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As Technology and AI reshape storytelling, RAYS speakers warn of possible threats to cultural authenticity

Technology has given more people a voice than ever before, but speakers at the Rainforest Youth Summit 2026 say the rise of AI and social media also raises difficult questions about cultural appropriation, misinformation and who has the right to tell a community's story

Cultural celebration or appropriation? MRU supports embracing haka amid debates

The Malaysian Rugby Union has expressed support for rugby players in the country embracing the haka tradition, following a viral video showcasing students from the Malay College Kuala Kangsar performing the ritual to welcome former All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams during his recent visit. 

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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

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

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