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Heavy rains have caused several trees to fall onto Jalan Gombak, near Batu 10 in Kuala Lumpur, blocking both directions of traffic. — Composite picture from X/Bencana Malaysia

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Storm hits Klang Valley: Flash floods, toppled trees and road congestion from Ampang to Meru and beyond (VIDEO)

Many motorists in Petaling Jaya such as Jalan 223 and Taman Aman stranded following heavy rains on May 6, 2026. MBPJ activated its emergency hotline on May 8, 2026. — Screenshots from social media

Malaysia / 18 h ago

MBPJ activates 24-hour flood hotline as heavy rain triggers flash floods in Petaling Jaya

A view of the Proton Electric Vehicle Plant in Perak, Sept 4, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Deputy minister Sim stresses not all EVs will become expensive as CKD models remain accessible

Chief Secretary to the Government (KSN) Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar today announced six new appointments and placements involving top management positions in the civil service. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Six senior civil service appointments unveiled, government says move boosts efficiency and integrity in ministries

National doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky has stressed that national badminton players should not continue committing disciplinary mistakes after being repeatedly warned by the coaching staff. — Bernama pic

Sports / 19 h ago

National coach Rexy says discipline lapses persist in Malaysia squad, repeated warnings like ‘talking to a wall’

Iranian navy fires a missile, at an unknown location, in this still image taken from a video released May 8, 2026. — Wana (West Asia News Agency)/Pool pics via Reuters

World / 18 h ago

China confirms attack on oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz, no casualties reported

Shoppers dine at a food court in Bukit Bintang in Kuala Lumpur. Tour operators warn that online claims could reshape Indonesian travel behaviour to Malaysia and urged Putrajaya to counter the ‘high cost’ perception by pushing value tourism points before the industry takes a serious hit. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Malaysia is expensive? Local tourism group say perception matters more than numbers

Police arrested two foreigners after a high-speed chase ended with their car crashing along Jalan Johor near Pavillion Damansara Heights early this morning. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Honda City chase through Federal Highway ends in crash near Damansara Heights, police arrest two foreigners

Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad reopened to public recently after a 10-month round-the-clock restoration exercise. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 4 h ago

One year on, how Warisan KL has breathed new life back to Kuala Lumpur’s past — and what’s coming up next

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) has prepared an additional 186 trains for the Electric Train Service (ETS) and EMU Plus for Hari Raya Aidiladha and school holidays from May 22 to June 7. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 16 h ago

KTMB rolls out 186 extra trains from May 22 to June 7 for Hari Raya Aidiladha and school holidays

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria Starmer (back) leave after casting their votes at a polling station in Westminster Chapel, central London on May 7, 2026, as polls open for local elections. Starmer said Friday he took responsibility for ‘very tough’ local election results that saw the insurgent hard-right make big gains, but vowed to carry on as prime minister. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

‘I take responsibility’: Starmer faces backlash after Labour losses

Head of the Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT), ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa, said the programme would take place from 5am to 9am around Padang Merbok. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Road users advised to plan journeys ahead of KL run around Padang Merbok tomorrow

The government has assured that the country’s petrol and diesel supply is now more stable following proactive measures taken, particularly under the management of Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

PM Anwar reassures nation: Fuel supply steadier after enforcement and import push

A lorry collided with a Perodua Myvi on Jalan Baru Kulim/Baling/Gerik at about 10.30pm May 7, 2026, killing a five-month-old boy on the spot and injuring his parents. — Picture from Facebook/Info Kemalangan dan Bencana Malaysia

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Five-month-old boy killed after drug-positive lorry driver crashes into Perodua Myvi on Baling road

A 28-year-old fireman in Perak was accused at the Sessions Court in Ipoh on May 8, 2026 with seven counts of sexual assault against a14-year-old boarding school student in Parit, including possessing an obscene image of her. — Daily Express pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Perak fireman in the dock with seven counts of sexual assault against 14-year-old girl in Parit

What You Think

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Indus Waters Treaty: Asymmetric obligations, unequal concessions and Pakistan’s weaponisation (Part 1) — P.K Saxena

Despite its own domestic pressures, India concluded a water-sharing agreement with Pakistan on 19 September 1960, facilitated by the World Bank. — Reuters pic

MAY 9 — The Indus River System comprises six major rivers — the Indus, Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi, Beas and Sutlej — flowing through the territories of both India and Pakistan. The system sustains drinking water, agriculture and electricity generation across the Indus Basin, supporting hundreds of millions of people on...

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These are not merely isolated murders. They are part of a disturbing pattern of gendered violence that Malaysia still struggles to confront honestly, says the writer. — Unsplash pic

What You Think / 1 h ago

We need to talk about femicide — Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid

Under such conditions, Asean’s internal cohesion inevitably weakens, says the writer. — File picture by Firdaus Latif.

What You Think / 2 h ago

Asean is weaker when GCC is in turmoil: The Philippines cannot be blamed — Phar Kim Beng

Kodak’s story is the original sin of corporate complacency. It is a common myth that Kodak was blindsided by the digital camera, says the writer. — Picture via Facebook

What You Think / 2 h ago

What big business should embrace to grow — Ahmad Ibrahim

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Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi shakes hands with Vietnam’s Prime Minister Le Minh Hung during a welcoming ceremony in Hanoi, Vietnam on May 2, 2026. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Asean and Japan: Building a new Indo-Pacific security architecture — Phar Kim Beng and Jitkai Chin

A file illustration shows a plastic bottle floating below a layer of ice in Vaasa on December 8, 2022. — AFP pic

1d ago

Why your company’s ESG report might be a beautiful lie — Ahmad Ibrahim

This issue is especially serious in fields like science, medicine and public policy, where decisions depend on accurate understanding. — Reuters pic

1d ago

When truth begins to slip — Ng Kwan Hoong

According to the author, fashion speaks before words, and ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ reminds us how style, power and perception continue to shape the way women are seen. — Picture via 20th Century Studios

1d ago

The language of fashion in the age of reason: What ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ is really telling us — Sharon Pasion Vinluan

Delegates attend a plenary session of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 9, 2024. — AFP pic

2d ago

The one at the centre — Nahrizul Adib Kadri

Agricultural residues are repurposed as feedstock for bioenergy development as part of efforts to build a circular bioeconomy. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

2d ago

How we can rescue our circular economy dream and reduce our solid wastes liabilities — Ahmad Ibrahim

An undated photograph shows a mural in Kuantan, Pahang. — Picture by Yong Adilah Shamsul Harumain

2d ago

Street art is rewriting Kuantan’s story — Yong Adilah Shamsul Harumain

2d ago

The promise of small modular reactors (SMRs) — Sheriffah Noor Khamseah Al-Idid Syed Ahmad Idid

According to the author, the Vijay wave was far bigger than any celebrity. Vijay ignited anti-establishment anger, captured a generation impatient for change, and turned decades of cinematic influence, fan devotion, and emotional connection into a political force that reshaped Tamil Nadu. — Screengrab from social media

2d ago

Vijay — From mass hero to chief minister — Vasanthi Ramachandran

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

2d ago

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

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

06 May 2026

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

06 May 2026

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

05 May 2026

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

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

05 May 2026

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

05 May 2026

When filial piety is not enough for care — Haslina Muhamad

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