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Shaping the future

While the US continues to engage in more violent conflict abroad, China routinely plans for better quality growth and development.

On The Beat

PAS will need vision, not just optics

The new Perikatan Nasional chief is seen as a professional with a softer tone, but he is likely to be overshadowed by the ulama of PAS, who will actually run the show.

It's Just Politics

Is it or is it not the economy?

When voters are anxious about their livelihoods, do broader geopolitical narratives fade?

Comment

Escape from Casablanca

SCROLLING through my phone on the hotel bed first thing in the morning, I was shocked—and inevitably perturbed—by headlines on missiles dashing above the Middle East sky, as the United States and Israel joined hands to strike Iran.

Analysis

Has the bubble burst for PKR?

Internal turbulence among its MPs and serious allegations against two top leaders in Penang is pushing the Prime Minister's party into a crisis of perception.

Why Not?

A life of service and sacrifice

C. Usha has given much to the nation. On International Women's Day this year, it is only right we salute women like her.

Opinion

Uplifting career mums

Call for better support system for working mothers.

Sports Box

CAS have ruled – now Malaysian football must face the truth

THE decision is finally in. And there was little surprise.

#Abidinideas

Achieving the elusive peace

Amid the ongoing geopolitical disturbances, Malaysians can be thankful for the tolerance and harmony that we have built.

Comment

Explainer: What is driving China's rapid rise in robots?

BEIJING: When dozens of humanoid robots leapt, flipped and sprinted across the stage of China's 2026 Spring Festival Gala, the reaction was instant. Clips of the synchronized martial-arts performance went viral, dazzling audiences with feats that looked closer to science fiction than factory automation.

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Xi Story: Shaping prosperity by addressing everyday concerns

BEIJING: When China's annual "two sessions" convene in Beijing each spring, the discussions of national lawmakers and political advisors extend well beyond macroeconomic targets and national blueprints.

So Aunty, So What?

Smart humanoids in our midst

DID you watch this year's Spring Festival Gala by the China Media Group? The most stunning and buzzworthy segment of the annual variety show that welcomes Chinese New Year was the one with over 200 robots performing synchronised martial arts movements, somersaults, even break dancing alongside children.

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