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Fuel, tolls and healthcare remain subsidised in 2026, though support is now more tightly targeted at those who need it most. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 18 h ago

RON95 at RM1.99, tolls frozen: Where subsidies still cushion Malaysians

Staff at an Oriental Kopi outlet in Johor stopped a snatch theft attempt yesterday after a man grabbed a customer’s bag and tried to flee. — Picture via Instagram/orientalkopi.asia

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Oriental Kopi says staff stop snatch thief at Aeon Bukit Indah outlet in JB (VIDEO)

KLIA police chief ACP M Ravi said the man, who was on transit to Hat Yai, pleaded guilty to charges under the Penal Code and Minor Offences Act. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Man charged after missed flight meltdown at KLIA T2 injures guard, damages property

Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department director Datuk Seri Muhammed Hasbullah Ali said all state contingents have been directed to step up anti-drunk driving efforts. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Bukit Aman: Police step up crackdown on drunk driving, prioritise weekend operations

At the Ningbo Olympic Sports Centre, women’s doubles second seeds Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah were defeated by China’s world number nine pair Li Yi Jing-Luo Xu Min in straight games, 21-13, 21-15. — AFP pic

Sports / 15 h ago

All Malaysian doubles pairs crash out in Badminton Asia Championships quarter-finals

The Klang Valley is expected to be the most affected area, with the disruption potentially spreading to other states in Peninsular Malaysia. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Tow truck services expected to face three-day disruption as operators plan diesel subsidy strike

Brickfields district police chief ACP Hoo Chang Hook said the 20-year-old suspect was arrested after police received a report on the incident at 9.22pm last Thursday. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Chinese national remanded over alleged sexual harassment near Kuchai Lama MRT station

Investigations are ongoing as police track down two more individuals linked to the case. — Screengrab from Facebook video

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Bera cops: Four more held over Triang kopitiam slashing, two to be charged

Vendors arrange retro-themed items for sale at Pasar Pagi at Angsana Johor Bahru Mall. — Picture by Meezam Azmi

Life / 18 h ago

Pasar Pagi: JB’s vintage flea market turns Saturday mornings into a scene

MACC investigators have uncovered suspected abuse of power, bribery and money laundering involving a former statutory body CEO over share sales linked to public funds, with over US$51.3 million allegedly moved abroad. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 5 h ago

MACC tracks RM203m foreign fund flows linked to ex-CEO in share sale scandal

Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing said Nok Air is set to launch a direct flight service between Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur in July, marking a strategic move to strengthen regional aviation connectivity. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Nok Air’s Bangkok–KL direct route to boost Malaysia–Thailand connectivity from July, says tourism minister

The suspect escaped while being transported into Sungai Buloh Prison on Friday, prompting a police manhunt. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Police warn public not to aid escapee from Sungai Buloh Prison

Armed Forces corporal Sukry Tasu is brought to the Magistrates’ Court in Bentong April 6, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Police reclassify Bentong army camp assault case as murder after victim dies

Rescue personnel assist injured passengers at the KLCC LRT station following a train collision in Kuala Lumpur May 24, 2021. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Land Public Transport Agency upholds RM100,000 fine against Rapid Rail over 2021 KLCC LRT collision

The viral ‘Japanese cheesecake’. — Picture by CK Lim

Eat-drink / 16 h ago

No oven, no fuss: Make this viral ‘Japanese cheesecake’ with just two ingredients

What You Think

8 h ago

Why all sides, including the Malacca littoral states, must be at the table in Islamabad — Phar Kim Beng

The author argues that negotiations over a US-Iran conflict should include Southeast Asian maritime stakeholders. — Reuters pic

APRIL 11 — The ongoing efforts to negotiate an end to the United States–Iran conflict reveal not only the complexity of diplomacy, but also the shifting cast of political actors shaping its direction.Among them, one figure has remained conspicuously quiet throughout the war that began on February 28, 2026: JD...

