The article was originally published in the Malay Mail on 7th of September 2025. SEPTEMBER 7 — Istanbul is one of the world’s great cities. Home to more than 15 million people – about half of Malaysia’s population – it is a vibrant hub of history, commerce, spirituality, and culture. In 2023, it welcomed over 17 […]
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The article was originally published in the Malay Mail on 9th of July 2025. JULY 9 — The scene is heartbreakingly familiar. A neighbourhood, planted and nurtured over two or three decades, begins to truly flourish. The trees once no taller than a toddler now stretch wide and strong, offering shade and songbirds. Children run freely
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The article was originally published in the Malay Mail on 1st of September 2025. SEPTEMBER 1 — Over the Merdeka weekend, as Malaysians celebrated the 68th anniversary of independence with parades and fireworks, a disturbing scene was unfolding in neighbouring Indonesia. Streets in Jakarta and other major cities were filled with angry demonstrators. What
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