Alfian Z.M. Tahir

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Sabah polls: Sabahans not afraid of making bold choices, says analyst

Several parties, including Bersatu, STAR, and SAPP, have shifted alliances, creating a multi-cornered contest across the state.

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Sabah polls: Parties leaning heavily on emotional narratives, says analyst

Several parties are aggressively projecting a “Sabah-first” image by accusing opponents of being submissive to Peninsular Malaysia

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Mother calls on IGP to accept teddy bear belonging to abducted daughter in KL protest

M. Indira Gandhi led a tense demonstration from SOGO to Bukit Aman, insisting that the IGP personally accept a toy belonging to her abducted daughter, highlight...

6mth

Addressing teacher shortage remains top priority, says Fadhlina

The ministry is also working to reduce the number of students who choose not to sit for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination.

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SC targets ‘finfluencers’ as Malaysia tightens rules on online investment content

New advertising guideline draws a firm line under what creators may legally promote

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Murray Hunter to go on trial in Thailand for allegedly defaming Malaysian government

Acting at Malaysia’s request, Thai police detained him overnight, seized his passport and released him on 20,000 baht bail. He is barred from leaving Bangkok un...

6mth

UPKO defends Ewon Benedick’s resignation as matter of principle amid revenue dispute

UPKO honorary president Datuk Wilfred Madius Tangau has countered claims by DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke that Ewon Benedick resigned from the Cabinet to “...

6mth

MIC’s exit from BN sparks debate over political legacy and future alliances

A senior aide to Umno president defends the coalition’s unity while dismissing MIC’s use of historical Perikatan sentiment to justify leaving.

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UTM's Culture and Arts Policy accused of being bigoted and against Malaysian values

UTM said it has taken note of the circular which has since gone viral and that it honours and celebrates the unity and diversity of races, cultures, religions a...

7mth

Sabah polls: Last minute negotiations could determine end result, say analysts

Personality-driven politics and strong local loyalties remain key features of Sabah’s electoral behaviour.

7mth

Cabinet reshuffle? Delicate balancing act for Anwar

A Cabinet reshuffle is unavoidable, especially with Zafrul’s senatorship ending and UPKO needing a replacement.

7mth

UM urged to retract journal article after scholar cites satirical news as fact

The article contained a paragraph referencing an alleged announcement by historians that “ancient Greece was entirely fabricated”