THE currently ongoing BRICS Summit, which commenced on Sept 9 in Sochi, Russia, must prioritise the development of solid strategies to expedite the transition away from reliance on the United States dollar. Donald Trump’s 100% tariff threat to protect the dollar’s global status, despite its absurdity, underscores not only the toxicity of this currency but also the critical importance of diversifying and deepening trading relationships with more reliable partners and robust platforms.

From socks to food, there are simply too many incidents involving 2R or race and religious issues that are causing flashpoints for racial tensions in the country.

SOME people dream, others make those dreams come true. And former squash player Ong Beng Hee belongs in the latter group.

This year’s Jiwa Merdeka theme is apt because we are freed from the shackles of Covid-19, and Malaysia’s post-pandemic recovery is the fruit of our collective efforts.

People must learn to modify diets to prevent lifestyle diseases such as diabetes.

If there is a second debate, Harris needs to work on becoming viral lightning.

SHANGHAI: Malaysia’s role as a keen proponent of “halal diplomacy” has resulted in a significant investment potential worth RM4bil from Chinese companies interested to set up operations in the country.

IN psychology, being a highly sensitive person (HSP) is recognised as a personality trait or temperamental disposition.

IT is the first international break for all the major leagues in Europe. If your team are on a winning run, this break could be disruptive; but if your team are struggling, this break cannot come soon enough.

DEMOCRACY, as we understand it in Malaysia, means every eligible citizen can cast one vote for one person or party at the federal level and one vote at the state level. There is supposed to be another vote at the council level but we do not practise that, not since I became eligible to vote decades ago, anyway.

Dr G talks about vasectomy.

Pandering to overly rich lobbyists may help in the short term, but will lead ultimately to political failure.