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What to do if you get arrested, and how to deal with police

What to do if you get arrested, and how to deal with police

SPECIAL REPORT | Eric Paulsen explains the importance of engaging legal help and knowing your options.

Silence shrouds Malay deaths in lock-ups

Silence shrouds Malay deaths in lock-ups

SPECIAL REPORT | Malay deaths in custody twice as high as Indian deaths, but three times less likely to be reported to media and NGOs.

Wooing Chinese back to MCA in Ayer Hitam - one family at a time

Wooing Chinese back to MCA in Ayer Hitam - one family at a time

SPECIAL REPORT | The party lost Yong Peng, one of the two state seats under Ayer Hitam, in 2013.

Exploring the impenetrable kampung parit of Ayer Hitam

Exploring the impenetrable kampung parit of Ayer Hitam

SPECIAL REPORT | Semarang, housing 40pct of the voters, has so far been a bulletproof moat for BN.

We are nothing but scapegoats: LGBT community

We are nothing but scapegoats: LGBT community

SPECIAL REPORT | Sexual minorities describe themselves as pawns on the political chessboard.

Transgender voters face dreaded path to the ballot box

Transgender voters face dreaded path to the ballot box

SPECIAL REPORT | For M'sia's transgender community, showing ICs at polling stations is a difficult risk to take.

The belt of Pahang VIPs - will a domino effect burn BN?

The belt of Pahang VIPs - will a domino effect burn BN?

SPECIAL REPORT | It covers the Titiwangsa mountain range and includes five marginal seats.

Kajang's Malay village set to be HSR's major hurdle

Kajang's Malay village set to be HSR's major hurdle

SPECIAL REPORT | Kg Dato Abu Bakar Baginda set to be hit hardest by the high speed rail project.

Anger, puzzlement as owners face losing new homes to HSR

Anger, puzzlement as owners face losing new homes to HSR

SPECIAL REPORT | Some had purchased their properties barely a month before learning it may be acquired for the rail project.

Massive data leak trail leads to MCMC's phone blocking system

Massive data leak trail leads to MCMC's phone blocking system

SPECIAL REPORT | Leaked telco data part of a larger trove of stolen data highlighted by Lowyat.net on Oct 19.

Bersatu's foray into Umno strongholds redraws family allegiances

Bersatu's foray into Umno strongholds redraws family allegiances

SPECIAL REPORT | The adage 'blood is thicker than water' is tested as the young slowly lean towards Bersatu.

In Pasir Gudang, deep Sarawakian roots hold back kingmakers

In Pasir Gudang, deep Sarawakian roots hold back kingmakers

SPECIAL REPORT | The Sarawakian diaspora believes that switching voting addresses will cost them native rights.

With no Samy Vellu, Sg Siput folks complain of snail’s pace progress

With no Samy Vellu, Sg Siput folks complain of snail’s pace progress

SPECIAL REPORT | Locals credit the MIC ex-chief for their wide roads and impressive infrastructure.

Sg Siput's giant-slayer predicts tough battle in GE14

Sg Siput's giant-slayer predicts tough battle in GE14

SPECIAL REPORT | PSM will soldier on despite the latest political realignments, says D Jeyakumar.

A day in the life of an 'unconventional' MP

A day in the life of an 'unconventional' MP

SPECIAL REPORT | A day’s work means being a doctor, social worker and MP, all in one.

‘Starting all over again’: The burden of surviving floods

‘Starting all over again’: The burden of surviving floods

SPECIAL REPORT | Even heroes such as bilal Sapno Tukijo may struggle to earn a living now.

The invisible victims of Penang floods

The invisible victims of Penang floods

SPECIAL REPORT | Refugees are badly affected but are they entitled to the RM500 one-off cash aid?

Two days on, Penanti villagers still wading in waist-deep flood waters

Two days on, Penanti villagers still wading in waist-deep flood waters

SPECIAL REPORT | Kg Terus villagers are 'flood-hardened', but even they were unprepared for the Penang floods.

What are the youth saying about GE14?

What are the youth saying about GE14?

SPECIAL REPORT | With the air thick with disillusionment, five youth activists share how they are approaching GE14.

In Semporna, love for Shafie remains strong

In Semporna, love for Shafie remains strong

SPECIAL REPORT | Despite leaving Umno after more than two decades, the locals still see him as their leader.

Can Warisan wrest Sabah from BN?

Can Warisan wrest Sabah from BN?

SPECIAL REPORT | Some say the 'Shafie factor' will swing the state to Warisan’s favour.

Warisan rides on 'Sabahans for Sabah' concept

Warisan rides on 'Sabahans for Sabah' concept

SPECIAL REPORT | 'KL folk should not be telling us about what we want,' Shafie Apdal says in a fiery speech.

For many Sabahans, it’s all about putting food on the table

For many Sabahans, it’s all about putting food on the table

SPECIAL REPORT | Having to cope with the high cost of living, issues such as the 1MDB scandal bear little meaning.

Kuantan rides China wave on land and sea, but at what cost?

Kuantan rides China wave on land and sea, but at what cost?

SPECIAL REPORT | China's influence now spans Kuantan's port, rail and industry.