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Different roots but one home

WHEN I was in Hong Kong, a local driver told me my Cantonese pronunciation was nearly flawless and sounded "authentic."

A Winning Factor

VAR fury, Man U’s tactical puzzle and the week four verdict

MANCHESTER are blue! Even after playing more than 60 minutes with 10 men, Manchester City had a controversial goal awarded and left Old Trafford with all three points.

Analysis

Two lions on a mountain in Putrajaya

The masks have come off as Anwar and Ahmad Zahid exchanged barbs that barely concealed their splintered relationship and signalled that the end is not far away.

Reflecting On The Law

Flaws present in the FOI Bill   

DEMOCRACY is not confined to voting every five years.

Putting Dr G On The Spot

Hidden side of herpes: Symptoms, spread and treatment

I recently developed some painful blisters around my genital area.

Beyond boundaries

Who will defend our right to clean air?

As Indonesian fires once again choke parts of Malaysia, decades of regional agreements have yet to deliver the protection people deserve.

It's Just Politics

Election drums, political sums

Umno is beating the drum for an early GE16, but the arithmetic in the Dewan Rakyat suggests the road to the polls may not be in its hands.

Behind The Headlines

Why BRICS still matters

Today's Brics Summit in India continues the steady development of the economic community powered by major global shifts, which the foolhardy may reject to their cost.

On The Beat

PAS, what’s the plan for Malaysia?

The Islamist party is riding a wave of success and believes it can take Putrajaya. But more important than winning is actually being able to govern.

The Star Says

Listen to all the diverse voices

AS Malaysians across the peninsula and Borneo gear up to celebrate Malaysia Day on Wednesday, it's a good time to remember how we came to be "Malaysia", and how becoming this sovereign federation gave us so many advantages.

On The Line

An open letter to FA of Malaysia delegates

DEAR Tan Sri, Datuk Seri, Datuk, ladies and gentlemen, Just two days ago, on Sept 11, 2026, FA of Malaysia turned 100.

Analysis

Palace tensions worsen in Negri Sembilan

The Mentri Besar has reportedly torn up his copy of a proclamation to remove Tuanku Muhriz after claiming that he signed it under duress.

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