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…
As Malaysia celebrates Teacher’s Day, it is worth recognising a group of educators who are often left out of the national conversation: teachers of refugees. Despite playing a central role in the education of displaced children, their contributions and challenges seldom receive the acknowledgement they deserve. It is time we changed that. These teachers work…
BY: Galvin Lee Kuan Sian Malaysia has become one of Southeast Asia’s most actively pursued locations for digital infrastructure in the past two years, attracting an estimated RM278 billion in digital investments between 2021 and 2024. About RM184.7 billion of this has gone into cloud infrastructure and data centre projects, making Malaysia one of the…
Dr Anitha Ponnupillai Miscarriage is a deeply personal and emotional experience that affects many women worldwide, including 15.9% of women in Malaysia of reproductive age between 15 to 49 years old. This traumatic event can profoundly impact not only the women who experience it but also their caregivers. While some recover relatively quickly, others may…
The following are part of the speech delivered by Wong Chen (PH-Subang) during a special seating at the Dewan Rakyat earlier today: In my opinion, there are several main reasons why the United States is implementing this extraordinary, very aggressive trade policy, including: (a) slowing down post-Covid consumer spending and shifting the culture of hyper-consumerism…
As Malaysia enters the second half of the decade, it stands at a critical juncture. One path leads toward national regeneration, progressive reform, and inclusive prosperity. The other, toward regression, division, and economic stagnation. The divide is not theoretical—it is starkly embodied in the contrast between the Unity Government led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri…
As Malaysia joins the annual global celebration of World Press Freedom Day by the United Nations on 3rd May, the nation stands at a pivotal moment for media freedom, ethical journalism and reform. This year’s theme, “Reporting in the Brave New World – The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and the Media”[1], resonates…
