Archive for May, 2026
For nearly 80 years, mathematicians have studied a deceptively simple question: if you place n points in the plane, how many pairs of points can be exactly distance 1 apart? This is the planar unit distance problem, first posed by Paul Erdős in 1946. It is one of the best-known questions in combinatorial geometry, easy […]
... written on May 30 2026Johor UMNO has repeatedly announced that Barisan Nasional alliance will go solo, will contest all 56 seats in the next Johor state election, and will leave no space for cooperation or negotiation with Premier Anwar Ibrahim’s coalition called Pakatan Harapan. In short, UMNO-led Barisan Nasional (BN) has declared war on Pakatan Harapan (PH), which consists […]
... written on May 29 2026Malaysian politics is set to face yet another major realignment, and we are not talking about the dramatic emergence of Parti Bersama Malaysia (Malaysian United Party or MU), an unknown party registered in 2016 which has been taken over by former Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli less than 2 weeks ago. Already a major political disruption […]
... written on May 27 2026Progress toward a deal to end the Iran War slowed to a trickle on Monday (May 25) as the United States and Iran dug in over several issues. Both sides cannot afford to be seen as the loser in any potential deal. The slowdown began with President Trump giving hope that a deal was close, […]
... written on May 26 2026It’s not a coincidence the deplorable roads at your neighbourhood are being given a fresh surface of tar after years of sinkholes and potholes. It’s not a coincidence that the notorious UMNO Youth Chief Akmal Saleh has recently stopped terrorizing ethnic Chinese and insulting Hindu temples. It’s not a coincidence the government suddenly expands diesel […]
... written on May 24 2026Hours after Hamas terrorists crossed from Gaza into Israel on October 7, 2023, a video surfaced of an Israeli woman screaming – “Don’t kill me” – as she was hauled away on a motorcycle, sandwiched between two kidnappers. The young woman, who was among those assaulted at a desert music festival, reached helplessly for her […]
... written on May 21 2026Some call him a sore loser. Some mock his past performance as former economic minister. Some ridicule his new party – Parti Bersama Malaysia or Malaysian United Party (MU) – as a mosquito party without roots and machinery. Some question how he plans to fund MU in the coming 16th General Election. Some doubt his […]
... written on May 20 2026Nothing goes to waste. Apple, long known for producing premium-priced products, has also managed to develop a booming business selling cheaper devices when most gadget makers are being hammered by rising costs. When Macbook Neo was introduced on March 4, 2026, as an entry-level, budget-friendly laptop the company did not know that the US$599 device […]
... written on May 18 2026UMNO Johor has declared war on allies PKR, DAP and Amanah, the three component parties of Pakatan Harapan. The United Malays National Organization (UMNO), which is the backbone of Barisan Nasional, has announced that it will contest all 56 seats in the next Johor election – effectively leaving no space for cooperation or negotiation with […]
... written on May 17 2026On the menu for dinner is a spread of Huaiyang cuisine that includes Crispy Beef Ribs, Beijing Roast Duck and Slow-Cooked Salmon in Mustard Sauce. Huaiyang food – known for its mild and subtle flavours, refined knife-work and emphasis on seasonal dishes – was also served when George W. Bush was hosted by Beijing in […]
... written on May 14 2026
