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Is Malaysia the right place for imported Dravidian politics? – Sandru Narayanan

A recent MIC controversy over Pongal has reignited deeper questions about cultural accuracy, political ideology, and whether Malaysian Tamil identity should be reshaped by narratives imported from Tamil Nadu

Photo of the day: Communal cooking for Pongal prosperity

Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated by Tamil communities worldwide, marking a time of gratitude to the sun god, Surya, for the abundant harvest and prosperity bestowed upon the land.

Nga could have broken Selangor law for Pongal post using ‘Ilahi’

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming is at risk of being arrested under Selangor's Non-Islamic Religions (Control of Propagation Amongst Muslims) Enactment 1988 over his recent post on X.

Nga’s Pongal wishes slammed by netizens for use of ‘Ilahi’, post deleted soon after

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming’s intention to wish a Happy Pongal Day for Hindus backfired after netizens called him out for using the term “Ilahi” in his greeting, today.

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Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil

12 hours on the road no guarantee for liveable wages, say several food delivery riders

Long working hours and cut-throat remuneration structure have been a bane for food delivery riders recently with some considering to leave their current service platform for another – or find a new job altogether.

National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports