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Through Many Windows

‘Bad’ lawmakers make bad laws

The importance of preparedness among Parliamentarians in lawmaking: Our parliamentarians need to stop passing legislation that affect our freedom of speech, assembly, and personal liberty without adequate scrutiny or debate.

Behind The Headlines

Appreciating Asean

Asean is a realities-grounded institution with certain strengths, which are hidden only to those who fail to appreciate them.

Beyond boundaries

Earth calling Wisma Putra

The Foreign Ministry’s engagement with the media has been almost nil ahead of Malaysia’s Asean chairmanship next year. This is not the time for isolation, says the writer.

It's Just Politics

Why so serious, Malaysia?

We used to be able to laugh at ourselves, and even at our politicians. Are we so thin-skinned nowadays that we can’t take a joke?

On The Beat

Silver state can still find its lustre

With its unique small town charm, Ipoh does not need bad, big city vibes. It just needs to sell its story better.

On The Line

The hot seat weighs heavily as Syed Yazid inherits a troubled KLFA

LOW profile businessman Syed Yazid Syed Omar was elected president of the

Analysis

The most controversial man in Umno

THERE are no shades of grey when it comes to Umno’s most controversial man.

Two Fit

Stretch your quads! How to release knee tension and avoid back pain

Here’s how you can release knee tension, avoid back pain and improve your posture.

Sports Box

We can have best coaches from China, but shuttlers have to do more

Just imagine. China’s Lin Dan and our own Lee Chong Wei coaching our men’s singles badminton players, with Indonesia’s Taufik Hidayat or Denmark’s Peter Gade also in the equation.

Making Progress

Modi’s Comeback

NARENDRA Modi, one of India’s most recognisable leaders, remains an enigma. He is omnipresent in the Indian political landscape, yet people are constantly curious to discern his thoughts and predict his next move.

On Your Side

Red flag in credit card fraud

IT came as a huge shock to my colleague when she was saddled with a RM38,000 credit card bill – five transactions that took place in Brazil within minutes of each other, a country she had never visited in her life.

Matters of the Mind

Promoting good mental health at the workplace

This is not only good for employees' overall health, but also the company’s productivity.

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