Just like in the Malay martial art, which has no one killer move, GRS' strategic 'strikes in vital areas' were a winning tactic in the recent state election.

While sentiments in Sabah are not the same as in the peninsula, the perceived slow pace of reforms remains a sore point. 2026 is the year the Prime Minister has to deliver on the promises.

MALAYSIA crossed a quiet but profound threshold in 2021, becoming an ageing nation.

THE past week saw a number of DAP leaders start to speak up on issues the way they did when they were the opposition.

Sungai Klang built the capital city. It carried tin, traders and stories long before highways and trains.

NEXT Wednesday, the world observes Human Rights Day, a reminder of the ongoing importance of equality, justice and dignity for all people worldwide.

The new state government is a classic case of how enemies who need each other to stay in power are able to put aside their animosity after a fierce battle.

Malaysia's innovation story has long been told in the language of aspiration, the familiar refrain that the country stands on the cusp of becoming a knowledge-driven economy. However, real progress begins with truth, and the truth is that Malaysia's innovation journey has reached a point of uncomfortable clarity, revealing structural weaknesses that can no longer be ignored. The Global Innovation Index (GII) for 2024 and 2025, as well as the deeper indicators beneath it, make this point unmistakably.

WE all know the word "respect", we've used it countless times in our lives. We no doubt use it in situations involving our elders and those in positions of authority like our teachers and leaders.

FIRE and thunder are the best way to describe the game at Stamford Bridge.

THE oceans have long shaped Malaysia's fortunes, from the historical spice trade in Melaka to contemporary global shipping through the Straits of Melaka.

THE signs were already there even before campaigning for the 17th Sabah state elections entered its final lap.