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National Housing Policy

National Housing Policy 2026–2036: A bold vision is not enough unless Malaysia finally embraces Build-Then-Sell – Chang Kim Loong

Malaysia has never lacked housing policies, as every administration has introduced comprehensive plans, transformation programmes and strategic blueprints promising greater affordability, better governance and stronger consumer protection, yet abandoned projects continue to occur, demonstrating an uncomfortable truth.

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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