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The late Sim Hui Yi was supposed to sit for her SPM examinations starting today. — Picture from SMK Yong Peng - PIBG
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Yong Peng Form Five student slips into coma, dies a day before SPM exams

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim when met by the media after Friday prayer at Surau Al-Manar in Precinct 14, Putrajaya. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

PM Anwar: RCI on Batu Puteh report reveals ‘treachery’ against Malaysia, shouldn’t be taken lightly

Alleged communist imagery on tableware at a Klang restaurant. — Screengrab from Youtube/luiswong90
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Cops arrest Klang restaurant manager for using tableware with communist imagery (VIDEO)

Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, at that time EPF CEO, briefs on the fund’s 2022 Financial Performance at Menara KWSP in Shah Alam, Selangor on March 4, 2023. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Finance Ministry reveals just over one-third of EPF members have basic savings of RM240,000 to retire on as of Oct 2024

Drivers should avoid going into flooded areas, as a general rule. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

More flood is coming: A driver’s guide to navigating the waters, EV or not

A Philippine flag flutters from BRP Sierra Madre, a dilapidated Philippine Navy ship that has been aground since 1999 and became a Philippine military detachment on the disputed Second Thomas Shoal, part of the Spratly Islands, in the South China Sea. — Reuters pic
World  / 6 h ago

US destroyer sailing near Spratly Islands in South China Sea is exercising navigational rights

Motorists who inadvertently lose their motor licences in the floods are spared the hassle of applying for a replacement as Road Transport Department director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the information is already available online, through the MyJPJ app. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

JPJ chief says MyJPJ app will do, motorists don’t need to replace vehicle licences if lost in floods

Mohd Farhan says a report on the discovery of the body was received at 10.43pm on Wednesday. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Senior citizen falls to death from Kuching mall carpark

File picture of flash flood hitting Jalan Paip Meru in Klang due to heavy rain on November 10, 2022. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

No more excuses: Selangor Sultan displeased over cleanliness, recurring floods in Royal City of Klang

A view of Xi'an-inspired Chinese Muslim Jamek Mosque in Bandar Botanik, Klang. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Selangor Sultan officiates Klang Chinese Muslim Jamek Mosque, reminds adherents against spread of deviant teachings

A car salesman was found guilty of drink-driving in July this year. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Car salesman jailed, fined RM10,000 for drink-driving in Jln Ara in the wee hours

The claypot ‘bak kut teh’ at Xin Win Hiong seems to have rediscovered its form. — Picture by Ethan Lau
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Find satisfying Klang-style ‘bak kut teh’ at Xin Win Hiong Bah Kut Teh in PJ Sea Park

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (right) with his counterpart from Singapore, Lawrence Wong (left) on the sidelines of the 44th and 45th Asean Summits and Related Summits October 9, 2024. — Bernama pic
Singapore  / 11 h ago

Covid-struck Singapore PM thanks Anwar for care package with fruits and ‘real crab meat’

Bank Negara Malaysia is negotiating with insurers and takaful operators on a proposal to increase medical insurance premiums that are speculated will result in a 40 to 70 per cent jump in 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Not a done deal: PM Anwar confirms BNM still in talks with insurers over proposed hike for medical insurance premiums

Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, in Kuala Lumpur December 6, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Najib: I wasn't bribed by Goldman Sachs banker, had asked MACC to check which 1MDB and govt officials were

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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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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

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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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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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An independent nation that is truly Merdeka

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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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Time to take care of our doctors

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