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Malaysia Aviation Group hedges 36 per cent of its 2026 fuel needs as the parent company of Malaysia Airlines braces for fresh shocks, noting the extra costs to its jet fuel bill from recent geopolitical tensions in the Gulf region. — File picture by Saw Siow Feng
Money  / 17 h ago

After 10,000 flight cancellations, Malaysia Airlines parent firm shifts focus to crisis-proofing business

BNM Deputy Governor Adnan Zaylani Mohamad Zahid said the portal was developed to help beneficiaries verify whether they have insurance or takaful coverage and contact the relevant provider for further action. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Money  / 12 h ago

Bank Negara launches ‘Semak Kasih’ portal to help Malaysians check unclaimed insurance, takaful benefits

Former Army chief Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan (centre) arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on January 22, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Court forfeits Rolex watches, jewellery seized from ex-army chief’s sister-in-law to govt

Authorities believe the syndicate repackaged bulk quantities of drugs for distribution to entertainment outlets in several states. — PDRM pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Maserati, Alphard, Rolexes and RM6.3m in drugs seized in crackdown on alleged ‘Datuk’ kingpin

Flight operations at Labuan Airport have been disrupted following the temporary closure of its runway after the discovery of bombs 150-metre from the runway. — Picture via Facebook/Malaysia Airports
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Labuan Airport shuts runway after WW2 bombs found near tarmac, flights cancelled and diverted until clearance

The Public Service Department (PSD) today announced that the Cabinet has approved the Hybrid Working Day (HWD) as a new norm in the civil service, effective August 1, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Cabinet approves Hybrid Working Day, civil servants to balance home and office from August 1

He joined the syndicate after being recruited by a friend and travelled to Cambodia to pose as a bank officer targeting Singaporeans, but failed to cheat any victims despite following scripted instructions and being promised a monthly salary and commissions. — AFP pic
Singapore  / 17 h ago

Malaysian man joins S$52m Cambodian scam ring targeting Singaporeans, gets sacked for being useless

Former Felda chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad exhausted his legal challenge against his corruption conviction after the Federal Court rejected his review application in Putrajaya today. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Federal Court rejects Isa Samad’s final bid to overturn RM3m graft conviction

The complaint alleges that Danielle Marsh was treated differently from the other members of NewJeans despite being involved in the same contractual dispute. — Picture from social media  
Showbiz  / 15 h ago

NewJeans’ Danielle files complaint against HYBE, ADOR over ‘unfair treatment’ as S. Korea watchdog opens probe

Siranudh ‘Psi’ Scott, a fourth-generation member of the billionaire family behind Thailand’s Singha beer empire, is being sued by his own mother. — AFP pic
World  / 11 h ago

Singha heir sued by mother under Thailand’s ‘ungrateful child law’ amid abuse claims and family rift

Foreign workers seen at Kuala Lumpur City Centre during the Aidilfitri public holiday, April 23, 2023. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Foreign worker concerns prompt Cabinet action, Zahid to head Putrajaya committee meeting next week

According to The Straits Times, about 49 per cent of Goh Choon Phong’s package came from shares, 35 per cent from bonuses, while his base salary stood at about S$1.5 million, with total pay higher than the previous year’s roughly S$7 million. — TODAY pic
Singapore  / 16 h ago

Singapore Airlines CEO’s pay hits S$9.7m as airline posts record S$20.5b in revenue

Freelancer Lee Reo Jin pleaded not guilty in the Petaling Jaya Sessions Court today to two animal cruelty charges involving the alleged neglect of 41 cats. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Woman accused of starving 41 cats in Subang Jaya apartment claims trial, granted RM10,000 bail

Johor police will deploy 4,832 personnel and implement road closures and traffic diversions around nomination centres for the state election. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Johor police announce road closures and diversions for state election nomination day

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government had yet to make any decision on the management of the Rohingya community, with discussions continuing across ministries and enforcement agencies. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Fahmi: PM Anwar directs Home Ministry to review Rohingya management findings after inter-agency meetings

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In Klang Valley hospitals, nurse-to-patient ratios sit at 1 to 10, far below safe standards, while over 20 per cent of specialist positions remain vacant. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
15 Jul 2025

Rakan KKM: No friend to those in need

The wreckage of the bus involved in a horrific accident that claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students at KM53 of the East-West Highway near Gerik . — Bernama pic
11 Jun 2025

How many more must die on the roads before something is actually done?

An undated file photograph shows healthcare workers at a hospital in Kuala Lumpur. — Bernama pic
20 May 2025

Why do we keep letting our nurses leave?

