Who Stands Behind the Man Guarding Malaysia’s Gate? MALAYSIA • BORDER INTEGRITY • ACCOUNTABLE LEADERSHIP Who Stands Behind the Man Guarding Malaysia’s Gate? When enforcement becomes uncomfortable, will our courage survive the controversy? By Dr. Amarjeet Singh @ AJ Opinion and commentary • 2 October 2026 PROTECT THE BORDER. PROTECT THE TRUST. Editorial illustration; not a photograph of the KLIA incident. “A country must have the courage to investigate its officers—and the determination to continue the work of protecting its borders.” — Dr. Amarjeet Singh @ AJ Malaysia, we need to ask ourselves a difficult question: how serious are we about cleaning up our borders when the people tasked with doing it become the centre of controversy, while the problems they confront risk slipping out of the headlines? The controversy surrounding Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain, Director-General of the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS), deserves a proper investigat...
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FIH HOCKEY • ASIAN GAMES 2026 THE SPEEDY TIGERS ARE ROARING AGAIN! 🇲🇾 FROM WORLD CUP HEARTBREAK TO THE ASIAN GAMES FINAL! 🏑 A journey of courage, resilience, leadership, sacrifice and the memory of a Malaysian hockey legend. SPECIAL HOCKEY ANALYSIS DR. AMARJEET SINGH @ AJ 🔥 MALAYSIA 2–1 SOUTH KOREA! 🇲🇾 MALAYSIA 2–1 🇰🇷 SOUTH KOREA MEN'S SEMI-FINAL • 1 OCTOBER 2026 Malaysia have defeated South Korea and earned their place in the Asian Games men's hockey gold-medal match. But this victory is about much more than a scoreline. It is about a team that endured World Cup disappointment, confronted criticism, rebuilt its confidence and continued believing in what Malaysian hockey could achieve. THIS IS NOT JUST A SEMI-FINAL VICTORY. THIS IS A STORY OF A TEAM REFUSING TO GIVE UP. ...
Will Langkawi Wake Up Before Tourism Moves On? | Dr Amarjeet Singh @ AJ Tourism • Strategy • Investment • Langkawi WILL LANGKAWI WAKE UP BEFORE TOURISM MOVES ON? A strategic reality check on the future of the Jewel of Kedah By Dr. Amarjeet Singh @ AJ | 2 October 2026 A beautiful island is an advantage. A compelling reason to return is a strategy. Illustrative island photograph; not represented as a verified photograph of Langkawi. Langkawi has what many destinations would spend billions trying to create: beautiful beaches, ancient rainforests, a UNESCO Global Geopark, cultural heritage, duty-free shopping and a location within reach of important Asian tourism markets. Yet I have one uncomfortable question: Are we developing Langkawi for tomorrow, or are we still selling the Langkawi of yesterday? I spent nearly four months in Langkawi, working within its tourism and attractions ecosystem. I saw its potential, met its people, engaged with stakeholders and observed challenges facing b...
IN MEMORIAM • 1926–2026 A NATION LOST A MOTHER Remembering Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali A century of grace, compassion, service and quiet strength. A Personal Tribute by Dr. Amarjeet Singh @ AJ There are deaths that make headlines. There are deaths that close chapters of history. And then there are departures that somehow feel much more personal — as though someone from our own family has quietly left the room. The passing of Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali at the age of 100 feels like that. Malaysia has lost more than the wife of a former Prime Minister. We have lost a doctor. A mother. A grandmother. A humanitarian. A sports lover. A musician. And a Malaysian whose gentleness touched generations. A nation has lost a mother. Tun Dr Siti Hasmah passed away on 28 September 2026 at the National Heart Institute, having celebrated her 100th birthday earlier in the year. She was laid to rest at Pusara Negara in Putr...