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Opinion/Analysis

The Formula for F1’s return to Sepang – Dr Helmy Haja Mydin

The biggest race turnout at the SIC to date is enough cause to consider a resurrection of the Malaysian GP

RCoE deepens Malaysia-China rail cooperation in skills, sovereignty and symbiosis – Howard Lee

This first phase will establish the foundation for Malaysia’s Regional Rail Standards and Training Centre of Excellence (RCoE) while building local trainer capacity for ECRL and the wider rail sector

Shadow AI in public sector raises questions over governance and data security – KV Soon

Concerns emerge over the use of AI agents linked to an official work email, highlighting the need for stronger oversight, accountability and safeguards

Malaysia needs leadership continuity to build institutional greatness – Ahmad Ibrahim

Frequent leadership changes can erode institutional memory, disrupt strategic planning and weaken succession pipelines, particularly in public universities

Refugees are not ‘foreign fugitives’ – Charles Santiago

Charles calls on the government to publish the screening methodology, safeguards and independent verification mechanisms supporting its decision to repatriate Myanmar nationals

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Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

10-year ban, missing funds rock KL Silambam group amid power struggle

Vice-president dismissed claims as politically motivated after receiving decade-long ban; national body vows action over alleged dual accounts and document tampering

Appeals court denies ex-judge, businessman from recovering RM182,100 in forfeited cash

A former sessions court judge and businessman have exhausted all avenues to recover RM182,100 forfeited by the government, when the Court of Appeal here dismissed their application.