BY: V SIVAKUMAR We all know that cyanide is dangerous. We’ve heard that it can kill, and we’ve seen it portrayed in movies—used to take lives instantly. But how many of us have actually taken the time to understand what cyanide truly is, where it comes from, and how it causes harm? I must admit,…
By Rukmini Paarivel Recently, my son, a Form 3 student in a government school in Klang, shared his growing anxiety about entering the science stream next year. He’s eager and capable—brimming with curiosity about science and technology. But instead of feeling excited, he’s worried. And as his mother, so am I. He said something that…
By: Ronnie Liu Tan Khiew Dr M is playing his old tricks again. He can never learn. This is the time to talk about national unity. Not on shallow Malay unity or Chinese unity and Indian unity. For Malaysia is a truly multiracial country. Dr M is relentlessly pitting the Malays against the Chinese for…
The recent statement by PAS MP for Bachok accusing the government of engaging in “family drama” and chanting Ekonomi Madani slogans without bringing real change is not only misleading but dangerously divorced from economic reality. Such populist rhetoric, unsupported by data or vision, undermines serious efforts to rebuild Malaysia after years of institutional decay, corruption,…
By: V Sivakumar You know, there’s this golden nugget of Tamil wisdom that goes: “Yaanaiyum adi sarukkum.” Translated with full dramatic flair — “Even the elephant, the mighty jumbo, the jungle boss… can slip.” Now don’t get too comfortable up there on your high horse. Or should I say, high elephant? Because let me tell…
BY: Charles Santiago Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s recent call for Myanmar’s military junta and the National Unity Government (NUG) to meet at the negotiating table is strategically misguided. These are not two opposing political factions that can reconcile through compromise. They represent diametrically opposed worldviews. The junta seeks to entrench a brutal, centralised authoritarianism rooted…
The tragedy unfolding in Gaza today is not merely a humanitarian crisis—it is a stark testament to the failure of global leadership, the selective application of international law, and the deafening silence of those who once championed the values of freedom, human rights, and dignity. As of May 2025, more than 36,000 Palestinians, mostly women…
By: V Ganabatirau Every year, thousands of brilliant Malaysian students complete the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) yet, this gold-standard qualification often remains overshadowed by less rigorous but more popular pathways. What many don’t realize is that STPM is not just a local examination; it is a globally respected credential, opening doors to top universities…
Among the most definining shifts in 21st-century marketing is the rise of social media influencers (SMIs). Over the past decade, influencer marketing has evolved from a niche tactic into a core component of digital strategy. Today, brand partnerships with SMIs are growing by over 50% annually, underscoring their increasing value and impact.[1] As we look…
By: Howard Lee Chuan How The recent policy announcement by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, YB Mohamad Sabu, to tackle the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak and stabilise Malaysia’s pork supply chain deserves full recognition. It is a textbook example of timely and targeted governance, made possible through effective synergy between the executive…
