Don’t panic, TB is treatable and containable
TUBERCULOSIS (TB) is back in the headlines following an outbreak in Johor where 33 people were detected with the disease.
Days of high heat and danger are here
ARE you drinking enough fluids? Hot weather is here again as Malaysia moves into "musim timur", as folk in the north of the peninsula call the north-east monsoon.
Early enrolment could work if system is ready
THE latest National Education Blueprint (2026-2035) plans to get Malaysian children into Year One by age six instead of the current age of seven in 2027, subject to parental and student readiness.
Stay serious in keeping Malaysia clean
A TOTAL of 120 people were caught littering in Malaysia in just the first two days of 2026.
Involved, vigilant parenting is the best safety measure
THE government's recent move to initiate a sandbox trial to test social media safety measures is a commendable, if overdue, step in addressing a digital environment that has become increasingly unregulated and dangerous.
Our 2026 resolution: Spend wisely
MALAYSIA'S economy is on reasonably solid ground for now. There are jobs available, shops are busy, people are travelling and cafes are filling up again.
When debt becomes a habit
IT starts small: A smartphone bought on an instalment scheme, or a few online purchases split into easy payments, and maybe a short-term loan to get through the month.
Heed the blaring alarm of the HK high-rise fire
THE blaze that swept through a densely populated high-rise complex in Hong Kong on Nov 26 claimed 160 lives – and serves as a chilling reminder of the ever-present danger of fire lurking in our vertical cities.
Living out the golden years with dignity
MALAYSIA crossed a quiet but profound threshold in 2021, becoming an ageing nation.
Let’s ride out the storm together safely
THE monsoon is back, bringing the usual downpours and floods.
It’s not normal for so many of us to be diabetic
MALAYSIA is once again at the top of a list no country wants to lead – the one for the number of diabetics.
