THE arrival of Ramadan as usual brings welcome respite from a calendar that, since the transition to Covid-19 endemicity, has been remarkably full. The last few weeks have seen meetings cramming the work week, travel commitments being fulfilled and overdue weddings being celebrated in full force.

Power play may just push small countries into a corner and having to take a realist view of adjusting alignments to maintain peace.

Balance and diversity across sectors and organisations need more than box-ticking.

Once again, identity – its definition, perception and manipulation – have taken centre stage in popular culture, sports and politics.

IAC Nilai provides care, education and therapy for autistic children from low-income households, up to the age of nine.

ALL Malaysians have had to forgo usual birthday celebrations at least once since 2020: depending on the date, some have had to stay home twice in a row with no public acknowledgment of getting older. Some may secretly prefer this, but if social media is any indication, birthday parties are back with a vengeance.

In the recent controversy surrounding the MACC, the real test of political leadership is in enacting reforms to prevent such débâcles from recurring.

The incompetence and disorganisation of the authorities in handling the devastating floods rightfully incur the public’s wrath.

The best policy in any social interaction is, as much as possible, to treat people as individuals and not depend on initial prejudices.

IN 2019, I was invited by the Malaysian Green Technology Corporation (MGTC) to be involved in our efforts for Expo 2020 in Dubai, specifically for the #MyButterflyEffect campaign.

Whether in London or Kuala Lumpur, life is changing for better or for worse after nearly two years of living with Covid-19 fear.

There’s a dire need to tackle climate change and protect the environment.