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Flying the Jalur Gemilang high abroad

Amid geopolitical changes, traditional diplomacy is no longer sufficient for Malaysia's envoys abroad.

It's Just Politics

Nimble footwork, ponderous steps

A new force is moving through Malaysian politics – but it faces the danger of being caught in lumbering old practices.

The Star Says

Banking in the AI age needs more than speed

ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) has made scams more convincing, quicker and harder to detect.

Analysis

‘MB crisis’ averted in Selangor

Amirudin came close to resigning as Mentri Besar after grappling with a series of issues but another potential bombshell lies ahead for Pakatan.

Citycism

Punctured pride, prompt patrols

THE rhythmic "whup-whup" that eventually gave way to the grinding sound of a steel rim scraping the road could mean only one thing – a punctured tyre.

On Your Side

Tourism players must rethink their approach

PIVOT – that is the only way the local hospitality industry can survive in the wake of a slew of cancellations and low occupancy in the last two months or so

Opinion

The Erosion of Restraint in the Taiwan Strait

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), Taiwan's current ruling party, came to power after Lai Ching-te won the January 2024 election and delivered his inaugural address on 20 May 2024.

Along The Watchtower

Challenge of the ‘kamikaze’ kancil

THE realm of politics is filled with imagery and metaphors that express complex ideas, emotions and values. While words hold significant power, symbolism is more potent as it goes beyond language and stirs emotions.

Over the Top

Mob rule: When justice is upended

THERE'S always an almost rabid interest every time a top civil servant is accused of corruption.. Actually, even being questioned by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is usually enough for social media to get all hot and bothered..

A Winning Factor

Villa are back, Liverpool are broken – the Premier League endgame is near!

ASTON Villa are back in the Champions League.

Analysis

Has PMX stepped on a melting iceberg?

The dizzying string of events the last few days has pushed the Prime Minister to seriously consider an early general election

SEARCH Scholar Series

China’s Global Civilisation Initiative (GCI) in a realist world: Asean's pragmatic choice

Beijing launched its Global Civilisation Initiative (GCI), calling for equality between civilisations, mutual learning and dialogue, rejecting any claim that one civilisation is superior, and insisting that modernisation should not follow only a Western path.

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