Adjusting lifestyles to contain energy crisis
IT gives us great pleasure to report that Malaysians, by and large, are not panicking en masse over petrol.
Help us remain resilient, don’t waste fuel
IN a world that is still far too dependent on fossil fuels instead of renewable sources, any problems in the Middle East will cast a long shadow.
We can, and must, do more for women
TODAY, on International Women's Day, it is good to note that Malaysia has made significant progress in advancing women's equality since the country's independence in 1957.
Cybersecurity vital in a cashless society
FROM the supermarkets in the Klang Valley to the rural kedai runcit, the crisp rustle of traditional banknotes being taken out of wallets and purses is steadily being replaced by the quick, clean beep of digital payments.
Best holiday souvenir: Arriving home safely
TODAY marks the end of an extended holiday that had many Malaysians on the road.
Let’s keep our hearts and our doors open
AS the lunar calendar aligns with our national holidays next week, Malaysia stands on the cusp of a beautiful phenomenon: the overlap of Chinese New Year and the start of Ramadan.
Don’t panic, TB is treatable and containable
TUBERCULOSIS (TB) is back in the headlines following an outbreak in Johor where 33 people were detected with the disease.
Days of high heat and danger are here
ARE you drinking enough fluids? Hot weather is here again as Malaysia moves into "musim timur", as folk in the north of the peninsula call the north-east monsoon.
Early enrolment could work if system is ready
THE latest National Education Blueprint (2026-2035) plans to get Malaysian children into Year One by age six instead of the current age of seven in 2027, subject to parental and student readiness.
Stay serious in keeping Malaysia clean
A TOTAL of 120 people were caught littering in Malaysia in just the first two days of 2026.
Involved, vigilant parenting is the best safety measure
THE government's recent move to initiate a sandbox trial to test social media safety measures is a commendable, if overdue, step in addressing a digital environment that has become increasingly unregulated and dangerous.
