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A screengrab from a viral video of the crime scene where a man in his 70s reportedly lost control of his Proton X70 SUV and crashed into a motorcyclist in his 20s on Jalan 17/21, Petaling Jaya, killing him instantly on May 5, 2026.

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Biker in 20s dies in horror crash after Proton X70 driver in his 70s loses control in Section 17 PJ

The Balai Undang Sungei Ujong pictured following claims of a notice to vacate the premises. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

No agenda, no notice: Six Negeri Sembilan leaders file suit over controversial sitting

DAP veteran Lim Guan Eng urged Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to amend Sosma within three months, saying Putrajaya should show the same urgency it has given to proposed amendments to the Mara Act. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 5 h ago

‘No more excuse’: Guan Eng tells Anwar to reform Sosma in three months, match urgency on Mara Act

Seen here is Negeri Sembilan’s Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir. A former judge said there could be difficulties (such as for appointments of a Menteri Besar) if the Undangs do not work with the state ruler. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Negeri Sembilan govt can continue running, but hurdles ahead if Undangs don’t co-operate, ex-judge says

A 37-year-old Perodua Axia driver was killed after his car skidded and was pierced by a guardrail on the North-South Highway near Gopeng, Perak on May 5, 2026 but the other four passengers inside the vehicle survived. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Horror crash on NSE near Gopeng: Perodua Axia driver dies after metal barrier tears through car

Malaysia Airlines planes are parked at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport on October 12, 2024. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 5 h ago

Malaysia Airlines climbs four places in global brand rankings amid premium pivot

Money / 6 h ago

Proton sales surge 40.9pc in 2026, captures 26.4pc market share in Malaysia

The selection of doubles pairs for the Asian Games will be based on current performances in several key tournaments, including the World Championships and upcoming World Tour events. — Reuters pic

Sports / 5 h ago

Malaysia sending two badminton doubles pairs, maximum allowed, to 2026 Asian Games

Amid the ongoing political crisis in Negeri Sembilan, a grand ceramah organised by Pakatan Harapan and its coalition partners is scheduled to take place, raising questions about its timing. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Election fever? Grand ceramah by Pakatan comes at unusual moment amid Negeri Sembilan crisis

Bukit Aman moves 19 senior officers across crime, logistics and security departments. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Bukit Aman reshuffles 19 senior officers in major nationwide transfer exercise

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the MACC has recommended two people involved in the chip patent deal with UK semiconductor giant Arm Holdings to be charged. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Azam Baki: MACC recommends charges against two in Arm Holdings chip probe

Tomyum Fried Fish Head Noodles is a bowl of happiness with the tangy, spicy flavours. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 7 h ago

Subang Jaya USJ11’s Restoran Yum Cha is the place for ‘tom yum’ fish head noodles and Thai style braised pork leg with noodles

The Sessions Court today allowed the prosecution to amend one charge in former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng’s undersea tunnel corruption trial by removing the word ‘received’. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Sessions Court allows removal of ‘received’ from charge in Lim Guan Eng tunnel graft trial

MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the probe is ongoing, with statements recorded from 10 individuals so far, while another 15 are being traced to assist investigations. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 1 h ago

MACC detains eight in Padini-linked probe, statements recorded from 10

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Tuesday that the Cabinet has approved a draft emergency decree to borrow up to 400 billion baht. — Reuters pic

World / 19 h ago

Emergency loan plan: Anutin says Thailand to borrow 400b baht as stagflation fears mount

What You Think

3 h ago

Adat the written law takes precedence over adat the unwritten law — Hafiz Hassan

Unlike other states in Malaysia, Negeri Sembilan practises the adat perpatih, which has the customary ruling structure in the State. — Bernama pic

MAY 6 — In Checks and balances in Negeri Sembilan State Constitution safeguard against abuse of power I wrote of the “constitutionalisation” of the adat perpatih on the customary ruling structure in the State.Chapter 6 is on the Dewan Keadilan dan Undang (DKU) or The Council of the Yang di-Pertuan...

