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Growing anger, no answers

Malaysia's Rohingya issue is one on which politicians thrived in the past without any thought for the future. Now, the problem has come home to roost.

It's Just Politics

Who gets the house in this divorce?

Opposition coalition members are in the midst of a fierce battle for control. The outcome could affect national politics, some say.

Beyond boundaries

Respect goes both ways

A trade partner imposes a barrier, then a second. Malaysia reacts and now the whole thing might be headed to an expensive arbitration at the World Trade Organisation. Whatever happened to talking to each other?

Through Many Windows

From ethnic politics to political maturity

Malaysia's future will depend not on who can best protect individual ethnic groups but on who can best solve Malaysian problems with Malaysian solutions.

The Star Says

Celebrating fathers on their special day

EVERY June, we shower our fathers with standard gifts and praise them for being the provider and the backbone of the family.

Analysis

All-out war after nasty divorce

TAN Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is not someone who wears his emotions on his sleeve.

Citycism

Be proactive in monitoring public infrastructure

LOCAL councils and government agencies are often judged by the projects they build, such as new parks, roads, community facilities, urban renewal schemes or public transport improvements.

Sports Box

When the game stops coming first

THERE was something Peter Cklamovski often repeated during the many coffee conversations he had with those who knew him well: the game comes first.

Comment

Discovering our treasures

ACHIEVEMENT unlocked. I finally made it to Gunung Mulu National Park.

Say What

The stars shine bright at the World Cup

ALMOST a week into World Cup 2026, the biggest stars have already begun to light up the tournament, with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe picking up where they left off in Qatar.

Along The Watchtower

War is over, but will truce hold?

With Israel being the pesky fly in the ointment, both the US and Iran are cautious over the ceasefire.

Analysis

What’s so special about Hamzah Zainudin?

DATUK Seri Hamzah Zainudin almost choked up. His voice grew emotional as he credited PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang as the inspiration behind his new party.

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