Culture Cul De Sac
Like never before
By the end of today, a new dawn will await Malaysians. Whichever way the ballot boxes fill, nothing will ever be the same again, and that is good.
A matter of opinion
The best thing about our country’s political awakening is that now everyone has an opinion. And never have opinions been this prevalent, pertinent or vociferous. Whether it is an individual or a collective perspective, a personal or public standpoint, Malaysians are making their voices heard. Loudly.
Langkawi, really?
The Langkawi of today is not the Langkawi of yesteryear when it was first developed. It’s decidedly more edgy, urbane and cosmopolitan. Hopefully, it will all end well.
The stories that furniture tell
If you’ve got old furniture, especially pieces that have been in the family for decades, cherish them for the link they provide with the past.
Feminine future?
Increasingly we hear the phrase — even utter it ourselves — that women are the future. But how close are we to that reality?
Tales that lines tell
Old may be gold, but few of us like where Father Time is herding us. All the same, the elderly are an interesting bunch — if you care to pay them some attention.
Rites of custom
Malaysia is changing, as evident just from looking at how Petaling Street in Kuala Lumpur has evolved in the last 10 years. Nevertheless, some things stay true and unchanged.
China’s copycat culture reaches greater heights
China’s infamous copycat culture has reached greater heights.
The badge of righteousness
Being fit, healthy and concerned about the under-privileged is not a crime, but when the smug and the self-righteous flaunt these sterling traits as badges, they become more than a little annoying.
Template for life
THE spate of year-end weddings ensures no escapes from marriage, both as a theme and as a template for life.
Embracing mavericks
We value the uncommon genius of those who dare go against the grain, yet continue to expect them to fall in line with convention
Pursuing imperfection
The eye has to travel beyond physical quirks to find ‘perfect’ beauty.
A Doha state of mind
Qatar is a nation on the cusp of change, and some native Qataris are keen to see that the foreign labour class does not go unnoticed in all this.
The Cretan way
There is much to be lauded about island life, even in the midst of painful economic austerity measures.
Set to bloom
With angst and insecurity behind you, the 40s is the time for doing and self-discovery.
The industry of insult
We could take offence at anything — if we want to. Or we can choose to respond to an offence with the best insult of all: by ignoring it.
Share an idea and pass it on to another
Instead of just selling yourself, why not share an idea that people can pick up and pass on to another.
Rigid and unfriendly
When service staff stick to rules so they can wave off customers, there is no room for creativity or genuine interaction.
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