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According to the author, productive ageing, as facilitated by PAWE, is framed as a strategic investment in Malaysia’s future, contributing to resilient communities, alleviating pension burdens, and upholding cultural respect for elders. — Unsplash pic

Investing in productive ageing via PAWE — Sayed Mohammad Reza Yamani Sayed Umar

According to the author, life rarely follows the neat plans we make at the start — and every empty lecture hall is simply a reminder that the future is still waiting to be written. — Unsplash pic

Leave room to be surprised — Nahrizul Adib Kadri

The latest Illicit Cigarette Study found that illicit cigarettes accounted for 56.7 per cent of total cigarette consumption in early 2026, up from 54.4 per cent previously and marking the first increase since 2021. — Bernama file pic

Why blanket bans risk strengthening illicit markets — Tarmizi Anuwar

The author argues that successful innovation depends less on slogans, funding levels or symbolic initiatives and more on cultivating the right organisational conditions. — Pixabay pic

Why your innovative ‘culture hack’ won’t save you — Ahmad Ibrahim

The author argues that universities should equip students with structured interview skills, such as the STAR method, to help graduates communicate their experiences more effectively. — File picture by Miera Zulyana

Giving graduates an edge in today’s job market — Nuruladilah Mohamed

Sri Lanka’s opposition activists demanding the release of detained former intelligence chief Suresh Sallay take part in a sit-in protest outside the railway station in Colombo June 10, 2026. — AFP pic

The government, the spy chief, and the danger of hunting monsters — Che Ran

The author argues that calls to ban vaping devices in response to the discovery of synthetic drugs in vape liquids risk addressing only the symptoms rather than the underlying causes of the problem. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

‘Piu Piu’, panic panic, ban ban — Kalaiselvam Murali

The author argues that the doctrine of ‘locus standi’ remains a critical threshold in Malaysian public interest litigation. — Pexels pic

Decision of High Court on unilateral child conversion laws in six states explained — Hafiz Hassan

The author argues that the rise of electric vehicles is reshaping the global tyre industry, creating new opportunities for natural rubber due to its low rolling resistance while simultaneously demanding higher-quality materials and hybrid formulations that could transform traditional rubber supply chains and livelihoods. — Pexels pic

How your next electric car will reshape the global rubber business — Ahmad Ibrahim

File photo of Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur. The authors argue that Malaysia’s ‘dataran’ are far more than open public spaces, serving instead as living heritage sites that foster civic identity, preserve collective memory and sustain community life by connecting historic architecture with contemporary social and cultural experiences.

Dataran, the open heart of our urban heritage — Zuraini Md Ali and Nor Hayati Hussain

Empty seats are seen in the Dewan Rakyat while Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir speaks during a parliamentary sitting on March 2, 2026. Absenteeism among MPs has sparked renewed debate over  accountability and parliamentary attendance. — Bernama pic

It’s not fun when MPs play truant — Mustafa K Anuar

Metastatic breast cancer, often referred to as secondary breast cancer, develops when cancer cells from the original breast tumour spread to distant organs such as the bones, lungs, liver, brain, or lymph nodes. — Pexels pic

Metastatic breast cancer is not the end of it all — Nik Nur Syazni Nik Mohamed Kamal

The aviation industry isn’t just having a bad year. According to a new analysis, the sector is facing a perfect storm of three serious, simultaneous crises. — AFP pic

Challenges confronting the aviation business, future air travel impacted — Ahmad Ibrahim

Digital infrastructure is becoming part of the basic urban system. Broadband connectivity, data centres, cloud infrastructure, digital payment systems, urban sensors, platform networks, and geospatial data are no longer separate from the built environment. — Pexels pic

The digital economy is rewriting urban land value — Nor Amaleena Mazlan and Zafira Nadia Maaz

This illustration shows 74 nuclear reactors under construction as of March 2026. — Referenced from ForoNuclear

Why Malaysia must assess its readiness before launching a nuclear power programme — Sheriffah Noor Khamseah Al-Idid Syed Ahmad Idid

Industrial Court rulings continue to shape employer obligations in post-retirement employment disputes. — Unsplash pic

Too old to work? Post-retirement dismissal — Leonard Yeoh and Stella Beh