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Malaysian universities’ futile chase for ranking

“YOU’RE UM-believable” blared the headline of a Malaysian daily last month, referring to the improved ranking of the country’s oldest university.

As per the QS World University Rankings: Asia (QS-AUR) 2024, ...

Importance of collective responsibility for sustainable environment

INDIVIDUALS, groups, institutions and entrepreneurs all have a responsibility to maintain and improve our environment. This must be done collaboratively to achieve meaningful progress.

Human activities ...

The rise of the “Mat Rempit” culture – street racers notorious for their reckless stunts – remains largely unchecked. – SUNPIC

Take action against unruly motorcyclists

MALAYSIA’S roads have become increasingly perilous, not just for motorcyclists but for everyone who shares the asphalt.

Among the most glaring issues is the reckless and lawless behaviour of motorcyclists, ...

The manger scene denotes humility, simplicity and a more natural lifestyle under the stars, so to speak. Christmas is a reminder to be humble despite wealth, status, ethnic identity or religious standing. – AFPPIC

Universal themes in Christmas joy

CHRISTMAS is a season to be jolly – for everybody. Why? Any religious festivity is a season for everybody to be jolly.

Malaysia was founded on principles of unity and cooperation among diverse ethnicities ...

Syrians flash the V for victory sign as they celebrate in the central city of Homs on Monday, after rebel forces entered Syria’s third city overnight. – AFPPIC

What is happening in Syria?

SYRIA is the mother of all mysteries. Even the Romans could not figure out all the intrigues, plots, factions, coups and assassinations that were common there. Nor could they understand or deal with its ...

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When words ruin reputations

WORDS have the power to build or break reputations in an instant, especially in today’s interconnected world.

With the rise of social media and digital communication, character attacks can spread like ...

From the window seat of a Fokker Friendship plane, the rocky peaks of Mount Kinabalu would come into view, bathed by the sun. – BERNAMAPIC

All’s well that ends well in Sabah

IT was a nice life for me in Sabah. But it was not going to last. Being in Kota Kinabalu, I was free to visit the estates owned by Sime Darby near Sandakan.

I could enjoy the view as I took the morning ...