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Chinese New Year

Gong Xi Fa Cai… a joy to be Malaysian – Ravindran Raman Kutty

The writer reflects on the joy of Malaysia’s diversity, where festivals, food, and family unite communities

What the pork!? – Rocky Bru

Rocky Bru reflects on a surprise in-flight warning about Malaysia’s pork import ban, tracing its public health roots and the politics of pig farming through a seasoned traveller’s lens

Anwar calls for KLSCAH conservation, heritage recognition

PM directs ministers and agencies to secure heritage status for 100-year-old assembly hall

When Hong Kong had no Yee Sang: A Malaysian awakening – Salahuddin Hisham

The absence of Yee Sang in Hong Kong's Chinese New Year celebrations revealed how this beloved dish evolved into a symbol of Malaysia’s multicultural spirit

As Malaysia ages: Understanding the condition and supporting those affected

During family gatherings amidst the festive seasons we should take the time to notice subtle changes in aging family members, and how to respond to them with knowledge, care, and support

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National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports

RM200m World Cup rights fee puts Malaysia’s 2026 viewing at risk

Malaysia could miss live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a steep RM200 million broadcasting fee strains Astro and RTM, raising doubts over whether fans will be able to watch football’s biggest tournament

Education Ministry scraps teacher training system to lighten workload

Minister Fadhlina Sidek vows to help teachers focus on what matters most – teaching – as new curriculum changes approach