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Killing the local art scene: Why is Selangor taxing creativity to death? – Fabian Peter

Small independent venues struggle under rising taxes and bureaucratic hurdles, jeopardising Malaysia's vibrant arts scene

Bayangan to unveil ‘Dari Pinggiran’ EP with special showcase on Friday

Indie-folk artist will also feature Faris Khairi, Azim Idris, Amar Azalan, Ruviyamin Ruslan as backing musicians for event set to take place at 8pm on Friday

‘Punk gig ‘Chaos in Rumah Api’ axed over permit issue, complaints by residents’

In a statement, Rumah Api, a punk community organiser, said it had made the requisite payments for permits to KIR but the venue host did not make the application to hold the event. 

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From player to mentor: Wee Wern calls time on glittering squash career, takes on coaching challenge

A desire to impart her years of experience to the younger generation has seen former world number five squash player Low Wee Wern make the tough decision to hang up her racquet.

A man with fire in his belly: Jagdeep remembers his father Karpal’s strength in the face of disability

Despite paralysis from a tragic accident, the DAP stalwart remained a fearless fighter—his legacy now upheld by his son

Pendirian AGC konsisten, RUU GEG tidak berperlembagaan

Jabatan Peguam Negara secara konsisten berpandangan bahawa Rang Undang-Undang Kawalan Produk Merokok Demi Kesihatan Awam 2023 atau RUU Generasi Penamat (GEG) adalah tidak berperlembagaan (unconstitutional).