Beauty and the beast in sports Fri, 18 May 2012 01:02:28 GMT Sports is a beautiful thing and sporting success is even more wonderful. But what do we do about the spoilsports that always dog the big events?
The business of good bilateral ties Fri, 18 May 2012 01:02:27 GMT Malaysia’s relationship at the highest political levels with the United States is excellent. But despite this good health, there is agreement that relationship at other levels ought to be strengthened.
Indonesians find us odd Wed, 16 May 2012 23:56:15 GMT Indonesia is a proud country, and we Malaysians can learn many useful lessons from them providing we set aside our odd behaviour and quirky obsessions.
Peaceful assembly a legal right Wed, 16 May 2012 23:56:15 GMT The Bersih organisers, the police and DBKL should have met and sorted out the logistics of getting such a huge number of people together in Dataran Merdeka for a couple of hours.
Case of ethnic tribes and transgenders Wed, 16 May 2012 23:25:43 GMT Both eke out a living through their performances. They may be from two different spectrums of society, but they deserve dignity.
Guardians of my life Wed, 16 May 2012 23:25:43 GMT In the right hands, so-called dangerous dogs can turn out to be precious pals.
Of burgers and butts Wed, 16 May 2012 23:25:42 GMT The recent wave of protests has set a precedence of sorts, where it appears that it is perfectly all right to gather anywhere just as long as you ask first.
A fine balancing act Wed, 16 May 2012 02:51:31 GMT The Security Offences Act of 2012 is indeed an important milestone pointing in a new direction of a more balanced, humane and compassionate government.
Point of no return for Tunku Aziz Wed, 16 May 2012 01:20:11 GMT TUNKU Aziz Ibrahim’s ‘live TV resignation’ from the DAP will damage the party’s image among thinking Malays.
Ensuring free and fair elections Tue, 15 May 2012 23:48:28 GMT JUST as justice has to be seen to be done, so must elections be seen to be just.
Time to boost English standard in national school system Tue, 15 May 2012 23:48:28 GMT THE decision by the Government to lift the 40% quota for Malaysians to study in international schools is in line with similar moves in nearby countries like Singapore and Thailand.
Towards a shared destiny Tue, 15 May 2012 23:48:28 GMT THE forefathers of our Constitution had a vision and optimism of a shared destiny among the various peoples of the peninsula. ‘Out of Many, One’ was perhaps their creed.
Reflections of a world long gone Tue, 15 May 2012 01:13:47 GMT Lawyer and diplomat PG Lim shows us she is very much the original lady activist through her colourful memoirs, Kaleidoscope.
Ethics and modern medicine Tue, 15 May 2012 01:13:46 GMT Islam regards human life as an invaluable gift from Allah, and should therefore be both respected and protected.
The learning tower of Pisa Mon, 14 May 2012 02:12:36 GMT LET'S help our students to learn better and teachers to teach better.
Back to basics Mon, 14 May 2012 02:12:35 GMT Our intrepid ‘tech-xplorer’ finally realises when enough is enough.
Medicine king of Jiangnan Mon, 14 May 2012 02:12:35 GMT Rising from rags to riches, Hangzhou merchant Hu Xueyan built a pharmaceutical business that continues to flourish today.
Prof Taj, signing off Mon, 14 May 2012 02:12:35 GMT In this last issue for this year, we say goodbye to our rebel professor and his column of radical ideas on how architecture can help unite a nation.
Future fashion Mon, 14 May 2012 02:12:35 GMT The latest trends change so fast that what’s in tomorrow is already in the news today.
A defining moment for China Mon, 14 May 2012 02:12:35 GMT The 1911 Xinhai Revolution’s 100th anniversary, more than any other event in China’s long history, marks its modern coming of age.
A hairy experience Mon, 14 May 2012 01:41:56 GMT Why is it socially acceptable for a man – but not for a woman – to be hairy?
It’s the owner, not the breed Mon, 14 May 2012 00:41:00 GMT Ferocious debates notwithstanding, there are studies to show that almost every breed has been involved in fatal dog bites, and dogs that bite humans were 2.8 times as likely to be chained as unchained.
Bracing for tough climate talks Mon, 14 May 2012 00:41:00 GMT With the climate situation seemingly deteriorating, the talks resuming in Bonn today after the Durban meeting last December will be closely monitored by the world public. The world’s future may depend on it.
The kids, the help and the classy traveller Sun, 13 May 2012 03:47:09 GMT When flying First Class, it would help if a few basic rules are met, especially when you’re bringing the entire family.
Perfect edit Sun, 13 May 2012 00:44:11 GMT How would you like to live life with all the bits you don’t like blurred out?
