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Education must remain above politics

Experts and policymakers urge careful handling of Chinese independent school exams as tensions rise over national recognition

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Loke’s six-month deadline a political miscalculation, say analysts

An analyst argued that such reforms are unlikely to materialise within the timeframe

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Tragic highway accident highlights persistent road safety failings in Malaysia

Calls for stricter monitoring and public awareness as two lives lost in Hulu Terengganu

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Sabah-based Parti Warisan faces steep challenges in expanding to Peninsular Malaysia

Voter behaviour in Peninsular Malaysia remains “Malaya-centric,” posing significant hurdles for East Malaysian parties seeking national relevance, Analyst says

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The need to address the hidden risks of enclosed foreign worker colonies in Malaysia

Experts warn that without strategic, long-term measures, enclosed communities of foreign workers could threaten social cohesion, public safety, and local well-b...

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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...