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Ministers Hannah Yeoh, Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and other officials stand beside an abandoned car being collected for disposal at PPR Pantai Ria in Kuala Lumpur on April 16, 2026. — Photo by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Move it or lose it: DBKL goes on a 4,500-vehicle towing spree

Datuk Fadil Marsus reportedly said four armed men robbed a gold shop on Jalan Tun Sambanthan this morning, fleeing with 21 trays of jewellery weighing about 15kg. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Armed robbers hit Brickfields gold shop, flee with RM9.7m jewellery

Pearly Tan expressed deep regret over her withdrawal, apologising to teammates, stakeholders and fans for being unable to represent the country in the prestigious team event. — AFP pic

Sports / 18 h ago

Malaysia suffer blow as Pearly Tan withdraws from Uber Cup Finals with back injury

Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza is seen after the accident on the MEX Highway and showing her bandaged foot in an Instagram video with her child. — Combination pictures via social media and Instagram/ctdk

Showbiz / 16 h ago

‘No serious injuries, only a swollen foot’: Siti Nurhaliza reassures fans after four‑car crash on MEX Highway (VIDEO)

DSP Ahmad Ruzaini Ahmad Dahalan, 41, together with Abd Samat Shaari, 44, Faridzuan Yahya, 31, Lim Cheal Kei, 51, Yeoh Choon Siang, 47, and L. Jijayendran, 31, pleaded not guilty to the charges read before Judges Suhaila Haron, Noridah Adam, Mazuliana Abdul Rashid and Siti Shakirah Mohtarudin at four separate Sessions Courts. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Police officer among six charged over RM4.4m gang robberies in Kepong homes, pleads not guilty

Maybank Kota Kemuning branch assistant manager Alfian Othman is seen leaving the court after testifying in Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s corruption case at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on April 16, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Firm used overdraft to pay Bersatu RM1m in 2022, court hears in Muhyiddin power abuse trial

The currency has emerged as the pressure valve, with the Thai baht sliding about 2.8 per cent since the war broke out, though it has clawed back some of the losses since the ceasefire was announced last week. — Reuters pic

Money / 14 h ago

Foreign investors exit Thai assets at fastest pace since 2024 as oil shock exposes economic vulnerabilities

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the move is expected to be implemented by the end of June, subject to final review. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Malaysia targets June rollout of social media curbs for under-16s, Fahmi says

Umno supreme council member Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan (top, left) during his working visit to the Johor Bahru Public Works Department (JKR) office in his capacity as the deputy works minister, April 16, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Umno to decide tomorrow on comeback bids by ex-members under ‘Rumah Bangsa’ push

Cocokins founder and entrepreneur Nurul Asyiqin Mohamad Ramli shows her cookies produced in various flavours, namely chocolate chip, dark chocolate, red velvet and pistachio, at prices as low as RM7. — Bernama pic

Life / 4 h ago

Home baker turns cookie entrepreneur after RM1.8m remark changed her life

US President Donald Trump has insisted that any deal with Iran must permanently bar the Islamic Republic from acquiring a nuclear weapon. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

Trump says Iran agrees to hand over enriched uranium as US nears peace deal

As the West Asia conflict continues to drive global oil prices, some Malaysians are already bracing themselves for the looming economic ripple effect. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 4 h ago

How some Malaysians are coping with price hikes as the West Asia conflict grips global energy supply

Mayor Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud said at least five photo touts were detained during each operation, with their equipment also seized. — File picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 18 h ago

DBKL steps up enforcement every two days to tackle street photo touts in KLCC tourist hotspot

The ringgit rebounded to close higher against the US dollar ahead of the release of Malaysia’s advance gross domestic product estimates for the first quarter of 2026, due tomorrow. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 16 h ago

Ringgit firms against US dollar ahead of Malaysia’s 1Q GDP data

The helicopter, owned by local firm Matthew Air Nusantara, took off from the West Kalimantan province on the Borneo island heading to another destination in the same province, according to the local search and rescue agency. — Pexels.com pic

World / 18 h ago

Search underway for missing helicopter with eight on board in West Kalimantan

What You Think

18 h ago

Data will keep people out of our hospitals — and that’s the right thing — Ng Kheng Yean

IoT-enabled medical devices enable the continuous collection of health data, rather than collecting it only occasionally. Wearable sensors can monitor heart rate, oxygen saturation, physical activity, and sleep patterns. For instance, smart blood pressure monitors and glucometers can transmit readings directly to healthcare providers, allowing healthcare providers to monitor the patient’s condition remotely. — National Cancer Institute/Unsplash pic

APRIL 16 — Malaysia’s healthcare system has long been a source of national pride, particularly its network of public hospitals that provide affordable care to millions. However, overcrowded wards, long waiting times, and rising healthcare costs reveal a growing challenge: our system is largely designed for sick-care rather than preventative-care.The...

