Captain Abdul Rahmat Omar (Rtd) calls on academics not to spread false narratives about national history and urges them to have their research peer-reviewed
Early archaeological discoveries in Lembah Bujang point to a civilisation that existed between 2nd and 10th century AD. However, archaeologists who conducted excavations at the Sg Batu archaeological site in 2009 subsequently revised the period of existence to 788 BC based on carbon dating on samples of coal and ash collected on site.
Bar owners say the upcoming 10% excise duty under Budget 2026 could squeeze margins, drive drinkers to cheaper alternatives, and push small operators to the brink
