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BETTER late than never, goes the adage, so I’m relieved that I’ve finally watched Malaysia’s much-acclaimed first crowdfunded film, Pendatang, which has emphatically won my admiration. The movie’s makers certainly deserve all the accolades for their willingness in tackling the […] Continue Reading

IT doesn’t matter where the move to topple the Unity Government is made – Dubai, Chow Kit or Timbuktu. And if it’s real, then Malaysia doesn’t need it. Such talk gives rise to the perception that Malaysia is not politically […] Continue Reading

THE main message for Christmas is very simple – joy to the world and let there be peace on earth. That’s all. It’s probably only in Malaysia that each time we celebrate this happy festival that we have an unnecessary […] Continue Reading

THERE’S a buzz in Johor Baru these days. After all, Sultan Ibrahim ibni Sultan Iskandar is set to assume the throne as the new king next month. His Majesty will be determined to set things right for Malaysia and certainly, […] Continue Reading

PUTRAJAYA: The Cabinet reshuffle, expected to take place today, will go beyond filling a missing vacancy. Several changes are expected in the substantial revamp. Speculation is that one key ministry will be filled by a former minister who is said […] Continue Reading

IN the past five months, I travelled to the Netherlands, Germany, Singapore, China and Saudi Arabia, and in each country, I kept hearing a recurring theme – the unbearable cost of living and the inability of their leaders to find […] Continue Reading

THE anger against Israel following its retaliatory attacks on Gaza is still raw among Malaysians, especially Muslims. Don’t expect these sentiments to subside as the number of casualties increases daily, with over 10,000 Palestinians, including babies and women, killed. United […] Continue Reading

In time-honoured tradition, the Conference of Rulers will make their decision. THE country’s nine Rulers will elect the next Yang di-Pertuan Agong during a special meeting of the Conference of Rulers tomorrow. An official announcement of the next king is […] Continue Reading

THE Prime Minister is certainly keeping everyone, including his Cabinet members, guessing when he will announce his new line-up. On the surface, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim may not be in a hurry to unveil the list, but the tight window […] Continue Reading

RENOWNED animal activist Christine Chin and her family have been residing on a 38,000 sq ft piece of land in the northern reaches of Ampang for 11 years in a luxurious Asian-styled villa tailored to her interests and lifestyle. In […] Continue Reading