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When Hong Kong had no Yee Sang: A Malaysian awakening – Salahuddin Hisham

The absence of Yee Sang in Hong Kong's Chinese New Year celebrations revealed how this beloved dish evolved into a symbol of Malaysia’s multicultural spirit

Is Malaysia the right place for imported Dravidian politics? – Sandru Narayanan

A recent MIC controversy over Pongal has reignited deeper questions about cultural accuracy, political ideology, and whether Malaysian Tamil identity should be reshaped by narratives imported from Tamil Nadu

Asean looks to cultural heritage to drive innovation, inclusive growth

Melaka workshop highlights need to redefine heritage on Asean’s terms, harness digital tools, and address over-tourism ahead of October summit

Can Malaysians be more friendly? Country 24th in friendliness, welcome for expats

2024 ranking a slide from 15th spot in previous year, locals in Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand easier to befriend

National craft: Madani Malaysia stretches beyond economic strength, PM says

Madani Malaysia, the guiding principle of the unity government in steering the country's development, extends beyond economic considerations, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Is it costly for small businesses to obtain halal certification?

A restaurant owners’ group agrees it can be, while application guidelines show fee is not high but added costs lie in the process to achieve compliance

Jaya Grocer invests RM100 million in Malaysia’s first automated grocery warehouse

Jaya Grocer announces its largest investment yet, a state-of-the-art automated warehouse in Selangor, set to revolutionize supply chain efficiency, create high-skilled tech roles, and support Malaysia's digital economy

Malaysian teen made RM76,000 selling child porn as police bust major online abuse ring

Authorities arrest 31 suspects, including six minors and a religious teacher, in nationwide Op Pedo 2.0 raids that uncovered 880,000 exploitative files