sir Jim Ratcliffe in attendance at Villa Park.

Analysis

Rising stars and fallen ones in Johor DAP polls

SOME see it as the passing of the torch, others have hailed the rise of women power - but the Johor DAP election also saw the descent of a former rising star.

On The Line

Rexy’s remedies from his arsenal of coaching weapons

THE past three weeks had been a very stressful period in the office for national badminton coaching director, Rexy Mainaky.

Putting Dr G On The Spot

Regrets and lessons after genital warts

I am a thirty-year-old man who is recently engaged and planning to marry before Christmas. The revelation of my recent diagnosis has left me devastated, and I hope you don't mind my remaining anonymous.

It's Just Politics

Finally making their voices heard

A confluence of political events means that Putrajaya is now really listening to what Malaysia’s Bornean territories are asking for.

Through Many Windows

Management of Islamic affairs in Malaysia

The significant role of Islam in shaping Malaysia’s identity makes it crucial for Malaysians to understand the legal framework and institutional mechanisms governing Islamic affairs.

On The Beat

To be clean, all must get hands dirty

With Visit Malaysia Year 2026 around the corner, we need a clean, hygienic country to welcome the tourists. But keeping our streets and toilets clean must also be part of our own pride.

The Star Says

A law is only as good as its enforcement

ON Tuesday, the long-awaited Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 finally came into force following its passage in February.

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