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๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ Utusan Malaysia

Malaysia · MS · https://www.utusan.com.my

About Utusan Malaysia

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Utusan Malaysia, originally founded in 1939, was historically owned by the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) and served as its propaganda mouthpiece. After facing financial difficulties and a temporary closure in 2019, it was revived in 2020 and is currently owned by Media Mulia Sdn Bhd, a company linked to business tycoon Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary.

Historically, Utusan Malaysia was widely criticized for its strong pro-UMNO bias, admitting to spinning facts to favor the ruling party and inciting racial hatred. It also faced and lost defamation lawsuits for misrepresenting statements. While the new ownership under Media Mulia has pledged a commitment to objective and credible reporting, Malaysia's press freedom environment remains 'partly-free' and has seen a decline, with political pressure and restrictive laws continuing to affect media independence. The media environment in Malaysia is characterized by legal restrictions and ownership tied to political parties, with mainstream outlets often aligning with the government in power.

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Anggrek's Star Quality Shines Bright

- Anggrek, the nine-year-old daughter of singer Adira Suhaimi, is gaining attention for her talent and charisma. - She has impressed audiences with her confident dancing and singing, drawing comparisoโ€ฆ

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Five Thai Actors Who Became Convicts

- The article profiles five prominent Thai actors who have served prison sentences for various crimes. - Cases include murder, large-scale bitcoin fraud, robbery, pyramid scheme fraud, and insulting tโ€ฆ

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MIC respects PN's decision on cooperation

- MIC respects Perikatan Nasional's (PN) decision if it no longer offers space for the party to be part of its political cooperation. - MIC had previously expressed willingness to join PN when it was โ€ฆ

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Hodak's son joins Malaysia's U-19 mission

- Luka Jordy Hodak, son of former national U-19 coach Bojan Hodak, has been selected to represent Malaysia at the ASEAN U-19 Championship 2026 in Indonesia. - Hodak, currently playing for Croatia's NKโ€ฆ

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Women's Squad's Legal Defense is Fragile

- The Malaysian women's hockey team lost their opening match 1-2 to India in the U-18 Asia Cup. - Coach Siti Amarina Ruhani called for improved defense against penalty corners, as Malaysia conceded 16โ€ฆ

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Azeem matches national 10.09s record

- Malaysian sprinter Muhammad Azeem Fahmi equaled his own national record of 10.09 seconds in the 100m race at the NCAA Championship qualifiers in Kentucky. - This performance marks his best of the seโ€ฆ

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'PKR is not DAP's puppet'

- A youth leader within Malaysia's PKR party dismisses claims that the party is weakening or acting as a puppet for DAP. - The leader asserts that the party remains strong despite the departure of proโ€ฆ

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Ryan Deedat focuses on art after solo period

- Singer Ryan Deedat focused on his art after a six-month solo period to heal and rebuild his personal and professional life. - He described the first two months as difficult but gradually improved, lโ€ฆ

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Kate Middleton Reveals Cancer Battle

- Catherine Middleton, the Princess of Wales, revealed her cancer diagnosis in a video released on March 22, 2024. - She stated she has been undergoing preventative chemotherapy for two months. - The โ€ฆ

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UPKO applies to join Sabah coalition GRS

- United Progressive Kinabalu Party (UPKO) has applied to join the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition. - UPKO President Ewon Benedick submitted the application to Sabah Chief Minister and GRS Chairโ€ฆ

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Cats Choose Food by Smell, Vet Explains

- Cats' picky eating habits are common among pet owners, with some refusing certain foods or suddenly disliking previously favored ones. - Veterinarian Dr. Wafaa Abdul Washeff explains that this pickiโ€ฆ

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Consumer safety cannot be compromised

- Consumers face risks like damaged gadgets and dangerous products in the digital age but have legal rights protecting them. - Consumers are entitled to safe products and accurate information, with leโ€ฆ

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Confiscated Stalls Changed Saleha's Life

- Saleha Abdullah, 58, recalls the distress of having her roadside stall confiscated by local authorities about 15 years ago. - She describes the emotional pain of watching her livelihood, including hโ€ฆ

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Neymar Injury Casts Doubt on Brazil's World Cup Opener

- Brazil's star forward Neymar is sidelined with a calf injury, casting doubt on his availability for the World Cup opening match. - The injury requires two to three weeks of recovery, meaning Neymar โ€ฆ

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The art of capturing smoke in photography

- Capturing smoke in photography requires precise camera settings and absolute lighting control. - Photographers must master the interplay of light, speed, and lens to freeze fast-moving smoke. - Highโ€ฆ