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Chinese electorate again poised as kingmakers in Sabah’s 17th state election

With marginal seats and small though influential voter share, Chinese Sabahans could tip balance between GRS, Warisan and STAR ahead of Nov 29 poll

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Stricter age verification urged to curb online child grooming, Experts say

Rising cases of child grooming via social media have prompted calls for mandatory electronic identity verification to prevent underage access and curb exploitat...

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Home, not just school, holds the key to preventing teen sexual misconduct

In the wake of rising cases of sexual misconduct among students, experts argue that stronger school discipline alone will not suffice

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When sentiment trumps statutes: The WCE delay and the peril of political posturing

This isn’t just about WCE. Every day of delay is a tax on the nation’s economic competitiveness.

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Melaka school rape case demands urgent focus on moral education and school safety

Alleged classroom gang rape highlights failings in discipline and safeguarding, prompting calls for systemic reform across schools and homes

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Sabah at a crossroads: Will the state break free from its cycle of political instability?

With the state assembly dissolved, Sabah prepares for pivotal polls that may finally test the political maturity of its leaders and voters

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Madani Budget 2026: A budget of direction, not perfection

Where many governments are trapped in survival mode — reacting to inflation, conflict, and economic shocks — ours has chosen to think forward.

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Budget 2026: Malaysians call for substance over rhetoric

Citizens demand more than numbers—fair wages, economic justice, and meaningful reforms must take centre stage in what marks the start of the 13th Malaysia Plan

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Engaging the uncomfortable: Dialogues include speaking to those who disagree

If Malaysia chooses to engage the United States under Trump, it should do so not with deference, but with dignity — as a nation that has spoken truth to every c...

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Urgent action needed to tackle challenges facing Malaysia’s elderly, urges Lee Lam Thye

People are urged to reflect on the invaluable contributions of older adults and to confront the challenges they continue to face with empathy and resolve

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Budget 2026: A critical turning point in facing the post-normal era

Malaysia must chart a bold new path in the face of global instability, technological disruption, demographic shifts and climate crisis.

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The '20-point peace plan' — A promise draped in erasure

True reconstruction demands truth. It demands accountability. It demands reparations reaching every family displaced, every home demolished, every child orphane...

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Lam Thye: Non-workplace injury scheme a milestone for Malaysian workers’ welfare

Social protection advocate Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye hails the government’s plan to introduce a Non-Employment Injury Scheme, calling it a crucial step toward ensuri...