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More medical personnel please, not politicians

In our current situation, what we need more are medical personnel, including care givers as our nation progresses towards an ageing society.

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Concerns raised over misuse of human rights claims to ‘shield’ criminals

Authorities warn that exploiting human rights rhetoric to defend individuals with criminal records risks undermining public trust in Malaysia’s legal and law en...

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Peninsular Malaysia has never stopped being a multiethnic society

UEC subjects are conducted not only in Mandarin but also in English and Malay;

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Urgent action needed to tackle alarming youth violence and digital risks with education reform

Fatal stabbing of a student in Bandar Utama and rising incidents of bullying across Malaysian schools reveal a deep-rooted youth violence crisis

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Proposed Ombudsman set to test political will on institutional reform

An independent Ombudsman would serve as a crucial check-and-balance mechanism where high-profile corruption prosecutions may often be interpreted through race,...

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Education must remain above politics

Experts and policymakers urge careful handling of Chinese independent school exams as tensions rise over national recognition

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Loke’s six-month deadline a political miscalculation, say analysts

An analyst argued that such reforms are unlikely to materialise within the timeframe

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Tragic highway accident highlights persistent road safety failings in Malaysia

Calls for stricter monitoring and public awareness as two lives lost in Hulu Terengganu

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Sabah-based Parti Warisan faces steep challenges in expanding to Peninsular Malaysia

Voter behaviour in Peninsular Malaysia remains “Malaya-centric,” posing significant hurdles for East Malaysian parties seeking national relevance, Analyst says

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The need to address the hidden risks of enclosed foreign worker colonies in Malaysia

Experts warn that without strategic, long-term measures, enclosed communities of foreign workers could threaten social cohesion, public safety, and local well-b...

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Govt urged to strengthen cybersecurity powers amid surge in online threats

Lee Lam Thye calls for stronger legal frameworks, enhanced enforcement and nationwide digital literacy efforts as online scams, identity theft and cyber-enabled...

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Proposed 24-hour worker protection bill signals bold step towards inclusive social security

Observer hail amendment as a transformative move for the nation’s workforce, offering continuous coverage and greater financial security

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Corruption, a “social poison” that threatens national dignity, warns Lee Lam Thye

Malaysia must return to the principle that nations are honoured by integrity and destroyed by corruption, says veteran social advocate during integrity campaign...