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Not feasible to bar ethnic and religion-based parties, says expert

Not feasible to bar ethnic and religion-based parties, says expert

INTERVIEW | Such bans will only lead to superficial rebranding, Wong says.
M'sia positive example in region of authoritarian regimes, says RSF

M'sia positive example in region of authoritarian regimes, says RSF

Press freedom advocate points out one-party states and dictatorships in region.
Backward step: Watchdog 'deeply concerned' by govt meddling in media

Backward step: Watchdog 'deeply concerned' by govt meddling in media

INTERVIEW | Govt's move to regulate the press could jeopardise past improvements, Alviani says.
PSM, Muda welcome new approach by PRM president despite uncertainty

PSM, Muda welcome new approach by PRM president despite uncertainty

They are optimistic about forming a leftist coalition together.
Amidst infighting, ex-PRM chief Rohana claims party presidency

Amidst infighting, ex-PRM chief Rohana claims party presidency

She claims she was elected in a special party congress yesterday.
Eviction looms for Labuan villagers again

Eviction looms for Labuan villagers again

Deadline to vacate land owned by local religious council ends today.
COMMENT | I remember Taib a little differently

COMMENT | I remember Taib a little differently

There is something rotten in Sarawak, if not now, perhaps back then.
Veteran blogger who was unafraid to tell truth to power dies

Veteran blogger who was unafraid to tell truth to power dies

UPDATED 12.45PM | Hussein Abdul Hamid, popularly known as SteadyAku47, was 76 years old.
Fahmi to look into Penang House of Music closure, says operator

Fahmi to look into Penang House of Music closure, says operator

Augustin says he is overwhelmed by public response.
Exco: Pandemic, legal dispute likely affected Penang House of Music

Exco: Pandemic, legal dispute likely affected Penang House of Music

Gallery involved in ongoing court case with rental company.
MP laments Penang House of Music closure

MP laments Penang House of Music closure

Closure mirrors fragility of cultural preservation in the country, Syerleena says.
Domination of power by elites must stop, says new MBPJ councillor

Domination of power by elites must stop, says new MBPJ councillor

'Malaysians must mobilise themselves and engage in grassroots politics.'
Rewcastle-Brown: M'sia will be global spectacle if it arrests me

Rewcastle-Brown: M'sia will be global spectacle if it arrests me

Editor also alleges lack of due process in court case against her.
BOOK REVIEW | Thinkers like Syed Hussein needed more than ever

BOOK REVIEW | Thinkers like Syed Hussein needed more than ever

This was a fascinating Malay intellectual who was left out of mainstream.
Expert: Govt intervention needed to ensure reduced intake of salt, sugar

Expert: Govt intervention needed to ensure reduced intake of salt, sugar

INTERVIEW | Health advocate also speaks about ageing population, euthanasia.
PKR, Harapan need bold rebranding moving forward - Yuneswaran

PKR, Harapan need bold rebranding moving forward - Yuneswaran

'Take the bull by the horns and look at presenting a strong united vision.'
Najib, lawyers huddled together for 'Man on the Run' interview - director

Najib, lawyers huddled together for 'Man on the Run' interview - director

They had no issues with the documentary until now, he says.
What did ex-Segamat MPs do, first-term MP Yuneswaran asks

What did ex-Segamat MPs do, first-term MP Yuneswaran asks

INTERVIEW | PKR leader speaks about Santhara’s defection and how he regained voters' trust.
Rayer: Council went overboard with 'no alcohol sales for Thaipusam' directive

Rayer: Council went overboard with 'no alcohol sales for Thaipusam' directive

Penang Hindu Endowment Board chair says it should've only been for a day, not three.
COMMENT | Plan needed to phase out racial, religious, regional parties

COMMENT | Plan needed to phase out racial, religious, regional parties

Integrating school systems in 10-15 years wouldn’t kill us either.
Pioneering politician Devaki Krishnan dies aged 100

Pioneering politician Devaki Krishnan dies aged 100

She won a seat on the Kuala Lumpur Municipal Council in 1952.
Aziz: 'Blue-eyed boy' Samsuri shouldn't fool M'sians that PAS is moderate

Aziz: 'Blue-eyed boy' Samsuri shouldn't fool M'sians that PAS is moderate

PAS trying to push forward Samsuri as damage control, says DAP man.
Graffiti artist Octo - Malaysia's answer to Banksy?

Graffiti artist Octo - Malaysia's answer to Banksy?

MALAYSIANSKINI | Reaching the common people through art.
Former CPM chairperson Abdullah CD dies at 100

Former CPM chairperson Abdullah CD dies at 100

UPDATED 2.09PM | He breathed his last at the Sukhirin Peace Village in Narathiwat.