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…
BY: RUBANA VIGHNESVARAN & HANNA YAHYA In Malaysia, the steep increase in medical insurance premiums remains a pressing issue. Many individuals have been forced to give up their policies, while others must reassess their coverage to ensure affordability. This rise in premiums stems from multiple factors, including rising healthcare costs, annual medical inflation, over utilisation,…
M Vivekananthan Having Tapah MP M. Saravanan from MIC, Chenderiang assemblyperson Choong Shin Heng from MCA, and Umno’s Ayer Kuning assemblyperson Yusri Bakir as the people’s representatives ensure that the voices and concerns of the Indian, Chinese, Malay and Orang Asli communities within Tapah are directly represented at different levels of government. The Barisan Nasional…
V SIVAKUMAR Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are vital players in the nation-building process. They act as a bridge between the government and the people, ensuring that voices from the grassroots level are heard. Some NGOs operate in alignment with government policies and maintain a neutral stance, supporting various government initiatives. Others take on a more critical,…
By: ANAS ZUBEDY This article may surprise some. However, I hope many will find it educational or perhaps, a little enlightening. Are the crescent moon and star the symbols of Islam? The answer is obvious but it will need some unpacking. Let us start by asking the most important question. Did the Prophet use them…
Malaysia’s Islamic intellectual development has been significantly shaped by two landmark frameworks: Islam Hadhari, introduced by Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, and Islam Madani, pioneered by Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Both paradigms were conceived not as new religions or ideologies, but as strategic efforts to manifest Islamic values in governance, economics, education, and societal harmony. Yet,…
By: Faris Arriffin When O’Reilly says Southeast Asia “has no money,” he doesn’t just sound outdated—he shows how far behind some are on history, trade, and data. Let’s break it down with receipts: 1. Trade If we’re broke, why did ASEAN trade $722B with China in 2022? That makes us China’s largest trading partner, ahead…
