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Making Progress

Safeguarding Judicial Independence – the work continues

TWO weeks ago, Malaysia's legal community reached a tipping point when lawyers, led by the Malaysian Bar Council, embarked on a 2.6km "Walk to Safeguard Judicial Independence." Clad in black and armed with a 65-page memorandum, they pressed the Prime Minister's Office to curb executive overreach in judicial appointments.

SEARCH Scholar Series

Asean–China economic ties through the lens of ACFTA

The current wave of economic fragmentation, characterised by geopolitical uncertainties, regionalised trade blocs, localised supply chains, and tariff wars, challenges the future of global trade and economic integration. Underscoring this challenge, the World Bank has forecast a subdued global growth rate of just 2.3% for 2025, significantly below the pre-pandemic average of 3.7%.

Putting Dr G On The Spot

A u-turn beyond the middle age and sunset days

Dear Dr G, I read with interest last week's article on the "reversal of misfortune in infertility". My wife and I do not have any fertility issues, but we are reconsidering our family planning and hope you can help.

On The Beat

A high target ­– can we meet it?

The race is on to become a high-income nation but the old way of doing things is no longer viable. Politicians – and voters – have to change mindsets to keep Malaysia in the running.

It's Just Politics

A solo sojourn?

Is GRS running solo against federal parties in the next election? The ground sentiment is heading towards that, as witnessed by the writer.

Beyond boundaries

An American ‘insult’ to Malaysia

Initial reactions to Donald Trump's ambassador nominee to Malaysia have been widely negative. Will Putrajaya reject him?

On The Line

Dealing with Harimau Malaya’s self-inflicted wound

IN the realm of international football diplomacy, few missteps are as damaging as a last-minute withdrawal from a prestigious tournament - especially when the excuses are flimsy and the consequences far-reaching.

The Star Says

More needed to keep our roads safe

KEJARA, the Demerit Points System for Traffic Offences, is in the final phase of being reviewed by the Road Transport Department (JPJ).

Opinion

Upholding cultural subjectivity amid the dynamic interplay of world cultures: The spiritual cornerstone of China's path to modernisation

This comprehensive report by the Xinhua Institute examines the cultural subjectivity of the Chinese nation, how it is deeply rooted in an extensive historical lineage and how it has continually evolved, making enduring contributions to human civilisation.

Comment

Through the BRICS mirror: The West in reflection

THE Western media's reaction to the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro was nothing short of predictable.

Analysis

More song and dance around Najib’s house arrest

SOME said it would be a secret meeting but how can it be a secret when the attendance list comprised so many division leaders of Umno?

Sports Box

Can Zafrul rally BAM to glory with new tricks of the trade?

THERE is no such thing as a stroll in the park for Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.

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