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The US-Israel conflict with Iran has driven global fuel prices higher, but despite recent increases, Malaysia still maintains comparatively lower prices. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 18 h ago

As global fuel prices climb, how does Malaysia compare with other countries?

As Malaysians eagerly awaited the arrival of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, some chose to experience the moment differently — by witnessing the crescent moon sighting firsthand rather than waiting for the announcement on television. — Bernama pic

Life / 16 h ago

Real-time Syawal moon sighting in Putrajaya draws public interest, boosts astronomy awareness

The son of an Astro Awani senior editor died in a road accident involving a Road Transport Department (JPJ) patrol vehicle at KM85.5 of Jalan Kota Bharu-Machang-Jeli near Kampung Rahmat, Bukit Bunga, in Tanah Merah yesterday evening. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Son of Astro Awani senior editor killed in Tanah Merah crash involving JPJ patrol vehicle

A customer shops for baju Raya along Jalan Tun Tan Siew Sin in Kuala Lumpur ahead of Hari Raya celebrations. — Picture by Arif Zikri

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Despite the distance, Bangladeshi workers find the comfort of ‘home’ in KL for Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denied closing the passageway, insisting instead that countries attacking Iran face restrictions, while others were being offered assistance. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

Iran says Strait of Hormuz open, offers safe passage for Japanese ships amid tensions

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, perform Aidilfitri sunnah prayers at the Main Surau of Istana Negara March 21, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

King: Elements that threaten national unity must be eradicated without compromise

An Israeli police vehicle moves past Muslim worshippers gathering outside the Jerusalem old city walls on March 20, 2026 to attend attend the early morning prayers for Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. — AFP pic

World / 18 h ago

Worshippers blocked from Al-Aqsa mosque hold Eid prayers outside gates in Jerusalem

A family holiday to celebrate the upcoming Aidilfitri on Pulau Tioman ended in tragedy yesterday when a couple and their young son were killed after the motorcycle they were riding skidded off the road along Jalan Tekek-Juara. — Picture courtesy of IPD Rompin

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Family of three dies after motorcycle skids off road on Pulau Tioman

Two men were killed while four others were seriously injured in an accident that occurred in Precinct 1 heading towards Taman Wetland, Precinct 12 in Putrajaya this afternoon. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Two killed, four injured after car skids and hits tree in Putrajaya

The overturned lorry blocking downhill traffic at Bukit Song. — Picture via Facebook/Info Kemalangan

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Lorry overturns, causing oil spill on Pan Borneo Highway near Bukit Song; no injuries reported

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R Ramanan and Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Chang Lih Kang conveyed Hari Raya greetings to all Muslims. — Pictures via Facebook/Ramanan Ramakrishnan Official Media and Facebook/Chang Lih Kang

Malaysia / 18 h ago

‘Strengthen unity this Raya’: Ministers urge Malaysians to uphold unity, kindness and mutual respect in Aidilfitri greetings (VIDEO)

This photograph taken on March 17, 2026 shows obesity doctor and consultant Swati Pradhan explaining the Ozempic GLP-1 self-injectable device at her clinic in Mumbai. — AFP pic

World / 18 h ago

India set to roll out cheap weight-loss jabs as demand rises amid obesity surge

The body of a man was found floating in Tasik Biru, Kuang near here on Thursday morning. — Picture courtesy of police

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Man with ‘Ship Floss’ tattoo found dead in Tasik Biru, Kuang; police seeking information

Malaysia has seen a growing ‘durian tourism’ trend, with international visitors, particularly those from China, increasingly building short breaks and day trips around peak durian seasons and well-known producing areas, which appeal is both culinary and experiential. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Life / 6 h ago

Social media boosts Malaysia’s ‘durian tourism’ as China’s demand for premium fruit soars

This picture taken on February 19, 2026 shows foreign tourists skiing and snowboarding at the Niseko Hanazono ski resort in Kutchan, Hokkaido prefecture. Beneath the powder snow at internationally popular Japanese ski resort Niseko, anxiety is mounting among residents over soaring prices and a massive influx of overseas workers. — AFP pic

Life / 6 h ago

Global fame strains Japan’s Niseko ski paradise as prices surge and foreign workers flood in

What You Think

4 h ago

The world has to confront the rise in the price of fuel, food, fertilizers and animal feed — Phar Kim Beng

The author argues that rising fertiliser costs are set to push up global food prices by reducing farm yields and tightening supplies across staples, meat and dairy. — AFP pic

MARCH 21 — After the debacle in Ukraine in February 2022, leading to all forms of global shortages, the world is entering a dangerous phase of economic stress again.Ramifications from a protracted war in the Gulf and Iran, one of the most strategic regions in the world, are rapidly inducing...

