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Democracy Is Teetering in Malaysia as PM Tightens Grip on Power Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s desperate attempt to hold on to power threatens to shake the country’s democratic system to the core. August 03, 2021 Malaysian opposition members Anwar Ibrahim, fourth from left, and Mahathir Mohamad, second from left in blue mask, hold a banner reading “Muhyiddin and Cabinet resign” during a protest in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, August 2, 2021. Credit: AP Ph...

Plants and creepers growing on the facade of the Malaysian Industrial Court Building. IT HAS been weeks since the historical giant clock at the Sultan Abdul Samad building in Jalan Raja, Kuala Lumpur stopped ticking. Dubbed Malaysia’s own Big Ben, no one knows exactly when it stopped but this iconic symbol has been a silent witness to many memorable moments of the country’s history, including the Federation of Malaya’s independence from the British Empire on Aug 31, 1957 as well as the Ja...

Event Description This May, City & State will recognize 40 individuals under the age of 40 who have already distinguished themselves in the real estate and construction industries and are on their way to amassing accomplishments well beyond their age. They have made great strides in their careers and hold the promise of a bright future! The honorees will be featured in the May 17th edition of City & State Magazine and celebrated at a virtual event on Wednesday, May 19th. Speakers ...

LETTER | Malaysians vs the Putrajaya megalomaniacs Modified6:05 am - LETTER | Malaysians do not expect the government to solve all their problems. They know that to be successful and to make a decent living, they must be willing to work hard and spend conservatively. However, they despise a government detached from the realities of every day Malaysians. They loathe a prime minister who tells them they are poor because they are lazy, despite working countless hours.  They abhor a cabinet that t...

Outlook Traveller SIGN IN WITH GOOGLE A beautiful arched lane in Marrakech, which is number 40 on the list, Photo Credit: Shutterstock Home > See > Story > Breaking the Gram: 10 of the Worlds 50 Most Instagrammable Places In a departure from the usual Gorgeous Place List, we bring to you places that you probably knew less about. So let the show begin 07 Min Read You know whats even more predictable and monotonous than the monoliths that are propping up throughout the world? Its a list of th...