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new Anything But Politics is a new column about personalities that change or moot changes on the Malaysian landscape.

This is what Ruhayat X does at home. How... blissfully domesticated he is.

I am Muslim is back. What does the younger generation want?

The spa trend is not letting up. Is Malaysia on the cutting edge of the industry?

Ruhayat X likens a good conversation to a dream come true. Like wine, it gets better with age.

A short story by Shakeel Abedi, all the way from Kluang.

Ruhayat X ponders on what culture is in this day and age.

Idlan Zakaria writes from Lancaster, to express her grief, fears and frustration with the aftermath of the London bombings.

Amy Tan comes back from Penang, exhilarated by the Penang International Dragon Boat Race, a sport we Malaysians should have more interest in.

Two quick local film reviews - one about the mysterious "18?" graffiti seen throughout KL, and another about a community's epic battle against a 'mega-incinerator' being built in their backyard.

Ruhayat X reflects on ambition, pluck and why we are sheeps.

An interview about portraits and royalty turned into a tale of how the artist became a Muslim.

Arham Erry participated in a workshop for the children of Felda Chini 3, and came back enlightened. Below, his report on the weekend.

Oooh, a dicey one, this. Thought-provoking, unsettling and of course, only from Ruhayat X. What's your take?

Nik Nazmi reviews 'Islam Hadhari: Satu Penilaian Semula'.

Dina Zaman learns that being Number Two (or Three or Four) is a coveted position for a growing number of women.

Aneel David Kannabhiran discusses over the fate of organised religions and the Catholic Church.

Boy, he's angry, Ruhayat X. Have a good Monday, everyone!

The writer wanted a massage and got more than she bargained for. From now on, no more makcik uruts! It's spas from now on, so the bruised and battered writer decreed.

While we melt from the throbbing heat, in London, summer is a walk in the park for many.

If you're looking for a part-time maid, give us a call. Ruhayat X is a trained domestic engineer cum philosopher.

Another email from my anonymous friend, the reformed militant. Continuing from last week...

Our Indy Jones is back, after an adventure with archaic monsters such as bureaucrats, paperwork and egos.

Ruhayat X tries to figure out what it means to be a stud. Mr. Macho. A man . He's still clueless.