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Indonesia’s Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin (left) shakes hands with Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi during an official dinner in Bali. — Handout photo by Indonesia's Ministry of Defence/AFP

What You Think / 5 h ago

Japan, trust and Asean’s strategic diversity: Why Indonesia’s caution is not distrust — Phar Kim Beng

Urban congestion in the capital reflects long-standing transport policy choices, with experts urging a shift from fuel subsidies to mass transit investment. — Bernama pic

What You Think / 6 h ago

Reclaiming Malaysia’s urban future: Why RON95 subsidy reform must fund public transport — M Zulkarnain Hamzah

The author argues that Asean’s diversification efforts cannot shield it from broader global supply chain vulnerabilities. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

What You Think / 1d ago

Asean needs a rules-based order now, the region is cushioning its impact but not fully escaping it — Phar Kim Beng

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A woman gathers water from a shallow well near a river, as temperatures soar during the El Nino-related heatwave and drought affecting a large part of the country in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe March 7, 2024. — Reuters pic

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What was there all along — Ng Kwan Hoong

As Malaysia's population ages, the question of who carries the burden of care — and whether they are supported enough to carry it well — grows more urgent by the day. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

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When filial piety is not enough for care — Haslina Muhamad

People with children walk in Tokyo, Japan on August 5, 2025. — Reuters pic

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Children with osteosarcoma: the hidden battle beyond treatment — Dr Eyrique Goh Boay Heong

Mauritius has long stood as one of India’s most dependable partners, bound by deep civilisational links, economic cooperation, and political trust. It has functioned as a reliable interlocutor for India’s outreach into the western Indian Ocean and even Africa. — Pexels.com pic

1d ago

India’s choice between Mauritius and the Maldives in ensuring a free and open Indian Ocean — Phar Kim Beng

The author argues that Malaysia’s new 10-year education blueprint can strengthen the country’s ambition to become a global education hub only if universities shift from prioritising publication quantity to research quality, SDG-driven relevance, meaningful international collaboration, and stronger support systems for academics and innovation. — Wikimedia pic

2d ago

How our universities can truly climb the rankings ladder — Ahmad Ibrahim

The author argues that Japan’s influence in Malaysia has waned due to decades of economic stagnation and China’s rapid rise as a dominant regional investor, but that Tokyo can still regain relevance by focusing on high-tech collaboration, innovation partnerships, and a renewed form of cultural diplomacy suited to the demands of the 21st century. — Unsplash pic

2d ago

Why Japan lost its lustre in Malaysia and how it can shine again — Ahmad Ibrahim

Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir delivers his royal address during the opening of the third session of the 15th Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly in Seremban on April 24, 2025. — Bernama pic

2d ago

Checks and balances in Negeri Sembilan State Constitution safeguard against abuse of power — Hafiz Hassan

This handout satellite image taken on March 23, 2026 by Planet Labs PBC shows smoke rising from the Russian oil terminal at Primorsk, the most important Russian loading port in the Baltic Sea, following a drone attack claimed by Ukraine. — AFP pic

2d ago

Russian oil pipelines remain susceptible to drone attacks from Ukraine — Phar Kim Beng

The author argues that the SPM Moral Studies grading controversy reflects deeper structural inequalities within Malaysia’s education system, where opaque assessment methods and longstanding quota-based policies risk functioning as barriers to equitable access to tertiary education and socio-economic mobility. — Bernama pic

2d ago

When grading becomes gatekeeping: Structural barriers in Malaysia’s education system — Vivek Sukumaran

The authors argue that parliamentary scrutiny of the Public Prosecutor’s appointment is constitutionally valid and necessary to strengthen transparency, accountability, and institutional independence within Malaysia’s system of checks and balances. ― Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

2d ago

Parliamentary scrutiny of Public Prosecutor’s appointment does not breach separation of powers — Ngeow Chow Ying and Maha Balakrishnan

Futures thinking is increasingly seen as a shared human practice, shaped not only by experts but by everyday people navigating change together. — Unsplash pic

2d ago

Rethinking the future: From elite forecasts to shared human agency — Phar Kim Beng

A customer selects fresh local vegetables at a wet market in Kajang on March 23, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

03 May 2026

This war is affecting everyone’s food — Ahmad Ibrahim

The Japanese national flag flutters in the wind on part of the Bank of Japan (BoJ) headquarters in Tokyo on April 28, 2026. — AFP pic

03 May 2026

Free and Indo Pacific strategy needs further reboot from Japan, Asean and FPDA rules based order — Phar Kim Beng

The Caspian Sea sits at the crossroads of Ukraine and West Asia, highlighting how an unresolved war in Ukraine and an open-ended ceasefire in the Middle East could deepen Russia–Iran strategic linkages and reshape global energy and security routes. — Unsplash pic

02 May 2026

The Caspian Sea can lead to Russia being in the West Asian conflict: Strategic ramifications of an open-ended ceasefire — Phar Kim Beng

Malaysia is pushing to move up the semiconductor value chain, from chip assembly and testing into advanced design and manufacturing, as global supply chains shift and competition intensifies. — AFP pic

02 May 2026

Making Malaysia a semiconductor powerhouse — Ahmad Ibrahim

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