Hasnah Rahman

Ada luka yang sembuh dimamah waktu. Ada luka yang kembali berdarah setiap kali dikenang. Bagi orang Melayu, politik bukan sekadar soal menang atau kalah. Politik juga soal adab, maruah dan rasa hormat. Apabila adab diketepikan, hati mula terluka. Dan apabila hati sudah terluka, undi pada pilihan raya akan berbicara.

Old wounds rarely disappear on their own. Some heal with time. Others reopen whenever they are touched. The recent elections in Sabah, Johor and Negeri Sembilan suggest that many Malay voters continue to view politics through the lens of memory, dignity and respect—values that, in their eyes, have yet to be fully acknowledged.

In Part 1, we examined why the 2016 South China Sea arbitral award continues to raise legitimate legal questions. In Part 2, we shift the focus to a more fundamental issue: how Malaysia should advance its own interests in the South China Sea. From the historical legacy of the "Malayan Sea" to recent developments at Pulau Layang-Layang, Lawyer Nor Hisham Mohd Nor argues that Malaysia must articulate a distinctly Malaysian narrative rooted in sovereignty, history and national interest.

As voters prepare to choose a new state government, Negeri Sembilan's unprecedented royal dispute leaves a question the ballot box cannot answer. And if the BN-PN pact topples Pakatan Harapan just weeks after its Johor rout, the consequences could extend far beyond Seremban — perhaps even accelerating the road to GE16.

Lucas Law performs at Celebrating Music, Mentorship & Friendship at the Royal Selangor Visitor Centre on 26 July 2026. The young singer, who is on the autism spectrum, believes talent “shouldn't be hidden” and that opportunities to perform are an important part of learning and growth.

Network School has found itself at the centre of an explosive controversy over allegations involving Israeli nationals in Johor's Forest City. But beyond the passports, politics and outrage lies a far bigger question: What exactly is the Network State vision behind the community — and what does its growing physical presence in Malaysia mean for the country's regulatory, immigration and national interests?

Johor has delivered more than a state election result — it has sent a powerful political message to Putrajaya. The scale of Barisan Nasional's victory suggests that voters were motivated less by political rhetoric and more by concerns over the rising cost of living, governance and leadership, making the election a significant barometer of national sentiment.

As the iconic "Circle of Life" resounded through the hall, The Lion King became more than a beloved Disney classic for this mother and her neurodiverse son — it became an unforgettable evening of music, inclusion and inspiration and the iconic "Circle of Life" moment.

As the tenth anniversary of the South China Sea arbitral award approaches, renewed efforts are underway to portray the ruling as the definitive legal framework for resolving disputes in the South China Sea. Some governments, advocacy groups and foreign policy commentators are expected to use the anniversary to reinforce a particular narrative about the dispute and its implications for the region. Yet, before Malaysians accept such narratives at face value, it is worth revisiting the legal questions that continue to surround the award ten years after it was issued. Lawyer Nor Hisham Mohd Nor writes in Part 1.

As geopolitical tensions continue to reshape travel patterns worldwide, Tourism Malaysia and Dorsett Hotels Malaysia are strengthening their domestic tourism push through family-focused experiences, special hotel packages and the popular Wira & Manja campaign.

Lebih 70 alumni PERMATA Pintar berhimpun semula baru-baru ini untuk mengimbau perjalanan yang telah membawa mereka ke pelbagai destinasi: daripada universiti terkemuka dunia dan biasiswa berprestij sehinggalah ke sektor korporat. Kisah mereka membuktikan bahawa apabila bakat muda diberi peluang untuk berkembang, potensi luar biasa mampu diterjemahkan menjadi kejayaan yang nyata.

Walaupun BN dijangka kekal mempertahankan Johor, persoalan sama ada gabungan itu mampu mengulangi kemenangan besar 2022 tanpa pengaruh Datuk Seri Najib Razak kini menjadi tumpuan utama.