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World meets Asean

As world leaders gather to experience Malaysian hospitality, it would be nice if they fully appreciated why they are here beyond the cocktails and small talk.

The Star Says

Malaysia’s legacy woven into the Asean tapestry

THE 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits, hosted in Kuala Lumpur over the weekend, marks the successful conclusion of Malaysia's year as Asean Chair.

Analysis

An election with many twists and turns

IT is being spoken about as the most difficult election to predict in the history of Sabah.

Citycism

Cue the din of fireworks

Civility, public peace must prevail during all celebrations.

Comment

It takes a village to raise a child

"UNDUR Menteri! Undur Menteri! Undur Menteri!"

Comment

Asean’s next chapter: From aspiration to action

At today's inaugural Asean Inclusive Growth Summit organised by Mastercard in Kuala Lumpur, His Royal Highness Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah set a tone both reflective and forward-looking.

Comment

Whither Trumpmania in Malaysia?

Despite public indignation, Malaysia is preparing to welcome a figure whose legacy is written not in diplomacy, but in destruction.

On Your Side

When accountability is desperately needed

Even as we laud the government's anti-graft efforts, Malaysians are also asking for greater responsibility from their elected representatives.

At Full Swing

Asia’s top amateurs look to Matsuyama for inspiration ahead of tough test

A NEW generation of regional golfers, including Malaysia's Anson Yeo and an in-form Zubair Firdaus, are in Dubai this week, each with a dream in tow that was sparked by the heroics of Hideki Matsuyama.

Comment

Budget 2026: From fiscal prudence to productive debt stewardship

BUDGET 2026 was tabled with the reassuring confidence of prudence. It promises a narrower deficit of 3.5% of GDP, an allocation of RM421.2bil, and a renewed commitment to fiscal responsibility under the Madani framework. The message is clear: tightening its belt while sustaining welfare.

Over the Top

Saving more than just buildings

The spirit of this nation is embedded within the walls of structures from the past.

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