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Federations, federalism in a nutshell: don’t be confused, be informed – Hafiz Hassan

Malaysia is one of only 30 countries in the world to be considered a federation, a system which uses at least two levels of government

Use of different Merdeka logo in PN states betrays principles of federalism: academicians

The proposal by Perikatan Nasional (PN) Youth chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari on the use of different themes and logos for the National Day Celebration in the four PN-ruled states is seen as betraying the principles of federalism practised in the country.

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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