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Damaged vehicles are seen at the site of a fatal accident on the Maju Expressway on April 23, 2026. — LLM pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

E-hailing passenger fresh from KLIA killed in MEX wrong-way crash caused by drunk military officer

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim today said the MACC chief’s post is important to ensure the body continues to function effectively in fighting corruption. — Picture via Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

Malaysia / 16 h ago

King says he will determine who is next MACC chief

PDP president Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing attends a signing ceremony for the collaboration between the Progressive Democratic Party and Parti Sarawak Bersatu at Parkroyal Collection Kuala Lumpur on July 13, 2023. — Photo by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Tiong rejects social media backlash over Bukit Bintang Rain Rave Festival

Ships navigate through the Strait of Malacca, one of the world’s busiest maritime trade routes linking the Indian and Pacific Oceans and carrying a significant share of global energy and cargo flows. — Shipfinder satellite image on Google Map

World / 16 h ago

‘If only it could be like that’: Indonesian minister raises, then rejects idea of tolling Malacca Strait like Iran’s Hormuz

The Malaysian recipients are (from left) Arissa Jemaima, 29, from Kuala Lumpur; Sarah Callista Ng Xue Qi, 19, from Selangor, and Ho Wei Liang (Liam), 27, from Johor Bahru. — Pictures courtesy of Hope2Kids

Life / 15 h ago

Three Malaysians make QECT 100 Young Leaders list, set for royal honour in London

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh and other federal lawmakers attend a Federal Territory Non-Muslim Houses of Worship (RIBI) Committee Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, on April 21, 2026. — Hannah Yeoh/Facebook pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Government freezes 163 unauthorised non-Muslim religious sites in KL, launches structured solution plan

Police reportedly arrested two men over a Bangsar shooting and seized a pistol with one live round and a replica firearm. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Police arrest two men in Klang over shooting at Bangsar’s Jalan Telawi

Negeri Sembilan Yang di-Pertuan Besar, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir delivers his Royal address during the opening of the Negeri Sembilan’s State Legislative Assembly in Seremban on April 23, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Four Undangs skip Negeri Sembilan assembly opening as royal row lingers

A ship is seen post-transiting the Strait of Hormuz, which is now a point of contention between the US and Iran. — Reuters file pic

World / 11 h ago

Ships pay up: Iran claims first toll earnings from Hormuz Strait

The Thai government is moving to curb visa-free entry amid tax and security concerns. — Reuters file pic

World / 14 h ago

Thailand plans to scrap 60-day visa-free entry, tighten tourist screening

Negeri Sembilan Yang di-Pertuan Besar, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir leaves after delivering his royal address during the opening of the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly in Seremban on April 23, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Keep calm and follow the law, Tuanku Muhriz says amid Negeri Sembilan tensions

Workers transport goods at a wholesale market in Guangzhou, China, as exporters hope a potential US tariff easing could revive demand from American buyers amid ongoing trade tensions. — AFP pic

Money / 16 h ago

‘American customers have vanished’: China exporters feel pain of US trade war

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Goldman Sachs ends 1MDB fraud lawsuit with agreement-in-principle

Deputy Inspector-General of Police Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay interacts with police officers during the opening ceremony of the Penang Crime Awareness and Public Safety Organisation (CCPSS) Premier Forum in George Town on April 23, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Ayob Khan vows no cover-up over viral Kulim police arrest video

This file picture shows large vessels docking near the North Butterworth Container Terminal in Penang. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Could the Strait of Malacca be next? What Hormuz’s closure means for the world’s busiest chokepoint

What You Think

8 h ago

Reading with intention in a digital nation — Adelina Asmawi

The author argues reading in Malaysia has not declined but shifted online, requiring conscious choices to avoid shallow, algorithm-driven habits. — Unsplash pic

APRIL 23 — On World Book Day 2026, it is timely for Malaysians to reflect on the state of reading in our country. When we ask whether people are still reading, the answer is not as simple as it once was. Reading today does not always take place within the...

