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Asia’s top amateurs look to Matsuyama for inspiration ahead of tough test

A NEW generation of regional golfers, including Malaysia's Anson Yeo and an in-form Zubair Firdaus, are in Dubai this week, each with a dream in tow that was sparked by the heroics of Hideki Matsuyama.

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Budget 2026: From fiscal prudence to productive debt stewardship

BUDGET 2026 was tabled with the reassuring confidence of prudence. It promises a narrower deficit of 3.5% of GDP, an allocation of RM421.2bil, and a renewed commitment to fiscal responsibility under the Madani framework. The message is clear: tightening its belt while sustaining welfare.

Over the Top

Saving more than just buildings

The spirit of this nation is embedded within the walls of structures from the past.

SEARCH Scholar Series

Forging a digital alliance: Malaysia and China bridging the talent gap

In the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, digital transformation has become a key driver of economic growth and a cornerstone of global competitiveness. Yet, the rapid pace of this transformation has outstripped the supply of skilled professionals, resulting in an alarming digital talent gap worldwide.

Putting Dr G On The Spot

Mastalgia in Men

Dear Dr G, October is generally dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness and as such, it is called Pink October

All the pieces matter

Emotional connection and school violence

One key to preventing future school violence is helping children process their emotions, and have better human to human connections.

Through Many Windows

When schools stop feeling safe

We must teach compassion as a national value before it's too late.

On The Beat

Time to man up – and protect the women

Passing off 'teasing' of girls as jokes is no longer tenable with our schools becoming places of violence. Children have to be taught what's right and wrong, with parents taking charge

It's Just Politics

Sabah polls: Standing between emotion and logic

Spinmeisters will stir up feelings while people worry about bread and butter issues.

Beyond boundaries

Unlocking Asean’s full potential

Malaysia's Asean chairmanship comes to a close soon, a year recording remarkable achievements and scoring many firsts.

The Star Says

Making schools safe again

THE news that a 14-year-old male student had fatally stabbed a 16-year-old female schoolmate at a secondary school in Petaling Jaya sent a shudder through the nation.

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