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Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan, who recently retired as a Federal Court judge, said legal aid, ‘pro bono’ work and artificial intelligence can all be used to improve Malaysians’ access to justice. — Picture by Yusof Isa

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Former Federal Court judge Nallini Pathmanathan: Lawyers should do more ‘pro bono’ work so more Malaysians can access justice

District police chief ACP Wan Azlan Wan Mamat stated that police received an emergency call from a member of the public regarding the incident at approximately 3.50 pm. — Bernama pic

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Two men dead, one injured after fall from Subang Jaya skylift

Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan, who recently retired as a Federal Court judge, wanted to be a doctor but ended up becoming the only lawyer in her family for her generation. — Picture by Yusof Isa

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Malaysia’s first Indian woman Federal Court judge Nallini Pathmanathan looks back on a long career

Rain clouds are seen over the city centre in Kuala Lumpur, on Dec 8, 2024. — Bernama pic

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MetMalaysia warns of heavy rain and strong winds across KL, Selangor, five other states

A still shows Federal Territories Department staff performing in a Hari Raya video.

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Hannah Yeoh unveils FT Dept’s Raya video at restored Sultan Abdul Samad Building

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Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail (second, left) speaks during a press conference at the Putrajaya District Police Headquarters on March 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

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National Union of Bank Employees (NUBE) members picket in Kuala Lumpur on July 26, 2024. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

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Ex-HR minister acted with ‘clear bias’ in banks vs NUBE dispute, High Court finds

Heavy traffic is seen at the Gombak Toll Plaza heading towards the East Coast in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations on April 6, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Anwar announces 50pc toll discount for Hari Raya, says will cost Putrajaya RM21m

Malaysian manufacturers are under pressure to cut prices and improve efficiency as competition from Chinese products intensifies, says FMM president Jacob Lee Chor Kok. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

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An Emirates Boeing 777 aircraft prepares for landing as a smoke plume rises from an ongoing fire near Dubai International Airport in Dubai on March 16, 2026. — AFP pic

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Missiles and drones hammer UAE, shutting Dubai airport, sparking Fujairah oil fires and rattling Gulf travellers

An excavator driver refuelling the vehicle with diesel in Khantan, Perak on June 10, 2024. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 8 h ago

MOF disburses extra RM100 to cushion impact of 80 sen diesel price spike amid Iran crisis

Activist Arun Dorasamy (centre) arrives at the Jawi Magistrate’s Court on March 17, 2026. — Facebook pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Johor PKR Youth criticises Deputy Minister Kulasegaran for accompanying activist Arun to court

The East Coast Rail Link is set to start operations in 2027. — Malaysia Rail Link picture

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Tracks done: All 519km ECRL laid from Kota Bharu to Gombak, testing begins ahead of 2027 launch

Preacher Zamri Vinoth is brought by the police to the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on March 17, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Preacher Zamri Vinoth claims trial over inflammatory FB post, denies fleeing to Thailand

A person looks at social media on a mobile phone on October 24, 2025. — AFP pic

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Erna Mahyuni

Erna Mahyuni

Erna tweets too much on @ernamh. Angry Sabah native, slave to her dog/cat and blogs at ernamahyuni.com

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According to the author, sometimes, only sharp and forceful words seem to get people’s attention. — Pexels.com pic

11 Mar 2026

Being the Empress of Karen-ning because someone has to do it

The upcoming ‘Pokémon Pokopia’ game is the best reviewed Pokémon game ever and releases worldwide on March 5. — Picture via Nintendo website

04 Mar 2026

The world would be better if battling was left to Pokémon

Visitors walk beneath an installation of Chinese New Year lanterns along an alleyway in Kuala Lumpur February 5, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

25 Feb 2026

Why it’s OK for everyone to be more Chinese (Malaysian)

I said goodbye to the oncology daycare ward on Lunar New Year Eve. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni

18 Feb 2026

Cancer Diaries: Happy birthday and happy last treatment day

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The to-do list grows, even when the body slows. — Pexels.com pic

11 Feb 2026

Cancer Diaries: The final chapter approaches while my to-do list grows

The Swift Student Challenge is a way for student coders to send in their own little projects for a chance to be among the 350 winners. — Apple screenshot

10 Feb 2026

For young (tech) dreamers: Apple’s Swift Student Challenge opens for submissions

Make sure you always have plasters and a little antiseptic ointment with you because you never know when life decides you need a life-affirming tumble. — Freepik pic

04 Feb 2026

Cancer Diaries: Where I roll out of a car and march out of an airport taxi

Getting better does not erase the memory of those who suffered in silence and wanted, above all, to be heard. — Unsplash pic

28 Jan 2026

Cancer Diaries: On nearing the finish line, and thinking of a young bone cancer patient

The author asserts that newer, more effective treatments come with large price tags and that it isn’t right that money should determine your chances of surviving cancer. — Unsplash pic

21 Jan 2026

Cancer Diaries: Where I find out my ‘expensive’ cancer is a bargain

In an undated file photo, Dilbert (left) waits for his turn while creator Scott Adams (right) takes aim at the 14 ball at his home in Blackhawk, California. — AK/LJM pic

14 Jan 2026

Cancer Diaries: Scott Adams is a reminder to trust your doctor over worm pills

I am but just one of hundreds, perhaps thousands, that the staff see every day but for me they were my lifeline and I will always feel nothing but gratitude for their care. — Bernama pic

07 Jan 2026

Cancer Diaries: Failing at being frugal, while the finish line draws near

A monocled cobra decided to visit the author before the end of the Year of the Snake to ring out the old. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni

