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Transport Minister Anthony Loke speaks during a press conference at the Ministry of Transport New Year address in Putrajaya on January 28, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Inefficient and causes traffic jams — Loke wants end to JPJ roadblocks now that ANPR technology is here

Some of the 13 men charged at the Sepang Sessions Court on October 8, 2025, for alleged involvement in an organised crime group known as ‘Geng Captain Praba’. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Three wanted ‘Gang Captain Praba’ members extradited to Malaysia after dramatic arrest in Mumbai

Transport Minister Anthony Loke delivers his speech at the launch of Batik Air’s Fixed For Your Reunion and Smart Travel Fare Initiative in Kuala Lumpur January 27, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Loke says festive-season airfare subsidies curbed RM1,000 ticket spikes to Sabah and Sarawak

Police said a two-year-old boy was found dead after he was left in a car by his mother along Jalan Tunku Hassan here yesterday evening.

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Police: Two‑year‑old boy dies after being left in car in Seremban

The Health Ministry said it is liaising with the WHO and international counterparts to verify reports of Nipah infections in India. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

MOH monitoring Nipah reports from India, says measures will follow confirmed information

File picture of travellers going through a security check at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang January 10, 2023. The Ministry of Health continues to enhance preparedness through health screenings at international entry points, particularly involving travellers from countries considered at risk following the Nipah disease outbreak in West Bengal, India. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Malaysia intensifies surveillance at entry points after Nipah infections reported in India, says MOH

The first of five Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) units, named Maharaja Lela, is seen at the Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) Base in Lumut on June 15, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Khaled Nordin: Maharaja Lela-class LCS delayed again, but sea trials to start in April

People walk past an anti-US billboard in Tehran January 26, 2026. — Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Anwar urges US and Iran to step back from brink as tensions rise in Middle East

Mixed Soup Noodle is the best way to sample their star hits in one bowl with the bouncy smooth fish balls, fish cake, Sai To Bean Curd and those unique Crispy Crunchy. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 6 h ago

Subang Jaya’s Restoran Fish in Bowl goes all in with freshly-made fish balls, fish cake and fish paste for a satisfying meal

Trump made the comments to reporters in Iowa ahead of a speech expected to centre on the economy as he seeks to rally his stalwart rural supporters in a state that hosts key congressional races in November. — Reuters pic

Money / 5 h ago

Trump says value of the dollar is ‘great’, currency hits 4-year low

Hong Kong actress Charmaine Sheh. — Picture via Instagram/Charmaine Sheh

Showbiz / 4 h ago

Charmaine Sheh reveals her will and explains why love and babies aren’t part of her script

Arsenal’s Mikel Merino (left) and Ben White react as Manchester United’s Matheus Cunha (centre) celebrates after scoring his team’s third goal in the 87th minute during their Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium in London January 25, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 8 h ago

Are Arsenal bottling it again? Man United defeat reopens old wounds as Premier League race tightens

Tuck into juicy sausages from Niman Ranch, pick from a selection of Andouille, Apple Gouda and Chorizo, together with Double Smoked Bacon and a Burrata & Jamon Salad. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Eat-drink / 6 h ago

Damansara Heights’ The Meat Experts is a cut above the rest for its meats, sausages and bacon

Transport Minister Anthony Loke delivers his speech during the Ministry of Transport New Year address in Putrajaya on January 28, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Transport Minister: KTMB to maximise train fleet for 24-hour ETS service during CNY, Hari Raya

Videos shared online showed Zhao handling the stall on her own, from cooking and packaging the food to collecting payment, while also chatting with customers and posing for photos with fans. — Picture via Instagram/
rooosyzh09

Showbiz / 2 h ago

‘Just experiencing life’: Chinese actress Zhao Lusi stuns fans by quietly running stall in Hainan night market

What You Think

3 h ago

Parliamentary governance in Malaysia still works — since checks and balances are in complete working order — Phar Kim Beng

A general view of the Parliament building in Kuala Lumpur November 13, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

JANUARY 28 — At a time, when the world has witnessed a retrenchment in global democracy, it is astounding that Malaysia is still practicing it. To the extent that Myanmar falsely claims to believe in democracy too — it doesn’t — to gain some semblance of electoral legitimacy, the junta...

