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More than music: As the Rainforest World Music Festival evolves, so does its audience – Maria J. Dass

As the Rainforest World Music Festival enters its 29th year at the foot of Mount Santubong, shifting regional crowds and a younger, more diverse audience highlight its growing role as a cultural crossroads where heritage and contemporary sounds meet.

Old general post office reopens as KL heritage, culinary destination

Khazanah revitalises historic postal landmark at Sultan Abdul Samad Complex under Warisan KL initiative

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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