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Opinion/Analysis

Malaysia doesn’t lack wage reviews. It lacks wage reform – Charles Santiago

Economic growth indicators may point towards high-income status, but household financial struggles show the need for stronger wage progression and fairer distribution of wealth

The unseen vulnerability: How moral biases leave our borders bare – Remy Majangkim

The national outcry over Rocky’s death exposed a painful hypocrisy in the public consciousness

Tobacco tax: The tax young Malaysians actually support – Daniel Kittu

Youth back tobacco taxes with surprising force — seeing them not as a cost‑of‑living burden, but as a public health investment that protects their generation’s future

Lessons from N9: ‘It’s the economy, stupid’ – Charles Santiago

Voters are angry, wallets are empty, and patience is running out. Negeri Sembilan’s result is a blunt warning: ignore everyday struggles, and no government — not even PH — can count on loyalty

Stopping cyberbullying requires more than punishment alone – Lin Xuerong and Dr. Mohd Istajib Mokhtar

Laws can hold perpetrators accountable, but tackling digital abuse requires stronger education, platform responsibility and a cultural shift online

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Budget 2026: RM2 billion cash aid for Deepavali

Prime minister says nearly nine million Malaysians will benefit from increased STR and SARA assistance, with allocations rising to RM15 billion next year

Red flags ignored, govt money down the drain? A recap of the LCS saga

The eye-watering RM9 billion littoral combat ships project courted controversy last year when multiple government and corporate reports outlined discrepancies behind the deal with main contractor Boustead Naval Shipyard and other companies.

Best results since 2013: SPM 2024 shows improvement across the board

14,179 students scored straight A’s, significantly increasing from 11,713 last year and highest number in over a decade