Not just a ceremonial King
The perception of many Malaysians who have never met His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, is this: He is stern and fierce. Sultan Ibrahim cares deeply and is also a man…
Wong Chun Wai
Are we overworking or working hard?
I do not think that most Malaysians, including even millennials, accept the idea of putting in so little time for productivity as much as we all agree on work-life balance.…
Malaysia’s Cabinet reshuffle expected Dec 12
The shuffle could see the return of several senior MPs who had previously served as ministers, while a few MPs may make their debut as ministers.
Rewriting history the Mahathir way
The writer says that instead of bringing the nation together, Dr Mahathir has metaphorically shown signs of bigotry by insisting on playing the politics of fear.
The new Cold War heats up
Gloomy as it may be, it is certain and unavoidable that the rivalry will worsen as the Chinese push to challenge the United States for dominance.
Mad media mania
The Americans, British, Russians, Israelis and many other countries have all been involved in spying activities since time immemorial, yet suddenly, US politicians are worried…
When Malaysia moves to the same beat
At a time when politicians are trying to divide us, it is personalities like popular singer Sheila Majid who have the ability to create a sense of belonging, trust and empathy,…
Japan forging closer ties with Malaysia
While politicians come and go, the relationship between Malaysia and Japan has remained intact and strong.
The stainless steel ‘Iron Lady’: Rapid-fire Rafidah
In true Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz style, her autobiography – aptly titled ‘Rapid-Fire Rafidah: Being Malaysian First’ – spares no one.
Malaysia: A new dawn begins
The writer reminds that polls are over and that Malaysia needs to get back to work and brace itself for a tough 2023.