Starting today, the Ministry of Health made it official: drug prices must now be publicly displayed in every private hospital and GP clinic. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
01 May 2025

What drug price displays won’t fix

 

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The Health Ministry's call for transparency may force healthcare providers to repackage the same burden in other line items. — Picture by Farhan Najib
25 Apr 2025

Transparency alone won’t fix the system

According to the author, Bill O’Reilly’s comment didn’t reveal anything about Malaysia. It revealed the rot in a certain genre of American punditry — loud, lazy, and increasingly devoid of grace.
18 Apr 2025

Far right US commentator Bill O’Reilly didn’t offer insight, he offered a sneer

Healthcare must be treated as national infrastructure — not an afterthought. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
13 Apr 2025

Global economic uncertainties and their impact on the healthcare ecosystem 

The aftermath general view of Kampung Kuala Sungai Baru were affected by the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Puchong on April 3, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
04 Apr 2025

What next after the blast at Putra Heights

Sim Tze Tzin speaks during the National Economic Forum 2019 in Kuala Lumpur August 30, 2019. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
04 Mar 2025

About those excessive charges for gloves, a reply to Sim Tze Tzin

The very essence of Islam, with its foundations in peace, submission to the divine, and the pursuit of knowledge, is often overshadowed by the acts of a few who, driven by a distorted understanding of their own faith, commit atrocities in its name. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
07 Apr 2024

Beyond the shadows: Islam’s true nemesis

Amidst this politicking, the nation faces dire challenges that require urgent attention and a stable government. ― Picture by Firdaus Latif
18 Jan 2024

Political chess in Malaysia

In a world where healthcare costs can bankrupt individuals and burden economies, no nation can afford to overlook the call for sustainable practices. — iStock pic
10 Nov 2023

Global mandate for sustainable healthcare: Lessons from Malaysia’s rising costs

Residential buildings destroyed in Israeli strikes are seen in Zahra City, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in southern Gaza City, October 19, 2023. — Reuters pic
21 Oct 2023

The time for action is now

Malaysia stands at a crossroads, with a historic opportunity to reshape its mental health narrative. — IStock.com/AFP pic
14 Oct 2023

The paradox of mental health: Malaysia’s post-pandemic journey

File picture of the 12th Malaysia Plan mid-term review at the Dewan Rakyat in Kuala Lumpur September 12, 2023. ― Bernama pic
23 Sep 2023

Civility in governance: Our lost grace

The Jalur Gemilang is seen hanging on a lamp in Kuala Lumpur August 28, 2023. ― Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
16 Sep 2023

The rise, fall and lessons of Iraq and Afghanistan: Lessons for modern societies and Malaysia

The World Bank in 2022 lauded Malaysia’s efforts in providing universal healthcare through its public system, but it also highlighted growing concerns. — Bernama pic
05 Sep 2023

Dissecting Malaysia’s healthcare: The great dichotomy

People attend the Merdeka Day celebration in Putrajaya August 31, 2023. ― Picture by Miera Zulyana
31 Aug 2023

Understanding independence: A conceptual shift

The Quran, the holy text of Islam, is replete with verses that direct followers to appreciate the wonders of the universe — ironies that are too good to pass up. — AFP file pic
28 Aug 2023

Interweaving threads of knowledge: Expanding the horizons of religious studies

Muslim worshippers perform prayers at the National Mosque in Kuala Lumpur March 22, 2023. ― Picture by Hari Anggara
18 Aug 2023

A cynical cantata on religion, power and progress

Election Commission personnel setting up the polling station at Sekolah Kebangsaan Tok Jembal in Kuala Nerus August 11, 2023. ― Bernama pic
12 Aug 2023

The ironic circus we call democracy: Socrates, ice cream and the chilling reality

People are seen wearing protective masks as they walk along the Jalan Tun Perak in Kuala Lumpur, March 3, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
03 Apr 2022

Drawing the line between faith and justice

Workers wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) bury the body of a Covid-19 victim at a cemetery in Shah Alam February 11, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
21 May 2021

To survive, evolve

A dose of the Pfizer-BioTech Covid-19 vaccine is pictured at the UiTM Hospital in Sungai Buloh March 2, 2021. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Hari Anggara.
02 May 2021

Covid-19, beyond numbers

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13 Aug 2019

Education is the engine for growth and change

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17 Dec 2018

Best for your kid, best for the country

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04 Dec 2018

HIV isn't a crime, its discrimination is

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01 Dec 2018

Peace isn’t the absence of chaos

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20 Nov 2018

Real leaders say 'Let's go!'

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06 Feb 2018

Getting our priorities right

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24 Jan 2018

Racism isn’t patriotism

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11 Jan 2018

Calories can’t tell the time

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04 Jan 2018

Is courtesy extinct?

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27 Dec 2017

The difference between sensitivity and intolerance

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18 Dec 2017

The sanctity of life on Malaysian roads

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23 Aug 2016

An independent nation that is truly Merdeka

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04 Jul 2016

Lessons of Ramadan

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29 Jun 2016

Vaccinations work... do it now!

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19 May 2016

Mothers and their children should not be separated

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11 May 2016

Time to take care of our doctors

 

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Blood sample taken for anaemia screening of children during Universiti Malaya’s community health and dengue drive in Kepong. — Bernama pic
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Voters show their inked fingers after early voting for the Johor State Election at a polling station in Johor Bahru on March 8, 2022. — Picture by Hari Anggara
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Foreign workers seen at Kuala Lumpur City Centre during the Aidilfitri public holiday, April 23, 2023. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
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