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Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah has gotten the nickname ‘Little Pakistan’ due to its numerous restaurants and businesses run by the local Pakistani community. — Picture by Firdaus Latiff

Life / 6 h ago

‘Little Pakistan’ at Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah in KL: A street shaped by authentic food, businesses, and a sense of home for Pakistani immigrants

Singapore Minister for Home Affairs K. Shanmugam reiterated the government’s zero-tolerance stance on foreign interference in domestic politics, following the barring of Malaysian activist Fadiah Nadwa Fikri into the republic on March 22, 2026. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 17 h ago

‘It is an absolute no’: Singapore reasserts zero-tolerance on foreign interference after Malaysian barred entry for alleged activism

Vegetable prices are expected to soar once price controls introduced for Hari Raya Aidilfitri ends on March 28, 2026 and fertiliser prices jump by at least RM300 per tonne in April. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Why farmers and traders in Malaysia are bracing for a veg price crunch this April: What’s behind the Hormuz Strait connection

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said the three local men in their 30s are remanded until March 30, while the other five, previously remanded for three days, were released on police bail today. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Eight-year-old girl dies in Taiping: Police suspect abuse and arrest four family members

Retired Royal Malaysian Navy veteran Hamdan Ahmad Sapli feeds his chickens at his home in Batu 10, Lekir, Lumut, where he earns about RM6,000 a month from egg farming, on March 28, 2026. — Bernama pic

Life / 6 h ago

‘Start small, stop complaining’: Ex-navy retiree earns RM6,000 a month rearing hens in Perak

A view of the central business district skyline in Singapore. — Reuters pic

What You Think / 17 h ago

Singapore and the boundaries of political expression — Khoo Ying Hooi

A Palestinian flag is raised as Houthis rally in solidarity with Iran and Lebanon. The Houthis in Yemen, a key part of Iran’s so-called ‘axis of resistance’, have joined the US-Israeli war on Iran by firing missiles at Israel on March 28, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 19 h ago

Yemen’s Houthis strike at Israel — could Red Sea trade be next on the line?

A plume of smoke rises from the site of a strike in Tehran early on March 28, 2026. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard is threatening retaliatory strikes US university campuses in the Gulf states after two Iranian universities were destroyed. —- AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

Iran issues March 30 ultimatum, targets US universities in Middle East after reported strikes

A parking dispute near Kota Kinabalu port turned violent, leaving a 30-year-old teacher injured after he was attacked by a group of men. — Social media pic via Daily Express

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Parking dispute turns violent in Kota Kinabalu, teacher injured in alleged mob attack

Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin speaks to reporters after attending Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan’s open house in Benut, Pontian on March 28, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Khairy says won't seek position if returning to Umno

The Pentagon (pictured) is planning to move US armed forces for a ground operation in Iran, despite not getting President Donald Trump’s approval yet. — Reuters pic

World / 4 h ago

US weighs special forces raids in Iran, stops short of full invasion

Bistecchina di Manzo, or skirt steak with chimichurri at Stefania Osteria. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 4 h ago

Smaller plates, approachable prices: Stefania Osteria in Bukit Damansara offers a casual brand of Italian food fit for the neighbourhood

Shah Alam police chief ACP Ramsay Embol said a report on the incident was lodged at 12.48pm today, after the video of the act went viral. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Cops hunt individuals seen firing fireworks from car sunroof in Shah Alam

Smoke rises following a reported Israeli airstrike in Beirut’s southern suburbs on March 28, 2026, as hostilities escalate between Israel and Hezbollah amid the wider regional conflict involving Iran. — Reuters pic

What You Think / 17 h ago

The world is already hurting: Why the Middle East and Iran should seek a diplomatic way out from the quagmire — Phar Kim Beng

The city of York voted to revoke its award if the “Freedom of the City of York” status to Sarah Ferguson, the ex-wife of the UK’s former prince Andrew, over her past association with the late US financier Jeffrey Epstein whose sex-trafficking scandal continues to shadow prominent figures around the world. — AFP pic

Life / 18 h ago

York votes to strip ex-duchess Fergie of city honour after shocking Epstein links

What You Think

2 h ago

Hospitals of the future should behave more like airports — Nur Qhamarina Ahmad Sanusi

The author argues early that Malaysia’s healthcare crisis is not just about capacity but about poor system design, meaning hospitals must be reorganised as coordinated and efficient systems rather than simply adding more beds. — Unsplash pic

MARCH 29 — Malaysia’s healthcare system is approaching a critical crossroads. If you have visited a public hospital lately, you are probably familiar with the scenes such as crowded hallways, weary faces and waiting areas packed to capacity. According to Ministry of Health Malaysia, public hospitals often operate at over...

