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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...

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Sabah polls: Distrust, anger among Chinese community culminated in major electoral backlash

Chin, a professor of Asian Studies at the University of Tasmania, said this sense of distrust merged with anger directed at the Democratic Action Party (DAP), c...

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Pragmatism, not nostalgia, clinches Sabah election

Analysts say the result reflects voters’ impatience for basic development rather than ideological posturing from either localist or Peninsula-based parties

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The Malaysian soul is not for sale

Malaysia cannot, must not, be held hostage by individuals and organisations whose only business model is fear. Who foment hate because hate is profitable.

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Sabah polls: Record contenders set stage for high-stakes political showdown

Sabah heads to the polls this Saturday in one of its most hotly contested state elections, with 596 candidates from 24 political parties and independents compet...

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Sabah polls: Youth vote, desire for stability likely to shape next Sabah govt, Analysts say

Analysts say the election is being defined by voters’ demand for stable governance and the unprecedented influence of young voters, with BN and GRS to hinge on...

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Football: An unforgiving business that requires long-term investments, professional management, and financial losses

Football is arguably the number one spectator sport in the country, if not the world but since the sport begun accepting many politicians into its circle, the s...

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Shamsul’s resignation ‘not enough’ to shield Madani government, says analyst

Political scientist urges ex-aide to pursue legal route to clear his name as Putrajaya grapples with perception risks

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Sabah polls: Local parties hold strong amid uncertainties

Local political parties facing the polls appear resilient, with Warisan, GRS, STAR, UPKO, and UMNO poised to retain influence despite predictions of a sweeping...

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Harm reduction, revenue and responsibility: Why licencing vape can strengthen Malaysia’s fiscal and health systems

It is time to recognise the truth: the real problem is not nicotine dependence itself, but the unregulated, untaxed shadow economy that feeds on it.

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Consumers call for clarity as new NG999 emergency app raises concerns

FOMCA urges government to reassure public that traditional 999 voice line remains primary lifeline amid rollout of digital platform