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Amira Aisya elected Muda president after party’s first internal polls

Puteri Wangsa assemblywoman secures top post despite ranking third in Central Executive Committee vote

At 23, Irene Wong steps into Sarawak politics with reformist fire

The biotechnology graduate from Sibu wants to end money politics, empower youth, and demand real accountability from the powers that be

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RM1.3bil raised, but MEX II left incomplete with only RM30mil in the bank

With construction stalled, government mulls takeover as MACC probes RM416 million in alleged false claims 

Bangsar bars warn of 20% price hike as new alcohol tax looms

Bar owners say the upcoming 10% excise duty under Budget 2026 could squeeze margins, drive drinkers to cheaper alternatives, and push small operators to the brink

Criminologist sounds alarm: Deepfakes make Malaysia’s leaders weapons for cybercrime

Datuk P. Sundramoorthy says AI-generated videos and cloned audio impersonating prominent figures signal a dangerous evolution in cyber scams, with fraudsters exploiting authority, media credibility and public trust at scale