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The last dredge

Everyone talks about diversification. Malaysia has a 4,500-tonne reminder of what it actually looks like.

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An open letter to voters of Negeri Sembilan

The social contract of independence was signed willingly by Tunku Abdul Rahman, Tan Cheng Lock, and VT Sambanthan, agreeing to it.

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Shift needed from GDP growth to productivity-driven economy to boost wages, living standards

Expert warns that future growth must be anchored on productivity gains, high-value industries and stronger wage growth rather than headline GDP performance alon...

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The closure of Network School: Another blow to Malaysia’s innovation ecosystem?

This is not just a local loss. It risks deterring high-tech investors and the growing global community of digital nomads, estimated at 30–35 million and expandi...

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AI's next divide may not be technology — but who can afford to use it

Artificial intelligence is transforming economies at remarkable speed, but experts warn that unequal access to advanced AI tools, computing infrastructure and d...

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BN, you can’t have your cake and eat it too

BN’s Johor triumph may have revived its old confidence — but Malaysians have not forgotten

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Orang Asli in Pahang: Token gestures or genuine recognition?

Many Orang Asli firmly insist on recognition of their customary land rights (tanah adat or pusaka) rather than relocation to allocated plots.

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Strong protest: Irresponsible interview attempts to influence ICC member state voting

Is Sarah being used by certain powers to discredit a Prosecutor, or is she using this to gain favour with these powerful nations and advance her own career?

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Forget the judges. Book the studio

If prime-time interviews become the final appeal, perhaps we can save a fortune on judges.

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Malaysia’s nuclear power initiative rests on safety blueprint before any reactor decision

Salient factors include independent regulation, emergency preparedness, radioactive waste management and public confidence before making any irreversible commit...

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Modernity beyond the West? What Saudi Arabia is really testing

When a government is forced by its budget to choose, that choice may be the most honest sentence it ever writes about itself.

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Has the sleeping giant been awakened with a terrible resolve?

The February 28, 2026, US - Israeli operation, codenamed Epic Fury by the US, fundamentally altered Iran's internal dynamics.

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Trump’s strategy in the Strait of Hormuz could lead to his downfall

What began with bold declarations and the shredding of diplomatic remnants has devolved into a chaotic cycle of strikes, retaliations, and half-hearted ceasefir...