Saudi Arabia is lifting its ban on booze in bid to draw in visitors by 2026 ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2034 and 2030 Expo. The sale of wine, beer, and cider at licensed locations including five-star hotels, luxury resorts, and expat-friendly compounds is only meant in 600 tourist sites. This sudden policy shift…
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…
Natural Resources and Environment Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad who failed to retain his vice president post in PKR polls viewed the defeat as a minor defeat akin to a bend on the road. “I have always been driven by the idea that Malaysia can only realise its promise through progressive politics. “Achieving it…
Mas Gading MP Mordi Bimol has called on local authorities (PBTs) involved in the implementation of the MyKiosk 2.0 initiative to provide a detailed explanation regarding the project’s construction costs, which has recently sparked widespread public debate, especially in Sarawak. Mordi, who is also Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak vice chairman said, concerns have been…
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…
The newly minted PKR vice president, Datuk Seri R Ramanan viewed his appointment as a recognition for the Indian community. “My appointment is a recognition to the Indians in this party since there was no representative as vice presidents from Indian community. “This proves that this party takes care and is attentive to the welfare…
SUFIAN JUSOH & JOANNE LIN The ASEAN-GCC-China Economic Summit, set to take place in Kuala Lumpur on 27 May, under the Malaysian Chairmanship of ASEAN, marks a significant diplomatic first. It will bring together leaders from ASEAN, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC consisting of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates),…
BY: Dr. Ahmad Zaharuddin Sani Ahmad Sabri The Curious Case of the Deputy Presidential Contest: Where Did 60% of the Votes Disappear? The recent PKR party elections have left political observers with more questions than answers, particularly regarding the deputy presidential race. The most glaring anomaly: the mysterious disappearance of over 60% of potential votes….
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…
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has accepted the Boeing 747 that the Gulf emirate of Qatar offered to President Donald Trump for use as Air Force One, the Pentagon said yesterday. Qatar’s offer of the jet – which is valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars – has raised huge constitutional and ethical questions,…
