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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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Fugitive preacher Zakir Naik defies Malaysia’s speech ban?

The Indian national preacher allegedly defied Malaysia’s speech ban with an address at the Perlis International Sunnah Convention 2025

Amirudin signals move to federal politics

The Selangor menteri besar is preparing for a move to the federal government by 2028, following an unwritten two-term limit for the state’s top post

Everyone makes mistakes: Hannah should forgive Razman, says PAS spiritual leader

Datuk Hashim Jasin says Youth and Sports Minister should let bygones be bygones over ‘YTL daughter’ gaffe

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