From the UiTM dispute to the annual matriculation issue, Malaysia seems caught in a loop of racial controversy. But there are those who give us hope.

Orang utan, who share 97% of our DNA, are very like humans. They are not toys to be gifted to anyone. Instead, we should be working on giving them a better life in their natural habitat.

THERE I was, trapped in a car with half a dozen policemen – and a policewoman – some of them armed. They were menacing and they wanted my money, all of it!

The community has been helped a lot, says the Prime Minister. But is he right? The reality on the ground looks different.

With Hari Raya and the Hindu New Year just days away, it is time for self-reflection, forgiveness, and even love. But there are still many among us who want to breed hate and disunity.

It was a startling revelation – big tobacco lobbyists had met MPs before the anti-smoking act was passed. Whether or not they determined how the vote went, it’s still a huge conflict of interest.

IT was meant to be a gathering to teach motorcyclists to respect the rules of the road, and to have consideration for fellow road users. It ended instead in several senseless deaths and injuries.

Chinese New Year is never complete without geomancers telling us what the future holds for each zodiac sign. Here’s a look at what may be in store for some big names.

IT was Thaipusam and, as usual, I was in Penang – walking down the streets looking every bit like a kavadi bearer with my bearded face and traditional outfit.

MY nephew’s house was a mess. There were boxes everywhere, with those black rubbish bags all filled with water. Elsewhere, pots and pans were stacked high, also filled to the brim with water.

IT was a year which started with much promise, and plenty of promises.

“Ask not what your country can do for you.