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Protect the truth

Journalists are our frontliners in the battle of truth versus lies. When they are attacked, we all need to stand up for them.

Musings

Troubling toll

We need a holistic approach to solve the social problems plaguing our teens.

Opinion

Women journalists in the US won’t be stopped from asking tough questions

The US president reached a new level of low even for him when he had the nerve to refer to Bloomberg News White House correspondent reporter Catherine Lucey as 'Piggy'.

Sabah & Sarawak

‘Buffalo trading’ among parties seals the deal

IT looks like the "buffalo trading" did not take long – and caretaker Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor is likely to be sworn in soon, possibly in the wee hours of this morning.

Analysis

Shamsul’s political career in tatters?

IT was a week when everything that could possibly go wrong for Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Md Akin did go wrong.

Citycism

Prioritise walkways, not carparks

THERE was a plan to build a RM15mil multi-storey parking and commercial complex at Jalan Panglima in Ipoh Old Town, Perak.

At Full Swing

Jeeno’s choice brings joy and promise to women’s golf

AS a six-year-old, Atthaya "Jeeno" Thitikul faced the biggest decision of her young life – pick either tennis or golf as the sport of her choice.

Why Not?

Sabah show over, now for the biggie

AFTER two weeks of heated campaigning, the dust has finally settled on the Sabah state election with voters going to the polls today – but don't put away that popcorn yet because there's a lot more drama coming.

Analysis

Sabah election too close to call

TOMORROW, Sabahans head to the polls. Who will win? Who will secure the mandate?

#Abidinideas

Stains amid academic excellence

IT is convocation season when thousands of students graduate with hopeful dreams for the future. Each cohort has their own fears: while talk of disruption by Covid-19 has diminished considerably, uncertainty abounds over the effect of AI on career prospects, geopolitical tensions (which affect investments and tariffs) and domestic political stability.

On The Line

An open letter to YB Hannah Yeoh 

On behalf of the long-suffering fans who have endured the endless shenanigans within Malaysian football, I write not with joy but with deep frustration.

Southern Reflections

Fix border management system once and for all

RECENTLY, a video went viral showing a motorcyclist at a Malaysian entry checkpoint during peak hour traffic, getting off his machine, removing a cone along a closed motorcycle lane and zooming through without getting his passport checked.

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