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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during the Christmas high-tea organised by the Christian Federation of Malaysia at the Christian Churches of Malaysia Ecumenical Center in Petaling Jaya, Selangor on December 13, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

BM first, English second and Chinese third: Anwar says mastering languages not a zero-sum game

The aftermath of the crane collapse at the Tanjung Bin Power Plant near Kukup, Pontian. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Coal-handling crane collapse at Tanjung Bin power plant leaves two workers dead, three injured

The local streetwear and lifestyle convention LahLahLand 2025, which took place at The Mines International Exhibition and Convention Center saw over 50 local brands participating. —Pictures by Arif Zikri
Life  / 4 h ago

From Jalan Pudu to Japan: Malaysian streetwear brands making waves locally and internationally

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia’s ability to manage diversity has strengthened international confidence and positioned it as a stabilising force in South-east Asia. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Malaysia among world’s most peaceful countries despite being complex, says Anwar

In a statement today, lawyers Rajesh Nagarajan (pictured) and Sachpreetraj Singh said remarks by Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar regarding the marital status and alleged past criminal record of Jayashree were irrelevant and inappropriate. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Lawyers say scrutiny of woman’s background clouds questions over Durian Tunggal police shooting

Dong Zong says UEC recognition can coexist with strong Bahasa Melayu proficiency requirements under Article 152 of the Constitution. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Dong Zong urges openness in UEC debate, cautions against zero-sum framing of language policy

Researchers at the University of Cambridge warn that cheap, disposable phone numbers can be used to bypass SMS verification and create fake social media accounts for less than 30 US cents apiece (about RM1.25). — SoyaCincau pic
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The cost of online fraud: Throwaway numbers make account scams almost free

The scene of a road accident in Maran where a driver died after his car veered off the road and struck an oil palm tree. — Picture via Facebook
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Car splits in two after hitting oil palm tree in Maran, driver killed

Damage to a casino in Pursat Province after Thai strikes amid Cambodia-Thailand border clashes on December 13, 2025. — Agence Kampuchea Press handout pic via AFP
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‘Our actions this morning already spoke’: Thai jets strike against Cambodia despite Trump’s ceasefire claim

Fans hurl chairs as Inter Miami and Argentina star Lionel Messi leaves Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, India on December 13, 2025. — AFP pic
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‘GOAT Tour’ in Kolkata turns ugly as frustrated fans riot after Messi’s short stadium visit

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks to reporters during the Christmas high tea reception organised by the Christian Federation of Malaysia in Petaling Jaya on December 13, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Before or after Christmas? Anwar affirms Cabinet vacancies to be filled soon, but keeps date under wraps 

Aerial view of uprooted trees at an Islamic boarding school after flash floods in Aceh Tamiang, northern Sumatra, Indonesia on December 10, 2025. — AFP pic
World  / 17 h ago

Indonesia counts losses after deadly rains and landslides kill over 1,000 in Sumatra

2025 World Championships women’s doubles runners-up Pearly Tan and M Thinaah. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 1 h ago

Malaysia’s badminton camp falls short of four-gold target, spotlight now on doubles aces Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and Pearly Tan-Thinaah

Sabah Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Ewon Benedick (centre) officiates the groundbreaking ceremony of the RM1 billion scheduled waste management facility at SOGIP. — Picture via Facebook/Ewon Benedick Official Media
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

RM1b waste management project in Sipitang to cut reliance on out-of-state facilities, says Sabah deputy CM

Rising prices have led many families to opt for more modest Christmas preparations while keeping the festive spirit alive. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

A thriftier Christmas: Malaysians deck the halls without breaking the bank

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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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