EVERY day, the pulse of Asean's economy beats through millions of transactions. A Malaysian entrepreneur imports furniture from China, a café in Thailand imports coffee beans from Vietnam, a Malaysian oil and gas firm exports refined petroleum to Singapore, people buy an array of goods from sellers in China, and not forgetting the significant population of migrant workers who remit funds to support their families.

I understand that October is dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness, commonly known as Pink October. However, I'm curious if the general public is aware that breast cancer can also affect men.

MALAYSIAN football legend James Wong probably said it best: 'Winning matches is nice, but I'd like to see a team full of locals winning.'

There is no reason for non-Muslims in Malaysia to be reticent about the Palestinian cause. This is an issue on which everyone must join hands.

Think the furore over the death of Zara Qairina has died down? Think again. Expect the issues to be raised again during campaigning for Sabah polls, says the columnist.

South-East Asia, once only a bruising trade war's secondary victim, should now have Asean showing its mettle as China wins.

SOME see him as a hero, others say his political career is over.

Despite the setbacks, the system shows value where it is well implemented.

IN OUR earlier commentary, Budget 2026: From B40 to B70, Redefining Malaysia's Middle Class, EMIR Research argued that Malaysia's deepest fiscal challenge lies not merely in managing debt but in recognising the erosion of its true middle class.

Let's focus on the big picture. We need to pull together, support and not sabotage Tourism Malaysia's efforts.

Despite the strong rhetoric to combat corruption, there has been lack of enforcement and accountability for decades.

ONE of the saddest episodes in recent upheavals to me was the "kuil haram" issue, with all its painful social, religious and political connotations.