FOR too long, bullying in Malaysia has been treated as an unfortunate rite of passage. It has long existed in school corridors and is laughed off in workplaces or shrugged away as office politics.

THIS month is always brimming with pride and patriotism as Malaysians get into the mood to celebrate National Day on Aug 31, with the red, white, blue and yellow of the Jalur Gemilang becoming ubiquitous.

IN principle, the Employees Provident Fund's (EPF) proposal to introduce a pension-style withdrawal system for new members is well-intentioned.

THE recent peace deal between Thailand and Cambodia, brokered by Malaysia, stands as a significant diplomatic triumph for both our nation and the wider Asean community.

KEJARA, the Demerit Points System for Traffic Offences, is in the final phase of being reviewed by the Road Transport Department (JPJ).

IN a recent disturbing news article, an elderly couple was reported to have made an exhausting four-hour drive to Perak to visit an exciting attraction that was posted on social media, only to discover that it did not exist.

THE July 1 directive that made seatbelts compulsory for all passengers and drivers on express and tour buses marks a pivotal moment for public transport safety in Malaysia.

WE send our children to schools believing they are safe places where they can learn – but a recent report has shaken that belief.

TAXES are never popular. So, it's not surprising that the recent expansion of the sales and service tax (SST) has ignited concern across Malaysia.

LAST Monday, 15 students from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) died, and many others injured when the bus they were travelling in lost control and crashed into the railing of the East-West Highway near Gerik, Perak.

THE recent spate of tragic falls involving young children from high-rise buildings across Malay­sia is a harrowing reminder of a fundamental failing in our urban landscape.

YOU should not think twice about going to the doctor because of the hefty bill.