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Alis in Yunaland
It’s no wonder that this amazingly talented Malaysian singer-songwriter has made such an impact on the American music scene.
Getting the chills under the Malaysian sun
Why is intolerance becoming more pronounced in our officialdom?
Going potty in Beijing
A revisit after 21 years didn’t win over the writer’s heart or tastebuds.
The long, inevitable goodbye
Having long-lived parents is a privilege but to witness their gradual deterioration is heart-breaking.
Between life and death
Whether you’re marooned on a stricken boat or caught in a natural disaster, do you have the skills to survive?
The mystery of the pandan ghost
FOR several days early last month, whenever I opened my bedroom door, there was a strong smell of pandan. It was as if someone had crushed a huge bunch of the leaves and left them in my room. Except there was not a single leaf in sight.
Let’s hear it for Tunku
After retiring, our first prime minister found his voice through his column in The Star. He needs a new voice now. Who will speak for him?
Supersized and overweight
When those two words describe a nation’s public sector, it means it’s truly a burden on taxpayers.
Here’s some ‘reel’ly good news
There’s something else heating up Malaysia – it’s show business.
Thank you, goodbye, your term is up
Limiting their tenure is a tried and tested way to prevent a country’s leaders from overstaying.
A winner fuelled by nostalgia
Our longing for the past is actually hypochondria of the heart, so say experts.
Sink or swing with the monkey
There’s a lot to learn about this simian which can be lovable and loathable in equal parts.