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Deepfakery in Malaysian politics

How scared should we be that artificial intelligence will be used to interfere with our elections?

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The art of the impossible

Comebacks out of left field, historic reversals, global surprises – who knows what could happen in Malaysian politics (even before the next general elections).

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The line in the sand?

The controversy swirling around the possibility of house arrest for a former prime minister is pushing buttons – but is it enough to trigger drastic action?

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The wheel of fortune is turning

Is it turning in favour of a former prime minister and against a certain party president?

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Beware: Twisty plot ahead

It’s barely a week into the new year and already Malaysian politics is promising to be unpredictable and chaotic.

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Politics is brutal

Once again the twisty politics in 'Dune: Prophecy' sends the columnist down a rabbit hole as characters and plot points bring local manoeuvres to mind.

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Changing the political dynamics in Sabah?

Everyone is waiting to see what an old name in a new position of power will do in the Land Below the Wind.

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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.

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Vilifying videos roll on

What exactly is the drama over secret videos in Sabah? Is it truly about exposing corruption? Or are there murkier depths to the matter?

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Going on strong

As he enters the midpoint of his term, the PMX and his Madani government seem to be weathering well against any backdoor challenges. But another formidable foe could be waiting in the wings: the Borneo Bloc.

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A botched shot?

The recent political scandal in Sabah over alleged corrupt practices is part of an ongoing political pool game which the writer terms as 'Langkah Billiards'.

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Whistleblowing or political moves?

This is Malaysia, even revealing supposed corruption is part of a game plan that could be a play for power.

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