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May 13, 1969 riots: A sense of loss never to be forgotten

The riots stand as a most severe episode of ethnic violence, leaving hundreds dead, thousands displaced and a legacy that reshaped national politics, economic p...

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Revamp household income classification model, urge experts

Observers urge the government to adopt a more comprehensive, data-driven household classification system that goes beyond the traditional B40, M40 and T20 frame...

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Rethink income-based subsidy system as cost-of-living pressures mount, Govt told

Debate intensifies as Putrajaya moves towards reducing petrol subsidies for the T20 income group in an effort to contain rising fiscal pressures and curb subsid...

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Call for comprehensive school safety overhaul after rising incidents involving students

School safety in Malaysia must be strengthened through a holistic and systematic approach to ensure educational institutions remain secure environments for lear...

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Tun Mahathir divided the Malays and the nation

Few leaders in modern history were given such a long and dominant opportunity to shape a nation’s identity, institutions and direction.

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Norway harshly cancels NSM missile supply contract to Malaysia

This decision became known to the Malaysian Defence Ministry just days before the delivery of the NSM surface-to-surface system was to be delivered to the five...

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Death penalty not a deterrent on its own, say legal experts amid outcry over violent crimes

Lawyers stress enforcement integrity and judicial discretion as key concerns, while clarifying misconceptions over Malaysia’s revised capital punishment laws

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Social media under-16 ban: Malaysia’s priorities lie with controlled access over outright prohibition

Proposed rules to place minors under parental supervision reflect growing concern over cyber risks and digital harm

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'UK degrees' devalued as qualifications earned from Malaysian campuses blocked

With an estimated 43,000 Malaysians currently enrolled in UK-certified programmes, the business of British education is booming.

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Road safety ‘must not be compromised’: Call for tougher action on poorly managed street works

Lapses in safety standards at roadwork sites spark renewed concern, with a community leader warning inadequate repairs and weak enforcement are placing motorist...

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Global conflict: Economic pressures affecting youth workforce

Rising oil prices, supply chain disruptions and hiring slowdowns threaten skilled youth employment prospects, as industries shift towards multi-skilled talent i...

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What education must produce

What is needed within today’s education system goes far beyond science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), and the medium of instruction.

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Tighten our belts or face “double shock” due to global economy

Economist says Malaysia must tighten fiscal discipline amid oil shocks, supply risks and rising debt pressures