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28
May
What kind of deputy president should Izzah be for her father?

What kind of deputy president should Izzah be for her father?

by R.Dineskumar Nurul Izzah Anwar has been elected the PKR deputy president, further solidifying the notion that the party
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30
Apr
(Movie Review) Sinners - a horror flick done right, worthy of cult status

(Movie Review) Sinners - a horror flick done right, worthy of cult status

This week, I had the opportunity to watch Ryan Coogler-directed "Sinners" at GSC Gurney Plaza. This movie was
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10
Mar
Air Itam dam: Penang’s gem that blurs the line between manmade engineering and nature’s beauty

Air Itam dam: Penang’s gem that blurs the line between manmade engineering and nature’s beauty

The Air Itam dam is no stranger to Penangites. Located in the highland areas of the Penang island, the dam,
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11
Feb
The hilltop Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple at Jalan Kebun Bungah, Pulau Tikus

Thaipusam 2025 in pics

As a Penangite, one thing that I love about my state is the lively Thaipusam celebration at the Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani
4 min read
09
Feb
It’s good that the guidelines were scrapped. Still, it is infuriating that Jakim considered it in the first place

It’s good that the guidelines were scrapped. Still, it is infuriating that Jakim considered it in the first place

The controversial guidelines proposed by the government through the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) on Muslims’ participation in non-Muslim
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05
Feb
Penang is still the right “market” for Muda. It just needs to step up its game

Penang is still the right “market” for Muda. It just needs to step up its game

Nearly three years after being trounced in the 2023 state elections, Muda appears to be subdued - particularly in Penang.
6 min read
29
Oct
Could Gaza cost Kamala Harris the White House? Not really.

Could Gaza cost Kamala Harris the White House? Not really.

The genocide in Gaza is getting worse with more than  43,000 Palestinians killed in the strip since Hamas’ October
6 min read
15
Oct
Is DAP ready to give seats to MCA, MIC come GE16?

Is DAP ready to give seats to MCA, MIC come GE16?

DAP has expressed its openness for Pakatan Harapan to work with Barisan Nasional for the next general election (GE16) which
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15
Oct
Amanah leaders should abandon Johor unity govt push by now. It is getting embarrassing

Amanah leaders should abandon Johor unity govt push by now. It is getting embarrassing

Amanah has been stirring the pot in recent months, causing needless headaches for Pakatan Harapan. Earlier in August, the party’
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16
Sep
No matter what PAS does, it can never win over non-Malay voters

No matter what PAS does, it can never win over non-Malay voters

PAS is trying to win over the minds and hearts of non-Malays and non-Muslims. The Islamist party, in its 70th
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