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Guess where most of Malaysia’s overseas travellers come from. Tourists pose for a group photo at the River of Life area in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Can you guess who the big spenders are among international visitors to Malaysia? Check out these tourism numbers

The driver at the centre of a viral crash that hurled a motorcyclist onto another car was brought before the Magistrates’ Court here today to face a murder charge and a separate drug offence. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Driver at centre of viral Klang crash faces murder charge, pleads guilty to drug offence

An Indonesian woman was allegedly beaten, starved and forced to sleep on stairs or in a garage while working as a ‘slave’ for a Malaysian couple, an Australian court heard. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Malaysia couple accused in Melbourne of enslaving Indonesian woman, abusing her and treating her like property

Nor Nadia Abdul Majid, 32, said she was satisfied with the prosecution’s decision. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Widow relieved by murder charge, vows RM1m civil suit over fatal Klang crash

A man in his 20s was brought to court today over a fatal drink‑driving crash on Jalan Raya Barat. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Widow demands retribution as suspect in fatal Klang drink-driving crash brought to court

US President Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump attend the opening night of ‘Chicago’ at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, on March 31, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 7 h ago

Trump tells struggling countries to ‘go get your own oil’ in Hormuz

US President Donald Trump speaks during the signing ceremony for an executive order on mail ballots in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on March 31, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 6 h ago

Malaysia’s manufacturing sector rebounds in March, but war-driven inflation hits 45-month high

Tenaga Nasional Bhd has announced the Automatic Fuel Adjustment rate for April, with consumers set to receive a slightly reduced rebate of 0.47 sen per kilowatt hour. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 5 h ago

TNB announces April automatic fuel adjustment rate with slightly lower electricity rebate

Suzanne Liew, wife of Pastor Raymond Koh, leaves the courtroom after the decision of her husband’s case at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex November 5, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Government withdraws appeal on Pastor Koh report; court awards RM15,000 costs to family

People shop at the Grand Bazaar in Tehran on March 30, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 9 h ago

What the Middle East war means for China’s ties with Iran

A general view shows cloudy and rainy weather conditions around Kuala Lumpur on October 19, 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Thunderstorm warning issued for Cameron Highlands, Selangor, KL and seven other regions today

James Chai, former special functions officer to ex-economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli. — Picture from Facebook/James Chai

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Flight costs covered: MACC tells James Chai to return in RM1.1b ARM probe

Get ready to fork out a maximum RM2,200 today instead of a maximum RM1,205 for an entire tour bus, due to soaring global oil prices from the Iran war that is also affecting Malaysia. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 4 h ago

New max price guide: If you rent a tour bus, tour van now in Malaysia, you might pay…

For something different, try the Fried Heng Hwa Bee Hoon, which features fine, delicate strands wok fried with broth, prawns, shiitake mushrooms, bean sprouts and greens. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 8 h ago

Discover Fujian noodles and Jinjang’s famous Hakka ‘lui cha’ at the newly opened Restoran Hua Wei Fang in Taman Jinjang Baru

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia must continue undertaking reforms to rebuild its economic foundations and remain competitive globally. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Anwar says bold reforms needed to rebuild Malaysia’s economic foundations

What You Think

1 h ago

Debunking myths of migrant economy — Ahmad Ibrahim

Migrants don’t just fill jobs; they fill critical gaps in the labour market. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

APRIL 1 — It is common knowledge that the largest economy in the world, the USA, was built on the contributions and sacrifices of immigrants. But now, the same people who came as migrants are turning away new migrants. Many see this as an irony. For too long, the public...

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Gen Z is frequently described in workplace conversations as anxious or overly cautious. — Unsplash pic

What You Think / 6 h ago

What Gen Z understands about uncertain times — Elman Mustafa El Bakri

The author argues that nuclear weapons are no longer the true source of global power, having become largely symbolic deterrents, while real influence in the modern world is now shaped by economic strength, technology, and systems such as semiconductors, finance, and advanced warfare capabilities. — AFP pic

What You Think / 20 h ago

The nuclear myth: Why the bomb no longer decides power — Abbi Kanthasamy

Members of the Iranian Red Crescent Society work at the site of a reported strike amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, near a Mosque in Zanjan, Iran, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on March 31, 2026. — Iranian Red Crescent Society handout via Reuters

What You Think / 21 h ago

Japan offers Malaysia a strategic blueprint for navigating the polycrisis of West Asia? — Phar Kim Beng

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CIJ questions the nature of this arrest as to whether it meets international standards of necessity, proportionality and legitimacy. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

22 h ago

Journalism is not a crime — Centre for Independent Journalism

A student conducts a prosthetic fitting for an amputee patient. — Picture courtesy of Nooranida Arifin/Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya

1d ago

Restoring their mobility and dignity — Nooranida Arifin

Rising quit rent rates and other household charges in Penang have sparked concern among residents, highlighting broader questions about fiscal management and governance in the state. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

1d ago

Penang’s quit rent hike: fiscal stress or a failure of governance? — Tan Wei Siang

Malaysia is the world’s second-largest palm oil producer. This generates an estimated 80-100 million tonnes of biomass waste annually – empty fruit bunches (EFB), palm fronds, trunks, and palm kernel shells. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

1d ago

Why Malaysia’s biomass plan is stalled and how to revive it — Ahmad Ibrahim

Workers load goods onto trucks at a transport garage in Baghdad on March 30, 2026, as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz constrain access to Iraq’s Umm Qasr port, pushing trade onto costlier overland routes. — AFP pic

1d ago

War in Iran, if not stopped, will escalate further with serious strategic implications — Phar Kim Beng

Cybersecurity strategies are shifting toward operational resilience. — Reuters pic

2d ago

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

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

2d 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

2d 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

2d ago

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

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

2d 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

2d 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

2d 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

29 Mar 2026

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

29 Mar 2026

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

28 Mar 2026

Singapore and the boundaries of political expression — Khoo Ying Hooi

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