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Unsold residential properties continue to build up across Malaysia as financing difficulties and cautious buyers weigh on the property market, according to a survey by the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda). —Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Malaysia’s property sector faces growing unsold units as financing challenges and high prices weigh on sales

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that all Malaysian pilgrims staying at the Mira Ajyad Hotel in Mecca are safe after a fire broke out at the premises yesterday evening. — Picture via social media

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Foreign Ministry confirms 70 Malaysian pilgrims safe after blaze at Mira Ajyad Hotel in Mecca

This file picture shows the Mutiara LRT Line construction project at the Bandar Sri Pinang project site in George Town, Penang, January 10, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Penang’s LRT Mutiara Line to feature eight-minute cross-sea rail link between island and mainland

Former Chief Judge of Malaya and the first woman to hold the position, Tan Sri Siti Norma Yaakob, passed away at the age of 85 at KPJ Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital this afternoon. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

First female Chief Judge of Malaya, Siti Norma Yaakob, dies at 85

EPF chief executive officer Sazaliza Zainuddin said the fund took 6,011 criminal actions against directors and employers who failed to remit workers’ contributions. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Over 2,000 company directors banned from leaving Malaysia over unpaid EPF contributions last year

IJM Corporation’s board has urged shareholders to reject Sunway Bhd’s takeover offer after an independent adviser said the bid undervalues the company’s shares. — Picture courtesy of IJM Corporation

Money / 16 h ago

IJM board urges shareholders to reject Sunway takeover bid after independent adviser calls offer ‘not fair’

Trump made the remarks as the conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel entered its second week. — AFP pic

World / 14 h ago

Trump claims Iran is ‘about to surrender’ in call with G7 leaders, report says

A man on a motorcycle looks at a large billboard featuring Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, and late Supreme Leaders Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran March 12, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 19 h ago

Trump says he thinks Iran’s new supreme leader is ‘alive in some form’ but ‘damaged’

Malaysians looking to buy homes are increasingly struggling to secure financing, with developers reporting loan rejection rates of up to 45 per cent for certain property price segments. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Financing hurdles bite hard as Malaysians face rising loan rejections, slowing property sales, Rehda warns

Badrul Hisham Shaharin, also known as Chegubard, faces a sedition charge at the Johor Bahru Sessions Court over alleged remarks linked to the Forest City casino issue in Johor. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Court of Appeal allows Chegubard’s bid to obtain journalist’s statement in sedition case

A woman holds an image of Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, alongside late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during a funeral ceremony for the Iranian military commanders who were killed in strikes, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 11, 2026. — Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) handout pic via Reuters

World / 11 h ago

Iran’s new leader speaks: Five takeaways from Mojtaba Khamenei’s defiant first message

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan has assured that Malaysia’s petrol and diesel supply remains sufficient, backed by local production. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Malaysia’s fuel supply steady, says Amir Hamzah, as government moves to secure extra reserves

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has frozen four company and individual bank accounts totalling about RM4 million in an investigation into alleged land misappropriation in Selangor. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 14 h ago

MACC freezes 10 accounts worth RM4m in Selangor land misappropriation probe

Khuzairi Yahaya, 55, pleaded not guilty after the charges were read out before Judge Awang Kerisnada Awang Mahmud. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

SSM deputy CEO charged again in Shah Alam over RM13,000 received without consideration

KPDN enforcement director-general Datuk Azman Adam said the operation was carried out in collaboration with the Royal Malaysia Police and representatives of the trademark owners. — AFP file pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

KPDN seizes suspected Gucci, Balenciaga and Louis Vuitton fakes worth about RM292,800 in PJ

What You Think

1 h ago

Can Malaysian politics unite the country when the world is coming apart? — Tengku Zafrul Aziz

According to the author, in a diverse nation like Malaysia, every segment of society has a role to play: the government must provide clear and inclusive policies; the private sector must continue to drive innovation and growth; young Malaysians must share their fresh ideas; communities must continuously nurture the spirit of mutual respect that underpins national harmony. — Bernama pic

MARCH 14 — In my conversations with global investors, business leaders and policymakers, one theme increasingly stands out — namely how uncertain and even dangerous the world feels today compared to the last few years with all its tumults.Conflicts in the Middle East are re-escalating. Beyond a reshaped global trade,...

