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Beauty standards have gone through waves of change, media campaigns and ideological shifts, yet women continue to be trapped by unrealistic ideals shaped by industries that profit from insecurity, writes Ayu Musa Kamal.

Sony's dominance in gaming may owe as much to Xbox's stumbles as its own strengths, but mounting losses, failed live-service ambitions and rising costs suggest luck alone may no longer be enough.

Senior lawmaker Gobind Singh Deo says Malaysia must never allow the architects of the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) crime and those involved in enabling it, "to walk free, bypassing the doors of justice."

The true test of Malaysia's ambitions to strengthen cybersecurity lies in whether the nation can operationalise resilience before the next crisis exposes the gap between aspiration and execution.

Rizal Hashim's top win at this year's Sportswriters Association of Malaysia-100Plus Awards is a reminder that journalism built on reporting, verification and storytelling still has a place in the digital age.

Vendors at airports are worried about declining foot traffic as escalating air fares and cancelled flights begin hurting business. Many fear the slowdown will worsen during the upcoming summer holiday season.

Cities around the world, from Singapore to Dubai, have used LRT to solve similar urban density and mobility challenges. Makkah, with its unique cyclical population surges, is an even more compelling candidate, writes Professor Datuk Dr Ahmad Ibrahim.

Norway's last-minute cancellation of Malaysia's Naval Strike Missile deal may have gone far beyond commercial considerations. From geopolitical realignment and NATO sensitivities to concerns over strategic trust, the fallout could reshape how Putrajaya approaches defence procurement for years to come.