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In an Instagram post, Caltex stated that the affected states are Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak, and Kelantan. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Caltex Malaysia announces temporary fuel supply disruption in five states due to port delay

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) says that efforts, including possible negotiations with Russia, are being made to ensure enough domestic supply. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

PM Anwar says Petronas negotiating with Russia for oil is an option, domestic needs priority over supplying other nations

Indian authorities are investigating a sexual harassment and forced religious conversion scandal at IT giant Tata Consultancy Services, involving allegations of a wider network and a possible Malaysia-based link linked to a purported preacher known as ‘Imran’. — Reuters file pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Malaysia link emerges in sexual abuse and conversion scandal at global IT giant TCS in India

Tan Sri Azam Baki said the Department of Survey and Mapping Malaysia director-general and a senior officer are suspected of misappropriating RM900,000 public funds and are expected to be charged either on April 22 or 23, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 14 h ago

MACC: Top officials from Survey and Mapping Dept to face charges over RM900,000 fund abuse

Ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed uncertainty after Iran reversed its decision to reopen the waterway. — Reuters pic

World / 6 h ago

Iran shuts Hormuz Strait again after brief reopening over US blockade with ships mid-transit

Khairy Jamaluddin (left) shares a moment with former Pasir Salak MP Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman on April 17, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Dato Sri Tajuddin Rahman

Malaysia / 12 h ago

‘I’m home’: Khairy Jamaluddin returns to Umno

Malaysia continues to import crude oil despite being a producer as consumption nearly doubles output, while disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are driving up global oil prices and supply chain costs. — Reuters file pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

What you need to know: Why Malaysia still imports oil and how the Hormuz disruption is driving up costs

Global supply risks push pump prices up despite subsidies, says Finance Ministry. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

MOF explains why fuel is getting pricier: Insurance up 17 times, shipping costs triple amid West Asia conflict

Universiti Malaysia Sabah has denied links to several conferences using its name, including Prof Ts Dr Rodeano Roslee as the keynote speaker, and lodged police report on April 17, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Universiti Malaysia Sabah

Malaysia / 14 h ago

No approval given: UMS rejects claims of involvement in engineering, biomedical conferences

Khairy Jamaluddin pledged to serve and help restore public confidence in Umno after his readmission as announced on April 17, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Khairy Jamaluddin

Malaysia / 6 h ago

In return to Umno, Khairy says no demands, ready to rebuild trust in public

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi signalled his personal support to BN’s long-term ally Malaysian Indian Muslim Congress (Kimma) to be accepted as a full member of the coalition, saying ‘Loyalty has a price, and it must be paid, no matter how expensive’. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Zahid backs Kimma entry into BN, but says other components must agree ‘100pc’ first

In a statement today, the department explained that Level 1 alert is issued when the maximum daily temperature in an area reaches between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius for at least three consecutive days. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Stay cool: Seven areas in Peninsular Malaysia under level 1 hot weather alert

In an emergency, don’t Google — dial 999 for faster help

Malaysia / 16 h ago

In an emergency, don’t Google — dial 999 for faster help

A ship is seen post-transiting the Strait of Hormuz, which is now a point of contention between the US and Iran. — Reuters pic

World / 14 h ago

Iran warns it will close Strait of Hormuz if US blockade continues

The Petronas vessel Ocean Thunder carries one million barrels of crude oil from Basrah, Iraq amid a global fuel and shipping disruption due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. — Picture from Instagram/Petronas

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Tanker with one million barrels of crude oil from Iraq arrives in Malaysia

What You Think

10 h ago

A holistic approach to preventive measures for outdoor activities is what is truly needed, not just SOPs — Chan Yuen-Li

File photo of a public beach in Port Dickson July 23, 2023. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

APRIL 18 — I refer to the article “Outdoor activity SOPs must be preventive, not reactive, says Lee Lam Thye after Kedah drowning.”First and foremost, I echo the deep sense of loss expressed by Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye. The deaths of two trainee teachers at Pantai Merdeka are a...

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Regular chewing of betel quid can cause staining of the teeth, bad breath, and irritation of the gums. — AFP pic

What You Think / 12 h ago

When tradition affects your oral health — Nor Azlida Mohd Nor and Goh Yet Ching

IoT-enabled medical devices enable the continuous collection of health data, rather than collecting it only occasionally. Wearable sensors can monitor heart rate, oxygen saturation, physical activity, and sleep patterns. For instance, smart blood pressure monitors and glucometers can transmit readings directly to healthcare providers, allowing healthcare providers to monitor the patient’s condition remotely. — National Cancer Institute/Unsplash pic

What You Think / 2d ago

Data will keep people out of our hospitals — and that’s the right thing — Ng Kheng Yean

As engineers, we are trained to look beyond the surface. To ask not just whether something works, but how well it works, and under what conditions. Perhaps it is time we apply the same thinking to the spaces we occupy every day. — John Price/Unsplash pic

What You Think / 2d ago

Shaped by the spaces we sit in every day — Nur Anira Asyikin Hashim

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The cover of ‘Memoir Shamsiah Fakeh: Dari Awas ke Rejimen ke-10’. — Screengrab via Gerakbudaya website

2d ago

Why does Malaysia fear the books that tell our story? — Khoo Ying Hooi

According to the author, government healthcare in Malaysia is not without its challenges. But it is resilient, committed, and always present. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

15 Apr 2026

Do government hospitals sleep? A reality many don’t see — Naveen Nair Gangadaran

The authors say poverty in Malaysia is increasingly hidden from view, yet more complex and multi-layered than before. — Unsplash pic

15 Apr 2026

Not broke, but still struggling — Nik Zirwatul Fatihah and Nik Ahmad Sufian

This handout natural-colour image acquired with MODIS on Nasa’s Terra satellite taken on February 5, 2025 shows the Gulf of Oman and the Makran region (centre) in southern Iran and south-western Pakistan, and the Strait of Hormuz (left) and the northern coast of Oman (bottom). — Nasa Earth Observatory handout pic via AFP

15 Apr 2026

On again, off again peace talks between Iran and the US are unhealthy but still necessary — Phar Kim Beng

As calls grow for stronger evidence-based policymaking, experts warn good intentions alone are not enough for good governance. — Unsplash pic

15 Apr 2026

Good intentions aren’t enough for good governance — Ahmad Ibrahim

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. Oil tankers transit the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global chokepoint through which a significant share of the world’s energy supply flows, underscoring the stakes behind Malaysia’s quiet diplomatic engagement in the region. — AFP pic

14 Apr 2026

Malaysia’s quiet diplomacy in Hormuz emulated by Thailand: a template for strategic survival in an age of chokepoints — Phar Kim Beng

The Ministry of Health has reported multiple heat-related cases so far this year. In Kedah, 206 schools were forced to close after Level 2 heatwave conditions were recorded. — Picture by Farhan Najib

14 Apr 2026

Heat, haze, and the hidden cost to Malaysia’s children — Nasha Lee

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

14 Apr 2026

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

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

13 Apr 2026

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

13 Apr 2026

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

13 Apr 2026

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

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

13 Apr 2026

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

12 Apr 2026

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

12 Apr 2026

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

12 Apr 2026

The illusion of coverage — Nur Balqis Zahirah Ali, Ng Rui Jie and Rumana Akhter Saifi

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