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Culture of peace: Transform the human spirit

Culture of peace: Transform the human spirit

free A USM exhibition encourages parents to educate children on dealing with conflicts peacefully as well as teaching them to respect other cultures and values.
Patriotism via sports

Patriotism via sports

free Patriotism is the overwhelming love for the country, that pushes a person to the extreme in fighting for the name and glory of his nation, says Dr Khoo Kay Kim.
At Kenny Rogers, no worry about gaining weight

At Kenny Rogers, no worry about gaining weight

free I must reinforce my statement that anyone can eat without worrying about gaining weight at Kenny Rogers.
More hospital stories from our readers

More hospital stories from our readers

free One says managing patients is easier that their relatives while another says Sarawak should have her own independent healthcare system and need not beg from the jokers at Putrajaya.
Open house in outer space

Open house in outer space

free Our first astronaut has promoted to the world and the universe at large the oh-so-very-Malaysian Hari Raya open house.
A ER doctor responds...

A ER doctor responds...

free Sometimes it needs a hard knock to wake us up. It is us, doctors, and our attitudes that should change, says reader Dr Chew Keng Sheng.
Are you alive?

Are you alive?

free Perhaps, each and every one of us should learn to take a break from our individual pursuits and ask ourselves this question - 'Am I alive?'
Okay lah, quit smoking the next Ramadan

Okay lah, quit smoking the next Ramadan

free Ramadan is almost over and Hari Raya is upon us again. Well, there is always the next Ramadan to stub it out.
Good, bad and ugly of Selayang Hospital

Good, bad and ugly of Selayang Hospital

free This is an account of what happened to the writer and his family at the Selayang Hospital over the past week. A plea to the surgeons: Please don't bully poor, sick patients under your care.
'First Laddie' Bill Clinton?

'First Laddie' Bill Clinton?

free The possible US 'First Laddie' is very likely to be given a major diplomatic role to repair America's damaged relations with the outside world if his wife wins the White House.
Desperate Housewives slur: ABC says sorry to Manila

Desperate Housewives slur: ABC says sorry to Manila

updated The slur in question: "Can I check those diplomas because I want to make sure that they're not from some med school in the Philippines," Susan Mayer (Teri Hatcher) asked. The producers apologised to the Philippines government today.
Test our spending habits

Test our spending habits

free Although the prices of goods have shot up, the teeming shopping centres stand testimony to the fact that the 'shop till you drop' culture still persists.
The night I cried with Gordon Brown...

The night I cried with Gordon Brown...

free I was surprised that I actually shed tears hearing the British prime minister's speech over the BBC channel last Monday night.
Protect our water source, says former minister

Protect our water source, says former minister

free It is important to make sure that the water source is protected to the utmost to ensure water continues to flow from it, Law Hieng Ding told a recent forum in Beijing.
Sightless visionary

Sightless visionary

free Blind as a result of an accident, Ah Boon now works at the blind massage centre in Brickfields. He has a message to share with us.
Free clinic for refugees

Free clinic for refugees

free A free clinic for female refugees proved a huge hit at the weekend when more than 300 women queued up to see doctors at a community centre in Kuala Lumpur.
'She's My Son' wins award

'She's My Son' wins award

free Malaysiakini video producer K Indrani's labour of love emerged as one of the top three documentaries at the Freedom Film Festival in Kuala Lumpur last week.
Nepals Wireless Man

Nepals Wireless Man

free Mahabir Pun pays scant regard to the praises and accolades he has received internationally for his work. Any reward he receives is helpful only to the extent it can help his people.
Ordinary heroes

Ordinary heroes

free As I grow older, I have stopped gazing at heroes in faraway lands, and started looking at those closer to home, like my parents for example.
Are toys really safe?

Are toys really safe?

free When choosing a toy for your child, what would you consider the most? Is it your child's whims and fancies, your affordability or your child's safety?
Preserve the Sungai Buloh leprosy settlement

Preserve the Sungai Buloh leprosy settlement

free Here are six reasons why the 77-year-old Sungai Buloh leprosy settlement should be preserved under the National Heritage Act 2005.
One accident, two surgeries

One accident, two surgeries

free The writer was involved in a road accident while travelling from KL to Temerloh and then endured several painful months of having to undergo two eye surgeries.
Food galore in Spain Pt 2

Food galore in Spain Pt 2

free The writer had some adventures with artichokes, crazy egg and Dal's favourite restaurant on her recent visit to Spain. This is the second and final part of her story.
Food galore in Spain Pt 1

Food galore in Spain Pt 1

free On her recent visit to Spain, this writer had some adventures with artichokes, crazy egg and Dal's favourite restaurant. This is the first part of her story.