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Racing to woo the Chinese in Johor

The Mentri Besar of Johor was accused of arrogance for refusing to work with DAP but non-Malays in the state admire his technocratic and hard-working style.

Citycism

Why visual litter gets a free pass

Anti-litter campaign proves enforcement works, but illegal advertising chokes city's landmarks

Why Not?

A World Cup with little fanfare

THE 2026 World Cup is here and it's being touted as the best and biggest ever. But is that really so?

#Abidinideas

Many pathways to service

RESPONSIBILITY arrives in many different ways.

Southern Reflections

Don’t turn a blind eye to animal cruelty

Driver who killed stray dog should be charged under relevant Acts.

Comment

Indo-Pacific region does not need another imported security crisis

The Indo-Pacific does not need to be converted into the next theatre of externally managed "peace through strength", especially when the Middle East has just shown how quickly US-designed security architecture can produce insecurity for everyone.

So Aunty, So What?

Beating the odds for BTS tickets

When it was time to book seats for the group's concerts, it all came down to 99% luck and 1% perspiration.

A Winning Factor

48 teams, one trophy - what it really takes to win the World Cup

WE are just days away from the 2026 World Cup, hosted by the United States with additional games in Mexico and Canada.

Pinang Points

Champion scions give Penang durian its edge

LET'S say you love Musang King durian and have the land, money and time, so you plant a seed from one.

Over the Top

Why the Rukun Negara matters

SADLY, we let May 13 pass without any remembrance of that day of infamy in 1969.

SEARCH Scholar Series

The AI dividend: Advancing shared prosperity in Malaysia and China

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept confined to science fiction or research laboratories. Today, it is actively reshaping the global economy, driving productivity, innovation, and transforming everyday life. As governments and industries increasingly embrace these technological breakthroughs, a central policy challenge emerges.

Reflecting On The Law

The constitutional cost of caning

CANING or whipping has been known to the Malayan legal system since 1871 during the days of the British. Presently, about 50 to 60 different criminal offences attract the corporal penalty in statutes like the Penal Code, the Dangerous Drugs Act, the Immigration Act, the Arms Act and the Firearms Increased Penalties Act

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