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Anxiety over assessment tax crackdown in Johor

Instead of coming down hard on ratepayers, local councils should offer incentives to boost payment

Comment

Urban renewal models should include owner-led pathways

Public participation is critical to ensure fair and equitable urban renewal outcomes.

So Aunty, So What?

Putting out the welcome mat

Yes, we want tourists to come but can we avoid the pitfalls that other nations are facing?

The Doctor Says

When you’re pregnant and catch measles

This infectious illness can cause numerous complications for both the expectant mother and her unborn child.

Comment

Endless wars, two Americas, one failing machine: The real stakes of US involvement in Iran-Israel

THE question is not whether the United States (US) will enter the Iran–Israel conflict full scale. It already has, even before the US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites just hours ago. Satellite intelligence, drone coordination, aerial refuelling — all of it was already in motion, long before the bombs fell, as openly acknowledged by the US Department of Defense itself.

A Winning Factor

FIFA’s Club World Cup – a vanity project or the future of football?

RAY Kinsella, a fictional character played by the iconic Kevin Costner in the movie Field of Dreams said, "If you build it, he will come".

Pinang Points

Waging war on Penang’s pests

YOU cannot fine empathetic folk. Impose a RM250 littering fine on those who love to feed pigeons and they will still do it.

SEARCH Scholar Series

Accelerating the China-Asean Green Corridor: A pathway to sustainable prosperity?

AS GLOBAL leaders increasingly prioritise sustainable growth and economic resilience, South-East Asia is uniquely positioned to capitalise on strategic international partnerships to advance its development agenda.

Reflecting On The Law

Making America great again!

THIS fourth of July will be the 249th anniversary of the Ame­ri­can Declaration of Independence. This majestic Declaration in 1776 emancipated the then 13 British Colonies of North America from the clutches of British colonial domination and constituted them as the United States of America.

Opinion

Championing the China-Central Asia spirit: Achievements, opportunities, and prospects for regional cooperation

This comprehensive report by the Xinhua Institute examines the relationship and cooperation between China and Central Asia with an in-depth look into the region's history as well as shared achievements in trade, infrastructure, energy, green development, capacity building, cultural exchange and security cooperation.

Animals

Dog Talk: From street to sweet

When Jesse is plucked from the streets and invited to live a life of luxury, she has to win over another pampered pooch.

Big Smile, No Teeth

Big Smile, No Teeth: Is AI leading us towards a 'Wall-E' future?

As a species we need to make sure we don't become so dependent on AI that we're helpless without it.

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