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Police have confirmed that businessman Victor Chin Boon Loong was among 10 individuals detained on suspicion of involvement in money laundering activities under Ops Viking. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Police confirm Victor Chin detained in Ops Viking, RM473m assets seized in money‑laundering crackdown

MITA president Mint Leong speaks during a press conference on the impact of diesel prices in Kuala Lumpur, March 30, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Malaysia’s tourism industry announces 70-80pc maximum price hike for tour buses, vans due to diesel pinch

According to the business daily citing Miti minister Datuk Seri Johani Abdul Ghani, one of the key sticking points is a requirement for up to 80 per cent of vehicles assembled locally to be exported, with only 20 per cent allocated for the domestic market. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Report: BYD may rethink Malaysia plans amid Miti’s export, pricing conditions

‘Wantan mee’ can be eaten on repeat especially when paired with ‘char siu’ without a thick, sticky crust that sticks to the teeth. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 19 h ago

At Taman Muda’s Restoran Hoong Kee, their perfectly balanced ‘char siu’ shines when paired with springy ‘wantan mee’

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning, with heavy rain and strong winds expected across nine states until 5pm today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning, heavy rain and strong winds expected across nine states until evening

Former Army Chief Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan and his wife, Salwani Anuar @ Kamaruddin, will have their 11-count illegal proceeds case heard jointly at the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur. — Pictures by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Ex-Army chief Hafizuddeain and wife to face joint trial over illegal proceeds

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the ministry is also considering further amendments to require offenders to compensate victims’ families, in addition to serving prison sentences. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Transport Ministry comes down hard: No compromise on drivers under influence after fatal Klang crash; prison, possible compensation for victims’ families

Capital A chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said AirAsia fares may see a modest increase while remaining affordable, following the conflict in West Asia. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 15 h ago

AirAsia won’t cancel flights, Tony Fernandes says demand strong as West Asia conflict lifts fuel costs

A video of the crash circulating on social media showed the student’s motorcycle hitting the side of a turning bus before overturning. — Screengrab from Facebook/Komuniti Johor

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Muar student awaiting SPM results dies in crash with bus at Parit Jawa traffic light junction

Widow Nor Nadia Abdul Majid (second from left), 32, with her children Muhammad Aqif Amsyar, 9, Muhammad Atif Izz Rayqal, 7, and Nur Humaira, 2, and the late Amirul Hafiz Omar’s mother Faridah Ahmad, 56, look at his photograph at Kampung Repoh, Batu Kurau. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

‘Prison is not enough’: Widow vows legal action after husband killed in Klang crash involving suspected drunk driver

A screenshot of a video of the said incident which went viral on social media. Yesterday, Klang Selatan district police chief ACP Lim Jit Huey said a motorcyclist was killed after being hit by a car driven by an individual under the influence of alcohol and drugs on Jalan Raya Barat. — Picture via social media

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Selangor exco calls for maximum jail and caning for fatal drink-driving cases

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said his ministry is drafting amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 to require drink- and drug-driving offenders to pay compensation to victims’ families in addition to prison sentences. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Transport Ministry moves to make intoxicated drivers pay compensation to victims’ families

Shah Alam Community Forest’s status as a forest reserve hangs on an upcoming Federal Court decision. — Picture from https://sdsn.org.my/

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Federal Court decision could determine future of Shah Alam Community Forest

The presentation was made by Communications Minister Datuk Ahmad Fahmi Fadzil, who briefed the King on the implementation of ONSA 2025, aimed at making the internet safer for families and children. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

Malaysia / 19 h ago

King receives update on Online Safety Act to shield children from social media risks

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the initiative offers a RM1,000 aid to first-year students of IPTs recognised by the state government. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Selangor reopens RM1,000 higher education study grant applications until April 14

What You Think

15 h ago

Safeguarding connectivity: Why digital resilience is becoming a national security priority — Lee Han Ther

Cybersecurity strategies are shifting toward operational resilience. — Reuters pic

MARCH 30 — Most of the time, telecommunications networks operate quietly in the background. However, the moment connectivity fails, it becomes a national issue within minutes. Digital payments stop, emergency services face disruption and public communication breaks down. What was once seen as a technical failure quickly escalates into a...

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The moon is no longer just a destination for exploration, but a strategic platform for future industries, supply chains, and technological dominance. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

What You Think / 16 h ago

Artemis II and the moon economy – Will Malaysia play a role? — Phar Kim Beng and Jitkai Chin

According to the author, bringing together the judiciary, legal profession and academia from across Commonwealth jurisdictions, marks a defining milestone for Malaysia’s legal education community and signals its growing engagement with the wider Commonwealth on questions of law, governance and institutional integrity. — Pexels pic

What You Think / 17 h ago

Lawyering 2030: Justice in an age of acceleration — Vasanthi Ramachandran

Our health systems don’t need more sophisticated apps. They need reliable electricity and clean water. — Unsplash pic

What You Think / 19 h ago

Fancy financial tools won’t fix health systems alone — Ahmad Ibrahim

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According to the authors, treating polluted water should not create further environmental strain. By using biological systems that are already adapted to harsh conditions, we can move towards treatment methods that are not only effective, but also more sustainable. — Unsplash pic

21 h ago

Cleaning wastewater without creating more pollution — Arash Rasti and Khor Sook Mei

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz, also known as Madiq Hurmuz, and 3D printed oil barrels are seen in this illustration taken March 26, 2026. — Reuters pic

22 h ago

Ten reasons why the world must use diplomacy to manage the crisis in Iran — Phar Kim Beng

The author argues that natural rubber can become a viable renewable feedstock for the petrochemical industry, offering a sustainable alternative to fossil-based inputs. — Reuters file pic

1d ago

Why natural rubber deserves a place in the chemical renaissance — Ahmad Ibrahim

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

1d ago

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

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

1d 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

2d 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

2d ago

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

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

2d 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

2d 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

27 Mar 2026

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

27 Mar 2026

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

26 Mar 2026

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

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