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Moderate steps, including reducing daily travel, planning purchases carefully and curbing waste, can have a direct impact on national fuel consumption. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

As fuel costs rise, Malaysians urged to rethink spending, travel and daily habits

An oil tanker is docked unloading crude oil at the port in Qingdao, in China’s eastern Shandong province, on April 7, 2026. — CN-STR handout pic via AFP
What You Think  / 15 h ago

When strategy becomes excess: The perils of blocking the Strait of Hormuz that may require Australia and Malaysia to help to resolve — Phar Kim Beng 

A nine-second viral video sparked public outrage after showing an express bus driver with a woman on his lap while driving on the North-South Expressway on April 12, 2026. — Screengrab from social media
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Passenger who shot viral video of lap-sitting on moving bus says he acted to prevent danger

The driver suspected of injuring a traffic constable on duty is a 40-year-old police inspector who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and is currently on special medical leave, as well as in the process of being retired on medical grounds upon the recommendation of the Medical Board. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Cops identify KL hit-and-run suspect as police inspector with schizophrenia, facing medical retirement

A federal agency CEO is under MACC investigation over a bribery case involving RM100,000 cash for a squash court project. — Picture by Choo Choy May .
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

MACC nabs federal agency CEO over RM1m bribe linked to squash court project

According to a source, the two male suspects, in their 30s, were arrested at about 11pm last night and 5am today around Kuala Lumpur, as well as at the MACC Kuala Lumpur office.
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Two police personnel remanded over alleged RM10,000 bribe to release massage workers

In a social media post, US President Donald Trump said the bulk of Iran’s navy had already been destroyed during the war, but that if any of what he said were Tehran’s few remaining ‘fast attack ships’ approach the blockade ‘they will be immediately ELIMINATED.’ — Reuters pic
World  / 4 h ago

Trump ups the stakes: Iranian boats near blockade to be ‘immediately eliminated’

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said a meeting involving the National Security Council (MKN), focusing on security implications, and the National Economic Action Council (MTEN), addressing economic concerns, will be held tomorrow. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Malaysian govt to keep reviewing prices, fuel measures, says Anwar

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail places a hat as a symbolic gesture of trust and responsibility for the Malaysia Border Guard on behalf of retired Staff Sergeant Taufik Maulop (right) during the launch of the Malaysia Border Guard (Armed Forces Veterans) Initiative 2026 under the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) at the Malaysia Prison Academy in Kajang, April 13, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Home minister: 48 ex-armed forces personnel picked as first batch of Malaysia Border Guard

Malaysia-based economist Dr Geoffrey William said WFH could offer cost savings for both consumers and the government, especially in reducing fuel consumption and subsidy spending. — AFP file pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

WFH trims travel expenses yet raises home power bills, says expert

Jasin police are looking for the man who drove an express bus on the North-South Highway and the woman on his lap. — File picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Sacked bus driver and partner now wanted by police over viral lap-sitting stunt on Jasin highway

At 6pm, the local note slid to 3.9735/9805 against the US dollar from 3.9625/9680 at last Friday’s close. — Reuters pic
Money  / 18 h ago

Ringgit closes lower against US dollar as West Asia tensions weigh on sentiment

This photo illustration created on April 13, 2026 shows a picture of US President Donald Trump on a screen and an AI-generated picture he posted on his Truth Social platform depicting himself as Jesus Christ after criticising Pope Leo XIV. — AFP pic
World  / 4 h ago

Trump AI post portraying him as Jesus-like figure fuels backlash in Pope Leo feud

Pope Leo XIV arrives for the courtesy visit to the President of the Republic of Algeria, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, at the Presidential Palace, Algiers, Algeria, today. — AFP pic
World  / 17 h ago

Pope Leo vows to keep speaking out against war after Trump calls him ‘terrible’

Mohamed Nasser is a Consulting Editor involved in over 150 publications since 2008. Active as a poet and blogger, his solo book Aku Kaki Sakat appeared in 2019, alongside his well-known poem Penyair Apakah Kita Ini, also published in Indonesia.
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Malaysian writer Mohamed Nasser Mohamed shortlisted for Commonwealth short story prize

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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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The My50 travel pass allows unlimited travel on rail and bus services in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor for RM50 a month. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
31 m ago

My50 stays: Govt keeps subsidised transport passes for Klang Valley commuters

 
The government is rolling out rail discounts by providing ERL monthly passes to ease rising fuel costs in April 2026. — Bernama pic
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Putrajaya pushes rail relief plan with discounted KTMB fares and monthly passes

 
MCMC is suing Sunway Lagoon for RM1.85 million over alleged mass food poisoning at a family day event in 2025. — Unsplash pic
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Food poisoning row heads to court as MCMC seeks RM1.85m from Sunway Lagoon