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Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu (centre) poses for a photo with Ministry staff after the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security's Mandate Ceremony with KPKM Staff for the Year 2026 at Wisma Tani January 16, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Federal govt has no objections to Selangor’s centralised pig farming in Bukit Tagar if environmentally sound, says Mat Sabu

Chia Tong Hong is escorted by policemen before being charged with four counts related to the murder of his wife and son at the Johor Bahru Magistrate’s Court on January 16, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Doctor charged with murder of wife and son, obstructing justice in JB double killing

The Prime Minister’s Office today announced the distribution of the 2026 monthly Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) will reach 8.1 million recipients with an allocation of RM8 billion, up from 5.4 million recipients and RM5 billion in 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

PMO: SARA 2026 to benefit 8.1 million Malaysians with RM8b; STR Phase 1 begins Jan 20 with RM1.1b to aid five million

Malaysian top women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan (left) and M.Thinaah (right) will face off against Japanese duo Yuki Fukushima-Mayu Matsumoto in the India Open semifinals on January 17, 2026. — Reuters pic
Sports  / 12 h ago

Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah, Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik keep Malaysia’s hopes burning bright in Delhi

Madeline Teh, 51, reinvented herself as a sommelier after attaining her first wine qualification at the age of 44. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Eat-drink  / 18 h ago

From nail salons in Kuala Lumpur to Per Se in New York: How Madeline Teh became a world-class sommelier while pursuing a Master of Wine

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks to reporters after performing Friday prayers at the Masjid Usamah Bin Zaid in Kuala Lumpur on January 16, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Malaysia hits pause on military, police procurement under cloud of corruption

MCA president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong (centre), MIC deputy president Datuk Seri M. Saravanan and Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah president Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup attend the 2025 Umno General Assembly at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur on January 16, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

After warning about Umno-DAP ties, MCA reaffirms loyalty to BN

Activist Amir Hariri Abdul Hadi speaks to the media during a press conference at the Federal Court in Putrajaya after the verdict on his challenge against the legitimacy of the Peaceful Assembly Act. July 1, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

AGC drops bid to review landmark Peaceful Assembly Act ruling after Cabinet pushback

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi delivers his opening speech during the party’s general assembly at the World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur on January 16, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

‘Umno not just curry leaf’: Zahid calls for BN rebranding, cautions allies against discarding party

Police vehicles are seen at a Bandar Utama school were a student was fatally stabbed, on Oct 14, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Teen accused of BU school stabbing found fit to stand trial, court told

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi speaks to the press during 2025 Umno General Assembly at World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur January 16, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Zahid: Umno defers party polls to after GE16 under amended constitution to focus on election prep

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus conducts a press conference at the Kuala Lumpur police headquarters on January 12, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

HELP University blast: Student still in coma, two others stable after AC explosion

AFP journalists saw several coachloads of Mandarin speakers leaving Sihanoukville on the main highway to the capital Phnom Penh. — AFP pic
World  / 17 h ago

Cambodia cyberfraud empire shaken as Chen Zhi’s arrest sparks mass flight from Sihanoukville

Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said Umno could no longer assume ethnic or religious identity alone was enough to secure support, particularly among a new segment of voters focused on bread-and-butter issues. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Azalina: Malay-Muslim identity no longer guarantees voter loyalty, Umno must move beyond identity politics to stay relevant

The Ministry of Defence is seeking further information and clarification on the directive to temporarily shelve the procurement decisions involving the Malaysian Armed Forces and the Royal Malaysia Police. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Mindef seeks details after PM’s directive to freeze MAF, PDRM procurements, assesses impact on defence readiness

 

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A teacher interacts with students at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Jalan Kebun in Shah Alam on January 3, 2023. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
23 h ago

How much does your performance in school ‘predict’ your future?

The mural on the Lian Lee Store along Jalan Besar, Kuantan, on January 14, 2026.
1d ago

A Malaysian people or races in a country?

In an undated file photo, Dilbert (left) waits for his turn while creator Scott Adams (right) takes aim at the 14 ball at his home in Blackhawk, California. — AK/LJM pic
2d ago

Cancer Diaries: Scott Adams is a reminder to trust your doctor over worm pills

There are tons of new releases this year that I simply couldn’t keep up with, mainly because of the prohibitive costs of purchasing and shipping.
10 Jan 2026

My favourite Blu-ray releases of 2025

 

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Children arrive at SRJK (C) Sam Tet in Ipoh to start school on October 27, 2017. — Picture by Farhan Najib
22 h ago

When diversity in schools becomes normal, not news — Ng Kor Sim

A moneychanger holds stacks of Indonesian rupiah notes in Jakarta on August 29, 2013. — Reuters pic
23 h ago

Nothing to fear, even with a weakening rupiah — Phar Kim Beng

The logo of Malaysian energy group Petronas is displayed at a booth during the LNG 2023 energy trade show in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on July 12, 2023. — Reuters pic
23 h ago

Petronas’ move is mandated by the Federal Constitution — Hafiz Hassan

Chief Justice Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh speaks during a press conference following the Opening of the Legal Year 2026 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur on January 12, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
1d ago

For a purposeful reform in the next decade, the judiciary must make the Judicial Blueprint happen — Hafiz Hassan

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I am but just one of hundreds, perhaps thousands, that the staff see every day but for me they were my lifeline and I will always feel nothing but gratitude for their care. — Bernama pic
07 Jan 2026

Cancer Diaries: Failing at being frugal, while the finish line draws near

There is no question that online distraction is a new sort of epidemic today. — Picture by Hari Anggara
07 Jan 2026

How to fight digital distractions

The author maintains that ‘Weapons’ is a deserved box-office hit and a new horror classic, showcasing Zach Cregger as a highly promising talent through its bold, disturbing premise and confident execution. — Picture via Facebook/Weapons Movie
03 Jan 2026

My favourite genre films of 2025

The author argues that Malaysian cinemas undermine the movie-going experience by forcing patrons through cramped, poorly lit and uncomfortable exit routes — a jarring finale that feels unsafe, unnecessary and wildly out of step with the glamour promised at the front door. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
02 Jan 2026

Why must exiting a cinema hall be such a lousy experience?

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

A monocled cobra decided to visit the author before the end of the Year of the Snake to ring out the old. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni
31 Dec 2025

Cancer Diaries: When a snake comes to my door

The author argues that despite streaming’s dominance, 2025 reaffirmed the power of the big screen — from arthouse discoveries to punchy genre hits like ‘Eye for an Eye 2: Blind Vengeance’.
27 Dec 2025

My favourite films of 2025

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

While the transcription isn't perfect, dictating my writing is freeing while also preserving my hands. — iOS screenshot
24 Dec 2025

Cancer Diaries: Sometimes you’re grateful just to feel your hands

According to the author, the true world-beaters climb slowly, steadily. And crucially, they spend their early years dabbling widely, dipping into multiple sports, subjects, instruments — building what you might call a rich ‘learning capital’ that compounds beautifully over decades. — pexels.com pic
23 Dec 2025

Does early specialisation sabotage greatness?

I won’t pretend to have heard of Portland band Alien Boy before this, but I stumbled upon their song Changes earlier in the year and was immediately captivated by their sound. — Picture via Instagram
20 Dec 2025

My favourite albums of 2025

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?

Public Service Department personnel sign into MyDigital ID at the PSD lobby in Putrajaya, December 14, 2023. — Bernama pic
17 Dec 2025

Cancer Diaries: I shouldn’t need to think about MyDigitalID as I lay dying

Visitors view books at the Straits Quay Convention Centre in Penang on November 28, 2019. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
15 Dec 2025

Repurposing university libraries

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

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