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Police detained 18 men, said to be ‘photo touts’, linked to a violent altercation near KLCC after an alleged assault on a tourist escalated into a group attack on a bystander who attempted to intervene. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Police: Bystander slashed in KLCC melee after stepping in to stop alleged assault on tourist, 18 ‘photo touts’ held

National Water Service Commission chairman Charles Santiago speaks during a press conference regarding the status of water supply dams at the commission’s headquarters in Cyberjaya on October 23, 2023. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Cut shower times in half, stop daily car washes, Span ex-chief urges Malaysians amid hot spell

A screen capture shows the Federal Constitution in both English and Malay displayed on the website of the Attorney General’s Chambers.
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

English text of Federal Constitution prevails until Agong says otherwise, Putrajaya tells courts

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks to reporters after performing Friday prayers at Masjid Tengku Ampuan Jemaah in Shah Alam on March 27, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Anwar convenes meeting of all state leaders over US-Iran crisis

At 8 am, the local currency strengthened to 3.9855/4.0050 against the greenback from Thursday’s close of 3.9920/9955. — Reuters pic
Money  / 19 h ago

Ringgit rises for fourth day as Malaysia balances fuel subsidies amid West Asia tensions

An undated file photograph shows yellow tape used by the Royal Malaysia Police to secure a perimeter. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Food delivery rider dies after crashing into stalled car on LDP

VV Vadivelu is brought to the Magistrate’s Court in Kuala Lumpur March 27, 2026, where he was charged with the murder of businessman Goh Chok Chuan in 2022. — Bernama pic
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Man on the run for four years charged with businessman’s murder in Mont Kiara

A still shows a video conference with Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson (top row, left) chairing a remote session with his Cabinet on March 31, 2020 in London. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

MEF urges return to WFH, carpooling to combat Malaysia’s rising fuel costs

The front entrance of the Three Mile Island Nuclear power plant is seen in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania on May 30, 2017. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Malaysia explores nuclear power as Middle East war drives up energy costs

Police are appealing for information on a 33-year-old man named Cheah Yew Wei who was reported missing in Petaling Jaya. — PDRM pic
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Have you seen him? PJ police seek public’s help to trace missing man last spotted in Kota Damansara on March 15

An area at the Timah Tasoh Dam tourist site appears dry and barren following a prolonged heatwave in Padang Besar on March 24, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Low dam levels spark alarm across Malaysia ahead of predicted record-breaking El Niño

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is pictured in a telephonic conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. — PMO pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

After call with Pezeshkian, Anwar denounces ‘US-backed Israeli attacks’ on Iran

The accused, R. Sivanesan, is escorted by a policeman at the Johor Bahru court complex on March 27, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Ten years’ jail, five strokes for man who raped vulnerable PwD woman in Skudai

US President Donald Trump looks on during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 26, 2026. — Reuters pic
Money  / 19 h ago

Trump to become first sitting US president with signature on dollar bills for 250th anniversary

Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said schools may close temporarily if temperatures exceed 37°C for three consecutive days. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Schools in Malaysia may close if temperatures exceed 37°C for three days in a row, says deputy education minister

Kamal Amzan
Kamal Amzan
Dr Kamal Amzan is the CEO of a private hospital with a background in Public Health. On LinkedIn.
 

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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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