I WAS pleased to accept an invitation from Akademi Kenegaraan Malaysia to address young Malaysians about constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy and my various roles.

I JUST scared myself. I re-watched The Terminator, that 1984 science fiction movie by James Cameron, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as the cybernetic assassin who was sent from the future to kill Sarah Connor, played by Linda Hamilton.

IN POLITICS, government, business and social institutions, leader-managers must be able to lead and manage in four key areas.

FOR the first time in a Manchester Derby, Pep Guardiola understood the assignment. Instead of trying to dominate possession and impose his style, the blue half of Manchester sat back and played on the counter.

IN AN era where sustainability is a global imperative, Asean's green transition depends on human capital. While technology and policy often dominate discussions, it is ultimately the workforce equipped with green skills and a sustainability mindset that drives real change.

Vaithilingam's story is a masterclass in old-school integrity.

DEAR Dr G, I am in my mid-50s and lost my wife during the first wave of Covid five years ago. I only began dating again in recent years, and am now happily attached to a partner who is considerably younger than me. We are very compatible in both our lifestyle and sexual desires.

The EU has joined most other countries in seeing global rupture, with major changes and challenges now mostly beyond its control.

The violence that erupted around our region is a good reminder for Malaysians to appreciate the relative peace we enjoy.

Leaders who want grand projects need to back their plans with data and real numbers. There's no point in building airports with no planes or rail lines with no passengers.

With statutory declarations making an appearance again, one of the Opposition's major parties is looking shaky.

ON Tuesday, we celebrate Malaysia Day.