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'Feels like the system doesn't want me': From registration hiccups to costly flights, why thousands of young Sabahans aren't voting

KOTA KINABALU, Nov. 27 -- Youth voters are widely seen as one of the most influential blocs in Sabah's state election, but a number of young Sabahans - both in and out of the state - will not be casti... Read More


GRS denies it's controlled by Pakatan, emphasises equal partnership

KOTA KINABALU, Nov. 27 -- Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) has reaffirmed that its relationship with Pakatan Harapan (PH) is anchored firmly on Sabah's interests through a win-win approach. GRS Informatio... Read More


Khairy campaigns for GRS in Sabah despite Umno reconciliation reports

KOTA BELUD, Nov. 27 -- Former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin has campaigned for Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) Tempasuk candidate Datuk Mohd Arsad Bistari. During the Programme Sembang Santai with Kh... Read More


Malaysia and a number of countries want to ban social media use for under-16s in 2026: Here's what we know so far

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 27 -- Malaysia is moving to implement a blanket ban on the use of social media for those under the age of 16, starting 2026. The tighter regulations were mooted amid the recent spa... Read More


Haresh Deol assault suspect claims wife was harassed, police say journalist may be wrong victim

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 27 -- Police believe the assault on sports journalist Haresh Deol in Bangsar may have stemmed from a domestic dispute or a case of mistaken identity, according to city Police Chief ... Read More


Navigating Malaysian Indian identity - Shaleen Surendra

Kuala Lampur, Nov. 27 -- It is a privilege to distance oneself from their "Indianness". Over the past few months, while interviewing young Malaysian Indians for IMAN Research, I noticed a recurring t... Read More


Hands-on lessons, sign language and tech among six new subjects coming to Malaysian classrooms in 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 27 -- The Education Ministry plans to roll out six new subjects under the revamped 2027 school curriculum, with a stronger push on core skills, creativity and character-building fro... Read More


MACC officer goes to police over new video alleging bid to sway Albert Tei probe

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 27 -- A Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officer has lodged a police complaint over a video clip alleging misconduct involving its chief Tan Sri Azam Baki. The commissio... Read More


The Sabahan youth vote: 30 under 30 and powerful, yet candidates struggle to reach them

KOTA KINABALU, Nov. 27 -- Sabah's young voters - 30 per cent of the entire electorate under 30 years of age - are emerging as one of the most influential blocs this election with "kingmaker" powers. ... Read More


Compassion counts: Sukau residents laud daughter of BN candidate who aided man who fell on the way home

KINABATANGAN, Nov. 26 -- The swift actions of Barisan Nasional Sukau candidate Datuk Jafry Ariffin's daughter in providing medical aid to an injured senior citizen has earned praise from local residen... Read More