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This screen grab taken from a screen recording of the MarineTraffic website on April 21, 2026, shows data visualisation of maritime traffic in the Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman from April 18 to April 20, amid a fragile US-Iran truce. — marinetraffic.com pic via AFP

What You Think / 11 h ago

The strategic importance of the Strait of Malacca is rising, but peace must begin in the Strait of Hormuz — Phar Kim Beng

This file picture shows a cargo ship sailing through waters off the coast of Klang, Selangor. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

What You Think / 11 h ago

Straits of Malacca and Singapore are not toll roads — Mohd Hazmi Mohd Rusli

Energy infrastructure across East Asia remains exposed to global price shocks and supply disruptions driven by geopolitical instability. — AFP pic

What You Think / 1d ago

Energy dependence is strategic vulnerability: East Asia must finally wake up, especially Asean — Phar Kim Beng

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Schoolchildren queue for a meal at a canteen, as rising living costs put pressure on families and increase the risk of food insecurity among children in Malaysia. — Bernama file pic

1d ago

When crisis hits, children pay first – and longest — Juanita Vasquez-Escallon

Children can appear healthy at first, but hidden immune disorders often mean a quiet, prolonged struggle marked by repeated illness and delayed diagnosis. — Unsplash pic for illustration only

1d ago

Why Malaysia must act on hidden immune disorders — Zarina Thasneem Zainudeen and Intan Juliana Abd Hamid

According to the author, transitioning to a circular approach would require deliberate strategic efforts, which can be broadly grouped into game-changing and enabling initiatives. — Unsplash pic

1d ago

How circularity can secure Europe’s critical raw materials future — Ahmad Ibrahim

A still shows two performers during the controversial bedroom scene in a theatrical production during Universiti Malaya’s Theatre Carnival in April 2026. — Picture from social media

1d ago

Why a bedroom scene in a play staged at UM stirred public concern — Mustafa K Anuar

According to the authors, enhancing cooperation with partner countries like South Korea is in line with the Sustainable Development Goals and it paves the way forward to ensure the region can weather future challenges to food security. — Unsplash pic

1d ago

Leveraging Asean-South Korea cooperation in food security — Nurliana Kamaruddin and Geetha Govindasamy

File picture of visitors looking at portraits featuring the late Chinese communist leader Mao Zedong at an exhibition held by Mao memorabilia collectors in Beijing September 21, 2024. — AFP pic

1d ago

Is communism that dangerous, or does Malaysia fear ideas it cannot control? — Khoo Ying Hooi

According to the author, US President Donald Trump’s declaration that the blockade of Iranian ports will persist until Tehran produces a ‘unified proposal’ is revealing, and underscores a negotiation style that thrives on threats and fluid time lines. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Ceasefire extended, diplomacy deferred: Trump’s episodic pause with Iran remains dangerous — Phar Kim Beng

An aerial view of two excavators deepening and widening the Klang River as part of Selangor’s long-term flood mitigation project, in Kota Kemuning, Shah Alam November 1, 2022. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

2d ago

Flood crisis not about infrastructure alone — Rajesh Nagarajan

Agricultural residues are being repurposed as feedstock for bioenergy development as part of efforts to build a circular bioeconomy. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

2d ago

How cutting-edge tech might fuel our bioenergy revolution — Ahmad Ibrahim

The author argues that the disconnect between weak political support and strong financial markets in the US risks fuelling dangerous overconfidence, as market optimism may encourage prolonged geopolitical escalation while underestimating systemic risks. — Reuters pic

2d ago

Markets of illusion: How Wall Street strength masks strategic overreach of Trump, for now — Phar Kim Beng

The author argues that rising geopolitical risks and energy volatility make it urgent for Malaysian businesses and policymakers to accelerate the adoption of green technologies, as sustainability is now essential for resilience and long-term competitiveness rather than just an environmental goal. — Reuters pic

2d ago

Geopolitical tensions add urgency to our green transition — Mas Nordiana Rusli

A police personnel walks past posters highlighting Pakistan’s mediation of Iran’s peace talks, at the Red Zone area in Islamabad April 18, 2026. — AFP pic

20 Apr 2026

Fragile ceasefires conceal strategic endurance of China, Iran and the United States — Phar Kim Beng

While framed as a protective measure, this proposed blanket ban on social media for children under 16, expected to be implemented by June 2026, is misguided and disproportionate, and it risks undermining the privacy and freedom of expression of all social media users, both adults and children. — AFP pic

20 Apr 2026

Joint letter to the prime minister of Malaysia on the proposed social media ban for under-16s — Civil society organisations

Today the Strait of Malacca remains one of the most important maritime corridors on Earth. Nearly 100,000 ships pass through it every year. — Picture via Google Maps

20 Apr 2026

The first trade war in the Strait of Malacca — Abbi Kanthasamy

Plastic pollution, such as waste choking oceans and landfills filling up, is cited as a visible symptom of the ‘take-make-dispose’ linear economic model that the article warns is putting both planetary stability and economic resilience under strain. — Reuters pic

20 Apr 2026

The linear economy is a ticking time bomb and the clock just got louder — Ahmad Ibrahim

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