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Wartime-like mobilisation effort for Malaysian education

Can the Education Ministry manage the transition effectively, safely, and at scale?

So Aunty, So What?

The return of BTS on world stage

JANUARY 2026 is over and we are now into February. For many, the first month of the new year was actually an unseen battleground. But there were no guns, drones, or bombs involved. The war was over tickets for concerts by a K-pop group.

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Grassroots development can succeed with better collab between BAM and states

Zafrul, who has emphasised the importance of grassroots development in the country, has walked the talk with his swift action.

A Winning Factor

Calm under pressure – why Arsenal now control the title race

AFTER losing a game against a direct rival, it is better sometimes to play away from home. It reduces pressure from the home crowd, allowing players to loosen up and approach the game differently.

Pinang Points

Tracing origins of Penang heritage food

Cultural adaptations, local ingredients shaped the iconic dishes.

SEARCH Scholar Series

Building a smarter Belt and Road: Navigating the hidden challenges

THE Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was launched in 2013. Its role in reshaping global connectivity through roads, railways, ports and digital networks significantly boosted trade and logistics activities.

Reflecting On The Law

Capping the PM’s tenure 

One can convincingly argue that time or term limits are a necessary democratic safeguard against authoritarian rule.

Putting Dr G On The Spot

Hard pills, good times

Dr G talks about the "blue pills".

All the pieces matter

The platform independence imperative

Who controls what we see and hear?

Through Many Windows

Not sacred truth

A mature society should be capable of asking honest questions about whether its existing social constructs still serve justice, harmony, and the collective well-being of all its citizens.

It's Just Politics

The country’s best theatre

Our august House has heard some incredible tales over the years, and this latest meeting is adding to the annals.

On The Beat

Stability spurs the ringgit

The rise of the ringgit is not due to sheer luck. The political stability of the past few years has boosted investor confidence, leading to the stronger currency. Malaysians must not jeopardise that stability.

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