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April 12, 2026 Forum

Murder in Klang, but merely traffic offence in Sabah

RECENT road fatalities caused by driving under the influence (DUI) have reignited a fierce debate over how our legal system values a life lost to reckless driving.

April 12, 2026 Forum

We cannot ignore food security anymore

MALAYSIA must lessen its dependence on food imports by taking measures to ensure food security in the long term.

April 12, 2026 Forum

Let’s turn to the sun and wind for help

THE conflict in the Middle East has exposed a brutal truth: fossil fuel dependency rips away countries’ sovereignty and security, putting food prices, household budgets, business bottom lines, and entire economies at the mercy of geopolitical shocks. .

April 05, 2026 Forum

Bar the ‘late registrations’

THE Ministry of Home Affairs has announced many times since November last year that a new high-security-enhanced MyKad will be rolled out in phases starting from 1 June this year. .

April 05, 2026 Forum

Of death penalty for drunks/DUI causing road deaths

THE gruesome death of a motorcyclist, who was hit and killed by a driver believed to be under the influence of alcohol and drugs, in Klang last Sunday (March 29) has got politicians calling for the death penalty.

April 05, 2026 Forum

Drunks who cause deaths must be locked up

The persistent problem of drink-driving continues to claim innocent lives and devastate families.

March 15, 2026 Forum

Amend the Act and jail animal abusers

IN recent years, there have been over 7,600 reports of abuse and neglect filed with the Department of Veterinary Services.

March 15, 2026 Forum

When banks assist in the destruction of our forests

THE destruction of our forests is often funded by the very banks where we keep our savings and take out loans.

March 15, 2026 Forum

It’s the hours and quality of STEM education

AS our nation aggressively pursues its transition into a high-income, tech-driven economy, a critical spotlight is falling on the classroom, specifically regarding the amount of time Malaysian students spend on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, better known as STEM.

March 08, 2026 Forum

Disclose EIA for sake of Ramsar site

Land clearance is underway at a 10-acre site on Jalan Likas, alongside the tidal creek that feeds Kota Kinabalu's only remaining mangrove. An environmental impact assessment was approved for the project. The public cannot read it.

March 08, 2026 Forum

Introduce ‘Money Lock’ to deter scammers

ACCORDING to Bank Negara Malaysia’s 2024 report, more than 95% of scams occur when victims are manipulated into transferring money to unknown entities. In Singapore, though, you make it more difficult for transfers to be made. .

March 08, 2026 Forum

Decline in flying foxes in Sabah is cause for worry

A RECENT report on the sharp decline of flying foxes and fruit bats in Sabah is cause for concern. Flying foxes are among nature’s most effective pollinators and seed dispersers.

March 01, 2026 Forum

Why need permit for these signages?

I RECENTLY received a compliance notice from DBKK for displaying signage without an advertisement licence under the Kota Kinabalu Municipal Council (Advertisement) By-Laws 1983. .

March 01, 2026 Forum

Ministry should recognise caregivers

BY 2030, Malaysia is expected to attain aged nation status, with roughly 15 per cent of its population aged 60 and above and an increasing number of managing long-term conditions that demand ongoing support rather than short episodes of care.

March 01, 2026 Forum

Ensure constant supply of specialists

OUR public healthcare system has delivered utmost care across geography and income levels, and trained generations of capable doctors and specialists.

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