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Malaysia’s shared heritage goes beyond ancestral origins – Ranjit Singh Malhi

Prolific historian calls for a more inclusive understanding of history, arguing that nationhood should be built on unity, justice and mutual respect rather than competing claims of ancestry

Dr Mahathir knows he’s irrelevant, so he resorts to fear tactics: Umno veteran

Umno Veterans’ Club secretary Datuk Mustapha Yaakub disagreed with the two-time prime minister’s latest racial remarks, this time warning the Malays that they might become extinct in a decade if they are not united and do not address their “subjugation”. 

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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