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Bersama’s emergence tests whether reform politics is still driven by ego, mission or personality

Launch of Bersama by Rafizi Ramli reignites debate over whether reformist movements collapse because of external enemies or internal struggles between collectiv...

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Political realignment tests public appetite for stability as Rafizi pursues new platform

Analysts say growing economic uncertainty and global geopolitical tensions are pushing Malaysian voters to prioritise stability, governance and economic managem...

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The Islamic business revolution in Southern Thailand

This rapid transformation has been spurred on by the migration of Muslims from the three troubled provinces of Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat to Songkhla Provinc...

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Malaysia to face “lasting and severe effects” extending far beyond the energy sector - Irmohizam

Analyst cautions that prolonged geopolitical tensions could unleash severe inflation, soaring oil prices and another prolonged period of hardship for households...

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Malaysians must stop calling it ‘domestic conflict’ and confront the reality of femicide

Criminologist warns that repeated stabbings, mutilation and extreme brutality are not isolated crimes of passion but hallmarks of femicide rooted in misogyny, c...

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'Brickfields didn’t fail. We failed it'

Rubbish like this doesn’t appear overnight. It builds up when the collection is inconsistent. When enforcement is weak. When responsibility is blurred just enou...

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May 13, 1969 riots: A sense of loss never to be forgotten

The riots stand as a most severe episode of ethnic violence, leaving hundreds dead, thousands displaced and a legacy that reshaped national politics, economic p...

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Revamp household income classification model, urge experts

Observers urge the government to adopt a more comprehensive, data-driven household classification system that goes beyond the traditional B40, M40 and T20 frame...

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Rethink income-based subsidy system as cost-of-living pressures mount, Govt told

Debate intensifies as Putrajaya moves towards reducing petrol subsidies for the T20 income group in an effort to contain rising fiscal pressures and curb subsid...

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Call for comprehensive school safety overhaul after rising incidents involving students

School safety in Malaysia must be strengthened through a holistic and systematic approach to ensure educational institutions remain secure environments for lear...

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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