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‘Kiss-and-make up’ between PAS and Bersatu?

THIS could be the biggest moment in Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar's political journey now that he has been named the new Perikatan Nasional chairman.

SEARCH Scholar Series

Strengthening AI security: How China’s GSI supports the Asean way

THE rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fundamentally reshaping the global economy and social structures. However, beneath the surface of innovation lies a high-stakes global contest over governance frameworks, security standards, and economic development. The United States and China have emerged with distinctly different development paradigms, each offering a unique vision for the future of AI.

Putting Dr G On The Spot

Debunking the 'love pill' myths

Despite decades of clinical use and extensive research, phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitors (PDE5 inhibitors) remain surrounded by persistent myths.

Making Progress

A presidency by tariff

When Donald Trump once again reached for tariffs, he did so with familiar language and an unfamiliar legal theory.

Comment

A sentiment called ‘Casablanca’

When I started penning this article, I was aboard the flight to Casablanca, the city that has captured the hearts of many over the decades, including me, thanks to the 1942 cinematographic Casablanca was made famous by a love triangle story of a film set in the city during the Second World War, when massive numbers of European refugees fleeing Nazi persecution thronged to this North African city in hope of securing travel passes to the US.

Behind The Headlines

Iran is no pushover

As the Ukraine war persists with no end in sight, Trump is courting another mega-disaster with the prospect of war with the Islamic republic.

Musings

Graft: Is anybody immune?

The corruption cancer may be far removed from most ordinary people, yet it affects them disproportionately, says the writer.

It's Just Politics

Who’s fighting who right now?

A strong opposition is a good thing for democracy. And, of course, a strong government in charge is good news too. What happens when both are weakened by self-inflicted blows?

On The Beat

Still the centre of our table

Mum has always been the glue that holds the family together, and as she ages, the reunion dinner takes on a bigger meaning – it's what memories are made of.

The Star Says

Best holiday souvenir: Arriving home safely

TODAY marks the end of an extended holiday that had many Malaysians on the road.

Analysis

Rafizi goes for the kill

IT was almost like the good old days when Pakatan Harapan leaders and their supporters shook up the then ruling coalition with their street protests and demonstrations.

Sports Box

Empathy and care for athletes is para-mount

For most, that would be the death knell for any sporting ambition. Not Cheah Liek Hou.

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