Opinion

That morning in Serian, Sarawak, the sun disappeared behind a thick blanket of deep orange haze. The acrid smell of smoke filled the air, while throats began to sting the moment people stepped outside their homes. In the hospital…

KUALA LUMPUR: The strength and survival of the Federal Government today cannot be assessed solely based on the popularity of a single leader, but rather must be viewed through the cohesiveness of the coalition leading…

Happy National Day and Happy Malaysia Day to all my fellow Malaysians whom I hold dear. For the past five years, I have shared my thoughts and reflections upon the arrival of National Day. Each year, I touch upon the various…

For too long, Malaysia has been led by "old people" through their old political parties. The time has come for Malaysia to need new, younger, healthier and more energetic leaders to steer this country towards…

MANY are confused about the position of the People's Justice Party (PKR) at this moment. They feel that PKR is a strong and solid party. But the reality is, PKR is not a strong and influential party. This confusion arises because Datuk Seri…

One of the important characteristics that distinguishes a successful civilisation from a failed one is their ability to plan for the future. A society that merely reacts to crises without having a long‑term plan will ultimately always find…

WHEN Felda settlers have fully paid the development costs of the plantation and settlement through the Repayment Scheme deducted from the proceeds of the 10-acre land they work on, the settlers become eligible to receive the land titles…

The government's latest move to announce the reduction in the retail price of diesel as well as the realignment of the targeted subsidy assistance programme (BUDI MADANI) starting July 2026 is a clear signal that the country's economic…

IN an increasingly challenging world marked by economic pressures, natural disasters and a growing vulnerable segment of society, the role of volunteer organisations has become ever more important. In the state of Perlis, one organisation…

THE WORLD is facing a global energy crisis that has lasted 100 days. One thing is now becoming clear: this crisis is no longer temporary. The escalating conflict in West Asia and severe disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have triggered a…