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The area around Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple in Jalan Munshi Abdullah nearby the Masjid India area. March 20, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May .
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Anwar: Jakel groundbreaking ceremony to proceed on temple site, new mosque needed as nearby ones crowded

Professional men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia may be out of action for a while as his team, Team LZJ, has successfully applied for his ranking protection under the Badminton World Federation (BWF). — Reuters pic
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Injured Lee Zii Jia granted BWF ranking protection, set to miss upcoming tournaments

The Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple along Jalan Munshi Abdullah. — Picture by Choo Choy May
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Malaysia Hindu Sangam calls for regulatory body to oversee temple land, legal status

A group of civil servants reciting their vows during an assembly in Putrajaya. — Picture by Hari Anggara
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How much debt can civil servants take? Rising bankruptcy cases prompt reform proposals

Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan shows the firearm used in the robbery. — Bernama pic
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Kota Damansara gold shop heist: RM20,000 debt drives auxiliary cop to robbery, says Selangor police chief

The construction of 12 new electric train sets for the Komuter Utara service will begin immediately and be delivered in phases over 36 months, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Malaysia to add 12 new trains for KTM Komuter Utara, first delivery in 22 months, says Loke

A view of Sekolah Kebangsaan Sacred Heart Convent Melaka. — Screengrab from Google Street View
What You Think  / 6 h ago

Historical fact of occupation and use of land not sufficient to establish legal and beneficial ownership interest — Hafiz Hassan

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim greets police personnel as he attends the 218th Police Day Parade at the Police Training Centre (Pulapol) in Kuala Lumpur. March 25, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 42 m ago

‘Not even five seconds to decide’: Anwar says rejected US$10m ransom demand after MAHB ‘hacking’

The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar as concerns over reciprocal tariff rates, which are expected to take effect on April 2, prompted traders and investors to adopt a more cautious stance. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money  / 18 h ago

Ringgit weakens against US dollar as tariff concerns weigh on investor sentiment

DAP's Steven Sim speaks to reporters ahead of the party's 18th national congress. March 3, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Cabinet reshuffle? Any decision involving DAP ministers up to PM and party sec-gen Loke, says Sim

Preparations for this year’s sales began early, with participating prisons submitting over 80 product samples for evaluation. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Of pineapple tarts and second chances: Inmates’ Raya cookies go viral to become this Ramadan’s sweetest hit

Snow covers part of the roof at the US Consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, February 5, 2025. — Reuters pic
World  / 17 h ago

Greenland leaders lambast US delegation trip as Trump talks of takeover

Bank Negara Malaysia governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour speaking at the launch of BNM’s Economic and Monetary Review 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
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Bank Negara: Malaysia’s economy driven by domestic factors despite US tariff risks

Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin (sitting second left) with Datuk Leong Kim Soon (sitting second right) at Bentong Bersatu iftar event. — Picture from Facebook/Penerangan Bersatu Temerloh
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Hamzah touts Perikatan’s inclusivity after mass defection by 100 Bentong MCA members into Bersatu

Gold bangles on display at a jewellery store in Mumbai, India. — Reuters pic
Money  / 6 h ago

Gold rally sparks selling spree, hitting jewellery sales in Asia and Middle East

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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

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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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