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What is the real space for academic freedom in this country? — Picture by Miera Zulyana

What You Think / 15 h ago

When academic opinions become a subject of investigation — Khoo Ying Hooi

Ringgit currency notes are pictured in a duit raya packet. — Unsplash pic

What You Think / 23 h ago

‘Duit raya’ in challenging times — Dalilawati Zainal

The author argues that the restoration and reopening of Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad shows how preserving heritage landmarks can enrich Kuala Lumpur’s cultural identity while complementing the city’s modern development. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

What You Think / 1d ago

A city is more than its skyline: Lessons from restoration of Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad — Ben Fong Kok Seng

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A foreign tanker carrying Iraqi fuel oil damaged after catching fire in Iraq’s territorial waters, following unidentified attacks that targeted two foreign tankers, according to Iraqi port officials, near Basra, Iraq, March 12, 2026. — Reuters pic

1d ago

US$200 oil is not strategy, it is an invitation to disaster — Phar Kim Beng

According to the author, the debate surrounding Hannah Yeoh’s attire should not be reduced to either criticism or defence of a single clothing choice. — Picture from Facebook/Hannah Yeoh

1d ago

Why do we care so much about what politicians wear? — Khoo Ying Hooi

According to the author, freeing MSMEs to make their own decisions on wages, investment and technology adoption is the single most powerful lever available to government. — Pexels.com pic

1d ago

Can Malaysian SMEs weather the storm in the Middle East? — Paolo Casadio and Geoffrey Williams

Faith and integrity is most tested when you are alone. — Unsplash pic

1d ago

When no one is watching — Nahrizul Adib Kadri

A person walks past a banner depicting Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and late supreme leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran March 10, 2026. — Reuters pic

2d ago

The Iran War paradox: How Washington’s escalation is strengthening Tehran — Rais Hussin

According to the author, the urbanisation trend has accelerated dramatically, with around 79 per cent of the population now living in urban areas, up from less than 70 per cent in 2010. — Unsplash pic

2d ago

Our rural-urban exodus needs real solutions — Sayed Mohammad Reza Yamani Sayed Umar

Unlike informal charitable contributions, zakat in Malaysia is administered through well-established institutional structures under state Islamic religious councils. The system encompasses organised processes for collection, eligibility assessment, distribution and monitoring. — Unsplash pic

2d ago

Ramadan as our blueprint for social finance — Dalilawati Zainal

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission headquarters in Putrajaya in this file picture dated March 3, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May

2d ago

To be dealt with according to law is a matter of right — Hafiz Hassan

People walk near farmland by the Zubair oil field as gas flares rise in the distance, in Zubair Mishrif, Basra, Iraq, amid regional tensions following the recent disruption to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, March 9, 2026. — Reuters pic

10 Mar 2026

Defensive support for the Gulf is the right way forward: Australia’s sound move — Phar Kim Beng

Fig 1: YB Nik Nazmi offering his views on the whether Malaysia actually have system alignment across energy, transport, industry, agriculture, and waste in Malaysia. — IDEAS pic

10 Mar 2026

A proposal to the Government of Malaysia — Sheriffah Noor Khamseah Al-Idid bt Dato Syed Ahmad Idid

A woman holds a placard with an image of Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei alongside late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on the day of a gathering to support Mojtaba Khamenei, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran March 9, 2026. — Reuters pic

10 Mar 2026

The decapitation that didn’t kill: When escalation becomes Iran’s weapon — Abbi Kanthasamy

According to the author, acknowledging what we don’t know can inspire collective learning and bridge gaps through shared discovery. — Unsplash pic

10 Mar 2026

Becoming equals in pursuit of truth — Amir Hazwan Abdul Rahim

According to the author, Malaysia’s potential is abundant, but without determined drivers to steer national plans, even the grandest blueprints risk gathering dust. ― Reuters file pic

10 Mar 2026

Why Malaysia’s plans gather dust while the world moves on — Ahmad Ibrahim

Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres joins Asean leaders for a group photo during the 15th Asean-UN Summit in conjunction with the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur, October 27, 2025. — Bernama pic

10 Mar 2026

Strategic cousins and Asean: Rebuilding world order after the Gulf War? — Phar Kim Beng

Smoke billows from the site of an Israeli air strike in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital, Beirut, on March 9. — AFP pic

09 Mar 2026

US and the world equally vulnerable to oil shocks, global Inflation — Phar Kim Beng

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