The United States–Malaysia Trade Agreement is often presented in sterile, bureaucratic language—a mutual pact for economic growth. But to peel back the technical jargon is to reveal an older, more ...

In the high-stakes poker game of international trade, Southeast Asia’s nations are playing with loaded decks. The United States, under President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff regime, has rolled out ...

In Malaysia’s diverse landscape, the Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) and its supporters often position themselves as guardians of morality, frequently decrying alcohol as a societal evil. Yet, in states ...

In recent years, Malaysian parents have grown increasingly concerned about the safety of their children in public schools. Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK), the national schools that form the backbone of ...

This is a very significant and ongoing debate in Malaysian history and politics. The claim that Malaysia is a “secular state” versus an “Islamic state” is central to its national identity. Here is a ...

It’s crucial to differentiate between total tourist arrivals (which can be inflated by domestic day-trippers) and meaningful tourism (international and domestic tourists who stay overnight and spend ...

The story begins in 1962, when Mohammed Khir Johari, then Minister of Commerce and Industry, officiated the opening of Malayan Breweries Ltd in Kuala Lumpur. This marked Malaysia’s first major step ...

For an STPM student aspiring to Medicine, Pharmacy, or Dentistry, the odds are less than 3% — a “Mission Impossible” despite equal, or even greater, effort. Duration and Cost: STPM takes 18 months, ...

Dr Mahathir Mohamad today weighed in on the debate over the limited number of places for non-Malay students at the government’s matriculation centres, saying the pre-university programme was designed ...

Malaysia’s public university admissions are often touted as a shining example of meritocracy, where the best and brightest secure their spots based purely on academic excellence. But scratch the ...

In Malaysia, the expansion of the matriculation quota from 25,000 to 40,000 placements has sparked significant debate. Initially presented as a modest increase to provide greater access to higher ...

In 2021, an opinion piece in the South China Morning Post sounded a clarion call: it was time to dismantle Malaysia’s “educational apartheid,” a system of racial quotas and affirmative action that ...