Contrasting national edifices
UPON my first visit to Istanbul in 2010, I wrote: “The Hagia Sophia is quite unlike any other building I’ve…
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An exhilarating celebration
ALL Malaysians have had to forego usual birthday celebrations at least once since 2020: depending on the date, some have…
Of names and trees
WHEN I was little, an elderly person gave me some crass but well-meaning advice on choosing friends. “Avoid politicians’ children. They…
A welcome burst of energy
WITH much of the country now in Phase 3 or 4 of the National Recovery Plan, for fully vaccinated Malaysians…
Race to the top
IN my last article I highlighted the multi-racial composition of the Negeri Sembilan football team, arguing that state affinities can…
The right foot post-Covid
THE most memorable football match I ever attended was on Nov 7, 2009. It was the Final of the 83rd edition…
Parley over parliament
THE institution of parliament has rarely been so prominent in the public consciousness as it has been now for the…
Contrasting power changes
TWO Asian Muslim-majority countries have experienced a change of political leadership (de facto if not de jure) since my last…