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Johor politics

Puad Zarkashi stuns Johor politics, from Umno exit to PH stage in just one week

The former Rengit assemblyman, once Umno’s Batu Pahat strongman, now sits beside Anwar Ibrahim and declares “political courage” as his new mission to balance Johor’s landscape

Puad quits Umno, slams palace grip on Johor

The former Johor Speaker frames his exit as an act of “political courage,” warning the party risks being led by “cowards” recycling mediocre candidates

DAP betraying own principles, hurting Malay candidate image in Marina Ibrahim fallout: Ronnie Liu

Former leader warns handling of Johor politician highlights growing gap between party ideals and political strategy

Endau assemblywoman Alwiyah Talib leaves Bersatu, rejoins Umno

The move, she says, is aimed at securing the constituency’s future and strengthening community unity

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Seedance 2.0 and Napster: History repeating in digital disruption, backlash, and forced evolution? – K V Soon

From Hollywood backlash to forced evolution, generative AI tools like Seedance 2.0 pose both challenges and opportunities for Malaysia’s film, animation, and cultural sectors

[TONTON] ‘Persepsi itu wujud, tapi ia tidak benar’: Tengku Zafrul jawab naratif ‘payung kuning’

Bekas Menteri Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri menepis dakwaan beliau bertindak sebagai orang tengah istana bagi Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, sambil menegaskan persepsi lama ‘payung kuning’ tidak mencerminkan realiti

Stop pampering the two-wheeled road ruffians! – Ravindran Raman Kutty

For too long, politics pampered road ruffians. Now their menace has matured into road terrorism — and leaders must stop stroking the tiger