Snatched from a beach to train North Korea’s spies

15 November 1977, Niigata, Japan: It was after sunset on a crisp November evening when Megumi Yokota left her last … More

Thomas’ book may evoke debate on Tunku tapes

It’s time to release recordings of Tunku Abdul Rahman’s views on May 13. COMMENT | Tommy Thomas’s book My Story: … More

BOOK REVIEW: Jakarta, History of a Misunderstood City

By Herald Van Der Linde. Marshall Cavendish Editions, Singapore. Soft cover, 248 pages Jakarta may be the favorite city of … More

Queen’s Gambit orphanage is German Jewish-built castle that was seized by Nazis

IN 1939, THE ISRAEL COUPLE WAS SENT TO THERESIENSTADT – The hidden, tragic story of Schloss Schulzendorf, built by a … More

Dutch Rijksmuseum announces landmark slavery exhibition

Amsterdam’s famed Rijksmuseum unveiled plans Thursday for a landmark show next year about the Netherlands’ colonial role in slavery, saying … More

Indians in Kamala Harris’ ancestral home wake up to her victory

THULASENDRAPURAM, India: After rooting for Kamala Harris as President-elect Joe Biden’s running mate, people in her small ancestral Indian village … More

Benin Reckons With Its Slave Trade Past

Benin’s history is indelibly linked to the slave trade: Local leaders sold their war prisoners to European traders. The country … More

The loss of a unifying place for the nation

Meaningful place sheds light on the importance of an array of places in people’s lives. For example, some people regard … More

What was the Mayflower and why is it celebrated 400 years on?

On November 11, 1620, the Mayflower dropped anchor near Cape Cod after a gruelling 66 day-crossing of the Atlantic. Aboard … More

When Kelantan (and PMIP) sued to stop formation of Malaysia

The younger generation of Malaysians may not be aware of the immense struggles our elders went through in securing independence … More

Malaysia and Indonesia, 63 years of kinship

The month of August will always represent a significant milestone for Indonesia and Malaysia. It marks the celebration of Independence … More

Four Jewish attractions to see in the UAE

While the UAE has no shortage of attractions – the world’s tallest building the Burj Khalifa, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, … More

A journey through time and spices

Spices are a big part of Indonesia’s identity. During the archipelago’s European colonial period, they were the driving force of … More

Meet Ali Wallace, The Malay Lad From Borneo Who Helped Develop The Theory Of Evolution

Alfred Russel Wallace (A.R. Wallace) was a British naturalist and explorer famed for having developed his own theory of evolution by natural … More

97-year-old Chinese medicine shop may call it a day soon

KAJANG: Who doesn’t think of satay at the mere mention of Kajang? Those succulent skewers of char-grilled marinated meat dipped … More

Pakatan’s gifts to Malaysian democracy

There are massive questions about Pakatan Harapan’s future. Pakatan’s past is far more substantial than decorative despite its disappointing present. The speed of recovery will be decided by how adaptable what’s left of Pakatan can be.
Again, that’s for its leaders to decide.
As for regular voters who love democracy, and are here for the long run, Malaysia’s better for the Pakatan experiment.
We should thank the coalition for services rendered.

Malaysian aviation through the years

KUALA LUMPUR: The history of Malayan aviation began with the building of the Taiping Aerodrome, which was the first airport … More

Mosul’s golden age of trains left to rust

Nearly a century ago, Iraqis and Westerners stood here with tickets to Berlin, Istanbul or Venice. Today, the rusting tracks … More

Za’ba, a warrior, in fight for independence

Za’ba’s thoughts were beyond his time, and with this foresight and wisdom, he produced writings that inspired society on the importance of knowledge and education. A teacher, writer, linguist, philosopher, political figure and economic thinker who had vastly contributed to the progress of race and country.