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US President Donald Trump speaks after signing an executive order on fraud in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC on March 16, 2026. — AFP pic

What You Think / 1d ago

Respect begets respect, Mr President — Hafiz Hassan

A patient uses the healthcare app AQ at her home in Shanghai on February 9, 2026. — AFP pic

What You Think / 1d ago

The invisible, but indispensable, element in healthcare design — Noor Syazwani Mohd Zin

A view of the Lata Kinjang waterfal at the Eco-Forest Park May 11, 2025. — Bernama pic

What You Think / 1d ago

The smoke that thunders — Ng Kwan Hoong

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Gemini saidA notice (R) informing customers that B7 biodiesel has run out is displayed on a pump at a Shell petrol station in Bangkok on March 16, 2026, following import disruptions caused by the Middle East war. — AFP pic

1d ago

Malaysia can weather the Gulf war better than others in Asean — Phar Kim Beng

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz is seen in this illustration taken June 22, 2025. Much of the world’s fertiliser is made in the Middle East, with one-third of global trade in it passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow shipping route along Iran’s coast that has largely been shut since the conflict began. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Failures in the Straits of Hormuz will goad all powers to put a premium on the Strait of Malacca in future — Phar Kim Beng

For Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the next 18 months are about translating real macroeconomic success into a tangible ‘feel-good factor’ that wins votes. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

1d ago

Anwar must secure the economic foundations for GE16 — Geoffrey Williams and Mohamad Shafiq Sahruddin

This is the central dilemma of the Madani administration. It is led by a lifelong reformist navigating the confines of realpolitik. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

2d ago

Between transactional wins and transformational stagnation of the Madani promise — Ahmad Ibrahim

A family breaks fast during the fasting month of Ramadan at Shah Alam April 4, 2023. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

2d ago

The hidden healing of our cells during Ramadan — Nikman Adli Nor Hashim

People break their fast at Masjid Jamek during the holy month of Ramadan in Kuala Lumpur March 14, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

2d ago

The middle is always the test — Nahrizul Adib Kadri

US President Donald Trump holds a chart on reciprocal tariffs while speaking about how to ‘Make America Wealthy Again’ at the White House in Washington April 2, 2025. — AFP pic

2d ago

What can be the Manglish response to Trump’s claims of ‘absolute right’ to impose tariffs? — Hafiz Hassan

IIUM, for its part, brings forth the richness of Islamic intellectual tradition, anchored in Tawhidic epistemology — a worldview that integrates knowledge, ethics, and spirituality into a unified whole. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

2d ago

The meeting of the best minds of the East and West: The IIUM–Oxford–Peking University grand conference — Phar Kim Beng

The US Navy Avenger‑class mine countermeasures ships illustrate the type of vessel the author says was recently spotted in Penang waters, highlighting the strategic importance of the Straits of Malacca for global maritime security. — US Navy pic

2d ago

Minesweepers in Penang: A sign of the strategic importance of the Straits of Malacca — Phar Kim Beng

The author argues that the use of handcuffs on accused persons must be exercised with strict, evidence-based discretion, as both courts and law enforcement have a duty to balance security needs with the protection of personal liberty. — Picture by Farhan Najib

18 Mar 2026

To handcuff or not to handcuff — Hafiz Hassan

Social media platforms have made it easier for unverified voices to gain large audiences, raising concerns about the influence of ‘fake experts’ on public discourse and policy. — Picture by Yusof Isa

18 Mar 2026

The dangers of fake experts in the age of algorithmic authority — Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid

Experts say sustainability research must move beyond theory and engage more directly with real-world transitions in energy, agriculture and development. — Unsplash pic

18 Mar 2026

Sustainability science is stuck in its own bubble? — Ahmad Ibrahim

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi receives an appeal letter from former Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin (left) after a meeting on Sunday. — Picture via Facebook/Zahid Hamidi

17 Mar 2026

Khairy comes home: Can Umno reinvent itself? — Khoo Ying Hooi

Smoke rises from an area near the Dubai International Airport, after a drone attack hit a fuel tank on March 16, 2026. — Reuters pic

17 Mar 2026

Places not bases continue to predominate in Indo-Pacific —Phar Kim Beng

North-South Expressway users trial an open toll payment system based on Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) as PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) at the Hutan Kampung-Sungai Dua stretch at the Sungai Dua Toll Plaza on January 11, 2026. — Bernama pic

16 Mar 2026

Wanted: Smoother, less stressful ‘balik kampung’ journeys — Abdul Malik Abdul Samad

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