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A still shows two performers in the controversial scene from the Universiti Malaya Theatre Carnival (KARVITER).
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Too hot in here: Universiti Malaya apologises, disqualifies theatre performance over steamy bed scene

The US blockade on vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports adds to uncertainty over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been all-but-shut since the start of the Iran ‌war. — Reuters pic
World  / 18 h ago

Few ships get through Hormuz since start of war — and Malaysia‑bound tankers are among them

How do you know if you are hopping on to a licensed tour van or tour bus? It will have the government-required words “BAS PERSIARAN” and the colour coniferous green on one-third of the vehicle’s body.— Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

How illegal ‘kereta sapu’ are hurting licensed Malaysian tour van, bus operators

Billionaire Robert Kuok leaves Ilham Tower after attending his first meeting with the Council of Elders in Kuala Lumpur on May 22, 2018. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

How much was your raise? Malaysia’s 50 richest see wealth rocket up 30pc to US$116b

An Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) enforcer removes signs used to illegally block reserved spots beyond permitted hours. — MPAJ pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Red bays are public after 6.30pm — MPAJ warns businesses against ‘chop’ culture following Ampang Point ops

A passenger disembarks from a Rapid KL bus in Kuala Lumpur in this undated photograph. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Cheap but out of reach: Why Malaysians can’t quit their cars despite affordable public transport

A concept model of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)'s fighter jet is displayed during the Defence Security Equipment International (DSEI) Japan at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, east of Tokyo May 21, 2025. — Reuters pic
World  / 8 h ago

Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan’s biggest arms‑export shift since WW2

It may be just down the road from a much more famous place, but don’t miss out on the excellent Hokkien mee at Peng Yuan. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 3 h ago

Underrated: Peng Yuan Hokkien Mee in PJ Section 14 deserves its moment in the spotlight

AirAsia said the company had cut 10 per cent of flights across the group, with a surcharge of about 20 per cent on fuel in general. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money  / 18 h ago

Price hikes, outlook cuts: From AirAsia X to Westjet, global airlines react as fuel prices rocket

National doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky announced that among the contents of the programme at the training camp based in Herning is the element of match simulation as an important preparation ahead of the 2026 Thomas Cup and Uber Cup in Horsens, Denmark from April 24 to May 3. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 18 h ago

Malaysia turn to Herning simulations as final tune‑up for Thomas and Uber Cup, says Rexy

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow speaks at a press conference after officiating the State Disaster Control Centre at Komtar in George Town on October 14, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Penang CM: Physical works for next phases of Juru-Sungai Dua decongestion project to kick off in Q3

An eight‑second Facebook video has gone viral, showing the woman sitting on the driver’s lap as the vehicle moved. — Screengrab from social media
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Former bus driver, girlfriend detained after viral video shows woman on lap while driving on PLUS

The cover of ‘Memoir Shamsiah Fakeh: Dari Awas ke Rejimen ke-10’. — Screengrab via Gerakbudaya website
What You Think  / 4 h ago

Why does Malaysia fear the books that tell our story? — Khoo Ying Hooi

The US is imposing a military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after Iran blocked shipping for over six weeks of war in a conflict which is on hold as a fragile two-week ceasefire remains in place. ― Reuters pic
World  / 5 h ago

Iran adviser threatens to sink US ships in Strait of Hormuz amid blockade tensions

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrives for an official visit to Malaysia at the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Subang Air Base on April 15, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Anwar hosts Australian PM Albanese for energy security talks amid US-Iran tensions

Greg Lopez
Greg Lopez
Greg Lopez is a lecturer at Murdoch University Executive Education Centre. He is interested in the links between individual agency, governance, economic growth and political stability. He explores these issues through this column.
 

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