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When in Malaysia: The HYROX sponsorship row is a lesson in local due diligence

The HYROX sponsorship controversy highlights why international organisers must understand local regulations and cultural sensitivities before bringing global commercial partnerships into Malaysia.

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KLIA systems still down, passengers advised to arrive four hours before flight.
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Lifestyle

Think twice before paying upfront: The hidden financial risks of booking flights, cruises and tours

Opinion

PERNAMA beer ban raises questions over transparency, religious sensitivities and rights of non-Muslim servicemen

Business

AFFIN brings Johor SMEs together to explore growth opportunities ahead of 2027

Lifestyle

Netizens find much to hate about the glare coming from Menara Merdeka Maybank

KLIA systems still down, passengers advised to arrive four hours before flight.
NORAFIFI EHSAN / The Star

Lifestyle

Think twice before paying upfront: The hidden financial risks of booking flights, cruises and tours

Opinion

PERNAMA beer ban raises questions over transparency, religious sensitivities and rights of non-Muslim servicemen

Business

AFFIN brings Johor SMEs together to explore growth opportunities ahead of 2027

AFFIN brings Johor SMEs together to explore growth opportunities ahead of 2027

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Vernacular schools: “Provoking further debates tantamount to challenging Federal Constitution”

Vernacular schools: “Provoking further debates tantamount to challenging Federal Constitution”

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Elon Musk’s $445M midterm bet may have only won him a subpoena

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Mainstream

Who funded Najib’s RM50 mil fine? What are the terms for house arrest? Questions remain unanswered

PAS’ latest kid on the block: Decriminalise ‘khalwat’ offence, it’s inherited from the British

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Malaysia’s digital transformation is accelerating, but are its cybersecurity defences keeping pace?

“Cyberattacks have landed on M’sian shores; avoid downloading ZIP files on WhatsApp messages”

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Opinion

PERNAMA beer ban raises questions over transparency, religious sensitivities and rights of non-Muslim servicemen

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Tourist guides do not decide where visitors go as tour itineraries are set before trips begin

“Hidup Islam vs Reformasi”: War of slogans can decide outcome of Melaka polls battle

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Beyond good intentions: Building a stronger culture of child protection in Malaysia

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Business

AFFIN brings Johor SMEs together to explore growth opportunities ahead of 2027

“Don’t blame KFC’s poor sales on boycott; inconsistent food quality, poor services are core reasons”

Property-based Visionary Heritage Bhd raises RM276.5m through 3 sukuk Wakalah issuances

Oriental Kopi takes Malaysian coffee culture on track through new partnership with Tourism Malaysia and KTMB

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Politics

“PH set to be doomed in Melaka as fence sitters have already given them two chances in 2008, 2013”

“How much is allocated for interfaith dialogue under the National Unity Ministry?

Rafizi’s double surprises while recording statement in Bukit Aman; a police report by a minister

Amanah won only one seat previously but confident of winning all 7 seats it’s contesting this time around

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Markets

Bursa Malaysia ends lower amid broad-based selling

Berjaya Research sees 72.6% upside for Paragon Globe on Johor data centre deals, growing rental assets

What to expect on Bursa Malaysia this Friday

Bursa Malaysia closes higher on Wall Street gains, OPR status quo

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Lifestyle

KLIA systems still down, passengers advised to arrive four hours before flight.
NORAFIFI EHSAN / The Star

Think twice before paying upfront: The hidden financial risks of booking flights, cruises and tours

Netizens find much to hate about the glare coming from Menara Merdeka Maybank

Ruined koolam unites Malaysians of all races against hateful netizen

“Perhaps ultra-sensitive, pious Muslims should refrain from visiting Hindu idol worshipping Bali”

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