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Mystery within mystery within mystery

The political intrigue in the Land below the Wind looks far from dying out as the plot twists and thickens further.

Analysis

Political signals at a wedding

The wedding banquet had quite an impressive guest list but it was the images of the politicians who attended that went viral on social media.

Citycism

Tax hike faces pushback, demand for better services

Time for local councils to buck up, improve handling of resources

Sports Box

No place for corruption in our sports

CHINESE footballer Li Tie is a well known figure, a celebrity in fact.

Why Not?

Splashy ideas that don’t hold water

THERE’S this strange place in India where thousands go every day – the Karni Mata temple in Rajasthan. It’s a temple dedicated to, of all things, rats.

#Abidinideas

Nature hath provided. . . but for whom?

Sharing of state resources is a real opportunity to drive competition and efficiency without sacrificing national unity.

On The Line

Why TMJ is the rightful heir to the FAM throne

WITH the FA of Malaysia (FAM) scheduled to hold their Congress-cum-elections in February 2025, there is no other individual more qualified than the Regent of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, to run the national body.

So Aunty, So What?

She had a happy death wish

I DIDN’T know her. I still don’t, but her letter made me weep.

Making Progress

DAP: A long struggle, short-lived power, and an uncertain path forward

THE Democratic Action Party (DAP) stands as one of Malaysia’s most significant and polarising political parties. Born in 1965 as an offshoot of Singapore’s People’s Action Party (PAP), it has faced a tumultuous journey marked by accusations of being anti-Malay and anti-Malay nationalism.

Pinang Points

Keeping floods at bay in Penang

When everyone’s on the same page, projects get moving and disaster is averted.

Comment

Trump's tariff threat: The timely catalyst for global realignment

President-elect Donald Trump recently announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on imports from BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—as well as their new members and partners, if they attempt to create or support a new currency designed to challenge the US dollar’s dominance.

News Analysis

Bracing for Trump 2.0

His trade policies, tariff threats and bilateralism may spell an opportunity for Malaysia and Asean, say experts.

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