Before he even goes to school, 11-year-old Ravi Shankar gets on his bicycle to sell food and support his widowed mother. A chance morning encounter with a young Anak Malaysia serves as a moving reminder of what independence is truly about: hope, dignity, and a fair chance for every child
As the flags flutter and the Merdeka songs fade, this 69th Independence Day demands more than patriotism—it requires a mirror. From ordinary citizens to the corridors of Putrajaya, true freedom begins when we stop judging the nation and start examining ourselves
Air quality readings at all three monitoring stations in the state remain in the moderate range, with parents advised to monitor their children's health
