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South China Sea: Putting Malaysia’s Interests First

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.

Rosmah Fresh Evidence Bid Set For 1 September Hearing

The Court of Appeal has fixed timelines for Rosmah Mansor’s application to adduce fresh evidence in her solar hybrid project appeal, with the motion tentatively set to be heard on 1 September — the date previously reserved for the start of her substantive appeal.
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Do Malaysians Really Know What Malaysia Day Is All About?

For many of us, Merdeka Day has been noted as a celebration of our country's independence. A day when we watch the Merdeka Day...

Are You A Nerd? Quick, Let’s Assemble Here

(Part 2 on Nerds Rule) By Bob Morshidi Previously, on this column … Times were hard. You could not loudly declare your allegiance to any particular fandom,...

It’s Strictly A Numbers Game. Are You Ready For It?

By Yahya Im Nine years ago, I introduced myself as an accounting student to a girl at a conference. With glitters in her eyes she...

What’s With Muslims And Their Distrust Of The Wahhabis?

By Jeg Hui Before the world was literally attacked by COVID-19, Malaysian Muslims thronged in hundreds of thousands per year to Mecca and Medina in...

Is Mulan (2020) Good Chinese-American Dish Camouflaging As Chinese Cuisine?

By Mohamad Taufiq Morshidi On 19 June 1998, the film Mulan was released to theatres worldwide. The animated film by Walt Disney Pictures was a...

Tasik Chini Vs Slim River

(FELDA Settlers At By-Elections) It is interesting that the last two by-elections in the country are held in areas where the Federal Land and Development...

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...

Malaysia’s Political Crossroads: Where Do We Go From Here?

By Hasnah Abdul Rahman, Editor-In-Chief, NMH As at Monday, 17 August 2020, Malaysia is at the crossroads of Should and Must. Should we, as citizens remain...