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When sports was ours - and why we must take it back

Once a powerful force for unity and national pride, Malaysian sports is now struggling under the weight of poor governance and personal ambition

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Steal milk, go to jail. Steal the truth, Get NFA!

In early January this year, a 29-year-old father of two was jailed for one month for stealing groceries worth RM113.70. My friends, that’s not law enforcement b...

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Should hype outpace governance? What the Pro10 Malaysia cricket episode reveals

The implication was not about Malaysia alone, but about whether cricket authorities and organisers are adequately reading the global environment.

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Beyond the polemics: Why Malaysia’s education blueprint deserves measured debate

The National Education Plan 2026–2035 should be judged as a long-term policy compass rooted in the National Education Philosophy, not as a rushed political exer...

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Most Malaysians continue working beyond retirement age amid financial pressures - Survey

A recent Sun Life survey reveals that 64 per cent of Malaysians either plan to or are already working past the official retirement age

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Government Procurement Bill 2025: Evidence of government’s firm stance against corruption

The Government Procurement Bill 2025, a landmark piece of legislation passed by the Dewan Rakyat last year, alongside intensified investigations and prosecution...

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Trump’s Board of Peace merely to advance his openly stated ambition, claim NGOs

Trump has constructed a self‑perpetuating body devoid of democratic mandate, legal accountability, or international legitimacy.

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When fear becomes the real opponent, & why Malaysian cricket must choose courage over comfort

The toughest battles aren’t fought in the middle of the pitch. They’re fought inside meeting rooms, WhatsApp groups, and people’s minds.

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S’pore tackles escalating screen dependence among children as schools impose stricter phone restrictions

Experts warn that digital dependence often masks deeper emotional, social, and developmental challenges, highlighting the need for families to foster balanced t...

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Govt’s four-pronged strategy seen as timely response to rising private healthcare costs

The government’s introduction of four strategic initiatives to curb escalating private healthcare costs is being viewed as a timely and necessary intervention

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How much is enough? EPF resets the retirement savings benchmark for longer lives

With most retirees regretting that they did not save enough, EPF unveils a new Retirement Income Adequacy framework that sharply raises the definition of “enoug...

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UMNO signals strategic reset ahead of GE16 with push for Malay-Muslim unity

The just-concluded Umno general assembly has marked a turning point for the party as it looks towards the 16th General Election, easing internal tensions and se...

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Internet safety emerges as national priority as Malaysia marks Safer Internet Day 2026

As Malaysia prepares to observe Safer Internet Day 2026 on 8 February, authorities and experts are urging greater collective responsibility in addressing online...