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Global conflict: Economic pressures affecting youth workforce

Rising oil prices, supply chain disruptions and hiring slowdowns threaten skilled youth employment prospects, as industries shift towards multi-skilled talent i...

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What education must produce

What is needed within today’s education system goes far beyond science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), and the medium of instruction.

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Tighten our belts or face “double shock” due to global economy

Economist says Malaysia must tighten fiscal discipline amid oil shocks, supply risks and rising debt pressures

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Malaysia’s medical tourism – the many challenges

The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) under the Ministry of Health offers incentives and has been promoting public-private partnership through GLCs to r...

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In the twenty-first century, humanity stands at a critical crossroads

In that gathering of civilisational thought, one question became increasingly clear: in a world marked by fragmentation, how should we rethink the very foundati...

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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...