FOOD poisoning has become a public health problem in Malaysia and among the top five communicable diseases in this country.

The death of a much-loved dog should lead our local authorities towards more ethical and humane ways to manage stray populations.

In 2014, I embarked on a journey as a columnist with TheStar.

SEEING Red was the theme of the week in Premier League football. Saturday alone saw five red cards, some issued for two yellow cards and others as straight reds! One red card sparked a comeback, while another decided on the outcome of a game.

SPRINTER Zaidatul Husniah Zulkifli has entered a small circle of elite athletes who have earned the bragging rights as national record holders following her feat in the Perlis Open recently.

Despite initial popularity, Jokowi’s image has shifted, with many accusing him of power consolidation at the end of his presidency. Now the new president is expected to carve his own path while Jokowi navigates post-office challenges.

The columnist shares thoughts on positive ways for us to move forward as a nation.

I hope to put Dr. G on the spot this week regarding the safety of oral sex. My wife and I have been sexually active throughout our marriage.

Fake titles are growing more common in the country, with even a fake king being installed recently. This needs to be nipped in the bud.

In the midst of the usual excitement over the federal budget announcement, a curious political brouhaha has been whipped up.

THE usual laudatory statements from captains of industry, key opinion leaders and subject matter experts following the tabling of the federal budget are an annual exercise in which the noise often drowns out what is relevant to the vast majority of citizens – we just want to know what’s in it for us, especially when the economy seems to be chugging along decently and the lingering impact from the Covid-19 lockdowns seems to have mostly dissipated.

IN RECENT years, Malaysian youth education has faced an imbalance between quality and quantity.