HEADLINES

sensitive

Malaysia is watching developments in Palawan closely – Samirul Ariff Othman

Manila’s expanding EDCA base on Balabac Island isn’t an American territory—but for Malaysia, military escalation so close to Sabah demands a cautious defense response

Popular

UPSR, PT3 and the illusion of reform: why Malaysia’s schools are stuck in factory mode – Ravindran Raman Kutty

Malaysia’s education system lurches from one reform to another, abolishing and reviving exams without addressing its deeper failure: a factory-style model that prioritises compliance and memorisation over creativity, critical thinking and digital fluency. As other nations prepare citizens for an AI-driven economy, Malaysia remains trapped in an outdated mindset that no longer serves its children — or its future

FIFA slams FAM: Forged documents, fines and 12-month suspension rattles Malaysian football

World football’s governing body has sanctioned the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and seven naturalised players for using falsified documents to secure eligibility in the Asian Cup qualifier against Vietnam in June

Best results since 2013: SPM 2024 shows improvement across the board

14,179 students scored straight A’s, significantly increasing from 11,713 last year and highest number in over a decade