The official working visits by the Honourable Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, to three pivotal nations—Italy, France, and Brazil—signal more than conventional diplomatic engagements. They represent a bold and visionary stride in repositioning Malaysia as an influential voice in global affairs, an emerging economic partner of distinction, and a principled advocate of…
By: Mandeep Singh The Federal Court has just delivered one of the most important rulings on peaceful assembly in Malaysia. The Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 (PAA) came into force on 24 April 2012, just four days before one of the most historic rallies in the country, BERSIH 3.0. The PAA was intended to replace Section…
By Rukmini Paarivel Favouritism at work isn’t something new. It happens, and in many ways, it’s only human. We all naturally connect with certain people more than others. Managers, too, tend to lean on team members they’re comfortable with, those who share similar working styles or have built trust over time. When it’s kept in…
BY: Prof Emeritus Dr Sureswaran Ramadass Recent discussions surrounding the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission’s (MCMC) Mobile Phone Data Program have stirred public debate, raising questions over privacy, cybersecurity, and the government’s role in data stewardship. As someone deeply involved in nation building in the areas of network infrastructure and cybersecurity, I feel it is…
By: Dr Phelim Yong When we think of healthcare, doctors and nurses often come to mind. However, there is another group of professionals working tirelessly behind the scenes, the Allied Health Professionals (AHPs). These experts play a pivotal role in delivering patient-centered care, ensuring that patients receive comprehensive services, from diagnosis to recovery and rehabilitation….
When President Donald Trump ordered coordinated airstrikes—likely in concert with Israel—on Iran’s nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan in mid-June 2025, the reverberations were not just geopolitical. They were scientific, environmental, and humanitarian. The attack on these fortified nuclear sites, some buried 80 meters deep into Iranian mountains, was reportedly executed using GBU-57 Massive…
By Effendy Zulkifly Over 300 restaurants in Singapore have closed not from bad food or poor service, but because people can’t afford to eat out. It’s more than just a business problem. It’s a reflection of rising living costs even in one of Asia’s richest nations. In Malaysia, we’re still fortunate. You can still find…
The ongoing crisis in the Middle East has once again laid bare the grotesque double standards that define international responses to conflict — particularly when it involves the State of Israel and its primary backer, the United States. The repeated massacres in Gaza, the blatant disregard for international law, and the sanctimonious rhetoric about “self-defense”…
The Middle East stands at a perilous crossroads today. The aggression of Israel against Gaza has reached unprecedented levels, with a magnitude of destruction that the world cannot ignore. Backed tacitly—and at times openly—by the United States and many Western powers, Israel’s military campaign in Gaza has gone beyond the boundaries of defense, crossing into…
DR FARZANA RIZWAN & DR IMAM SHAIK Every year on 14 June, World Blood Donor Day reminds us of the lifesaving act of blood donation. This global initiative by the World Health Organization raises awareness about the critical need for safe blood and blood products, while honouring voluntary, unpaid donors for their selfless contributions. The…
