CULTURAL diplomacy between nations, in its widest sense, encompasses any interaction between two or more parties in which aspects of culture as diverse as food, music, art, film, theatre or fashion are exchanged, resulting in greater mutual understanding and the formation of new relationships.

Our leaders must stay true to the Constitution and resist moving towards populist rule.

LIKE many national day parades around the world, ours feature a prominent military element.

Talk about good timing. Today is a fine day for the return of a columnist who hopes that Malaysians will work harder at strengthening the bonds of citizenship.