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‘With great power comes great responsibility’

Looking over the fence, we see leaders riddled with accusations of wrongdoings, including corruption, still shamelessly holding on to power.

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Lessons From Negeri Sembilan - Charles Santiago

The government may point to GDP growth and impressive economic indicators, but ordinary Malaysians are asking a much simpler question: Why aren’t we feeling it...

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Is the South China Sea moving from a ‘zone of peace’ towards the next conflict area?

While US officials frame the carrier’s presence as routine freedom of navigation and support for allies, the timing amplifies perceptions of strategic strain on...

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Negeri Sembilan election: Just a return to historical trends

The results show that the Malay vote is split into two distinct camps, one led by UMNO and the other led by PAS. This reflects what exists within much of the pe...

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Negeri Sembilan has spoken. Now, there must be humility to listen

When statements are perceived as arrogant, insensitive towards Malay institutions or dismissive of Malay anxieties, the damage travels far beyond the person mak...

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Data centre boom faces bigger test of turning infrastructure into homegrown digital value

Expert argues the next challenge is proving that the infrastructure can generate lasting domestic value through skilled employment, local innovation, AI service...

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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.