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Proposed 16-year-old social media age limit backed as child safety measure, not restriction

Experts, educators and government-linked stakeholders say it could reduce children’s exposure to online harm while improving digital literacy and parental overs...

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Call for stricter oversight of NGO funding as public trust and accountability under scrutiny

Authorities urged introduce tighter regulations, mandatory audited disclosures, and stronger enforcement mechanisms for non-governmental organisations (NGOs) ha...

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Is Negeri Sembilan’s future being held hostage?

For centuries, the four Undang have been touted as the "Lawgivers"—the sacred guardians of the Adat Perpatih and the kingmakers of the state.

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Experts call for stronger early detection systems as more elderly Malaysians live alone

Health and ageing specialists urge integrated data systems and community-based support to address growing risks faced by older people living independently

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Qualifications fraud threatens integrity of Malaysian higher education

Having a reputation for fake certificates or slack regulation of qualifications is a direct threat to the aims of the Malaysian Higher Education Blueprint (MHEB...

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Strengthening consumer protection frameworks as AI and digital trade reshape global markets

Experts call for stronger, clearer consumer laws as artificial intelligence, e-commerce expansion and energy shocks reshape global consumption patterns and regu...

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Licensed to silence? The Mandiri case and the threat to freedom of speech

The episode raises troubling concerns about freedom of speech in Malaysia, and whether social media platforms are being implicitly compelled to play a role in i...

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One of the keys to winning GE16 is voter turnout

This means political parties must work extra hard to get their supporters out to enable them win enough seats to form or participate in the government of the da...

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JDT now on par with Asian Giants: Time for other M-League clubs to change

JDT is the first Malaysian club to successfully break through the quarter-finals of an elite Asian tournament, thus strengthening their status as the best club...

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New online safety law seen as key to prevent child sexual crimes in digital spaces - expert

Predators increasingly seen to exploit social media, gaming and messaging platforms to groom minors

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World Cup 2026 on Malaysian screens: Is the guessing game finally over?

The tournament, which will open on June 11, was earlier facing uncertainty when the government was unable to cover the cost of broadcasting rights, which is est...

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Costlier fuel prices test Malaysia’s fiscal discipline as subsidy burden swells

Escalating global energy costs and geopolitical tensions are exposing structural vulnerabilities in Malaysia’s subsidy regime

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Liew: ‘Build Back Better’ strategy essential amid prolonged Middle East conflict

Deputy finance Minister warns geopolitical tensions will outlast brief ceasefire and calls for long-term structural reforms in energy, transport and supply chai...