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More than 20,000 people of various races attended the Istana Johor open house. — Picture via Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Crowds queue from dawn as Sultan Ibrahim hosts Aidilfitri open house in Johor Bahru

An Indian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier, Shivalik, arrives at Mundra Port via the Strait of Hormuz in Gujarat, India, March 16, 2026. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Why Malaysia still feels global oil shocks despite producing its own, Anwar explains

Two Malaysian guys decided to take a 150km walk from KLCC to Port Dickson in Negeri Sembilan and posted to YouTube in March 2026. — Screenshots from YouTube/Bryson Lew 刘铠翔

Life / 12 h ago

From KLCC to Port Dickson on foot: Malaysian duo’s 150km journey sparks smiles and curiosity

A cargo ship in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026. — Reuters/Stringer pic

World / 14 h ago

Iran says Hormuz open to all but ‘enemy‑linked’ ships after Trump issues 48‑hour warning

Primary schooler Yoshnaa Logenthiran won golf in the under-13 category and silver overall at the Dance of Asia international competition in Chengdu, China on March 21, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Kamala Karuppiah

Life / 11 h ago

Klang’s 11-year-old Yoshnaa Logenthiran wins gold at Dance of Asia 2026 in China

BAM Performance Committee chairman Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei said Lee Zii Jia’s recent performances in Europe may be affected by lingering injury and confidence issues. — Bernama pic

Sports / 11 h ago

‘He just needs a win’: Chong Wei says Zii Jia struggling with confidence after injuries

Special Counsel Robert Mueller speaks on the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 Presidential election, at the US Justice Department in Washington, DC, on May 29, 2019. Mueller, the former FBI director who led a politically explosive investigation into President Donald Trump, has died aged 81. — AFP pic

World / 19 h ago

Trump responds with ‘Good, I’m glad he’s dead’ as Robert Mueller, ex‑FBI director who led Trump–Russia probe, dies at 81

A juvenile whale previously spotted at the Sutera Harbour Resort jetty was found dead. — Daily Express pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Juvenile whale found dead at Tanjung Aru Beach in KK days after release from Sutera Harbour jetty

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said he will comply with Anthony Loke’s directive not to discuss the issue in the media to avoid negative perceptions and impacts on the party leaderships and the state government as a whole. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Penang CM submits report for Anthony Loke on state quit rent hike, vows media silence

Traffic on major highways is congested this evening due to increased volume and several accidents at multiple locations, the Malaysian Highway Authority said. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Traffic snarls hit key highways as accidents worsen congestion nationwide

“Places of worship” includes mosques, temples, churches, and gurdwaras. “Sacred objects” includes idols, religious texts, and holy artifacts – anything considered sacred by a religion. — File picture by Hari Anggara

What You Think / 19 h ago

Do not insult religions and sacred objects of religion — Hafiz Hassan

The issue of non-revenue water (NRW), which remains high in several states, including pipe leaks, water theft and ageing infrastructure, significantly impacts the efficiency of the country’s water supply system. — Pixabay pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Leaks, theft and ageing pipes: Fadillah vows bold push to fix Malaysia’s water woes

People in a queue push their scooters as they wait to refuel, outside a fuel station, after the government declared a weekly Wednesday holiday for public officials to conserve fuel, amid concerns over fuel supplies during the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Colombo March 18, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 16 h ago

Sri Lanka lifts fuel prices 25pc as Hormuz closure hits imports from Malaysia and other countries

World / 10 h ago

Is the world on the brink? WHO sounds alarm as Dimona and Natanz nuclear sites under fire

Reservoirs are the lifeline of Malaysia’s water supply, but rising demand and shrinking reserves are increasing pressure on these vital resources. — Picture by Sayuti Zainyudin

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Rethinking water at home: Why Malaysia’s taps may not always run as smoothly as we think

What You Think

17 h ago

A war started alone, a crisis shared by all — 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

MARCH 22 — Watching the world this week has been a bit like watching a drunk man start a bar fight, smash half the furniture, and then loudly complain that nobody is helping him pick up the chairs.That, in essence, is where we are.Donald Trump has been having a very...

