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Ranking institutions and the govt

VARIOUS university league tables in recent months have made for interesting reading.

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Seize post-election opportunities

With Donald Trump beginning his next presidential term, Malaysia must anticipate the movements likely to occur and capitalise on the economic benefits.

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Money and power at the right place

MY colleagues at the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (Ideas) in general welcomed the government’s Budget 2025.

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An appeal for consultation

WITH the Dewan Rakyat back in session, many citizens are again concerned about the impact of potential new laws that our elected representatives will have to vote on.

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Forging partnerships at receptions

NATIONAL day receptions hosted by embassies are productive and jolly affairs, featuring a speech by the head of mission celebrating the bilateral relationship, a cultural aspect such as a musical performance or art exhibition, and of course, a glimpse of the cuisine from the country hosting.

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The need to protect our children

Unspeakable horrors are befalling our young; much must change to stop these acts from happening.

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Memorable and eventful days

​​​​​​​THE National Day parade in Seremban was spirited as usual, complete with resplendent march pasts and various invocations of “Madani” – but no tanks!

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Different states of competition

IT is common in democracies for past and present ministers of a portfolio to disagree with one another, to prove that they did or are doing a better job. Often, these take the form of potshots that do not endear politicians to voters, but substantive questions of policy emerge from the banter.

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Finding comfort in Olympic solidarity

AT the time of writing, Malaysia has won two bronze medals at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik repeated their feat with a nerve-racking save of four match points in their second set against their Danish opponents, while Lee Zii Jia won his first Olympic medal by defeating Lakshya Sen of India.

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Royal rituals for democratic stability

IN the United Kingdom, the King’s Speech at the state opening of Parliament is the most ostentatious visualisation of the relationship between the constitutional monarch and the elected government of the day.

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A lesson in democracy

The current generation is much more aware of the fact that people disagree on things, and that there should be mechanisms to resolve differences peacefully.

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A gem of an island

After a turbulent period, Sri Lanka is looking forward to political stability and economic growth.

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