BY: KOH SIN YEE Lifestyle migration is on the rise. Some warmer climate countries with lower living costs, especially in Southeast Asia, Latin America and Southern Europe, have introduced lifestyle migration visa programmes for people seeking to retire, to invest in property or a second home, or to live as a digital nomad. Malaysia has…
One evening in my first year in Canberra at the Australian National University, a lecture by Professor Brij Lal (1952-2021), an academic of Fijian-Indian origin, made me ponder. The British began ruling Fiji in 1874, the same year the Pangkor Treaty was inked. The Indians who were brought into Fiji by the British merchants as…
In the vast wilderness, the lion stands as a symbol of power, majesty, and leadership. Known as the “King of the Jungle,” the lion’s character and behavior have long inspired admiration and respect. As I reflect on my personal growth and the qualities needed to lead effectively, I find that there is much to learn…
By: Kesavan Gnanalingam Pas the biggest party in the opposition bloc seems to be welcoming the exit BN resolution passed by MIC chapters at the state level. This is especially so with the Pas Supporters Congress, the non-Muslim associate wing in the Islamist party. Which led me to wonder, does Pas have any gray matter…
BY: LIEW CHIN TONG Former British Prime Minister Harold Wilson is attributed as saying that a week is too long in politics. This means, a month feels like eternity. This was probably how keen observers of Malaysian politics felt throughout July 2025. The retirement of Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat without the customary…
V GANABATIRAU The recent Turun Anwar rally may not have seen the overwhelming turnout expected by its organisers, but the underlying message is loud and clear that there is growing discontent and frustration among the rakyat. The people are hurting, and the voices of dissatisfaction, although not thunderous in numbers, were strong in spirit. The…
V SIVAKUMAR Sometimes, it’s really hard to explain things — especially when the topic is a bit sensitive. If said the wrong way, it might sound sarcastic or offensive, but that’s not my intention at all. I’m sharing this with a humble heart, hoping to educate and create better understanding. You see, there’s a growing…
The recent nomination of Nick Adams, an Australian-American conservative political commentator, as the United States Ambassador to Malaysia is not just diplomatically offensive — it is morally unacceptable. Malaysia must firmly and unequivocally reject this appointment. Nick Adams is not a neutral diplomat. He is a hardline ideologue, well known for his open hostility towards…
BY: V SIVAKUMAR When I was in Form 5, I made a sudden decision that surprised many. Out of nowhere, I felt the urge to take up an additional subject in SPM – Pengetahuan Agama Islam. It was not an easy choice. I had never studied the subject before, not even in Form 4. That…
NURUN NAJAH TARMIDZI When Bill Gates told Jimmy Fallon that artificial intelligence (AI) could eventually replace professionals such as doctors and teachers[1], it sparked global debate. These professions are deeply rooted in empathy, communication, and trust—mirroring the very essence of public relations (PR). AI is undoubtedly transforming PR by automating tasks, analysing data, and enhancing…
