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Curbing free speech for safety, stability merely enables the far religious right.

The performance originated in China about 200 years ago.

Different on the outside, same on the inside, says badminton legend.

This is a dance dedicated to Anwar's fight against corruption.

Rich corporations, local and foreign, seem to control our economy.

DBKL decides on cancellation out of respect for sinkhole victim and recent incidents.

National laureate and theatre expert honoured for their remarkable contributions in respective fields.

21 main roads closed for 6 hours every day from 5am.

Azli concerned certain quarters could use poster for competition to fan racial sentiments.

Poster portrays Twin Towers as having three towers.

Communications Ministry announces slew of programmes in conjunction with celebrations.

Through reforms, future govts can better govern society.

He says such desperate action could split the nation's multi-racial unity.

Minister expresses satisfaction with the successful organisation of the celebration.

Leaders urge Malaysians to uphold the spirit of harmony.

It is building a political, social and economic system serving the common good.

People arrive as early as 1am at Dataran Putrajaya, where event is held.

Merdeka as unshackling of chains has morphed into different kind of beast.

A survey found an astonishingly high 99 percent level of patriotism.

They are one of us and their marginalisation diminishes all M'sians. 

UPDATED 9.40AM | Johor Umno chief recalls the iconic song and what it means.

UPDATED 5.31PM | PM calls on public to uplift country's dignity.

UPDATED 5.50PM | People will appreciate working school toilets more than building landmarks, Anwar says. 

Political feuds are reminders of our complacency, there's much more work to do.