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An Algerian man, 30, survived a fall from a height at KLIA2 on May 1, 2026 but died a few hours later in the Cyberjaya Hospital. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

One day, two fatal falls at KLIA2: Police identify second foreigner as 30-year-old Algerian man

A massive crowd fills the closed-off streets of Jalan Bukit Bintang, getting soaked by water cannons during the inaugural Rain Rave Water Music Festival in Kuala Lumpur on April 30, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Songkran is cultural heritage, not water festival entertainment, says Malaysian Siam Association amid growing confusion

A 25-year-old e-hailing passenger suffered minor injuries after jumping from a moving car in Klang, allegedly out of fear of the driver. — Screengrab via Whatsapp
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Woman jumps out of moving car in Klang, cites fear of e-hailing driver watching her

Four suspects – two teen boys and a couple in their 60s – were taken to the Magistrates’ Court in Kota Bharu on May 2, 2026 for a police remand order for a murder investigation into the death of 19-year-old Nurfisya Zulkifly from Kuala Kangsar, Perak, whose body was found with 61 stab wounds by the roadside in Keterah, Kelantan a day earlier. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Jealous rage likely motive behind Ketereh college girl’s killing, Kelantan police say amid week-long remand for boyfriend and buddy 

Seri Negara was constructed in 1913 on Bukit Carcosa and served as the official residence for the High Commissioner of the Federated Malay States and later, for the High Commissioner of Malaya during the colonial era. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Buried steps, lost history and a dog named Rudi: What conservators unearthed during Seri Negara’s restoration

An acquaintance of 19-year-old college student Nurfisya Zulkifly, who was murdered in Ketereh, Kelantan, recites Surah Yasin at her grave at the Kampung Periang Muslim Cemetery in Kuala Kangsar, Perak on May 2, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Bernama
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Funeral in Kuala Kangsar for murdered college student, 19; grieving family asks for privacy

A 27-year-old woman from China was critically injured after a fall from a height at KLIA2 and later pronounced dead on May 1, 2026. — File picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Police investigate KLIA2 fall death involving 27-year-old woman scheduled to fly home to China 

Yeo Bee Yin said Malaysia’s strength lies in its diversity, including the ability to host a wide range of events that cater to both local and international audiences, particularly in conjunction with national tourism campaigns. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Yeo Bee Yin backs Rain Rave festival, says ‘moral policing’ hurts tourism push

Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said the four suspects in the Ketereh college student murder on May 1, 2026, are three men aged 19 to 66 and a 60-year-old woman. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Ketereh murder probe widens: Four suspects now held over college student found with 61 stab wounds

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said the decision was made after taking into account the potential impact on nearby residents and local biodiversity. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

DBKL imposes 300m buffer zone on Bukit Kiara project after TTDI residents’ concerns, says Hannah Yeoh

Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Perak family learns of college student’s brutal killing a week after Kelantan campus drop-off, brother says couldn’t bear to hear details

Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng said the event had attracted large crowds and contributed positively to local economic activity, but noted that some parties were attempting to “manufacture controversy out of nothing”. — Picture by Azneal Ishak
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

KL must stay open and modern, not be held back by ‘reckless narratives’, says Kepong MP on Rain Rave festival

Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias stressed that the current political crisis was “extraordinary”, following the decision by 14 Umno assemblymen on April 27 to withdraw support for the menteri besar. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

After withdrawing support, Negeri Sembilan Umno says MB’s fate now with BN, PH leadership

Umno vice-president and Federal Territories Umno liaison chairman Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani speaks at Umno’s 80th anniversary convention at WTCKL, Kuala Lumpur May 2, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Johari Ghani: Umno must accept reality of 26 seats, face internal weaknesses

A 45-year-old Malaysian man with criminal and drug records and his foreign female partner were detained after a late night police chase on the NKVE that ended with their Proton Preve crashing into a BMW in Subang Jaya on May 1, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Police chase on NKVE ends with Proton Preve ramming BMW in Subang, fleeing driver has criminal and drug records

Praba Ganesan
Praba Ganesan
Praba Ganesan is chief executive at KUASA, a democracy outreach organisation. It's time to be involved. You can contact him at praba.ganesan@mykuasa.org or follow him on Twitter @prabaganesan.
 