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Vessels sit at anchor inside Sultan Qaboos Port, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Muscat, Oman, March 26, 2026. — Reuters pic

What You Think / 3 h ago

Why Gulf oil cannot be replaced and East Asia cannot escape its grip? — Phar Kim Beng

A view of the central business district skyline in Singapore. — Reuters pic

What You Think / 17 h ago

Singapore and the boundaries of political expression — Khoo Ying Hooi

Smoke rises following a reported Israeli airstrike in Beirut’s southern suburbs on March 28, 2026, as hostilities escalate between Israel and Hezbollah amid the wider regional conflict involving Iran. — Reuters pic

What You Think / 17 h ago

The world is already hurting: Why the Middle East and Iran should seek a diplomatic way out from the quagmire — Phar Kim Beng

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US Army National Guard soldiers listen as US President Donald Trump speaks during a Memphis Safe Task Force roundtable in Memphis, Tennessee on March 23, 2026. — AFP pic

1d ago

Ground troops will be the riskiest moment in any war — especially against Iran — Phar Kim Beng

The icons of BNPL apps are seen on a smartphone in this undated file photograph. — SoyaCincau pic

1d ago

Avoiding post-Raya money woes — Amirah Shazana Magli

The author argues that the global e-waste system is fundamentally broken, with toxic electronics from richer nations fuelling environmental damage and serious health risks in poorer communities, underscoring the urgent need for stricter regulation, producer accountability and a shift towards a circular economy. — Unsplash pic

2d ago

Our tech addiction is poisoning the planet and people — Ahmad Ibrahim

The author argues that globalisation is far more fragile than commonly assumed, as the world economy depends on a handful of vulnerable maritime chokepoints — and disruptions at these narrow passages can trigger cascading global shocks, making resilience, not efficiency, the central challenge of modern trade. — Reuters pic

2d ago

Hormuz matters deeply: As do free and open Indo Pacific and other choke points — Phar Kim Beng

This video grab taken from handout footage released by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on March 21, 2026, appears to show what it describes as the launch of “the 72nd wave” of missiles carried out against Israeli targets. — AFP pic

2d ago

From Shahed to LUCAS: How Iran’s drone doctrine is reshaping American warfare — Phar Kim Beng

The author argues that palm oil waste — particularly POME and empty fruit bunches — should be converted into biomethane, turning an environmental liability into a profitable, renewable energy source. — Picture by Farhan Najib

26 Mar 2026

Turning palm oil’s methane problem into a climate solution — Ahmad Ibrahim

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s decision to declare an emergency for one year reflects not panic, but prudence. — AFP pic

25 Mar 2026

The Philippines’s declaration of emergency is a strategic necessity — Phar Kim Beng

Visitors pose for pictures in front of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building at Dataran Merdeka on the first day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri March 21, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

25 Mar 2026

After the celebration — Nahrizul Adib Kadri

At the heart of this crisis is the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply passes. — Reuters pic

25 Mar 2026

Malaysia must brace for a long war in West Asia: The energy shock will not be temporary — Phar Kim Beng

The author says renewable energy systems, such as solar farms, can be made smarter and more efficient by minimising energy waste – or entropy generation – across the entire system. — File picture by Hari Anggara

24 Mar 2026

Fighting energy wastage needs a new language — Ahmad Ibrahim

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and Iran is seen behind a 3D printed oil pipeline in this illustration. The author says the world may face a Strait that cannot be fully re-opened. — Reuters pic

24 Mar 2026

The world might see a Strait of Hormuz that cannot be re-opened — Phar Kim Beng

The author says music can enhance both creativity and critical thinking, but its effects depend on the type and context of music, so choosing the right soundtrack for each task is essential for optimal cognitive performance. — Unsplash pic

23 Mar 2026

Why your creative playlist might be holding you back — Ahmad Ibrahim

The author argues that Japan, as a post-modern state shaped by both economic success and social challenges, offers Asia – especially South-east Asia – valuable lessons in resilience, development, and strategic engagement that the region cannot afford to ignore. — Unsplash pic

23 Mar 2026

Japan is a post-modern state: Why Asia cannot afford to turn away — Phar Kim Beng

The author describes the war in the Levant as akin to cousins arguing over who invented lunch. — Unsplash pic

23 Mar 2026

The Levantine hummus wars — Abbi Kanthasamy

Donald Trump has been having a very public meltdown because several countries declined to send warships to help stabilise the Strait of Hormuz. — Reuters pic

22 Mar 2026

A war started alone, a crisis shared by all — Abbi Kanthasamy

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