Malaysia Needs Young Leaders
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…
Opinion
PKR After GE16: Between Power, Perception and Political Reality
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…
Wisdom In Forward Thinking, Effort To Build A Nation
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…
Felda At 70: Land Now Owned, The Generations Must Not Be Disconnected
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…
Implications Of Diesel Price Reduction On The Country’s Economic Structure
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…
PVAC : The Face of Perlis Volunteers and Operational Challenges
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…
100 Days of Global Energy Crisis: National Discipline and Consensus Are the Strongest Defences
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…
APAD Enforces Express Bus Operations Only at Licensed Terminals, Clarifies Regulatory Move
KUALA LUMPUR: The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) has clarified its enforcement actions regarding express bus operations, stressing that all services must operate only from approved terminals and transport hubs to ensure safety, order,…
Israel Could Be Drawn Into Future Wars With Turkey and Egypt: Former U.S. Navy Intelligence Analyst…
WASHINGTON / TEL AVIV: Former U.S. Navy intelligence analyst Jonathan Pollard, who was convicted of spying for Israel, has claimed that Turkey and Egypt could emerge as potential future military adversaries of Israel, warning of…
Falconry Under One Umbrella: Why Living in Malaysia Shaped How I Read the Saudi Experience
Living in Malaysia influences how one looks at traditions, particularly those connected to nature and heritage. This is not because Malaysia views tradition through nostalgia, but because questions of environment, conservation, and cultural…