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It's Just Politics

When a neighbour’s political culture starts to look familiar

A conversation in Manila about the similarities between Malaysian and Philippine politics takes on a more troubling resonance as corruption cases in KL reach the highest levels of power.

On The Beat

What should ‘Merdeka’ mean to us?

National Day should be more than just a celebration. With many using race and religion to fracture our society, it should also be a time to reflect on our founding fathers' dreams – and what we want to be.

The Star Says

Let’s all celebrate National Day safely

ARE you excited about tomorrow? We are. It's going to be a great time as we gather with friends and family to commemorate the day we gained our inde­pen­dence, Aug 31, 1957.

Analysis

Can the MB mediate in palace crisis?

Datuk Ismail Lasim was the dark horse who won the race, but he is stepping in at a complicated period of Negri Sembilan's history.

Citycism

Take a kinder approach to strays

Long-term solutions require compassion, collective effort from public and authorities.

Sports Box

Athletes deserve better than our silence

SCROLL through the back pages, or just your social media timeline, and Malaysian sport looks like it is thriving

On Your Side

Embrace change, stay employed

Technological progress and green transition could disrupt hundreds of thousands of jobs over the next three to five years if workers do not adapt.

Southern Reflections

Final push to secure RTS systems

Backup protocols needed for potential outages before Jan 1 start.

Along The Watchtower

Timor-Leste’s new battles

IT is not often that one gets to meet with two living revolutionaries in modern history. I was fortunate to get the opportunity again last week while in Timor-Leste.

Over the Top

Independence on a personal level

AS August heads towards its end, I'm sure most Malaysians are in a National Day, or Merdeka, mood.

A Winning Factor

Back to the drawing board – the Premier League is back!

ARSENAL secured a comfortable victory without breaking a sweat.

Putting Dr G On The Spot

Navigating the path as boys become men

Puberty is perhaps nature's most dramatic renovation project. In just a few years, a child's body, brain and emotions undergo remarkable changes on the journey towards adulthood.

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