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OPINION | Why Malaysia’s PRU16 Is a Mirage in the Desert of Economic Reality
KUALA LUMPUR - In the sweltering corridors of Putrajaya, a familiar, frantic whisper has begun to circulate. It is the siren song of the political operative: "Early elections." As Malaysia settles into the rhythm of...
Dr Mahathir and the Semangat 46 Fallout, The Man Who Split the Malays
Malaysia’s modern political history is tightly interwoven with the name Dr Mahathir Mohamad, a leader whose actions shaped power, identity, and Malay politics for decades. Yet for many analysts and critics, the same man...
Government Protects You, Or Do You Protect the Government?
In 2026 Malaysian motorists and businesses are feeling a squeeze that experts call more than a simple fuel price hike. Petrol and diesel costs are climbing sharply, driven by global oil market turmoil and the direct...
The Oil Paradox: Why Malaysia’s “Cheapest Fuel” Narrative Is Running Out of Gas
As global tensions in West Asia tighten the supply chain, the age-old question resurfaces in Malaysian coffee shops and parliamentary halls alike: If we are an oil-producing nation, why aren’t we paying pennies for...
OPINION | Could Anwar Swap Tambun for Pandan? The Stunning Seat-Shift Rumour That’s Silencing Malaysia’s Political Class
Almost a year out from Malaysia’s next general election, political observers are asking an eyebrow‑raising question: could Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ditch his current seat and contest the Pandan...
OPINION | Is Madani Mart Really Affordable Retail or Just Politics in a Plastic Bag of Rice?
Malaysia’s newest retail phenomenon is not a foreign convenience chain or a traditional pasar besar. It’s Madani Mart launched with fanfare by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in April 2026 as a supposed antidote...
OPINION | The RM500,000 ‘Tax’: Why You Pay More So Others Can Steal Better
In a display of brazen entitlement or perhaps economic desperation, thousands of shopping trolleys are vanishing from Mydin stores annually. As retailers face a staggering RM500,000 loss, the question isn’t just about...
“Muslim Choice” Drama: How a Fake Halal Label Triggered Confusion and Consumer Backlash
A bewildering controversy erupted across Malaysia’s Muslim consumer landscape. An organisation known as Muslim Friendly Watch (MFW) introduced a label called “Muslim Choice,” promoting it as a sign that products or...