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Chinese community

Can MCA ever win back Chinese voters if it leaves BN? Not likely: former leader

Former vice-president Ti Lian Ker says the party faces an uphill battle, with deep-seated denial, political theatrics, and decades of disillusionment standing in its way

Western individualism affecting Malaysian Chinese birthrate: Bayan Baru MP Sim 

Sim noted that all developed countries in East Asia such as Japan, Korea, Hong Kong and Singapore also experienced similar trends, but Malaysian Chinese are “the most affected”. 

Mahathir’s statement on non-Malays ‘extremist, racist, dangerous’, says Guan Eng

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is walking a dangerous line of extremism and racism in a desperate attempt to regain support, said DAP national chairman Lim Guan Eng, in response to the former prime minister’s recent racial remarks against the Indian community.

42% satisfaction with Anwar’s performance, highest rating by Chinese community

Nonetheless, Ilham Centre explained that the results were influenced by feedback from respondents in Perikatan Nasional (PN)-led states, where their level of satisfaction towards Anwar was significantly lower.

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Govt to raise alcohol excise duty by 10% from November 2025, tobacco taxes also up: Anwar

Prime Minister says the move, announced under Budget 2026, aims to promote healthier lifestyles and reduce access to alcohol and tobacco, with additional revenue channelled to the Health Ministry

Indonesian driving licences to be recognised in Southeast Asia from June 2025

Identity cards to also serve as driving licences, police official says

Sunway-IJM proposed merger to create mega construction firm

However, the deal may put focus on Bumiputera, national interests