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Tobacco tax hike a strategic move to safeguard public health

Higher tobacco duties seen as vital public health intervention to curb smoking and protect future generations

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Malaysia's voice and role in the international stage

Due to Anwar's efforts, Malaysia is now often mentioned as a nation which helped unite Asean and achieve peace and progress for all.

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Izzah: Statement by PAS leader an attempt to belittle, degrade the dignity of women

Even more disappointing, the statement was not retracted, and in fact, received the backing of a senior leader from the same party.

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RMK-13: A bold step forward, but delivery is what will define us

We must applaud the renewed push for local manufacturing, digital sovereignty, public sector innovation, and a more aggressive stance on economic diversificatio...

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AI to aid Malaysia’s fight against drug abuse, says Lee Lam Thye

The government's integration of artificial intelligence into the Malaysian Drug Profiling System (MyDPS) could reshape the country’s approach to drug prevention...

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When an apology to shirk responsibility is never enough

As Malaysia approaches its 68th National Day, the display of the national flag in an inverted position at a school in Port Dickson raises questions about patrio...

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Child abuse crisis deepens as cases and deaths continue to rise

Spike in infant fatalities sparks urgent questions over trust, oversight and protection in childcare

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‘I thank the almighty that I am not from the Badlands’

India was not an inviting place then and Malaya was and still is a land of plenty and a land of opportunity.

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13MP sets out medium-term vision, but execution key, says Lee Lam Thye

Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye welcomes the 13th Malaysia Plan as a timely roadmap for resilience and reform, but urges transparency, coordination, and accountability in...

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What now, after ‘Turun Anwar’ rally?

The 26 July demonstration in Kuala Lumpur reflects a turning point in civic expression and restraint, echoing Malaysia’s evolving democratic ethos under Anwar’s...

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A plan focused on national recovery and reform

Malaysia’s RM611 billion national development plan prioritises affordable housing, public healthcare, and a people-centred digital transition amid global econom...

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Call grows for immediate ban on vape amid public health concerns

As cheap and unregulated e-cigarettes flood the market, critics urge the government to act decisively before long-term damage becomes irreversible

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Call for central ministry to oversee 13th Malaysia plan and prevent policy drift

Plans should not be implemented without proper oversight as annual progress reports must be published to promote transparency and track outcomes