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The recent incident in the Dewan Rakyat involving Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has once again raised questions about the quality of parliamentary debate. — Bernama pic

What You Think / 28 Aug 2025

Parliamentary focus should remain on policies, not women’s attire — Vanessa Scully

Air Force planes perform aerial manoeuvres for the 2024 National Day parade in Putrajaya, on August 31, 2024. — Bernama

What You Think / 28 Aug 2025

The Merdeka I see from my window — Nahrizul Adib Kadri

Outside the European Union, Britain has lost access to certain stabilising mechanisms. While Brexit has not plunged the economy into chaos, it has deprived the UK of the broader fiscal umbrella the EU provides for its members in times of crisis. — Reuters pic

What You Think / 27 Aug 2025

With or without European Union: Britain and France are facing fiscal crisis — Phar Kim Beng

The National Construction Policy 2030 called for digitalisation and sustainable practices, nudging construction firms towards greener, more socially responsible operations. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

What You Think / 27 Aug 2025

The future of construction is written in data and responsibility — Zafira Nadia Maaz and Mahanim Hanid

Or think about the long conversations people have while sipping on Zus coffee, debating whether the Spanish Latte really is better than the CEO Coconut Latte. And of course, the ultimate Malaysian question: whose nasi lemak is better? — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

What You Think / 27 Aug 2025

Not every issue is about race — Nur Najah Radhiah Zainal Abidin

For cancer patients, that wait often feels like an eternity, waiting for test results, for treatment decisions, for answers that could change everything. — Louis Reed/Unsplash pic

What You Think / 27 Aug 2025

Solving Malaysia’s cancer care puzzle with AI — Sarinder Kaur Dhillon

In denial of responsibility, by claiming that he was forced to commit the crime in question, the offender denies responsibility for the crime or its effects. — Unsplash pic/M.T ElGassier

What You Think / 27 Aug 2025

Rehabilitating young offenders and putting a stop to harm caused by bullying — Hafiz Hassan

What appears to be a show of strength in the moment is, in reality, a destructive act that leaves the bully with deep scars such as low self-esteem, damaged reputations, legal consequences, and even the risk of becoming prey themselves in the future. — iStock pic

What You Think / 26 Aug 2025

The long-term cost to the bully — Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid

The EAS brings together Asean’s ten members and its dialogue partners, including the United States, China, Japan, South Korea, India, Russia, Australia, and New Zealand. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

What You Think / 26 Aug 2025

The complexities of the East Asian Summit in KL facing the group chair are enormous — Phar Kim Beng

This tightening ring around China has profound implications for Asean. Malaysia, which supplies about thirteen per cent of US motherboards and circuits, is particularly vulnerable. Vietnam, Thailand, and Singapore are also deepening their stakes in semiconductor packaging, testing, and design.

What You Think / 25 Aug 2025

SMC, Cold War II, and Asean’s tightrope walk — Phar Kim Beng

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin (right) holds a bilateral meeting with Australian Deputy Minister and Minister of Defence Richard Marles during the 5th Malaysia - Australia High Level Committee (HLC) Meeting at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Kuala Lumpur August 21, 2025. —Picture by Yusof Isa

What You Think / 25 Aug 2025

Anchoring trust: Malaysia and Australia’s strategic partnership beyond seven decades — Phar Kim Beng and Luthfy Hamzah

STPM students outnumber matriculation peers, but they are outscored. — Bernama pic

What You Think / 25 Aug 2025

Brightening university prospects for neglected and disadvantaged STPM students — Lee Hwok Aun and Wan Chang Da

United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Coordinator Tom Fletcher speaks on the famine in Gaza during a press conference in Geneva on August 22, 2025. — AFP pic

What You Think / 25 Aug 2025

The UN’s gradual collapse of moral authority and the future of Asean — Phar Kim Beng

This file picture shows a sign held up by a protester during the ‘Turun Anwar’ rally at Sogo Shopping Center, Kuala Lumpur July 26, 2025 — Picture by Raymond Manuel

What You Think / 25 Aug 2025

Why can’t the Opposition be the better half for a better country — Hafiz Hassan

A view of the recent felling of trees at the Bukit Kiara Federal Park. — Picture via Facebook/Friends of Bukit Kiara

What You Think / 24 Aug 2025

Bukit Kiara Federal Park: Destruction, or growing pains? — Peter Leong

An aerial view of the China-occupied Subi Reef at the Spratly Islands in the disputed South China Sea. — Reuters pic

What You Think / 24 Aug 2025

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A symbol reborn: Historic Seri Negara reopens to public on Dec 20 after meticulous restoration

Malaysia Aviation Group unveils five-year plan to push Malaysia Airlines into Skytrax Top 10 by 2030

IRB disburses RM14.55b in tax refunds to 3.47 million taxpayers, says deputy finance minister

Misinformation spreads after Bondi attack as Sydney Christmas fireworks falsely tied to ‘Islamists’

MetMalaysia warns of continuous heavy rain in several states until Thursday

AirBorneo denies raising ticket prices, previous MAswings airfares maintained

Anwar says Asean foreign ministers’ meeting postponed as Thai-Cambodia conflict deepens

Selangor police probe gang links after spate of Klang shootings

Bowling queen Natasha Roslan edged out, aims redemption in doubles and team events

What we know about the shooting victims at Sydney’s Bondi Beach Jewish event

Mercedes-Benz driver pleads not guilty to dangerous driving that killed married couple in Bentong

Wong Chen: MBSJ agrees to independent traffic study on Persiaran Lagoon Selatan–Kelana Link flyover

Bukit Aman hunts Simpang Pulai shooting and stabbing suspect, man believed abroad

How judges handle children in custody disputes: Court of Appeal judge shares personalised, child‑friendly approach

Malaysia’s rhythmic gymnastics squad dazzles with routines to clinch SEA Games gold

Parliamentary focus should remain on policies, not women’s attire — Vanessa Scully

The Merdeka I see from my window — Nahrizul Adib Kadri

With or without European Union: Britain and France are facing fiscal crisis — Phar Kim Beng

The future of construction is written in data and responsibility — Zafira Nadia Maaz and Mahanim Hanid

Not every issue is about race — Nur Najah Radhiah Zainal Abidin

Solving Malaysia’s cancer care puzzle with AI — Sarinder Kaur Dhillon

Rehabilitating young offenders and putting a stop to harm caused by bullying — Hafiz Hassan

The long-term cost to the bully — Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid

The complexities of the East Asian Summit in KL facing the group chair are enormous — Phar Kim Beng

SMC, Cold War II, and Asean’s tightrope walk — Phar Kim Beng

Anchoring trust: Malaysia and Australia’s strategic partnership beyond seven decades — Phar Kim Beng and Luthfy Hamzah

Brightening university prospects for neglected and disadvantaged STPM students — Lee Hwok Aun and Wan Chang Da

The UN’s gradual collapse of moral authority and the future of Asean — Phar Kim Beng

Why can’t the Opposition be the better half for a better country — Hafiz Hassan

Bukit Kiara Federal Park: Destruction, or growing pains? — Peter Leong

Expansionism at sea: Undermining stability in the South China Sea has to go beyond blaming China — Phar Kim Beng