Carolyn Khor's blog

Is harmony shaped like the yin and yang’s curve,  Or a line that marks where our paths diverge?  Do we seek out harmony, or does it seek us,  A construct of minds, or so elusive it hushes? Within, says the wise, lies answer’s seed,  Through introspection, we find the balance we need. So much to uncover, in the depths of our being,  From the angels and demons in our psyche convening.  In solitude’s conflict, a question is born,  Heart or mind’s logic? In the quiet, we’re torn. Not merely black or white, nor just yes or no,  In the shades of grey, harmony’s true colours show. Life’s dance is a sway, a gentle bend,  In search of a melody that heals and blends.  But what is harmony’s truest form?  It begins with ‘me,’  to calm the storm. In the quiet of the night, harmony resonates fiercely,  Eager to burst into the world with clarity. * This poem is also published on Eksentrika . 

Malaysia Population:  33 million Internet penetration:  94% Zaharom Nain 17th June 2024 The uncertainties faced by the Malaysian media industry continued into 2024 with at least two online news portals closing temporarily and industry leader, satellite pay-TV operator Astro Awani, suffering significant losses. The wider environment has not been very supportive either, with the constantly pressured Unity coalition government of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim imposing greater controls on Malaysia’s media. This Unity government was cobbled together after the general election of November 2022. Many were cautiously hopeful that the fragile political and economic environment that had troubled many Malaysians since the coup of 2020 would finally be stabilised. Eighteen months into its five-year tenure, however, the many reforms that had been proposed have not been carried out and the uncertainties prevail. In this environment, Malaysia’s media have undergone a tough year. Astro, for ex...

Not many people know of the Khao Nam Khang Historical Tunnel, which is situated high among the hills in southern Thailand, within the Khao Nam Khang National Park. This tunnel complex, touted as the longest surviving man-made tunnel in Thailand, used to serve as a hideout and operational base for armed members from the 8th Regiment of the Communist Party of Malaya (CPM) until the signing of the Hatyai Peace Agreement on 2 December 1989, a trilateral effort involving the Thai government, Malaysian government and the CPM. The tunnels bear witness to a turbulent past that has been transformed into a symbol of peace today, offering visitors a peek into the past in a unique blend of history and natural beauty. Other longer tunnels are currently inaccessible. The Khao Nam Khang Historical Tunnel was built under the mountains in the 1970s when there was an influx of CPM recruits and volunteers seeking refuge from the Malaysian authorities. This was in contrast to the s...