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SEEING a family member or friend spiral into addiction can be devastating and heart-wrenching.

COMBINING the joys of food culture with the ambiance of a bookstore might seem unconventional at first glance. However, the more you ponder it, the more it makes perfect sense.

WITH the plight of Palestinians vividly imprinted on the minds of Malaysians, the evocative lines of Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish’s poem, On This Land, poignantly highlight the invader’s fear of memories.

THIS unassuming building in the hinterlands of Ampang may not appear to be a hub of women’s empowerment and education, at first glance. The opaque glass panels reveal little about what lies inside.

IN the heart of the city, the displacement of the nation’s original residents is earning the ire of locals and conservationists alike. This contentious issue has become a flashpoint for protests and debates, highlighting the clash between urban expansion and environmental preservation.

AS we celebrate World Rainforest Day, let’s marvel at Malaysia’s extraordinary rainforests, among the planet’s oldest at 130 million years. These ancient landscapes once echoed with the footsteps of dinosaurs, showcasing nature’s resilience and timelessness. Today, they remain vibrant havens of biodiversity, essential to our planet’s health and future.

UNDER the intense afternoon sun, the Royal Malaysian Police Museum in Jalan Perdana, Kuala Lumpur, stands quietly, almost eerily empty. Banners flutter in the slight breeze, depicting the smiling men and women of the force, and hinting at the rich history and stories of dedication waiting to be discovered within its walls.

“IN just seven months, I’ll be a year older,” the smiling man sitting across me in the bustling cafe shares, adding: “I’ll turn 49 in January.” It struck me then that in a mere seven months, it would already be the next year. “Time flies so fast,” I murmur in disbelief. After all, I’ve barely come to terms with the arrival of 2024.

THE rhythm of nature, with its seamless cycles and intrinsic harmony, profoundly inspires art. The gentle ebb and flow of tides, the predictable yet ever-changing dance of the seasons, and the intricate patterns in flora and fauna all offer a rich source of inspiration.