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‘Primary education’ means a six-year course of education normally commencing when a child has attained the age of six. — Picture by Choo Choy May

What You Think / 6 h ago

Compulsory primary education at age six starting in 2028? — Hafiz Hassan

Malaysia’s rare earth strategy also aligns with its broader development goals. — Reuters pic

What You Think / 23 h ago

Understanding the rising power of the ringgit: Rare earth policy of Malaysia — Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) enforcers approach motorcycles parked illegally on a pedestrian walkway in Brickfields. — DBKL pic

What You Think / 23 h ago

Walkability that works: Putting standards first — Saral James Maniam

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Restored architectural details at Seri Negara reflect the mansion’s early 20th-century charm. — Picture by Yusof Isa

1d ago

Seri Negara shows how development and heritage can coexist — Jacqueline Tan

Weight can contribute to sleep apnea, but the relationship is not absolute, and it is rarely the whole story.— AFP pic

1d ago

Sleep problems need a diagnosis, not just weight loss — Julius Goh Liang Chye

Ultimately, the Prime Minister’s admission should not be read as an indictment of the present alone, but as a challenge to the future. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

1d ago

Tip of the iceberg: When it comes to Malaysia’s public theft, Anwar’s arduous task of going against corruption — Phar Kim Beng

The authors say economic output in Malaysia is shaped by institutions, policy, and collective effort, not by ethnicity, highlighting the complexity behind GDP. — Picture by Choo Choy May

1d ago

Why ‘GDP by race’ is the wrong question to ask — Mohd Zaidi Md Zabri and Ramzah Dambul

The author says that ensuring that national language and history are not treated as optional extras is a necessity if Malaysia’s education ecosystem to be trusted, especially by Malaysians. — Bernama pic

2d ago

How compulsory BM and History can strengthen Malaysia’s education hub ambition — Galvin Lee Kuan Sian

For one woman attending Jay Chou’s concert in Kuala Lumpur, her experience was more than memorable than expected as she went into labour outside the venue while waiting to attend the concert. — Combination picture via Facebook/Jay Chou and Xiaohongshu

2d ago

Moderate interest, subtle spillover: Taiwanese pop culture consumption among Klang Valley youth — Nurliana Kamaruddin and Choong Pui Yee

The author says that building more commercial stock does not automatically translate into stronger economic vibrancy, particularly when new supply struggles to attract tenants, shoppers, and business operators. —Picture by Raymond Manuel

2d ago

Are we building too many shoplots? — Goh Lim Thye

2d ago

A federation or a nation: Malaysia is teeming with the challenges of a coalition — Phar Kim Beng

The author argues that US talk of ‘decoupling’ from China is a political slogan, not a viable strategy — because China is already structurally embedded in America’s economy — and that the 2026 summit will reveal whether both powers choose managed rivalry over a reckless and unrealistic rupture. — Reuters pic

25 Jan 2026

Decoupling as political theatre: Why the US cannot untangle itself from China — Phar Kim Beng

When the ringgit strengthens, price pressures ease. Inflation does not vanish, but it stops biting as sharply. For households still adjusting to post-pandemic realities, that matters. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

24 Jan 2026

Strengthening ringgit beyond the trading screen — Vasanthi Ramachandran

Police officers walk next to the Congress Center on the last day of the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 23, 2026. — Reuters pic

24 Jan 2026

Peace, for export only — Che Ran

The Memorandum of Appeal makes clear that the Federal Government is appealing precisely those parts of the judgment that imposed accountability for the Lost Years. — Reuters pic

24 Jan 2026

What the federal government is really appealing — and why the Memorandum of Appeal matters — Roger Chin

A teacher conducts a learning activity with Year One pupils at a primary school in Johor Bahru on January 21. — Bernama pic

24 Jan 2026

Malaysia has had time and space to prepare for primary education to start at age six — Hafiz Hassan

US President Donald Trump sits with several world leaders during the announcement of his Board of Peace initiative at the World Economic Forum in Davos, January 22, 2026. — Reuters pic

24 Jan 2026

Board of peace looks like best friends forever: Until it is not — Phar Kim Beng

For middle-income families, economic survival is judged by one simple test: how much money is left at the end of the month? — Picture by Yusof Isa

24 Jan 2026

Beyond GDP: Why the people economy matters — Tengku Zafrul Aziz

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