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COMMENT | Building spirit of Merdeka before Malaya's independence

COMMENT | Building spirit of Merdeka before Malaya's independence

Examining the formula that gave birth to the moment we are celebrating.
COMMENT | Shamsiah Fakeh: Reclaiming a nationalist legacy

COMMENT | Shamsiah Fakeh: Reclaiming a nationalist legacy

We should accept history as it is, not suppress challenging narratives.
COMMENT | Strengthening lower court judges' independence

COMMENT | Strengthening lower court judges' independence

Vast majority of Malaysians will only interact with magistrate's, sessions courts.
Stop using judiciary as shield against AGC reform, Zaid tells PM

Stop using judiciary as shield against AGC reform, Zaid tells PM

Public not questioning courts, but the AG, former law minister says.
Ex-Bar chiefs: Past 3 govts did better in upholding judicial independence

Ex-Bar chiefs: Past 3 govts did better in upholding judicial independence

9 former Bar presidents point out that judiciary often first target of authoritarian govt.
Govt reps urged to show Palestinian solidarity at US independence event

Govt reps urged to show Palestinian solidarity at US independence event

SSP calls for guests to don symbol of Palestine as part of attire.
We'll continue to defend judiciary independence at all costs, says PM

We'll continue to defend judiciary independence at all costs, says PM

UPDATED 3PM | Anwar says he hadn't encroached on judiciary, allegations false.
Sabah Day makes a comeback after 60 years

Sabah Day makes a comeback after 60 years

Chief Minister Hajiji says it commemorates the state's independence from the British.
Using race, religion to gain political support not good - Abang Johari

Using race, religion to gain political support not good - Abang Johari

He says such desperate action could split the nation's multi-racial unity.
Over 100,000 throng Putrajaya for National Day celebration - Fahmi

Over 100,000 throng Putrajaya for National Day celebration - Fahmi

Minister expresses satisfaction with the successful organisation of the celebration.
Preserve national unity: Deputy prime ministers

Preserve national unity: Deputy prime ministers

Leaders urge Malaysians to uphold the spirit of harmony.
Malaysians turn out in droves to enliven 66th National Day celebration

Malaysians turn out in droves to enliven 66th National Day celebration

People arrive as early as 1am at Dataran Putrajaya, where event is held.
LETTER | Are Malaysians patriotic?

LETTER | Are Malaysians patriotic?

A survey found an astonishingly high 99 percent level of patriotism.
LETTER | Be wary of lingering shadows of neo-colonisation

LETTER | Be wary of lingering shadows of neo-colonisation

Malaysians must remain vigilant to protect nation’s sovereignty. 
Judicial appointments committee must be independent of PM - Rulers

Judicial appointments committee must be independent of PM - Rulers

Currently, the PM appoints five of the nine JAC members.
Azam fears political interference if MACC placed under Parliament

Azam fears political interference if MACC placed under Parliament

MACC chief points out graft buster is already an independent body. 
COMMENT | What Sarawak Independence Day means to me

COMMENT | What Sarawak Independence Day means to me

Today, July 22, is Sarawak’s Independence Day. 

Dutch apologise for violence in Indonesian War of Independence

Dutch apologise for violence in Indonesian War of Independence

Historical review shows they used excessive violence on Indonesians.

Cops question PBK sec-gen over TikTok videos on S'wak independence

Cops question PBK sec-gen over TikTok videos on S'wak independence

Priscilla Lau is being investigated under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code.

S'wak nationalism: Who's calling for autonomy, referendum and independence?

S'wak nationalism: Who's calling for autonomy, referendum and independence?

SARAWAK POLLS | An overview of each party’s election message with regard to Sarawak’s rights.

PBK promises RM3k, independence, end to statelessness

PBK promises RM3k, independence, end to statelessness

SARAWAK POLLS | There is a 'special hardship relief fund' for voters.

Former Hong Kong independence group leader gets 43 months under security law

Former Hong Kong independence group leader gets 43 months under security law

Chung has entered a plea bargain for a reduced sentence.

COMMENT | Probe on 'fake notes' must be independent

COMMENT | Probe on 'fake notes' must be independent

Remove doubts on impartiality by including an 'outsider' in probes.

COMMENT | Protect integrity, independence of our legal institutions

COMMENT | Protect integrity, independence of our legal institutions

We are not puppets on a stage and the administration of justice is not entertainment.