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On The Beat

Missing the heartbeat of a nation

While most national media listen to so-called experts and politicians on how elections shape up, they often miss the people who really matter – the common folk. It’s a mistake the US media recently made, and one that some of us in the Malaysian media have also been guilty of.

The Star Says

Diverse in politics, steadfast in patriotism

THE whole world watches whenever the Americans go to the polls – as they say, “When America sneezes, the world gets a cold”, so we are invested.

On The Line

After 14 years, an in-depth audit on NFDP must be conducted

THE National Football Development Plan (NFDP) run and managed by the National Sports Council (NSC) must undergo all types of audit after more than a decade in the business.

Living

Scotch whisky meets Indian cuisine in this collaboration menu at Nadodi

When it comes to pairing food with drinks, most people would immediately think of wine. But as I’ve highlighted before, pairing food with other beverages such as spirits or cocktails can also be a rewarding experience.

Analysis

Steven Sim - DAP’s rising star

THIS has been quite a fantastic year for DAP politician Steven Sim.

Sports Box

Ensuring that money is well spent in sports

IN a conversation with a top sports administrator recently, we somehow ended up talking about investment losses.

Citycism

SOP needed to weed out unscrupulous people

ANIMAL rescue is not something frivolous.

Two Fit

Could I survive a ‘Jazzerthon’ with long Covid?

This columnist made it through her first post-pandemic dance fitness marathon, albeit most painfully.

Comment

Dodgy deals and mismanagement

THE recent scrutiny of government-­linked companies’ (GLCs) and government-linked investment companies’ (GLICs) expenditures and the remuneration of their top executives has shone a spotlight on questionable practi­ces and governance in these taxpayer-funded companies.

On The Line

Shaharudin’s journey from the track into the boardroom

WHILE in Paris for the 33rd Olympic Games, Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh spoke about empowering Malaysia’s former athletes by putting them in key positions that may shape the future.

All the pieces matter

Prediction 2024: Harris to win

The writer goes on record to predict a victory for Kamala Harris in the US presidential elections.

Curious Cook

Curious Cook: Chocolate, but not as you know it

The columnist discusses the effects of chocolate, why people love it so much and a kitchen trick for cooking at home.

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