Can Qatar deliver on its worker ‘revolution’?
DOHA: When the labour minister of World Cup 2022 host Qatar met one of the country’s most vocal critics on…
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China’s neo-Maoists welcome Xi’s new era, but say he is not the new Mao
BEIJING: A fringe group of hard-line conservatives who long for the way things were under communist China’s founding leader, Mao…
Malaysian action figure creator gaining international recognition
KUALA LUMPUR: As a child Azwan Abdul Karim was a huge fan of animated television series and he longed to…
Helping refugees through year-long concerts
KUALA LUMPUR: The name Aunur Rofiq Lil Firdaus may not ring a bell to Indonesian music lovers across Malaysia. The…
Malaysians and the power of the new media
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians were recently jolted with the “Muslim Only Launderette” episode in Muar, Johor that most felt highlighted the…
Understanding our people’s demands key to strong diplomatic relations
THE year 2017 marks a significant milestone in the Malaysia-New Zealand relationship. During a time we are celebrating 60 years…
Houseboats the best way to explore Kenyir Lake
KUALA BERANG: With 340 islands, 14 waterfalls, rapids, forest reserves and limestone caves, Lake Kenyir is indeed brimming with attractions…
Will Budget 2018 address World Bank’s concerns?
THE World Bank (WB) is normally cautious, polite and diplomatic in its reports on national economies. But you have to…