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It's Just Politics

Round and round it goes

Deals are being made and betrayals are being plotted. Welcome to politics in the wild, wild east as Sabah prepares for state elections.

On The Beat

Punishing minors is not the answer

From sexual relations to drug addiction, Kelantan has a problem with its young people. The state needs to relook its approach, not just simply punish all, including underage girls.

Sports Box

Mixed-heritage dream turns into FIFA nightmare for FAM 

WHEN FIFA's statement dropped, Malaysian football circles were left reeling. First came disappointment, then anguish, and finally – utter disbelief.

The Star Says

Dance delicately with nature, not wrestle it

THE sight of a crocodile swimming in the waters off Teluk Bahang, Penang, on Tuesday was more than just an anomaly: it was a symbol of our strained relationship with nature.

Analysis

A rather unlucky Chief Minister

The battle lines are drawn in Sabah ahead of an election mired by corruption allegations, the tragic death of a schoolgirl, floods and infrastructure troubles.

Citycism

Local buses missing the basics

WHEN I was in Hong Kong last year, getting around on public transport was a breeze.

Sports Box

Liek Hou sparkles and others shine off the sporting field

OH, how Botswana's  4x400m relay quartet celebrated.

On Your Side

All routes lead to China

HUNDREDS of media practitioners from around the world descended on Kunming in China's southwestern Yunnan province to attend the 2025 Media Cooperation Forum on the Belt and Road recently.

Southern Reflections

Massive toll on scam victims

Earlier this year I came to know about human-trafficking victim Gan Jiea Jie, who at 19 was forced into working scams.

Over the Top

It’s all a matter of trust in politics

For me, trust in a politician begins with their history.

A Winning Factor

From Anfield to the Emirates, it’s a weekend to remember

WHAT a weekend of football, courtesy of the god of fixtures. Three massive games, including aderby, back-to-back in one round.

SEARCH Scholar Series

Golden era, human touch: embedding corporate humanistic responsibility in Malaysia-China development

As Malaysia and China mark a diplomatic anniversary, optimism for a new "Golden 50 Years" is driven by joint ventures under China's Belt and Road Initiative. These projects, from railways to digital highways, will catalyse economic growth and reduce poverty.

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