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Umno-PAS

Negeri Sembilan and the lessons of the Three Kingdoms – Omar Mustapha

No single Malay political party can now reasonably expect to govern alone, and the future belongs to coalitions that understand their comparative strengths rather than compete to duplicate them

Akmal’s Umno–PAS push driven by personal ambition, risks weakening party unity, analysts warn

Political analysts caution that Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Akmal Saleh’s call to revive cooperation with PAS reflects personal political ambitions rather than party consensus, warning it could undermine Umno’s stability, multiracial identity, and position within the Unity Government

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The Formula for F1’s return to Sepang – Dr Helmy Haja Mydin

The biggest race turnout at the SIC to date is enough cause to consider a resurrection of the Malaysian GP

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

Shadow AI in public sector raises questions over governance and data security – KV Soon

Concerns emerge over the use of AI agents linked to an official work email, highlighting the need for stronger oversight, accountability and safeguards