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How Thailand and Cambodia Safeguard Their Futures While Malaysia Dances with the Devil in the U.S. Trade Deal

In the high-stakes poker game of international trade, Southeast Asia’s nations are playing with loaded decks. The United States, under President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff regime, has rolled out ...
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We Are Paying Tribute Like a Vassal State: The Evidence That Malaysia is Selling Its Sovereignty in the US Trade Agreement

The United States–Malaysia Trade Agreement is often presented in sterile, bureaucratic language—a mutual pact for economic growth. But to peel back the technical jargon is to reveal an older, more ...
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Data Shows Mat Rempits Cause More Accidents & Deaths Than Drunk Driving – Alcohol Crashes Rank Lowest

Road accidents are a pressing concern in Malaysia, claiming approximately 6,000 lives annually and causing over 545,000 incidents in 2022 alone, according to the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and the ...
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PAS Slams St. Michael’s 90th Reunion Over Alcohol—Why Be A Busybody While Ignoring ‘Haram’ Taxes?

In the spirit of what should be a joyous celebration—St. Michael’s Institution’s 90th alumni reunion dinner—PAS Member of Parliament for Parit, Ustaz Muhammad Ismi Mat Taib, has decided to insert ...
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PAS MPs’ Wild Plan to Swap Alcohol for Cendol on MAS Flights Could Bankrupt Airline – Cripple Malaysia’s Tourism Like Langkawi

In a parliamentary debate on the Supply Bill 2026, two MPs from Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS)—Mohd Misbahul Munir Masduki (PN-Parit) and Muhammad Ismi Mat Taib (PN-Parit Buntar)—stirred up more than ...
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Bullying, Rape, Death: Is SK Too Dangerous? SJKC Stands Out as Safer and Superior

In recent years, Malaysian parents have grown increasingly concerned about the safety of their children in public schools. Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK), the national schools that form the backbone of ...
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Sanusi’s Stance Sees Tourists Harassed Over Alcohol as Langkawi Tourism Falls 40-50%, Losing Over RM2 Billion Annually

It’s crucial to differentiate between total tourist arrivals (which can be inflated by domestic day-trippers) and meaningful tourism (international and domestic tourists who stay overnight and spend ...
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Tunku Abdul Rahman Clarified That “This Country Is Not An Islamic State” And Repeatedly Emphasized Its Secular Nature

This is a very significant and ongoing debate in Malaysian history and politics. The claim that Malaysia is a “secular state” versus an “Islamic state” is central to its national identity. mgid.com, ...
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Why Tiong King Sing’s Progressive Democratic Party Must Expand to Peninsular Malaysia – Crush Extremists and Save Malaysia’s Future

Hailing from Bintulu, Sarawak, Tiong’s journey from businessman to influential politician exemplifies the PDP’s core ethos—progressive governance rooted in inclusivity, economic growth, and cultural ...
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Deputy Premier of Sarawak: We drink when we want’: In Sarawak, it’s a way of life, unlike in Peninsular Malaysia

A recent dispute over alcoholic drinks has unexpectedly evolved into a political debate in Sarawak – a state long known for its inclusiveness and diversity. The recent dispute surrounding alcoholic ...
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Tunku Abdul Rahman and Tun Abdul Razak Launch Malaysia’s Alcohol Industry with Guinness and Carlsberg

The story begins in 1962, when Mohammed Khir Johari, then Minister of Commerce and Industry, officiated the opening of Malayan Breweries Ltd in Kuala Lumpur. This marked Malaysia’s first major step ...
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Systemic Inequity in Malaysia’s Pre-University Education: Matriculation Students Are Five Times as Likely to Secure a 4.0 as STPM Students

For an STPM student aspiring to Medicine, Pharmacy, or Dentistry, the odds are less than 3% — a “Mission Impossible” despite equal, or even greater, effort. Duration and Cost: STPM takes 18 months, ...