Let this Malaysia Day be a reminder for us to see how fortunate we are to call ourselves Malaysians despite our different backgrounds.
Category: Expressions
Life can be tough when shopping with amazing Amazon
Amazon has made purchases so easy but it can cause you to run out of patience, writes our Washington-based columnist.
Helping the blind ‘see’ football
Digi Telecommunications’ Footbraille is the first of its kind solution to help the visually impaired experience the full euphoria of a football match.
Muslim ban in US? Nope, not true
Don’t believe everything that you read about race relations and Islam in the US, writes our Washington-based columnist.
Selamat Hari Merdeka
” … it is our duty to cast away all racial differences and work together in unity … ” – Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj
Embrace true meaning of Merdeka
Recent events of a racist nature are a distraction which must not prevent us from moving forward to build a Malaysian Malaysia.
‘Bubble tea, kurang manis satu!’
While the global bubble tea craze is at an all-time high, the survival of the industry in the longer term would depend on how much big brands are willing to invest to introduce healthier options.
Why can’t we think Malaysian first?
We need a more united Malaysia now following race-religious issues and khat debate. Many are concerned about khat being introduced to our children but fail to realise there are those who still don’t speak Bahasa Malaysia properly.
Anxiety over ‘new mega project’ in Bukit Kiara
Irked over another purported development project allegedly fronting Bukit Kiara forest reserve, a concerned Taman Tun Dr Ismail resident wonders what is going on in his backyard that is already the subject of much controversy.
Depression among adolescents, the silent killer
Take a little time out to ask people around you “Is everything okay?” and lend your ears. It could help that one person who could be having suicidal thoughts to just hold on.
Smash gambling rackets in badminton
Educating shuttlers on the evils of gambling and betting should be top priority and stern action must be taken if they are found guilty.
One man’s cuisine is another man’s poison
To some eating lizards and seahorses seem insane, to others something like thosai may prove to be a challenge.
Is your ‘wakil rakyat’ really the people’s choice?
Party leaders in Malaysia have so much power yet most decisions are made top-down. In America, it is definitely the opposite.