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Killing the local art scene: Why is Selangor taxing creativity to death? – Fabian Peter

Small independent venues struggle under rising taxes and bureaucratic hurdles, jeopardising Malaysia's vibrant arts scene

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Mutiara LRT project kicks off as Penang’s six-year construction timeline begins

SRS Consortium receives notice to proceed with first civil works; RM13 billion project slated for completion by 2031

Egypt’s prestigious Al-Azhar University’s admittance of a non-Muslim student could serve as an example to learn from – Hafiz Hassan

Despite being an Islamic institution with rigorous requirements, the school made an exception to its rules in 2017

Nik Elin rubbishes report of her leading convert husband’s prayers

Kelantan-born lawyer Nik Elin Zurina Nik Abdul Rashid has rubbished a report about her leading prayers for her husband, who is a Muslim convert.