THE objective of the Malaysia Games (Sukma), which was inaugurated in 1986 in Kuala Lumpur, is a noble one as it seeks to unearth new talents and function as a platform to produce the nation’s future athletes.

THE most important person in the school, be it at the primary or secondary level, must surely be the Pengetua or Principal.

IT seems rather ironic that the house of a minister was broken into the day before the official launch of the newly set-up Crime Prevention Department.

IN the ongoing war against corruption, we tend to distinguish between major and minor cases, even though the principle elements are the same.

IT’S the same old script, year after year. Right around this time, the clear blue skies in parts of our country – and a few other countries in the region – will turn grey.

THE first meeting of the 13th Parliament on June 24 promises to be exciting, but for all the wrong reasons.

THE number one worry for Malaysians is crime. We worry more about crime than even our bread-and-butter issues, according to a survey by the International Islamic University.

THE wheels of justice have been set into motion. That the Attorney-General has moved fast to charge the policemen allegedly involved in the death of detainee N. Dhamendran may bring small comfort to his family, and to some extent, assuage public anger.

FIRST, it was the alarming number of motorcyclists riding on highways when they should be on their own designated lanes. The reason, as we found out, was because the lanes were badly maintained, posed a danger to the users, and some motorcyclists simply didn’t like the longer route.

IT is easy enough to label an accident as a “freak accident” or to attribute something that goes terribly wrong as an act of God.

THE humble kapcai is a staple of personal mobility in this country. As transportation modes go, it is reliable, relatively cheap and in abundant supply.

THE new IGP surely isn’t having it easy. Just days into his appointment, Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar has had his hands full dealing with Opposition rallies, arrests of people for sedition and cracking down on gun violence.