Minor quake, but a major wake-up call
SEGAMAT in Johor was jolted by a small earthquake recently, a rare occurrence that most Malaysians of our generation have never felt – the last Johor tremor was reported 83 years ago.
Let us stand together as one united force
IT'S National Day! The nation is filled with the joyous sounds of celebration and the patriotic flying of the Jalur Gemilang (correctly displayed, we hope) as we mark the day on which we officially declared our independence 68 years ago.
New laws are only the beginning
FOR too long, bullying in Malaysia has been treated as an unfortunate rite of passage. It has long existed in school corridors and is laughed off in workplaces or shrugged away as office politics.
Let’s unite under the (correctly flown) Jalur Gemilang
THIS month is always brimming with pride and patriotism as Malaysians get into the mood to celebrate National Day on Aug 31, with the red, white, blue and yellow of the Jalur Gemilang becoming ubiquitous.
Let M’sians decide how to spend their pension
IN principle, the Employees Provident Fund's (EPF) proposal to introduce a pension-style withdrawal system for new members is well-intentioned.
A reminder to safeguard peace within our borders
THE recent peace deal between Thailand and Cambodia, brokered by Malaysia, stands as a significant diplomatic triumph for both our nation and the wider Asean community.
More needed to keep our roads safe
KEJARA, the Demerit Points System for Traffic Offences, is in the final phase of being reviewed by the Road Transport Department (JPJ).
Time for regulations on AI
IN a recent disturbing news article, an elderly couple was reported to have made an exhausting four-hour drive to Perak to visit an exciting attraction that was posted on social media, only to discover that it did not exist.
Seatbelt safety demands strict enforcement
THE July 1 directive that made seatbelts compulsory for all passengers and drivers on express and tour buses marks a pivotal moment for public transport safety in Malaysia.
Right to learn, right to safety in schools
WE send our children to schools believing they are safe places where they can learn – but a recent report has shaken that belief.
Taxes should prioritise people’s overall well-being
TAXES are never popular. So, it's not surprising that the recent expansion of the sales and service tax (SST) has ignited concern across Malaysia.
Enforce the law, end the lip service
LAST Monday, 15 students from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) died, and many others injured when the bus they were travelling in lost control and crashed into the railing of the East-West Highway near Gerik, Perak.
