Winning from the vernacular
IT'S an age-old argument in this country. Are our vernacular schools good? Or is the national school system still the best?
National bodies must fix broken promises to ex-athletes as they deserve better
A RECENT report in a news portal that at least 10 ex-national athletes never received their RM5,000 prize money after being named Sportsman or Sportswoman of the Year between 1966 and 1982 has exposed the ills of the Malaysian sporting scene.
National Day merriment
OUR national shuttlers did the country proud on our 68th National Day.
Debt as destiny: Turning Malaysia’s liabilities into sovereign assets
MALAYSIA'S debt debate remains trapped in numbers: 64% of GDP, RM1.304 trillion, the statutory ceiling. Yet ceilings are political constructs, often gamed by guarantees and off-budget tricks (see "Debt, Deceit and Delay" by EMIR Research). The more vital question is not how high the ceiling sits, but how strong the floor is. What real fiscal space does Malaysia have once interest costs, rollover obligations, and household burdens are counted? And, crucially, what do we gain in return for every ringgit borrowed?
Lessons to be learned
THE government, as well as all Members of Parliament, must start listening.
Are we shaken enough to act?
WE were spared. Sadly, not so for Afghanistan. The several mini earthquakes that occurred last week in Johor were nothing compared to what happened in Afghanistan on Sunday.
Sweet sounds of harmony
THEY say sport has the power to unite people, and that could not be more true.
Tang Jie-Ee Wei and Co show the spirit of independence shines in Paris
AS the 68th National Day fell on a Sunday, we started our morning church service by singing Negaraku.
Consistency, controversy and chaos of the Premier League
THE last time Liverpool had a midfielder wearing the No. 8 shirt who could play in everyposition, excelled at rightback, and had a habit of scoring crucial goals in big games was Steven Gerrard.
The rise of the Global South, fuelled by Trump's missteps
WHEN Donald Trump returned to the White House for his second term, the world braced for a more aggressive and unpredictable chapter of US foreign policy.
The contribution of the Soviet and Chinese peoples to victory in World War II: Remember history and build better future
On Sept 3, the whole world celebrates the day of the end of World War II, the most destructive and violent conflict in human history.
Bridging borders: How visa-free travel strengthens Asean-China relations
THE recent wave of visa-free travel agreements between China and several Asean countries has significantly enhanced regional connectivity. These agreements are more than just tourism boosters; they foster friendships and business partnerships among people from different countries.