31 Dec 2025

Cancer Diaries: When a snake comes to my door

While the transcription isn't perfect, dictating my writing is freeing while also preserving my hands. — iOS screenshot

24 Dec 2025

Cancer Diaries: Sometimes you’re grateful just to feel your hands

Public Service Department personnel sign into MyDigital ID at the PSD lobby in Putrajaya, December 14, 2023. — Bernama pic

17 Dec 2025

Cancer Diaries: I shouldn’t need to think about MyDigitalID as I lay dying

So many people are turning to public healthcare now, perhaps due to the rising premiums and perhaps also because of the horror stories about insurers finding too many reasons not to honour their policies. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

10 Dec 2025

Cancer Diaries: Hanging out in Emergency and insurance fears

Despite successful surgery and no residual cancer found, the recovery journey continues with complications including a five per cent drop in heart function and menopausal symptoms. — AFP pic

03 Dec 2025

Cancer Diaries: On ‘celebrating’ one year as a cancer patient as my heart begins to struggle

I'm grateful that I can get what I need from the public healthcare system. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni

26 Nov 2025

Cancer Diaries: When everyone, myself included, needs reminding I’m still sick

Bangkok is as vibrant as ever though like us seems to be built around malls. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni

19 Nov 2025

Cancer Diaries: Where Bangkok feeds me and shows me my limits

Online service Roblox allows space for fun and creativity, as well as hunting ground for online predators preying on children. — Picture courtesy of Roblox

13 Nov 2025

What’s so scary about Roblox, the online gaming platform that is scaring parents and governments

According to the author, simply working on fitness in the hope of living less like an invalid isn’t enough; the goal is to reach for the life desired — one where boarding a train doesn’t come with the fear of ending up in a hospital along the way. — Pexels.com pic

12 Nov 2025

Cancer Diaries: When HKL cost cutting is (literally) cold and I feel like running away

The new AirPods Pro 3 has had a redesign and an audio tweak, without a price bump. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni— Picture by Erna Mahyuni

12 Nov 2025

The AirPods Pro 3: Better sound, less likely to fall out of your ears

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is still the best of all Apple's smartwatches. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni— Picture by Erna Mahyuni

11 Nov 2025

Apple Watch Ultra 3: Still the best Apple Watch

Tesla CEO Elon Musk performs a Nazi salute during the inauguration of US President Donald Trump in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. — AFP pic

05 Nov 2025

Cancer Diaries: Cancer isn’t the only late diagnosis that can hurt you

18 May 2022

The disturbing court of public opinion

Commercial buildings stand in the central business district of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah September 23, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Firdaus Latif

11 May 2022

Must Sabah continue to be the poster child for neglected infrastructure?

People wearing face masks sightsee and snap pictures in the heart of Kuala Lumpur during Hari Raya Aidilfitri holiday May 3, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

04 May 2022

The strange new normal of not giving a s***

People break fast at Dataran Merdeka during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan in Kuala Lumpur April 19, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Firdaus Latif

27 Apr 2022

Laying down arms when the war isn't over

20 Apr 2022

How long more will Malaysians live in quiet desperation?

Of the total 19,444 crimes reported between January and July 2021, 8,403 were scam-related cases. u00e2u20acu201d iStock pic

13 Apr 2022

Dear government, what are you doing with my data?

Form Five students get ready to sit for their SPM examination at SMK Seksyen 7 in Shah Alam March 2, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

06 Apr 2022

Malaysian youth need to break the cycle of abuse indoctrination

The section for Covid-19 vaccination registration via the MySejahtera mobile application is displayed on a mobile phone in Kuala Lumpur February 23, 2021. u00e2u20acu201dPicture by Yusof Mat Isa

30 Mar 2022

How safe is our data with the government?

10 daripada 20 bayi selamat dilahirkan pada Hari Kebangsaan 2016 di Hospital Kuala Lumpur, 31 Ogos, 2016. u00e2u20acu201d Foto Bernama

23 Mar 2022

In Malaysia, foreign wives are trophies but foreign husbands? Treason

A man busks next to the KLCC LRT station in Kuala Lumpur, July 11, 2016. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Saw Siow Feng

16 Mar 2022

Punishing the arts won’t bless you, Selangor

People wearing face masks on Saloma Bridge in Kuala Lumpur, February 18, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

09 Mar 2022

Preparing for an endemic when the pandemic's not over

Thanks for the memories, Nuu00e2u20acu2122est. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Erna Mahyuni

02 Mar 2022

Farewell, Nu’est: My first and last K-pop love

Sixteen people were fined for attending a 20-person birthday party at a flat in Hougang last year. u00e2u20acu2022 Unsplash pic

23 Feb 2022

Dodging bullets, chasing dreams

A man waks past a Malaysia Prihatin wall decoration in Kuala Lumpur August 25, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

16 Feb 2022

Pandemic complacency will literally cripple our nation

A man uses the MySejahtera trace feature. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

09 Feb 2022

The how-to, simplified guide to Covid-19 communications

Over 40 per cent of UK residents say that they do not have a proper desk to work on in their homes, according to a new report. u00e2u20acu2022 IStock.com/ETX Studio pic

02 Feb 2022

Work shouldn't be a death sentence

A man works from the comfort of home during phase three of the movement control order in Shah Alam April 15, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Miera Zulyana

26 Jan 2022

Mental health check-ups should be routine and mundane

People queue in front of a Bank Simpanan Nasional branch in Klang September 6, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

19 Jan 2022

Why can’t we trust poor people with money?

A man uses the MySejahtera trace feature. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

12 Jan 2022

We must do right by the disabled and vulnerable

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