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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s recent diplomatic efforts to secure South Africa’s support for Malaysia’s bid to join the United Nations Security Council’s permanent membership category marks a significant stride in Malaysia’s pursuit of greater international influence. While the headlines capture the national political
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The recent statements by Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, emphasising the importance of not selling votes for short-term gains during the Putatan campaign trail in Sabah, bring to light critical considerations about electoral integrity and political accountability in Malaysia's regional elections. While the events are situated in Sabah, their
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The recent reopening of the critical section at Kilometre 35 of the Gua Musang-Jeli Road, following a collapse that lasted 10 months and involved RM4.1 million in repair costs, presents a significant case study for Penang’s broader logistics and infrastructure landscape. This event underscores the vulnerability of key
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Recently, a Malaysian national linked to the notorious Sam Gor International Drug Syndicate was sentenced to life imprisonment in the Philippines following a massive RM702 million methamphetamine (syabu) bust. This development highlights the ongoing challenges posed by transnational drug syndicates across Southeast Asia, with significant ramifications for Malaysia’s enforcement
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's recent four-day mission to Africa underscores Malaysia's intent to deepen diplomatic and economic engagement with African nations, particularly through initiatives such as the donation of Qurans and the pursuit of bilateral halal cooperation agreements. While the gesture of donating religious
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The ongoing legal challenge by the non-governmental organisation Pembela regarding the jurisdictional conflict between federal and Sabah state laws, highlighted in the inquest into Zara Qairina's case, exemplifies the complexities in Malaysia's federal governance structure. While originating in Sabah, such legal and governance debates ripple across
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Indonesia's recent declaration as free from poliovirus type 2 after nearly three years of outbreak underscores a significant public health milestone in Southeast Asia. This victory extends beyond direct health implications, offering layered opportunities and lessons for neighbouring regions, including Penang. Understanding these implications through Penang’s lens
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Recent political developments in Sabah, particularly around the Api-Api state seat campaign activities by the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition, have unfolded with significant attention to ethical campaigning standards. The PH campaign team explicitly denied allegations of handing out cash or food to voters, a practice often associated with vote-buying and
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The recent updated continuous rain forecast issued by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), predicting non-stop rainfall in six states until next week, presents significant implications for Penang’s economic landscape and policy planning. While Penang is not explicitly named among the six states forecasted for continuous downpour, the proximity and
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Malaysia’s recent success at the Tokyo Deaflympics, marked by the mixed doubles badminton pair Edmund Teo-Boon Wei Ying securing a bronze medal, carries implications extending beyond national pride. For Penang, a state with a vibrant sporting community and an emergent sports tourism niche, this achievement signals new opportunities to
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The recent revelation from the Philippines, where reliance on an AI chatbot for fact-checking led to a misinformation debacle, presents a timely cautionary tale for Penang’s burgeoning technology ecosystem. As AI and digital innovation gain increasing traction within Penang’s economy, understanding the pitfalls of emerging technologies becomes crucial
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The Federal Court’s scheduled hearing concerning the challenge by seven former child prisoners on indefinite detention marks a significant moment in Malaysia’s judicial and human rights landscape. Although the case originates at the federal level and primarily involves legal and human rights dimensions, its ripples extend into Penang’