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Batik Malaysia: Luxury in malls, missing on the streets – Ravindran Raman Kutty

High prices and limited accessibility keep Malaysia’s batik out of everyday wardrobes, while Indonesia’s more affordable ecosystem lets everyone wear the culture

Budget 2026: Anwar unveils RM1.2b to revive heritage buildings and transform KL’s hawker centres, peoples’ housing

The 2026 Budget allocates funds for historic restorations, urban upgrades, and a renewed commitment to cultural preservation and inclusive city living

Ipoh Sentral TOD set to drive city’s growth and transformation

With a focus on sustainability, connectivity, and cultural preservation, the project aims to enhance Ipoh’s position as a vibrant smart city by 2030

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Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented

No, Malays could not fly: Scholars call out pseudohistory

UPSI and DBP academics urge discipline in handling history after Prof Solehah’s claims of Malays teaching China ‘flying kung fu’

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

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