THE Mayor of Kuala Lumpur is not only one of the most high-profile positions in the country, but it is also one of the most political.

THE recent heavy traffic along the North-South Highway as well as long lines at the toll plazas were an indication that Malaysians are travelling – not overseas, but locally.

THERE are two key dates at the end of August and September that are crucial in the country’s push to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.The first is the expiry of the recovery movement control order (MCO) on Aug 31 and the second is the expiry of the loan moratorium on Sept 30.

WHEN the movement control order (MCO) was first implemented on March 18, the media was one of the few sectors considered essential services and allowed to operate.

Access to our water resources should be tightly controlled to prevent any sabotage.

IMAGINE going more than a year without carrying cash on your person. No money at all, just your smartphone and credit cards.

WITH a swipe of your finger, your order of pizza, fried chicken and burgers will be at your doorstep within minutes. There is no need to get into your car, drive to your favourite restaurant, find a parking spot, spend another 15 minutes getting your order through before finally getting your meal.

THE weekend’s here. But your partner/wife/husband/best friend appears listless, has a blank expression and is generally uninterested.

The police have been largely successful but more needs to be done to ensure peace and harmony.

NEXT week will mark a year since Malaysia witnessed a change of government.

Malaysia is performing a delicate balancing act between two superpowers.

“THIS is a country that is governed by the rule of law not the jungle. You cannot abduct people in broad daylight, in circumstances like this. This cannot occur in a civilised society and there must be repercussions.”