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A general view outside the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly before the opening of the First Sitting of the Fourth Term of the 15th State Legislative Assembly in Seremban on April 23, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa
2d ago

The Negeri Sembilan impasse unveils parallel pathways 

Khairy Jamaluddin (left) shares a moment with former Pasir Salak MP Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman on April 17, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Dato Sri Tajuddin Rahman
23 Apr 2026

The return of Khairy

A man holds a fuel nozzle at a petrol station on March 25, 2026. — Reuters pic
16 Apr 2026

Malaysia’s daily obsession with the petrol pump

The author argues that Hamzah Zainudin’s post-Bersatu trajectory is marked by indecision and lack of direction, with his failure to articulate a clear political path risking his relevance as support within Perikatan Nasional wanes and rivals move to fill the vacuum. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
09 Apr 2026

Where are you going Hamzah Zainudin?

 

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The Malayan Union lasted just two years, but the fault lines it exposed have lasted eight decades. — Picture from Facebook/446
02 Apr 2026

The Malayan Union reminder

The author argues that legal reforms are needed to ensure individuals’ decisions to donate organs are respected, reduce reliance on family consent, and allow more lives to be saved. — Freepik pic
26 Mar 2026

The dead can save lives if the living get out of the way

The Universiti Malaya crest is pictured at the entrance of its campus in Kuala Lumpur on January 22, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
19 Mar 2026

Celebrate — not fear — the brave youth of principles

When FIFA, the global overseer of football, accused FAM of fielding biologically and culturally — and I accuse emotionally — disconnected players, FAM got incensed.  — Bernama pic
12 Mar 2026

The ghosts of Malaysian football

A ballot box sits on a table at a voting centre during the 15th general election at Sekolah Kebangsaan Seksyen 17 in Shah Alam on November 19, 2022. — Yusof Mat Isa pic
05 Mar 2026

GE16 in 2026, demand side view

The payments originated from the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) and Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF). — Bernama pic
26 Feb 2026

Auditors add the UKM scalp, the fight is real

Sungai Besar Umno division chief Datuk Seri Jamal Md Yunos speaks during an interview at MSekin Wonderland in Sekinchan on July 12, 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara
12 Feb 2026

Jamal, leave the towels behind, split a mandarin with Teresa Kok

Kuala Lumpur voters are capable of electing the worst kind of mayor, just as Putrajaya is likely to continue appointing mayors few Kuala Lumpur residents know. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
05 Feb 2026

An elected KL Mayor drives xenophobic politicians insane

File picture of Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple in Jalan Munshi Abdullah in Masjid India area, Kuala Lumpur, March 20, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May
29 Jan 2026

In our land of temples

The author argues that forcing undergraduates to relearn state-approved Malaysian history will not fix decades of disengagement — and that only open, critical, debate-driven teaching can build genuine understanding in a generation raised on freer information, not indoctrination. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
22 Jan 2026

Required campus history classes: Skip propaganda, facilitate exchanges

The mural on the Lian Lee Store along Jalan Besar, Kuantan, on January 14, 2026.
15 Jan 2026

A Malaysian people or races in a country?

Umno Youth Chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh speaking at the Umno Youth special convention on January 3. — Bernama pic
08 Jan 2026

A nation of Malaysians, Akmal

Three PAS state assemblymen in Perlis whose positions were automatically vacated following the immediate termination of their party membership. — Bernama pic
01 Jan 2026

Perikatan Nasional: ’Tis the time to be unjolly

Hannah Yeoh and Yeo Bee Yin share the spotlight. — Pictures by Raymond Manuel and Ahmad Zamzahuri
25 Dec 2025

A Christmas tale of two DAP ladies, no carols included

Sarawak Pakatan Harapan secretary Alan Ling (left) points to the dress code poster at IRB Miri office. — The Borneo Post pic
19 Dec 2025

Permissive or Prohibition Malaysia, your choice?

The author contends that meaningful change will only happen if parties radically rethink how they campaign by engaging voters seriously, offering real policy choices, empowering independents and innovating beyond old habits because Malaysians are ready for better options if they are given them. — Bernama pic
11 Dec 2025

Quit the old tired electioneering, change the game to win a bit

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor smiles from his vehicle after being sworn in for a second term in Kota Kinabalu November 30, 2025. — Bernama pic
04 Dec 2025

Sabah’s top game show… speed majority

This file picture shows supporters of Barisan Nasional and Warisan turning up to support their respective candidates during the nomination process for the 17th Sabah state election at SRJK (C) Yuk Chin in Tawau November 15, 2025. — Bernama pic
27 Nov 2025

