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Private power and public impact

Globally, a small number of technology companies dominate the digital public square and do not operate as neutral intermediaries.

Nation

Broader statutory body to oversee premium crops

PETALING JAYA: The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry is ­preparing to expand the Malay­sian Pineapple Industry Board into a broader statutory body ­covering pineapples, coconuts and durians, a move aimed at streamlining oversight of high-value fruits.

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.

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?

Education

Active learning for young minds

TO move children beyond being passive recipients of information, a team of early childhood education experts from Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) has developed a teaching module that shifts away from rote learning towards active classroom engagement.

Nation

Congress part of DAP’s internal process, says Fahmi 

KUALA LUMPUR: The DAP special congress slated for July 12 is part of the party's internal process to ensure organisational decisions are upheld, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil (pic).

Sabah & Sarawak

Displaced families seek refuge as rains continue

KOTA KINABALU: Flood relief centres in Pitas, Paitan and Kota Marudu continue to register new victims, with the number increasing to 4,652 people from 1,799 families.

Nation

Flood response in full swing

KUALA LUMPUR: All federal and state government agencies have been mobilised to ensure that evacuation, rescue and aid distribution operations in Sabah are carried out quickly, systematically and effectively.

Nation

Hunt on for trio alleged to have hypnotised, cheated woman

KUALA LUMPUR: Police are hunting down three suspects believed to have hypnotised and cheated a retired civil servant, causing the 70-year-old woman to lose jewellery worth about RM10,000 at a shopping centre.

Musings

Graft: Is anybody immune?

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

Education

Building the ‘right skills’ for 2030

From AIRIL RAZALI Founder and CEO TYMBA Education Group

Nation

Honouring a legacy of duty and sacrifice

GEORGE TOWN: Losing two loved ones in military service has been profoundly painful for S. Usha, yet she remains determined not to dissuade her other children from pursuing careers in the uniformed forces.

The Star Says

Best holiday souvenir: Arriving home safely

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

Nation

Johari: Malaysia to monitor US trade after Supreme Court ruling

KUALA LUMPUR: Legal and policy changes in the United States will be closely monitored following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated the administration's worldwide tariffs, says Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani (pic).

Education

Turning words into work

MOST people treat debating as a phase – something one does in school, collects certificates from, and eventually leaves behind for a "real" job.

Nation

Mixed views over new US tariffs

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian businesses exporting to the United States could see modest gains from the new 10% global tariff, but they still face significant risks as uncertainty lingers over whether the new rate will remain the same, say economists and business groups.

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.

Nation

Langkawi waves claim life of Shanghai man

ALOR SETAR: The body of a Chinese national man who was feared drowned while swimming at Tanjung Rhu Beach, Langkawi, has been found.

Education

Retired headmaster eyes next chapter

HAVING served the teaching profession for 33 years, Selvam Perumal recently bade farewell to the civil service.

Nation

Health Ministry: Stay vigilant against TB

KUALA LUMPUR: As Malaysians gather at Ramadan bazaars and iftar events, the Health Ministry has urged the public to stay ­vigilant against tuberculosis (TB), particularly in crowded and enclosed settings.