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The disruption of oil flows, particularly through critical maritime chokepoints, has sent tremors across global markets and raised the spectre of surging fuel prices that could cascade into higher costs for goods and services. — Unsplash pic

What You Think / 10 h ago

Resilience must be central as US-Israeli war on Iran shakes global stability — Abdillah Noh

Fuel subsidies can remain as a temporary stabilisation tool during acute volatility, but they should not be the primary welfare instrument. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

What You Think / 10 h ago

Subsidies can’t save us forever: Why Malaysia must rethink crisis protection — Khoo Ying Hooi

The negotiations must grapple with a dense web of interlocking issues — sanctions, military de-escalation, regional proxy conflicts, and above all the security of the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most vital energy chokepoint. — Reuters pic

What You Think / 10 h ago

War was easy, peace is hard: Why the April 20 deadline will slip — Phar Kim Beng

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The problem is not a lack of diplomatic forums; the United Nations, G20 and countless summits already exist. The crisis is one of diplomatic intent and method. — Reuters pic

14 h ago

Statesmanship must make a comeback to counter diplomacy deficit — Ahmad Ibrahim

Tabung Haji’s resilience depends on depositors who choose to remain even after they no longer need to save for their own pilgrimage. — File picture by Hari Anggara

14 h ago

Of resilience and profits — Mohamed Hadi Abd Hamid and Mohd Zaidi Md Zabri

A patient undergoes dialysis treatment equipment at a medical facility. The article highlights how disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could affect global petrochemical supply chains and, in turn, the availability of plastic-based medical consumables used in dialysis care in Malaysia. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Why the Hormuz crisis could become a dialysis crisis for Malaysia — Azrul Mohd Khalib

People watch a local channel at a barber shop in Islamabad. The author argues that the war has ultimately served the interests of defence industries, oil markets and political elites rather than ordinary people, exposing how conflict is driven less by ideals like peace or security than by profit and power. — Reuters pic

1d ago

The war that reopened what was already open — Abbi Kanthasamy

Oil price fluctuations driven by global tensions can quickly translate into higher fuel costs for Malaysian motorists and businesses. — Picture by Choo Choy May

1d ago

Why a single strait in the Middle East can raise prices in Malaysia overnight — Andrew Woon

Rising global supply disruptions are expected to push up food prices in Malaysia, affecting everyday essentials. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Malaysia in the line of fire in a global polycrisis: Future-based strategic adaptation now a necessity — Phar Kim Beng

The author posits that successive crises, from Covid-19 to the US-Israel attack on Iran, reveal and reinforce a shared resilience that strengthens Malaysian identity and solidarity. — Picture by Farhan Najib

1d ago

Malaysians for Malaysia — Nur Ayuni Zainal Abidin

Fuel prices rising globally are adding pressure to subsidies and household costs in Malaysia, highlighting the need for timely economic adjustment. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

1d ago

Why adjustment following global shocks cannot wait — Goh Lim Thye

Prices on paper may look stable, but for many Malaysians, the cost of living tells a different story — widening the gap between policy and public trust. — Picture by Yusof Isa

1d ago

Malaysia’s real deficit is one of trust — Ahmad Ibrahim

Given that India, which gave us the Criminal Procedure Code (CPC) and the law on arrest, has amended its CPC and therefore its law on arrest way back at the turn of the millennium, are we content with being stuck with a century-old law? — Pexels pic

2d ago

Let not the hatred of a people lead you to injustice. Be just! — Hafiz Hassan

An illustration shows a map of the Strait of Hormuz and a 3D printed oil pipeline on March 23, 2026. — Reuters pic

2d ago

Being gracious is different from being gratuitous in high-wire diplomacy in West Asia — Phar Kim Beng

Workers work at a residential area under construction at Puncak Alam in Selangor on November 1, 2018. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

2d ago

Malaysia’s sustainable construction needs integrated finance, not fragmented incentives — Zafira Nadia Maaz and Nor Amaleena Mazlan

Members of the public attend the Rumah Terbuka Hari Raya Bersama Mekdi 2026 event at the McDonald’s Bandar Baru Bangi Drive Thru in Selangor on April 3, 2026. — Bernama pic

2d ago

Malaysia is not as divided as we think, until we make it so — Ben Fong Kok Seng

A person looks at social media on a mobile phone on October 24, 2025. — AFP pic

2d ago

What you keep to yourself — Nahrizul Adib Kadri

A person holds a sign that reads, “Trump Must Go Now!”, during a protest against the US-Israeli conflict with Iran in New York City on April 7, 2026. — Reuters pic

2d ago

Damning shame when Trump was not denounced for his apocalyptic threat — Hafiz Hassan

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