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As engineers, we are trained to look beyond the surface. To ask not just whether something works, but how well it works, and under what conditions. Perhaps it is time we apply the same thinking to the spaces we occupy every day. — John Price/Unsplash pic

What You Think / 19 h ago

Shaped by the spaces we sit in every day — Nur Anira Asyikin Hashim

The cover of ‘Memoir Shamsiah Fakeh: Dari Awas ke Rejimen ke-10’. — Screengrab via Gerakbudaya website

What You Think / 23 h ago

Why does Malaysia fear the books that tell our story? — Khoo Ying Hooi

According to the author, government healthcare in Malaysia is not without its challenges. But it is resilient, committed, and always present. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

What You Think / 1d ago

Do government hospitals sleep? A reality many don’t see — Naveen Nair Gangadaran

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The authors say poverty in Malaysia is increasingly hidden from view, yet more complex and multi-layered than before. — Unsplash pic

1d ago

Not broke, but still struggling — Nik Zirwatul Fatihah and Nik Ahmad Sufian

This handout natural-colour image acquired with MODIS on Nasa’s Terra satellite taken on February 5, 2025 shows the Gulf of Oman and the Makran region (centre) in southern Iran and south-western Pakistan, and the Strait of Hormuz (left) and the northern coast of Oman (bottom). — Nasa Earth Observatory handout pic via AFP

2d ago

On again, off again peace talks between Iran and the US are unhealthy but still necessary — Phar Kim Beng

As calls grow for stronger evidence-based policymaking, experts warn good intentions alone are not enough for good governance. — Unsplash pic

2d ago

Good intentions aren’t enough for good governance — Ahmad Ibrahim

A ship is seen in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Sharjah the day after the failure of US-Iran peace talks on April 13, 2026. Oil tankers transit the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global chokepoint through which a significant share of the world’s energy supply flows, underscoring the stakes behind Malaysia’s quiet diplomatic engagement in the region. — AFP pic

2d ago

Malaysia’s quiet diplomacy in Hormuz emulated by Thailand: a template for strategic survival in an age of chokepoints — Phar Kim Beng

The Ministry of Health has reported multiple heat-related cases so far this year. In Kedah, 206 schools were forced to close after Level 2 heatwave conditions were recorded. — Picture by Farhan Najib

2d ago

Heat, haze, and the hidden cost to Malaysia’s children — Nasha Lee

A ship is seen in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Sharjah the day after the failure of US-Iran peace talks on April 13, 2026. — AFP pic

14 Apr 2026

Between two blockades: Oil, power, and the narrow path back to diplomacy in the Strait of Hormuz — Phar Kim Beng

An oil tanker is docked unloading crude oil at the port in Qingdao, in China’s eastern Shandong province, on April 7, 2026. — CN-STR handout pic via AFP

13 Apr 2026

When strategy becomes excess: The perils of blocking the Strait of Hormuz that may require Australia and Malaysia to help to resolve — Phar Kim Beng

The author argues that US-Iran talks have shifted from seeking a clear deal to a prolonged contest of pressure and leverage, raising the risk of wider economic and geopolitical instability. — AFP pic

13 Apr 2026

The anatomy of a failed negotiation that has turned into quest for more leverage and war threats — Phar Kim Beng

The author argues that stigma remains a key reason many Malaysian students avoid seeking professional mental health help. — Freepik pic

13 Apr 2026

‘I thought I could handle it myself’: Why our students are not seeking mental health help — Suria Zainuddin

As global supply chains realign, Malaysia walks a geopolitical tightrope between major economic powers while safeguarding its growth trajectory. — Unsplash pic

13 Apr 2026

Navigating our growth, reform, and geopolitical winds — Ahmad Ibrahim

US Vice President JD Vance waves as he boards Air Force Two after attending talks on Iran in Islamabad on April 12, 2026. — AFP pic

12 Apr 2026

Vance’s exit from Islamabad is not the end of diplomacy writ large — Phar Kim Beng

A poorly managed mega-farm could become a source of serious environmental pollution and community disruption. — Reuters file pic

12 Apr 2026

The pig farm dilemma is a test of Malaysia’s diversity and tolerance — Ahmad Ibrahim

Private health insurance should therefore be understood as one component of a broader approach to financial protection, rather than a complete solution. — Freepik pic

12 Apr 2026

The illusion of coverage — Nur Balqis Zahirah Ali, Ng Rui Jie and Rumana Akhter Saifi

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

11 Apr 2026

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

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

11 Apr 2026

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

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