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Of being forty and forlorn

Of being forty and forlorn

free Then the years flew by and one fine day you wake up to your 40th birthday and suddenly you realize that things did not turn up quite as planned.
Telling the stories of refugees in Malaysia

Telling the stories of refugees in Malaysia

free There are people living among us who fled their homes to escape conflict and abuse, only to face a different type of persecution in Malaysia.
Tunku the Musical

Tunku the Musical

free Impressive entertainment that nevertheless fails to address deeper issues. Why are we Malaysians still sensitive about race, even after 50 years of living together?
Patrick Teoh - still the Voice of Malaysia

Patrick Teoh - still the Voice of Malaysia

free His distinctive voice may no longer be heard over the air waves but Patrick Teoh continues to be the 'voice' of the people as an active blogger, thespian and writer.
Msians remember the king

Msians remember the king

free On this day, 30 years ago, the King of Rock n Roll died in his Graceland home. Here, a group of true blue Malaysian fans pay tribute to the one and only Elvis Presley. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Elvis Presley lives on!

Elvis Presley lives on!

free Thirty years after his death, Elvis' popularity is still at an all-time high and his legacy continues to reach new audiences. To many, Elvis had never left the building [VIDEO INSIDE]
Keeping bangsawan alive

Keeping bangsawan alive

free All is not lost for this Malaysian heritage! Students work hard to revive the neglected art of bangsawan.
Anything But Politics: Beng only had eyes for Soo Soo

Anything But Politics: Beng only had eyes for Soo Soo

free Oh, it was tough wooing her, man! She was one of the prettiest girls in college. I only had a motorbike. Other boys had cars...
Picketing vs negotiation

Picketing vs negotiation

free Today MTUC goes on its second nationwide picket this year to press for a minimum wage for workers in the private sector.
Malaysias other history

Malaysias other history

free The 50:44 coalition unveils the stories that have fallen through the cracks of history books and mainstream media.
Let go of FAM, please

Let go of FAM, please

Sultan Ahmad Shah has nothing more to add to the Malaysian football scene. If he had, we would be reaping the fruits of his labour today.
Elite Malays and their mixed marriages

Elite Malays and their mixed marriages

free As long as the elite indulges in kris-waving while marrying as it pleases, multiracial nation-building may have scant grassroots impact.
When our golden years ain't golden at times

When our golden years ain't golden at times

free At the UMMC Geriatric Ward, I am touched by the care given to patients by the wardens, nurses and doctors.
Sex and marriage

Sex and marriage

free Some people say sex without love is not worth the effort and some may find it exciting and adventurous. Which category do you fall into?
Syed Shahir: Treat all workers as human beings

Syed Shahir: Treat all workers as human beings

free The one motivation that guides the MTUC president is just to be human and sympathetic towards the helpless and hopeless.
Why? Its only football!

Why? Its only football!

free Anyone keen on stepping into the big shoes of Sultan Ahmad Shah as FAM chief must realise that football is too big for the unwilling, the uncommitted and the unfaithful.
Promoting Sarawak through art and music

Promoting Sarawak through art and music

free This year's Rainforest World Music Festival, held at the Sarawak Cultural Village in Santubong, has again lived up to its promise to create a venue where music can exist without borders.
Malaysian a major hotel player in the US

Malaysian a major hotel player in the US

free Kuala Lumpur-born Charles Morais, 45, is well on his way to becoming one of the leading hoteliers in the United States.
Brian 'the dreamer' Yap

Brian 'the dreamer' Yap

free Even as he dreams, Brian is helping to fight those small little battles each day in a number of different capacities and winning in baby steps.
Different college experience

Different college experience

free To me, my school is not merely an educational institution, but also a counter-cultural entity that challenges social norms and accepts people whom society might regard as 'different'.
Eat for the right reasons

Eat for the right reasons

free The revelation that Malaysians are today the most overweight people around is very worrying, says the chief dietician of the National Heart Institute.
'No' to sex before marriage

'No' to sex before marriage

free Abstinence from premarital sex may be a heavy commitment, but if youths learn the real principles behind the practice, they may think otherwise.
Minimum wage my foot!

Minimum wage my foot!

free Getting paid an earning which is lower than the official poverty line seems to be quite the norm within modern Malaysia's working class.
'My Malaysiakini experience'

'My Malaysiakini experience'

free There was no issue too big for me to handle and my stories get published - an intern's happy verdict after spending two months at Malaysiakini. [VIDEO INSIDE]