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America was the arsenal of democracy; now it’s disarming the press
Opinion

America was the arsenal of democracy; now it’s disarming the press

By Lionel Barber | September 26, 2026

What happens in Washington does not stay in Washington. If America falls short in upholding the constitutional principle of a free press, others will act with greater impunity.

Najib’s house arrest: The decision that could redraw Malaysia’s political landscape
Opinion

Najib’s house arrest: The decision that could redraw Malaysia’s political landscape

By Bilveer Singh | September 26, 2026

The most important question is not whether Datuk Seri Najib Razak should be at home. The larger question is what rules Malaysia establishes so that the next person who comes before the same system can understand in advance what justice, mercy and punishment mean.

A slice of mooncake: A 14th-century rebellion and what it teaches us about Malaysia’s messy road to reform
Opinion

A slice of mooncake: A 14th-century rebellion and what it teaches us about Malaysia’s messy road to reform

By Lai Chen Heng | September 25, 2026

Political activist Lai Chen Heng says that while reform in the country still appears to be a long road ahead, those seeking reform must remember that change does not come from the top down; it comes from ordinary people holding onto a shared resolve.

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When a politician ‘plays’ doctor
News

When a politician ‘plays’ doctor

By Haresh Deol | September 25, 2026

Sungai Manik assemblyman Datuk Zainol Fadzi Paharudin plays doctor, but it's no laughing matter for healthcare workers.

‘If rules were followed, were the rules good enough?’
Sports

‘If rules were followed, were the rules good enough?’

By Twentytwo13 | September 25, 2026

Ahead of the Oct 15 Fifa Council meeting, a global integrity advocate says presidents change, council members change and alliances change, but the rules, checks and balances, and lines of accountability must remain.

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