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This handout photograph taken on April 11, 2026 and released by Pakistan’s Prime Minister Office shows Pakistan’s Army Chief and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir (right), Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (2nd right), Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (3rd right) during their meeting with Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (4th left) and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (2th left) prior to the US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad. An Iranian government delegation met Pakistan’s prime minister on April 11 to discuss the terms of planned ‘make or break’ negotiations to end the Middle East war with a US party led by Vice President JD Vance. — Pakistan Prime Minister’s Office handout/AFP pic

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Vance says US–Iran talks end without deal after ‘final and best offer’

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

What You Think / 17 h ago

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

This handout photograph taken on April 11, 2026 and released by Pakistan’s Prime Minister Office shows Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (right) shaking hands with Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf during their meeting prior to the US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad. — Pakistan Prime Minister’s Office handout/AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

Iran VP says deal possible only if US adopts ‘America First’, warns ‘Israel First’ means no agreement

A 22-year-old university student is suspected of stabbing a 34-year-old woman in Bandar Sunsuria, Sepang on April 10, 2026, resulting in severe injuries that have put her in the ICU. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Varsity student under seven-day watch over Sepang stabbing as police record statements from 10 witnesses; victim in ICU

Malaysia’s border control denied entry to 28 foreign nationals at the Bukit Kayu Hitam ICQS in Kedah between April 1 and 11, 2026 for failing to meet the requirements as tourists, including not having return tickets and being unable to provide a clear purpose of travel. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Damaged passports, missing documents: Malaysia’s border control turns away Thai, Bangladeshi travellers at Bukit Kayu Hitam

Kamol Cheng Thean, a vegetable and soy products trader at Pasar Harian Selayang, said soya bean drinks have also increased by 50 cents per kg since April 7. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Diesel hike squeezes supply chain as tofu, soya products see price increase in KL

Family members, Malaysian Army personnel and friends attend the funeral of Private Muhammad Amirul Raziq Rosafindi at the Felda Sungai Kelamah Mosque and Cemetery on April 11, 2026 following his death after an alleged assault incident. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Family mourns army private who died after assault, father says he has ‘accepted it, but it is hard to bear’

Liverpool's French defender #05 Ibrahima Konate (left) vies with Fulham's English midfielder #32 Emile Smith Rowe (right) during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Fulham at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on April 11, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 15 h ago

Arsenal suffer major Premier League title blow as Liverpool boost Champions League push with vital win against Fulham

Malaysians should be vigilant about the weather as the country enters the monsoon transition phase. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Brace for stormy week as monsoon transition begins, warns disaster management chief

DBKL says its crackdown on unlicensed street photographers in the city is not meant to stop income, but to ensure public safety. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 11 h ago

DBKL explains crackdown on unlicensed street photographers

The Premium TKG at Blue Hour comes loaded with shredded ‘chashu’, ‘shio kombu’, seaweed strips and green and white onions. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 19 h ago

Blue Hour is PJ SS2’s new dinner spot for Japanese comfort food like ‘aburasoba’ and ‘tamago kake gohan’

Kuala Muda district police chief ACP Hanyan Ramlan said the victim was allegedly attacked by suspects travelling in a Toyota Vellfire at 5.02 pm in front of a house in the area. — Freepik pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Police detain three after woman attacked during live stream in Sungai Petani

The Road Transport Department is urging the public to use its digital services, including the MyJPJ app and online portal, for 33 types of transactions in a bid to reduce fuel use, save time and ease congestion at counters amid rising fuel prices. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

JPJ pushes digital transactions to cut fuel use, reduce counter visits

Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the Al Lailaki neighbourhood in Beirut’s southern suburbs, with the city’s International Airport visible in the background, on March 4, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 18 h ago

Latest in Middle East: Iran–US clash over Hormuz mine‑sweeping as Netanyahu touts ‘crushing’ of Iran’s nuclear programme

According to the Finance Minister’s political secretary Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim, the government is weighing Malaysia’s fiscal impact to provide diesel aid to more groups as farmers and fishermen, among others, say their industries due to the global energy crisis. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Diesel aid review underway to widen eligibility under BUDI95 as subsidy cost hits RM6b, says Finance Ministry official

What You Think

14 h ago

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

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

APRIL 12 — The departure of US Vice President JD Vance from Islamabad should not be mistaken for the collapse of diplomacy. On the contrary, it may well signal the transition from visible negotiations to quieter, more consequential phases of engagement.Diplomacy, especially in times of war, rarely unfolds in linear or transparent...

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

What You Think / 17 h ago

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

What You Think / 18 h ago

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

What You Think / 1d ago

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

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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

1d 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

1d 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

1d ago

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

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

1d 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

1d 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

2d 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

2d 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

2d 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

2d 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

2d 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

2d 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

2d 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

09 Apr 2026

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

09 Apr 2026

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

09 Apr 2026

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

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