My parents, your parents, our parents
My parents will be celebrating 63 years of marriage next month. That coming milestone made me think. What…
Cambodia’s new world
The ongoing political transition in Cam- bodia has implications for the strate- gic future of a small state…
The Thailand behind the latest news
Thailand’s general election in May draws political attention to its record as a Southeast Asian success story. It…
Aunt Celine, Forever
Aunt Celine, from my father’s side of the family, passed away on Saturday (Mar 25). She was 92…
Singapore icon of the changing skies
If Singapore Airlines (SIA) is synonymous with Singapore, there is a good reason: Each reflects the other perfectly…
Lawlessness in uniform
The egregious killing of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old black man, after a traffic stop in Memphis led to…
A turning point for Malaysia
FINALLY, after a 24-year wait, Anwar Ibrahim has ascended to the premiership of Malaysia. His victory represents a…
A Horror Story
Airport lounges are my fourth home after my residential apartment, Business Class aircraft cabins and five-star hotels given…
Returning to Australia, remade
Returning to Australia a few years after my last visit, I am amazed at the speed with which…
You can Check Out, But Never Leave: The Four Seasons, the best hotel in Jakarta
I have three loves in my working life. One, obviously, is work itself. The other is flying, which…
The friend next door
I am back in Kuala Lumpur after two terribly disruptive Covid years. The sense of deja vu that…