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Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow officiates the seafront road, renamed in honour of the late Tan Sri Chin Fung Kee, Penang’s visionary engineer who played a pivotal role in the construction of the first Penang Bridge, on April 30, 2026. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Penang renames seafront road after engineer behind first Penang Bridge

Mud flood on Jalan Abang Haji Openg to collapsing of retention wall and hoarding. — Picture courtesy of a TTDI resident

Malaysia / 14 h ago

TTDI mud flood sparks concern over Bukit Kiara arboretum project affecting 300 homes (VIDEO)

Jad Faid Arhan, 31, is accused of causing the death of Muzahid Millad, 22, a popular online gamer known as ‘Advance Gaming’, at kilometre 1.9 of the highway along the Salak Selatan to Jalan Tun Razak stretch on April 23. — Composite picture via Facebook/Advance Gaming

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Soldier charged with murder, possible death penalty over fatal MEX crash involving Bangladeshi influencer

In a statement posted on Facebook last night, Umno secretary-general Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the party’s political bureau had deliberated on recent developments involving the state’s royal institution and adat, which it described as having sparked significant controversy and misunderstandings among unity government component parties. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 12 h ago

N. Sembilan political impasse: Umno backs BN reps’ no-confidence in MB, calls for Pakatan talks

Malaysia men’s singles player Lee Zii Jia in action against Koki Watanabe of Japan in their Group B match of the BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2026 at Forum Horsens on April 29, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 12 h ago

Lee Zii Jia shines in consolation win as Malaysia fall to Japan in Thomas Cup

Sumud Nusantara Command Center director-general Datuk Dr Sani Araby Abdul Alim Araby speaks at a press conference on the latest developments of the Global Sumud Flotilla 2026 Mission after Israeli forces boarded the ships on April 30, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Ten Malaysians missing after Israeli forces board Gaza aid flotilla, says Sumud Nusantara Command Center

MOH says pharmacies cannot offer blood draw services without proper licence; those that do are at risk of a RM500,000 fine, a jail term of up to six years, or both. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

No licence, no blood tests, Health Ministry tells community pharmacies

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations Assistant Director Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said the department received an emergency call at 2.31am, with the first engine from Selayang Fire and Rescue Station arriving at the scene about 19 minutes later. — Screengrab from Facebook/Di Manakah Joe Jambul

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Kepong blaze kills man, destroys five terrace houses (VIDEO)

(From left) Datuk Mendika Menteri Akhirulzaman Datuk Maarof Mat Rashad (Jelebu), Datuk Klana Petra Datuk Mubarak Dohak (Sungai Ujong), Datuk Johan Pahlawan Lela Perkasa Setiawan Datuk Muhammad Abdullah (Johol) and Datuk Lela Maharaja Datuk Seri Utama Muhammad Shariff Omar (Rembau). Mubarak was today ordered to immediately vacate the official residence at Balai Luak Undang Sungei Ujong, where he has stayed for more than three decades. — Facebook screenshot

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Mubarak ordered to vacate Sungei Ujong Undang official residence after 30 years

Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla interact with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a visit to the 9/11 Memorial in New York City on April 29, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 12 h ago

NYC mayor Mamdani urges King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor diamond to India

The light show is scheduled to run until June 7. — Screengrabs from Instagram

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Kelana Jaya light show sparks safety concerns, MBPJ to hold special meeting on approval process

Police received a report on a crash involving a Perodua Alza multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) carrying two passengers from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, and a Ford Fiesta driven by the military officer at 5.38 am on April 23, 2026. — LLM pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Military officer to face charges over drunk driving death on MEX today

Shah Alam district police said there were between 50 and 100 loud explosions from the fireworks released successively at about 1.05am on April 26, 2026 and 2.11am the following day, allegedly for a wedding photography session in the public parking area of the Setia Alam Community Trail. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Midnight fireworks chaos in Setia Alam: Police tracking wedding shoot group after viral video

Malaysia fans cheer on the national team players at Forum Horsens on April 25, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 11 h ago

Thomas Cup: Heartbreak for South Korea as Danes squeeze through to quarter-finals despite Taiwan loss

(From 2nd left) Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud, Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh and Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus are seen during a press conference at DBKL Tower in Kuala Lumpur April 30, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Criminals, traffic violators beware: DBKL’s 10,000 CCTVs can now identify faces, track your routes

What You Think

4 h ago

Minority or caretaker govt? — Hafiz Hassan

The writer argues that the Negeri Sembilan government should be regarded as a caretaker or interim administration rather than a minority government following a loss of majority support in the State Legislative Assembly. — Bernama pic

APRIL 30 — After losing the support of the majority of the members of the State Legislative Assembly (SLA), and having not tendered his resignation, Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun Aminudddin Harun should be deemed to have vacated his office together with members of the executive council (Exco).This is as decided...

