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On The Beat

Mere flight of fantasy

The Kedah government's bid to claim Penang looks more like a political stunt. It should be worrying about what to do to improve its own state.

Behind The Headlines

When global realities rule

The G20 has already proven more realistic and resilient than the G7, so no boycott of its annual summits can serve any purpose.

It's Just Politics

A strategic discussion in Sabah

Six prominent Sabahans talk what they want from the state's elections. But in the end, it is the voter who must carry the responsibility of choosing the next government.

The Star Says

Let’s ride out the storm together safely

THE monsoon is back, bringing the usual downpours and floods.

Analysis

Chinese to 'take the boat' in Sabah polls?

THERE is a rather unsettled mood among the Chinese in Sabah.

Citycism

Cruelty hits more than just strays

'Accidental advocates' face unjust labels for saving lives.

Sports Box

Lions rise, Harimau Malaya wobble – two tales of Asian Cup fortunes

OUR southern neighbours Singapore are celebrating. After a 41-year-wait, they are back in the Asian Cup Finals.

On A Shared Future

Who won the trade wars?

Now, as the second Trump administration signals a renewed reliance on tariff-driven pressure, the lessons from the first US–China trade war have once again returned to the centre of global discussion. For nearly half a decade, that earlier trade war unfolded like a costly and self-defeating drama, with neither side emerging unscathed. Commentators such as The Economist's Robert Guest once argued that "China is winning," but such a conclusion overlooks a more fundamental truth: in a global economy woven together by supply chains, technological collaboration, and shared markets, trade wars do not produce victors—only casualties.

On Your Side

Sweet killer stalks Malaysians

It's time for the government to provide more incentives to promote a healthy lifestyle in the wake of the diabetes epidemic.

Comment

FIFA come clean, and the rot in our sports becomes clear   

THE fact that FIFA, and not our own authorities, have been answering every one of our questions should trouble every Malaysian who cares about the integrity of sport and the credibility of our institutions.

Over the Top

The dull roar of democracy

IN a democracy, we are told that peaceful demonstrations to express feelings of neglect or injustice are supposed to be good for society.

SEARCH Scholar Series

Leveraging neutrality in the Belt and Road Initiative for digitalisation

The Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint (2021 – 2030) and the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 aim to develop digital industry clusters through innovative business models, human capital development, and integrated ecosystems. There are two interrelated issues critical to our restructuring towards a digital economy.

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