Sabah voters, every which way they lose

The writer argues that even Fifa’s damning verdict won’t shake a system where the powerful set the rules — and rewrite the documents. — Reuters file pic
20 Nov 2025

Fifa is not going to change Malaysia

A general view of condominiums in Kuala Lumpur. u00e2u20acu201d Photo by Hari Anggara
12 May 2022

The latest Kajang Move

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05 May 2022

Bipolar PKR clueless about Malaysia First

No way out or in for the wheelchair bound at MRT Taman Suntex. April 27, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Praba Ganesan
28 Apr 2022

MRT Malaysia: Escalator gymnastics and other self-growth opportunities

A flag war between the parties contesting in the 15th Johor state election in N44 Larkin, Johor Baru, March 9, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Hari Anggara
21 Apr 2022

The Infinite Everything Tent which stands for Nothing

The Employeesu00e2u20acu2122 Provident Fund logo is seen at its headquarters in Kuala Lumpur March 2, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Miera Zulyanan
14 Apr 2022

EPF update: No country for old men

Malaysian flags are pictured in Putrajaya August 12, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
07 Apr 2022

The myth of the Malay spine providing us stability

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob at the launch of the 40th World Customs Day at Kompleks Kastam Kelana Jaya, January 26, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Hari Anggara
31 Mar 2022

'Apa khabar' from Malaysia

BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi speak to reporters at the press conference at the Barisan Nasional command center in the Johor Umno Liaison Hall, Johor Baru March 12, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Hari Anggara
24 Mar 2022

Frenemies in government: BN and PN

PKR President, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on his campaign round at Bilk Gerakan Satelit N44 Larkin, Johor Bahru, March 05, 2022. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Hari Anggarann
17 Mar 2022

Inside PKR: Who’ll ask Anwar to go?

Malaysian flags are pictured in Putrajaya August 12, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
10 Mar 2022

The unwanted election issue: Departing Malaysians

Perikatan Nasional and Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) flags are seen waving at Jalan Bachang, Melaka, November 7, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
03 Mar 2022

The Four Horsemen of Malay-Only Politics: How deep is your race love?

Muda president Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman speaks at the partyu00e2u20acu2122s launch ceremony at the Connexion Conference & Events Centre in Kerinchi, February 11, 2022. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Hari Anggara
24 Feb 2022

Muda in PRN Johor: Infanticide warning

A Pakatan Harapan flag is seen along Jalan Sg Chua ahead of the Balakong by-election August 23, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
17 Feb 2022

Pakatan’s overhaul a priority if they collapse in Johor

A Malaysian flag is pictured at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur September 15, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
10 Feb 2022

BACI anyone? To balance Malaysian identities

Election Commission officials get the polling station at Dewan Badminton Kompleks Perumahan Polis Tabuan Jaya ready ahead of early voting in Kuching December 13, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
03 Feb 2022

Johor: A dress rehearsal for the general election

A customer looks at lanterns in preparation for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration at Lebuh Carnavon in Penang, January 24, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
27 Jan 2022

Another year of luck in this land blessed with Chinese

Puteri Umno members gather for the 2021 Umno annual general assembly in Kuala Lumpur March 27, 2021. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Hari Anggara
20 Jan 2022

Umno stays ahead only to be rudderless

Nor Hanis Ahmad Shamsi, 29, and her husband Mohd Zulfadhli Zulkarnain, 27, together with their child 10-month-old Nur Zara Zalikha, spend their time at home following the movement control order to curb Covid-19 infection. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Farhan Najib
13 Jan 2022

Fathers — the other half of parents

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob officiates the soft launch of Keluarga Malaysia at Auditorium Angkasapuri in Kuala Lumpur October 8, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
06 Jan 2022

#KeluargaMalaysia calls out for leadership

 

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Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi delivers his speech during Umno’s 80th anniversary convention at WTCKL, Kuala Lumpur May 2, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May
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Zahid: Political cooperation no longer optional, but Malay interests remain priority

 
Khairy Jamaluddin speaks to reporters after attending Umno’s 80th anniversary convention at Dewan Merdeka, WTCKL, May 2, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May
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Khairy: Umno’s image only restored ‘to some extent’, faces uphill battle to regain trust

 
Khairy Jamaluddin (centre) attends Umno’s 80th anniversary convention at Dewan Merdeka at WTCKL, Kuala Lumpur May 2, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May
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Khairy: No official Umno role yet, too early to share details