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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: THE FAÇADE OF UNITY For decades, the narrative of Malaysia has been carefully curated by the Federal centre in Putrajaya. It is a narrative of rapid modernization, "Asian Tigers," and towering skyscrapers that scrape the clouds. But as we stand in the shadow of the Petronas
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Recently, a few clips of public speeches by a prominent Sabah politician, Shafie Apdal of Warisan, have been circulating. These speeches, which seem to use ethnic groups as political footballs, have rightly stirred anger and concern, especially within the Kadazandusun Murut Rungus (KDMR) community. I want to talk about two
Lately, an old wound has been reopened in Malaysia, specifically concerning the state of Sabah. If you've been following the news, or even just social media, you’d know about the ongoing saga of the 40% special grant for Sabah. This isn’t some new request; it’s
The recent online reaction to a Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) account, which seemingly celebrated a Petronas victory in a legal dispute, has exposed a profound fault line in Malaysia's federation: the issue of Sarawak’s autonomy and resource ownership. Rather than focusing on corporate triumph, the
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Many people still rely on the simple, flawed narrative that Singapore was just "kicked out" of Malaysia in 1965—as if it were an unwanted problem to be discarded. As someone who cares deeply about factual clarity and systemic fairness over blind faith, I know this common misunderstanding