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Former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, in Kuala Lumpur April 13, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Muhyiddin graft trial: Banker says company sent RM800,000 in four cheques to Bersatu in one day

A nine-second viral video sparked outrage after showing a woman seated on a bus driver’s lap while driving. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Bus company sacks driver after viral video shows woman on his lap during KL–JB highway ride

Moderate steps, including reducing daily travel, planning purchases carefully and curbing waste, can have a direct impact on national fuel consumption. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 5 h ago

As fuel costs rise, Malaysians urged to rethink spending, travel and daily habits

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

What You Think / 14 h ago

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

Rosmah Mansor reportedly told the High Court she never used any of the 44 jewellery items in a suit by Lebanese firm Global Royalty Trading SAL, saying she only kept them to avoid offending the sender. — File picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Rosmah tells court she never used Lebanese jeweller’s pieces, was busy campaigning for Najib

Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said an investigation paper has been opened following a police report lodged over the case. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Police hunt travel company owner over viral fraud allegations

The driver suspected of injuring a traffic constable on duty is a 40-year-old police inspector who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and is currently on special medical leave, as well as in the process of being retired on medical grounds upon the recommendation of the Medical Board. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Cops identify KL hit-and-run suspect as police inspector with schizophrenia, facing medical retirement

According to a source, the two male suspects, in their 30s, were arrested at about 11pm last night and 5am today around Kuala Lumpur, as well as at the MACC Kuala Lumpur office.

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Two police personnel remanded over alleged RM10,000 bribe to release massage workers

A nine-second viral video sparked public outrage after showing an express bus driver with a woman on his lap while driving on the North-South Expressway on April 12, 2026. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Passenger who shot viral video of lap-sitting on moving bus says he acted to prevent danger

A federal agency CEO is under MACC investigation over a bribery case involving RM100,000 cash for a squash court project. — Picture by Choo Choy May .

Malaysia / 3 h ago

MACC nabs federal agency CEO over RM1m bribe linked to squash court project

In the video, a man is seen fleeing immediately after getting down from the lorry before being chased by several policemen. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Prisons Dept probes viral footage of Sungai Buloh remand detainee escape

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said a meeting involving the National Security Council (MKN), focusing on security implications, and the National Economic Action Council (MTEN), addressing economic concerns, will be held tomorrow. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Malaysian govt to keep reviewing prices, fuel measures, says Anwar

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail places a hat as a symbolic gesture of trust and responsibility for the Malaysia Border Guard on behalf of retired Staff Sergeant Taufik Maulop (right) during the launch of the Malaysia Border Guard (Armed Forces Veterans) Initiative 2026 under the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) at the Malaysia Prison Academy in Kajang, April 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Home minister: 48 ex-armed forces personnel picked as first batch of Malaysia Border Guard

In a social media post, US President Donald Trump said the bulk of Iran’s navy had already been destroyed during the war, but that if any of what he said were Tehran’s few remaining ‘fast attack ships’ approach the blockade ‘they will be immediately ELIMINATED.’ — Reuters pic

World / 3 h ago

Trump ups the stakes: Iranian boats near blockade to be ‘immediately eliminated’

Malaysia-based economist Dr Geoffrey William said WFH could offer cost savings for both consumers and the government, especially in reducing fuel consumption and subsidy spending. — AFP file pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

WFH trims travel expenses yet raises home power bills, says expert

What You Think

3 h ago

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

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

APRIL 14 — The Strait of Hormuz is no longer merely a chokepoint of global commerce. It has become a theatre of overlapping coercion — a place where two forms of blockade now collide, compressing the space for both trade and diplomacy.On one side stands Iran, resolute in its determination...

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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

What You Think / 14 h ago

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

What You Think / 23 h ago

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

What You Think / 1d ago

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

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

1d ago

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

1d ago

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

2d 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

2d 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

2d ago

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

2d 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

2d 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

2d 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

11 Apr 2026

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

11 Apr 2026

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

10 Apr 2026

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

10 Apr 2026

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

10 Apr 2026

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

10 Apr 2026

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

10 Apr 2026

Malaysians for Malaysia — Nur Ayuni Zainal Abidin

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