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No quick fix in reform

The unity government has been criticised for perceived slow reforms, but the truth is, change cannot happen overnight. And it is harder when the ruling coalition is made up of former rivals.

The Star Says

Right to learn, right to safety in schools

WE send our children to schools believing they are safe places where they can learn – but a recent report has shaken that belief.

Making Progress

Act quickly: Lessons from the Semantan Estate decision

More than six decades after government surveyors first nailed acquisition notices to rubber trees at Ladang Batu, the Court of Appeal has tried to bring the Semantan Estate saga to a close.

Analysis

Malay unity call falls flat

Those asking Malays to come together have been around for decades during which they beat the unity drum when it suited them.

Citycism

Compassion for strays, not conflict

Give animals better chance for survival via discourse, reasoning.

Why Not?

Focus on books, not bullets

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

Sports Box

Keep LTdL on the pedal please but drop tax on bikes, for Pete’s sake!

This year's LTdL takes place from Sept 28 to Oct 5 and comprise eight stages.

Positive Parenting

What to do when baby keeps crying

This can be especially distressing for new parents, but you will soon learn how to decipher your baby's wails.

#Abidinideas

Conflict and contemplation

In war-like diplomacy, shows of strength and submission are being used either to pacify domestic audiences or intimidate enemies and allies alike.

Wellness

Hydrocephalus: Too much fluid in the brain

More commonly associated with babies, adults too can experience this condition that can have various symptoms.

Comment

From tweets to tectonics: Nato's void and the Global South's rise

IT BEGAN, again, with a tweet. Donald Trump, from his digital podium, declared that Iran and Israel had "come to him" asking for peace, promising a future of "LOVE, PEACE AND PROSPERITY."

Southern Reflections

Anxiety over assessment tax crackdown in Johor

Instead of coming down hard on ratepayers, local councils should offer incentives to boost payment

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