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Tun Mahathir divided the Malays and the nation

Few leaders in modern history were given such a long and dominant opportunity to shape a nation’s identity, institutions and direction.

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Norway harshly cancels NSM missile supply contract to Malaysia

This decision became known to the Malaysian Defence Ministry just days before the delivery of the NSM surface-to-surface system was to be delivered to the five...

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Death penalty not a deterrent on its own, say legal experts amid outcry over violent crimes

Lawyers stress enforcement integrity and judicial discretion as key concerns, while clarifying misconceptions over Malaysia’s revised capital punishment laws

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Social media under-16 ban: Malaysia’s priorities lie with controlled access over outright prohibition

Proposed rules to place minors under parental supervision reflect growing concern over cyber risks and digital harm

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'UK degrees' devalued as qualifications earned from Malaysian campuses blocked

With an estimated 43,000 Malaysians currently enrolled in UK-certified programmes, the business of British education is booming.

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Road safety ‘must not be compromised’: Call for tougher action on poorly managed street works

Lapses in safety standards at roadwork sites spark renewed concern, with a community leader warning inadequate repairs and weak enforcement are placing motorist...

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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...