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A house divided: The Najib Razak pardon – Terence Fernandez 

The fallout from the pardon of the former prime minister challenges the prerogative of the King

Institutional impact of Najib’s house arrest and fine — Mohamed Hanipa Maidin

The conditional pardon that allows for house arrest is a direct insult to investigators and prosecutor who brought the former prime minister to justice over corruption involving 1MDB

Build a society that ‘knows shame’ (tahu malu) — CSOs

Fourteen civil society organisations warn against a ‘growing new norm that excuses and embraces wrongs’ against public interests

Lat: The pen that drew Malaysia together – Ravindran Raman Kutty

From kampung life to the newsroom, the celebrated cartoonist’s work has preserved generations of Malaysian memories and reflected the country’s diversity with warmth and humour

OPR stays at 2.75%, but how much financial breathing room do households really have? – Amirah Shazana Magli and Mohamad Fazli Sabri

With household debt at 84.8% of GDP, the real test is not whether Malaysians can meet today’s commitments, but whether they can withstand an unexpected financial shock

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Harimau Malaya’s fall in FIFA rankings prompts Taufiq Johari to demand FAM reforms and accountability

Youth and Sports Minister calls for urgent action as Malaysia drops to its lowest ranking in 17 years, urging long-term development and support for football

Bangsar bars warn of 20% price hike as new alcohol tax looms

Bar owners say the upcoming 10% excise duty under Budget 2026 could squeeze margins, drive drinkers to cheaper alternatives, and push small operators to the brink

GRS, PH, BN and Warisan in race to form Sabah government as negotiations heat up

With UPKO, KDM, STAR, and independents holding the balance of power, a new coalition is set to emerge after a closely contested election