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The new Malaysia-Indonesia border deal ends tourism status of Sebatik’s ‘two-nation house’ (pictured), Kalabakan MP Datuk Andi Muhammad Suryady Bandy confirmed, adding that the demarcation was based on mutual consent. — Daily Express pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

No longer Malaysian: New border line puts Sebatik’s ‘two-nation house’ in Indonesia

MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki said in the ‘Kolar Hitam’ podcast titled ‘Azam 2026: Making MACC Bold & Radical’ on MACC’s YouTube channel on January 30, 2026. — Screenshot from YouTube/SPRM Malaysia

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Senior Navy officer ‘forced’ contractors to rent rooms at his hotel to house workers, MACC uncovers in graft probe

Despite the growing push for digital red packets and e-wallet transfers, Malaysians continue to favour physical ang pow, especially crisp new banknotes. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Fresh ang pow notes: Why tradition endures — and where Malaysians can get them this Chinese New Year

The Taman Rekreasi Madani Kolam Takungan Sungai Pinji. — Bernama pic

Life / 10 h ago

Ipoh’s first floodable park shows nature at work, but tall grass and wildlife spark debate over beauty versus function

Lieutenant-General Datuk Malek Razak Sulaiman will lead Malaysia’s Armed Forces as its chief from February 1, 2026 with the rank of General. — Picture from Facebook/Khaled Nordin

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Army Western Field Commander Malek Razak is new Malaysian Armed Forces chief

Baling police said the RM10,000 stolen from the parked car was the complainant’s business earnings that she had intended to deposit in a bank. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Gone in two hours: RM10,000 cash in backpack stolen from car parked metres away as woman shops in Kupang

Kongsi House, the community space operated by Kongsi Co-op, operates out of a kampung home along Old Klang Road, Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Life / 10 h ago

‘Kongsi’: How a KL co-op born from Covid-19 lockdowns is working to improve Malaysia’s food system

Ipoh district police chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said police received an emergency call regarding the incident at 4.57 am. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Ipoh woman in ICU after gas cylinder explosion at Taman Kledang Emas home

The US currency has fallen about 12 per cent since Trump took office in January 2025, based on the dollar index, which measures the greenback against the euro, the yen, and four other currencies. —Reuters pic

Money / 10 h ago

Explainer: Why the US dollar is weakening under Trump and what it means

The new Club Med Borneo resort in Kuala Penyu, a 90-minute drive from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, is scheduled to begin operations in September 2026. — Picture from clubmed.com.my

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Sabah welcomes new Club Med resort in Kuala Penyu, boosting tourism and creating 300 jobs for locals

Taman Tasik Titiwangsa in Kuala Lumpur is a popular recreation spot for city dwellers, offering them much needed green space within the capital city. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 2 h ago

No more disappearing parks: Hannah Yeoh says KL must safeguard its green spaces

Batu Pahat District Police Chief, ACP Shahrulanuar Mushaddat Abdullah Sani, said that the body of the 41-year-old victim, who worked at a supermarket, was found at approximately 12:30 am today. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Murder-suicide case? Police find missing woman’s body in Batu Pahat home, boyfriend detained

Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor, to be the next US central bank chief, the US president announced Friday on social media. — AFP pic

Money / 19 h ago

Trump taps Kevin Warsh for Fed chair, raising fresh questions over central bank independence

Industry players say micropreneurs like this durian seller in Sarawak, face cash-flow pressures under the CP500 tax instalment scheme, prompting calls for a fairer system for small businesses and side-income earners. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Calls grow to review CP500 tax instalments as businesses say scheme strains Sarawak SMEs, side-income earners

Perdana Putra, the building that houses the prime minister’s office and symbolises the seat of government, as seen in Putrajaya. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Azalina: Cabinet agrees to 10-year prime minister limit, constitutional amendments to follow

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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

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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

VIVIZ demonstrated their energy throughout their uptempo discography. — Picture courtesy of TopGallant

29 Oct 2025

K-pop trio VIVIZ gets warm welcome from 3,000-strong fans, look forward to coming back ‘soon’

Cancer is hard, find your support structure. — Unsplash pic

29 Oct 2025

Cancer Diaries: On finding ‘cancer friends’ and Mental Health Month

A look at why fear of public hospitals runs deep among Malaysians — and what it reveals about the cracks in our healthcare system. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

22 Oct 2025

Cancer Diaries: Is the fear of public hospitals warranted?

Kids don't even have safe spaces for them to just be kids. — Freepik pic

15 Oct 2025

Youth violence isn’t a disease but a symptom of a long-ignored rot

The iPhone 17 Pro Max feels like it improves on all the foibles of the last few models. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni

09 Oct 2025

The iPhone 17 Pro Max is a literal heavyweight but is it worth the upgrade?

The iPhone Air in the hand will decide whether you need it over the other models. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni

08 Oct 2025

The iPhone Air: An acquired taste but undeniably easy to take with you

Facing the realities of early menopause, physical fragility, and the daily frustrations of navigating life through tired eyes, broken glasses, and the routine of medical appointments. — Freepik pic

08 Oct 2025

Cancer Diaries: Broken glasses, early menopause and other annoying things

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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Batu Pahat police are waiting for a critically injured 44-year-old man currently to stabilise before questioning him about the murder of a 41-year-old woman found beside him in a rented house in Taman Damai II on January 27, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

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Critically injured boyfriend now awake, but cops say still too weak for questioning in suspected Batu Pahat murder-suicide

In a statement issued at 3.20pm today, MetMalaysia said thunderstorms are expected to hit Kuala Selangor, Hulu Selangor, Klang, Gombak and Petaling in Selangor, as well as Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Hari Anggara

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Abang Johari responds to a question posed by one of the reporters. — Picture by Roystein Emmor/The Borneo Post

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