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- Indexed articles, last 90 days
- 4
- Latest publication
- Sep 28, 2026
- Outlet visibility, for Thestar
- Top 5K sites
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- Aug 9, 2026
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Right to know - but how far? (opens the original)
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THE Freedom of Information Bill 2026 (FOI Bill) has been framed as a step forward for transparency – but legal and civil society groups say several provisions must be refined to ensure it lives up to that promise. The Bar Council has called on the Parliamentary Special Select Committee (PSSC) reviewing the Bill to address key gaps, including the recognition of access to information as a constitutional right, stronger whistleblower protections and clearer mechanisms to support public accountabili
Thought impact: From gas to gravitas (opens the original)
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FROM Malaysia's first LNG exports in 1983 to PETRONAS' energy transition efforts today, responsible reporting has helped Malaysians understand milestones that shaped growth, security and opportunity. The media has illuminated achievements while providing scrutiny that strengthens transparency. The Star's 55th anniversary, says PETRONAS is grateful for the longstanding support and professionalism of media institutions such as The Star.
MEF: A labour of leadership (opens the original)
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FROM the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 and shifting labour policies to growing demands for better workplace standards, Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman has led the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) through a period of significant change. He is known for speaking up on fair and sustainable practices, especially in tackling forced labour and helping Malaysian employers meet global standards – making MEF more inclusive, bringing together voices from industries as varied as banking, hospitality, ins
Promptly yours – but with rules (opens the original)
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ALI Saifuddin used to wrestle with code. Now, he lets artificial intelligence (AI) do the heavy lifting. After taking a short course on AI, the 30-year-old programmer from Kuantan says his workload has eased significantly – and his output has improved. Not too long ago, he was, in his own words, “wracking his brain” working with rule-based automation tools rather than the generative AI models used today.
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