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A sentiment called ‘Casablanca’

When I started penning this article, I was aboard the flight to Casablanca, the city that has captured the hearts of many over the decades, including me, thanks to the 1942 cinematographic Casablanca was made famous by a love triangle story of a film set in the city during the Second World War, when massive numbers of European refugees fleeing Nazi persecution thronged to this North African city in hope of securing travel passes to the US.

On The Beat

Still the centre of our table

Mum has always been the glue that holds the family together, and as she ages, the reunion dinner takes on a bigger meaning – it's what memories are made of.

Musings

Graft: Is anybody immune?

The corruption cancer may be far removed from most ordinary people, yet it affects them disproportionately, says the writer.

It's Just Politics

Who’s fighting who right now?

A strong opposition is a good thing for democracy. And, of course, a strong government in charge is good news too. What happens when both are weakened by self-inflicted blows?

Behind The Headlines

Iran is no pushover

As the Ukraine war persists with no end in sight, Trump is courting another mega-disaster with the prospect of war with the Islamic republic.

The Star Says

Best holiday souvenir: Arriving home safely

TODAY marks the end of an extended holiday that had many Malaysians on the road.

Analysis

Rafizi goes for the kill

IT was almost like the good old days when Pakatan Harapan leaders and their supporters shook up the then ruling coalition with their street protests and demonstrations.

Citycism

No such thing as free parking

I RECENTLY reported on Kepong and Segambut residents who are objecting to the implementation of parking fees by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) in their respective areas.

Why Not?

Of road signs and roads that sing

With so many vehicles around, we could do with some signs of harmony on the roads.

Sports Box

Empathy and care for athletes is para-mount

For most, that would be the death knell for any sporting ambition. Not Cheah Liek Hou.

#Abidinideas

Geopolitics across time and space

WITH mere days between completing my two-week trip across five cities in India and then travelling to Germany, my train of thought was interrupted.

Pinang Points

Shared festivities bind communities

THE time for our very Malaysian phenomenon of kongsi raya (overlap of Chinese New Year and Hari Raya festivities) is drawing near.

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