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Livestock must go where the land is

Land in Selangor is both scarce and expensive, so having less productive livestock farming there needs a rethink. Instead, farms could be moved to the Bornean states where vast tracts are available.

It's Just Politics

Thailand’s colourful elections

A who's who in our neighbour's general elections – whose results, some say, will be controlled by 'hidden hands'.

Behind The Headlines

Alliance faultlines emerge

A reckless trade war collapses, a strategic alliance erodes from within and a century-old order struggles to retain a semblance of meaning and purpose.

The Star Says

Don’t panic, TB is treatable and containable

TUBERCULOSIS (TB) is back in the headlines following an outbreak in Johor where 33 people were detected with the disease.

Comment

Malaysia urged to issue extradition request for Israeli President Isaac Herzog

In an unprecedented escalation, lawyers in Australia and Malaysia have collaborated to formally call upon the Malaysian Government to issue an extradition request for Israeli President Isaac Herzog, based on the principle of universal jurisdiction for genocide and crimes against humanity.

Analysis

Hannah Yeoh lands in hot seat

Despite the barrage of attacks, the Federal Territories Minister has shown focus, strategy and quite a bit of finesse in her new portfolio.

Citycism

How silence fuels KL rubbish crisis 

LAST month, I joined 26 journalists from South Asia and South-East Asia at a two-day workshop in Bangkok, Thailand, titled "Combating disinformation and misinformation".

Why Not?

Curious tempest over temples

I USED to love the view from my house when I first moved in. There was a huge mining pond with smooth waves running over it, a soothing sight at any time of the day.

#Abidinideas

Will KL have an elected mayor?

I'VE just been in India for the very first time on a two-part trip.

What's Your Status?

Wartime-like mobilisation effort for Malaysian education

Can the Education Ministry manage the transition effectively, safely, and at scale?

So Aunty, So What?

The return of BTS on world stage

JANUARY 2026 is over and we are now into February. For many, the first month of the new year was actually an unseen battleground. But there were no guns, drones, or bombs involved. The war was over tickets for concerts by a K-pop group.

Comment

Grassroots development can succeed with better collab between BAM and states

Zafrul, who has emphasised the importance of grassroots development in the country, has walked the talk with his swift action.

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