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Johor caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said Johor BN’s refusal to work with DAP should not be interpreted as hostility towards the Chinese community. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Onn Hafiz defends Johor BN’s no-DAP stance, says politics should not be conflated with race

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek visits the old SJKC Heng Ee building at Jalan Macalister during the handover ceremony of the approval letter for the construction of the new SJKC Heng Ee building in Bayan Lepas today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Fadhlina Sidek hands over approval letter for new SJKC Heng Ee building to provide more conducive learning environment

Transport Minister Anthony Loke has extended an invitation to Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi to sit beside him on the KTM Komuter Selatan service during its launch next Tuesday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

No seat at the table, but Loke offers Onn Hafiz one on a KTM Komuter ride

Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor (left) and Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar (centre) greet attendees at the launch of Kedah PAS’ election machinery in Kota Sarang Semut, Yan, June 12, 2026. — Picture via Media PAS Kedah
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Sanusi says Anwar open to holding GE16 alongside polls in four Perikatan-led states

For many supporters, the World Cup is best enjoyed with a crowd. — Azneal Ishak
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

‘Teh tarik’ and football: Where Malaysians can catch the World Cup with fellow fans in KL and Selangor

Actor Blake Lively leaves the courthouse after ‘settlement conference’ at the United States District Court in New York City February 11, 2026. — Reuters pic
Showbiz  / 10 h ago

Unscripted sex scenes and PR wars: ‘It Ends with Us’ lawsuit concludes with partial win for Blake Lively

Reuters reported that the United Arab Emirates had agreed to unlock billions of dollars for Iran as part of a broader effort to reduce regional tensions, although Abu Dhabi has denied claims that any frozen Iranian funds have been released. — Reuters pic
World  / 10 h ago

Billions for peace? Report says UAE and Iran strike deal to rebuild ties

Members of the public have been urged to verify suspicious notices after the Malaysian Judiciary uncovered a fake debt warning letter using the name of the Office of the Chief Registrar of the Federal Court.
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Malaysian Judiciary warns of fake debt notice threatening bank account freeze

A Singapore court sentenced a 35-year-old woman to five weeks in prison for lying to police about her ex-boyfriend raping her when the act was said to be consensual. — AFP pic
Singapore  / 8 h ago

The ‘rape’ report that wasn’t: Singapore woman lands five-week jail sentence for lying to police about her ex

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks with Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar and state Pakatan Harapan chairman Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun during the launch of the coalition's Negeri Sembilan’s election machinery at Karisma Arena Seremban today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Anwar urges Negeri Sembilan voters to return Pakatan to power, backs Aminuddin for MB

Sepang District Police chief ACP Norhizam Bahaman said police received a report on the incident at about 12.30 pm yesterday from a woman who owns the premises. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Police hunt three masked suspects after RM90,000 luxury handbag heist in Cyberjaya

When they get home, the residents of a small housing association on the outskirts of Hudiksvall, Sweden, plug in their electric vehicles to charge them or, intriguingly, power their homes. — AFP pic
Life  / 12 h ago

Battery on wheels: Swedish families use parked EVs to light homes and cut costs

Padang Besar police chief ACP Mohd Shokri Abdullah said the incident occurred at about 12.15 pm when the pupil was believed to have been attempting to sit down after greeting a teacher who had entered the classroom. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Police probe chair-pulling incident that left Perlis student out of school for nearly four months

An ISO tank lorry carrying nearly 25 tonnes of hydrochloric acid overturned near Cherating Bridge in Pahang, prompting a Hazmat operation to contain the leak. — Social media pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Hazmat deployed after tanker overturns near Cherating Bridge, leaking hydrochloric acid into mangrove area

Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Umno’s support for the Negeri Sembilan administration was intended to last only until the dissolution of the state assembly. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Zahid defends Umno’s solo bid in Negeri Sembilan, rejects betrayal claims

 

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Social media algorithms can reinforce existing beliefs by repeatedly exposing users to information that aligns with their views while filtering out opposing perspectives. — Picture by Yusof Isa
1d ago

The Backfire Effect And why facts don’t (always) persuade

The author argues that the Johor and Negeri Sembilan elections are being driven by a contest over identity politics, with parties trying to outdo each other as more important issues are sidelined. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
2d ago

The Manchurian electorate in Johor and Negeri Sembilan, how big?

Life is short. Watch 'Masters of the Universe' twice. — YouTube screenshot
10 Jun 2026

Just play: When I get sick of writing about cancer and watch He-Man twice instead

(From left) Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad and Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli raise their hands together on stage during the official launch of the new political branding 'BERSAMA' (Together) at the PJ Performing Arts Centre in Petaling Jaya. May 17, 2026—Picture by Raymond Manuel
04 Jun 2026

The Small Four must think big in Johor

 

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The author argues that calls to ban vaping devices in response to the discovery of synthetic drugs in vape liquids risk addressing only the symptoms rather than the underlying causes of the problem. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
5 h ago

‘Piu Piu’, panic panic, ban ban — Kalaiselvam Murali

The author argues that the doctrine of ‘locus standi’ remains a critical threshold in Malaysian public interest litigation. — Pexels pic
9 h ago

Decision of High Court on unilateral child conversion laws in six states explained — Hafiz Hassan

The author argues that the rise of electric vehicles is reshaping the global tyre industry, creating new opportunities for natural rubber due to its low rolling resistance while simultaneously demanding higher-quality materials and hybrid formulations that could transform traditional rubber supply chains and livelihoods. — Pexels pic
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How your next electric car will reshape the global rubber business — Ahmad Ibrahim

File photo of Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur. The authors argue that Malaysia’s ‘dataran’ are far more than open public spaces, serving instead as living heritage sites that foster civic identity, preserve collective memory and sustain community life by connecting historic architecture with contemporary social and cultural experiences.
10 h ago

Dataran, the open heart of our urban heritage — Zuraini Md Ali and Nor Hayati Hussain

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The author argues that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is carefully timing the next general election around the political rhythms and weaknesses of rival coalitions, with signs pointing towards a 2027 poll rather than an earlier contest. ― Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
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A big screen displays a thank you message to Tottenham Hotspur players after the Premier League match against Everton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Britain on May 24, 2026. — Reuters pic
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A free society thrives on civil disagreements, where differences are part of its vibrancy. — Bernama pic
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Shouldn’t the education sector be preparing our kids where the ‘book’ is no longer delimited by physical binders, where information flows (from producer to producer) rather than remain static?  — Bernama pic
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Why haven’t our schools completely moved to e-textbooks?

How history is taught in schools affects the tone Malaysians hold. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
14 May 2026

Our historical absolutism loses the audience

Sanrio, San-x, Pokémon, Nintendo: There were so many Japanese IP goods it was almost like being in Japan. — Pictures by Erna Mahyuni
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As of May 2026, MyDigital ID will be mandatory for logging into major government apps. — Picture via Facebook/MyDigital ID
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The nightmare of forgetting your MyDigital ID password

Umno leaders attend the Umno 80th Anniversary Convention at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur on May 2, 2026. — Bernama pic
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Umno’s chance to embrace the whole of Malaysia is here

The airport train is the most convenient means of transport from the airport to the city. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni
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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
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Taiwan had always been on my bucket list and it’s nice when dreams come true. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni
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Kenya’s Sebastian Sawe showed the world it’s humanly possible to run a marathon (42km) in under two hours. — Reuters pic
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