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National Education Plan 2026–2035

Rushing childhood: are Malaysian schools ready for the 2026 education reform? – Kishen Alex Raj

The 2026–2035 National Education Plan aims to raise Malaysia’s education standards, but pushing six-year-olds into primary school may expose gaps in teacher readiness, classroom infrastructure, and parental support, risking a generation’s childhood in the name of reform

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What will we call for next? A ban on cheap cigarettes, tuak and kapcais? – Rocky Bru

While concerns over drug-laced vapes grow, a blanket ban could backfire by wiping out businesses, threatening jobs, pushing trade underground amid weak enforcement and open tank loopholes

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

Influencer who recited Quran at Batu Caves accused of sexual misconduct in Netherlands

Abdellatif Ouisa has targeted recently converted, underage Muslim women, alleges Dutch publication