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‘Cartel’ inciting racial, religious tensions must be eradicated: PAS Youth

PAS Youth remains firm in its belief that there is a “cartel” that is deliberately inciting racial and religious issues in the country.

You’ve gone too far, army vet tells politicians to stop polarising nation

A video of a man who appeared to be a decorated army veteran is making the rounds on social media after he criticised certain politicians for fanning racial and religious flames in the country, despite the sacrifices of the armed forces personnel who fought for peace and harmony.

Perak Sultan’s words ‘twisted’ in viral WhatsApp text, ruler’s office files police report

The Sultan of Perak's office has lodged a police report over a viral message on social media that took the ruler's previous royal address out of context to stoke racial and religious tensions.

Racial, religious politics: Malaysia sees drop in incidents, but figures questioned

Pusat Komas says lower figure could be due to underreporting

Defamation suit withdrawn: Hannah welcomes decision by UUM lecturer Kamarul

Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has welcomed Universiti Utara Malaysia lecturer Kamarul Zaman Yusoff's decision to withdraw his defamation suit against her for alleged slander and incitement of racial and religious sentiments.

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79 candidates to fight for 28 seats in Melaka polls

Besides notable incumbents defending their seats such as Melaka CM Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh and Melaka Pakatan chief Adly Zahari, the Prime Minister’s political secretary Datuk Azman Abidin will contest his maiden election in Paya Rumput

MCA gets four seats in Melaka polls, predicts tough fight in DAP strongholds

Initially given two seats, last-minute negotiations within Barisan Nasional now lands MCA with the staunchly DAP seats of Kota Laksamana and Bandar Hilir

Binance pours US$6.3b to plug 90% of massive cyber heist as regulators circle

Crypto titan Binance has deployed over US$6.3 billion of its own reserves to absorb a colossal cyberattack, pledging full restitution as global securities watchdogs ramp up scrutiny