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A cement plant operates alongside nearby residential areas, highlighting the growing debate over whether the industry’s shift toward circular economy practices is delivering environmental gains while also ensuring social justice for surrounding communities. — Unsplash pic

What You Think / 10 h ago

The cement industry’s circular economy must build justice, not just recycled content — Ahmad Ibrahim

An oil tanker passes through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, amid heightened geopolitical tensions that continue to raise concerns over global supply stability and economic pressure on energy-importing nations. — Reuters pic

What You Think / 11 h ago

Budget cuts as strategic prudence: Malaysia in the shadow of Hormuz uncertainty — Phar Kim Beng

Hungarian voters were no longer willing to tolerate the fusion of nationalism, corruption, democratic backsliding, and geopolitical ambiguity that had come to define the Orbán era. — Reuters pic

What You Think / 1d ago

Hungary’s electoral shock is a black eye for ultra-nationalism — and a lesson for Asean — Phar Kim Beng

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The Ministry of Finance in Putrajaya. The author argues that transparent, participatory, and performance-based budgeting is essential for improving governance, reducing corruption, and strengthening public trust, and that Malaysia must reform its budget process to ensure accountability and equitable development. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

1d ago

Why budget transparency is the fight of our time — Ahmad Ibrahim

The author argues that young people choosing their careers should focus less on external pressure and social noise, and more on honest self-reflection and personal conviction, as meaningful fulfilment comes from pursuing a path aligned with one’s own values and aspirations. — Unsplash pic

1d ago

When every voice speaks, how do you hear your own? — Sofya Zulkiffli

For decades, Jakarta has pursued military modernisation through diversified procurement and training relationships. — Reuters pic

2d ago

MDCP and Indonesia’s strategic autonomy: why the regional impact will take decades to materialise — Phar Kim Beng

Ms Sheriffah had the honour to meet His Excellency Dr Fatih Birol at Singapore InternationalEnergy Week 2025 (SIEW 2025).

2d ago

Race to net-zero: The role and impact of nuclear power — Sheriffah Noor Khamseah Al-Idid Dato Syed Ahmad Idid

The author argues that voting alone is insufficient to sustain a meaningful democracy, and that real political change in Malaysia depends on continuous public engagement, stronger civic participation, and building lasting societal pressure that shapes political incentives beyond elections. — Bernama pic

2d ago

Voting isn’t enough anymore — Aziff Azuddin

The author argues that reducing the RON95 subsidy quota further to 150 litres per month is a fairer and more effective way to curb fuel consumption during a prolonged energy crisis, as it drives behavioural change and preserves fiscal sustainability better than blanket price increases. — Picture by Yusof Isa

2d ago

Cut fuel quota to encourage meaningful savings — Mohd Nasir Hakimi

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun speaks during a press conference at his official residence in Seremban April 27, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

2d ago

The irony of loss of confidence in Negeri Sembilan MB — Hafiz Hassan

The digital environment makes this worse. Violence, fraud, and exploitation are constantly visible online. — Picture by Hari Anggara

27 Apr 2026

Stop nihilism from making its way to crime — Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid

A government announces a critical infrastructure project — a waste incinerator, a water treatment plant, a renewable energy facility — designed to address a pressing environmental crisis. The blueprints are drawn, the environmental impact assessments are filed, and the laws are cited. — Unsplash pic/Yihui Chan

27 Apr 2026

How eroding trust paralyses our planet’s protectors, empowers the third sector — Ahmad Ibrahim

According to the authors, to protect heritage is therefore not merely to conserve the past. It is to sustain the living culture that continues to shape who we are. — Unsplash pic

27 Apr 2026

Choosing which heritage to keep alive — Zuraini Md Ali and Nor Hayati Hussain

According to the author, for Europe, Asean should no longer be seen merely as a market or a theatre within Indo-Pacific strategy. For Asean, the EU should no longer be viewed simply as a distant donor or occasional normative voice. — Picture by Firdaus Latif.

27 Apr 2026

The 25th Asean-EU Ministerial Meeting in Brunei: Where Do Asean and Europe stand in a world of rivalry? — Khoo Ying Hooi

Deserted UTM parking lots. — Picture by the author

26 Apr 2026

Working even when the campus goes quiet — Mohd Hilmy Naim Mohd Yakin

The author argues that Malaysia’s policy reversals — exemplified by the reinstatement of high-stakes school exams — highlight a deeper failure in evidence-based governance, and that the country urgently needs independent, transparent policy evaluation mechanisms to ensure decisions are guided by data rather than perception. — Unsplash pic

26 Apr 2026

Why our policy reversals need more than just guesswork — Ahmad Ibrahim

The author argues that China’s evacuation advisory in Iran signals a deeper strategic concern over escalating instability, reflecting a calculated shift in risk assessment that suggests the conflict remains volatile despite surface-level signs of normalisation. — Reuters pic

26 Apr 2026

China pulling its citizens out of Iran point to more US-Iran conflict — Phar Kim Beng

Some of the luxury vehicles seized by the Selangor Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) after a raid on an NGO are seen in this photo supplied by police. — PDRM pic

26 Apr 2026

Let’s have a Charities Act — Hafiz Hassan

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