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The Rise And Rise Of Barisan Nasional

They thought Barisan Nasional was finished. They were wrong. After its historic defeat in GE14, the coalition many had written off is once again finding its footing — and its voice. From the stunning wins in Johor and Negeri Sembilan to the growing unease within the Unity Government, Hasnah Rahman and Emma Harith look at the rise of Barisan Nasional, its renewed confidence and the new generation that could determine whether this is a comeback — or the beginning of something bigger.

‘We Need A Lifeline’: MFM President Calls For Hotels To Open Their Stages To Malaysian Musicians

Musicians need a sustainable livelihood, not just handouts, says MFM president Francis Danker, who wants hotels and resorts to open their stages to local performers and give them a steady platform to work, earn and preserve Malaysia’s musical heritage.
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What Did We Actually Learn During Budget Tabling?

By Zam Yahaya The Malaysian Budget 2021 was tabled on 07 November and was debated until 26 November 2020. During those 19 days, almost the...

Perpaduan Untuk Semua. Disember Adalah Bulan Perpaduan

Tidak dapat dinafikan, tahun 2020 adalah tahun yang paling mencabar. Ancaman COVID-19 membuatkan rakyat Malaysia takut untuk keluar, berkurung di dalam rumah masing-masing sejak...

So What’s The Story Now, Kak Eton?

By Apocryphalist So yesterday we learnt what Kak Eton asked 20 years ago when she arrived fresh from the kampung (read here). Now let us...

What Happens When We Have Elections Big Brother Style?

By Bob Morshidi Disclaimer: Firstly, this article is completely satirical. Secondly, I am not now or have I ever been, a political expert. Unlike the...

When You Want To Save Earth, Start With The Rainforests

By Dominic O'Sullivan You may, or may not, have realised that rainforests are vitally important in the struggle to tackle Climate Change.  If you are...

Is This The Ultimate Crime Against Humanity?

By Dominic O'Sullivan They say that ‘silence is consent’ and, by not standing up for our rights and for urgent change, we allow many self-centred...

How To Get Teachers To Rally Around You And Score!

By Zam Yahaya Just like a lot of other Malaysians after the MCO was relaxed, I got myself prepared for the worst to come when...

What Happens When Election Fever Heats Up During The Hungry Ghost Festival?

A Really Short Story by HANG KASTURI It was the final night of the Hungry Ghost month. The air was dull grey and smelt of...

The Tale of Two Drivers

Cambodians are generally very gentle and soft-spoken, not unlike many of our Malay friends here in Malaysia. Make no mistake, having to endure the...

Najib-Arul Kanda Trial – Nor Salwani Committed Misconduct To Secretly Record Government Meeting Proceedings

By Aathi Shankar A government officer, Nor Salwani Muhammad, had breached civil service rules and professional ethics by secretly recording an audit coordination meeting on...