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“Places of worship” includes mosques, temples, churches, and gurdwaras. “Sacred objects” includes idols, religious texts, and holy artifacts – anything considered sacred by a religion. — File picture by Hari Anggara

What You Think / 19 h ago

Do not insult religions and sacred objects of religion — Hafiz Hassan

If you’re feeling climate anxiety, you’re not alone. The headlines are a relentless drumbeat of melting ice, supercharged storms, and rising seas. — Bernama pic

What You Think / 21 h ago

How microgrids are building our climate-resilient future — Ahmad Ibrahim

The author argues that rising fertiliser costs are set to push up global food prices by reducing farm yields and tightening supplies across staples, meat and dairy. — AFP pic

What You Think / 1d ago

The world has to confront the rise in the price of fuel, food, fertilizers and animal feed — Phar Kim Beng

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US President Donald Trump speaks after signing an executive order on fraud in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC on March 16, 2026. — AFP pic

2d ago

Respect begets respect, Mr President — Hafiz Hassan

A patient uses the healthcare app AQ at her home in Shanghai on February 9, 2026. — AFP pic

2d ago

The invisible, but indispensable, element in healthcare design — Noor Syazwani Mohd Zin

A view of the Lata Kinjang waterfal at the Eco-Forest Park May 11, 2025. — Bernama pic

2d ago

The smoke that thunders — Ng Kwan Hoong

Gemini saidA notice (R) informing customers that B7 biodiesel has run out is displayed on a pump at a Shell petrol station in Bangkok on March 16, 2026, following import disruptions caused by the Middle East war. — AFP pic

2d ago

Malaysia can weather the Gulf war better than others in Asean — Phar Kim Beng

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz is seen in this illustration taken June 22, 2025. Much of the world’s fertiliser is made in the Middle East, with one-third of global trade in it passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow shipping route along Iran’s coast that has largely been shut since the conflict began. — Reuters pic

19 Mar 2026

Failures in the Straits of Hormuz will goad all powers to put a premium on the Strait of Malacca in future — Phar Kim Beng

For Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the next 18 months are about translating real macroeconomic success into a tangible ‘feel-good factor’ that wins votes. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

19 Mar 2026

Anwar must secure the economic foundations for GE16 — Geoffrey Williams and Mohamad Shafiq Sahruddin

This is the central dilemma of the Madani administration. It is led by a lifelong reformist navigating the confines of realpolitik. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

19 Mar 2026

Between transactional wins and transformational stagnation of the Madani promise — Ahmad Ibrahim

A family breaks fast during the fasting month of Ramadan at Shah Alam April 4, 2023. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

19 Mar 2026

The hidden healing of our cells during Ramadan — Nikman Adli Nor Hashim

People break their fast at Masjid Jamek during the holy month of Ramadan in Kuala Lumpur March 14, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

19 Mar 2026

The middle is always the test — Nahrizul Adib Kadri

US President Donald Trump holds a chart on reciprocal tariffs while speaking about how to ‘Make America Wealthy Again’ at the White House in Washington April 2, 2025. — AFP pic

19 Mar 2026

What can be the Manglish response to Trump’s claims of ‘absolute right’ to impose tariffs? — Hafiz Hassan

IIUM, for its part, brings forth the richness of Islamic intellectual tradition, anchored in Tawhidic epistemology — a worldview that integrates knowledge, ethics, and spirituality into a unified whole. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

19 Mar 2026

The meeting of the best minds of the East and West: The IIUM–Oxford–Peking University grand conference — Phar Kim Beng

The US Navy Avenger‑class mine countermeasures ships illustrate the type of vessel the author says was recently spotted in Penang waters, highlighting the strategic importance of the Straits of Malacca for global maritime security. — US Navy pic

18 Mar 2026

Minesweepers in Penang: A sign of the strategic importance of the Straits of Malacca — Phar Kim Beng

The author argues that the use of handcuffs on accused persons must be exercised with strict, evidence-based discretion, as both courts and law enforcement have a duty to balance security needs with the protection of personal liberty. — Picture by Farhan Najib

18 Mar 2026

To handcuff or not to handcuff — Hafiz Hassan

Social media platforms have made it easier for unverified voices to gain large audiences, raising concerns about the influence of ‘fake experts’ on public discourse and policy. — Picture by Yusof Isa

18 Mar 2026

The dangers of fake experts in the age of algorithmic authority — Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid

Experts say sustainability research must move beyond theory and engage more directly with real-world transitions in energy, agriculture and development. — Unsplash pic

18 Mar 2026

Sustainability science is stuck in its own bubble? — Ahmad Ibrahim

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