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Rei Ami, Ejae and Audrey Nuna attend the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on Jan 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. - (Photo by Neilson Barnard / Getty Images via AFP)

NAI is not an isolated occurrence. At PPUM alone, more than 200 cases of child abuse and neglect are treated each year. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

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The question heading into GE16 is no longer only who leads, but how leadership is structured and whether Malaysia is ready to balance continuity, credibility and renewal for the decades ahead.

The revival of Muafakat Nasional (MN) is unlikely to bring down Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s Madani government in the immediate term. - BERNAMA FILE PIX

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Nurulhidayah shared a picture of her meeting with Dr Muhamad Akmal at the wedding reception of the Melaka Chief Minister’s daughter on Thursday. Photo: Facebook Nurulhidayah Ahmad Zahid Official

Although some leaders and rank-and-file members are uneasy with the Prime Minister’s alignment with the DAP, Umno is expected to stay the course, as the risks of leaving the administration currently outweigh the benefits.

Young Malaysians are stepping into a year of heightened pressure, widening inequality and stubborn structural problems that no amount of glossy announcements can immediately fix. Photo for illustrative purposes only