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File picture of Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor arriving at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on December 22, 2025. The Court of Appeal today allowed 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) and related companies to admit an affidavit by a Singaporean woman in support of their bid to freeze Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor’s assets in a lawsuit involving luxury goods worth more than US$346 million (RM1.41 billion). — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Court of Appeal allows 1MDB to use Singaporean woman’s affidavit in bid to freeze Rosmah’s RM1.41b assets

Police maintain tight security around former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s residence in Jalan Langgak Duta, Kuala Lumpur, on November 11, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Najib’s immediate family can stay with him during house arrest, Parliament told

Tucked beside a Cantonese lamb pot restaurant, Hong Kee turns out roast chickens with glassy skin and a killer rub. — Picture by Ethan Lau
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Hong Kee: One of KL’s best roast chickens is hiding in a lamb pot shop in Pudu

A 26-year-old policeman lost his right wrist after being attacked by a machete-wielding foreign national in Desa Aman Puri, Kepong, on November 11, 2026. — Screengrabs via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Suspect shot dead after severing policeman’s wrist with machete in Kepong (VIDEO)

Fish trader Mohd Jasnurol Iznal Zainal Abidin, 43, shows ‘lundu’ catfish (Arius maculatus) caught by inland fishermen at his freshwater fish collection and distribution centre operated under the Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM) in Parit 9, Kampung Gajah in Teluk Intan, Perak, November 10, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Flood season brings lucrative catfish haul for Kinta river fishermen in Perak

Photo is for illustration purposes only. Thousands of Malaysian homebuyers remain affected by abandoned housing projects, with some continuing to repay loans on properties they have yet to receive. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Still paying for an unfinished home in Malaysia? Here’s what Budget 2027 offers affected buyers

DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng said he would continue pushing for economic and social justice for all Malaysians despite the setback. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Guan Eng says two-year push for non-Bumi funding has failed to sway Anwar, but will keep pressing

Police stand guard outside former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s house along Jalan Langgak Duta in Kuala Lumpur on November 10, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

No extra cost to taxpayers for Najib’s 24/7 home detention security, says home minister

Nvidia board mulls ousting co-founder Jensen Huang as CEO after he admitted to infidelity. — AFP pic
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Jensen Huang in the hot seat as Nvidia board weighs his future after second affair claim

Kimberly Powell, Nvidia’s healthcare vice-president, is having an unwanted moment in the spotlight as the second woman to be linked to Jensen Huang’s extramarital affair. — Screegrab from Facebook/Nvidia
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Kimberly Powell, the engineer who became Nvidia’s healthcare VP and is now caught in the Jensen Huang storm

This file picture shows vehicles believed to be carrying former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak arriving at his residence in Jalan Langgak Duta, Kuala Lumpur November 10, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
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Malaysian Bar mounts fresh challenge against Najib’s house arrest

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus speaks to the media at the Kuala Lumpur police contingent headquarters’ drug case items disposal ceremony in Kuala Lumpur on August 20, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

‘When in doubt, shoot’: KL police chief orders men not to hesitate following machete attack on constable

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo criticised Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s proposal for an early election, saying the government should instead focus on strengthening the economy. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Gobind tells Umno, BN to resign if they lack confidence in Anwar’s leadership

A 26-year-old policeman lost his right wrist after being attacked by a machete-wielding man in Desa Aman Puri, Kepong, on November 11, 2026. — Screengrabs via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Doctors reattach hand of policeman chopped off in Kepong attack

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan (pictured) described Anthony Loke Siew Fook as a man of principle and said he would miss his former Cabinet colleague. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

‘A man of principle’: Ramanan says Anthony Loke’s resignation a major loss for govt

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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.
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Covid-19, beyond numbers

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HIV isn't a crime, its discrimination is

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Peace isn’t the absence of chaos

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Real leaders say 'Let's go!'

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Racism isn’t patriotism

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Is courtesy extinct?

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The difference between sensitivity and intolerance

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The sanctity of life on Malaysian roads

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Lessons of Ramadan

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