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Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan is the new Perikatan secretary-general. ― Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Perikatan leadership shake-up: Takiyuddin now sec-gen, Azmin demoted to deputy

The Malaysian Bar AGM, attended by 433 members, saw nine out of 11 motions passed. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Anand Raj takes the helm as new Malaysian Bar President, vows to champion core values

Zamri Vinoth has refuted allegations that he has fled the country. — Facebook screenshot

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Preacher Zamri Vinoth denies fleeing, vows to cooperate with police

Tankers sail in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 12 h ago

Iran considers allowing limited oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz if cargo traded in yuan

This picture taken on March 10, 2026 and released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) via KNS on March 11, 2026 shows a strategic cruise missile test launch conducted on the destroyer Choe Hyon at an undisclosed location in North Korea. — KCNA handout pic via AFP

World / 16 h ago

North Korea fires about 10 ballistic missiles toward Sea of Japan

The suspect, a 48-year-old man, was detained on Tuesday (March 10) following a report lodged by the victim’s 40-year-old father. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Police arrest headmaster for alleged assault of seven-year-old student

A man holds a placard with an image depicting Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, during a Shi’ite Muslims gathering marking the annual al-Quds Day (Jerusalem Day) in Baghdad, Iraq, March 13, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 19 h ago

Good time for US to ‘declare victory and get out’ of Iran war, says Trump tech adviser

Police are tracking independent preacher Zamri Vinoth and activist Tamim Dahri, believed to be in Thailand, as authorities seek to bring them back to Malaysia to face charges in court. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Police working with Thai authorities to locate Zamri Vinoth, Tamim Dahri and return them to Malaysia to face charges

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations Ahmad Mukhlis Mokhtar said they received an emergency call regarding the fire at a third-floor apartment at 10.37am. — JBPM pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Heroic rescue in Petaling Jaya: Firefighters save two children from blazing apartment

Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi (second from left) said his Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house will go ahead on schedule as it’s an annual event to celebrate the festive season with the public. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Johor MB says his Raya open house will proceed as planned, other state govt celebrations will be modest

Kampar district police chief Supt Mohamad Nazri Daud said in the incident at about 10.08 pm, the 17-year-old victim, who was riding a Yamaha motorcycle, suffered severe head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Teen killed in motorcycle crash while fleeing police in Kampar

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the programme would require active participation from the industry, similar to old vehicle disposal initiatives implemented by national car manufacturers such as Proton Holdings Bhd and Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua). — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Transport Ministry will consider motorcycle scrappage incentive if industry players support it

A photograph shows a destroyed healthcare centre building in the aftermath of an Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese town of Burj Qalawiya on March 14. — AFP pic

World / 13 h ago

Israel says war against Iran enters ‘decisive phase’ as Middle East cities hit, US embassy in Baghdad targeted

Five groups representing automakers, dealers and parts manufacturers called on Washington to maintain a 2025 cybersecurity regulation that effectively bars most Chinese vehicles from entering the US market. — Reuters pic

Money / 19 h ago

US auto groups push government to block Chinese carmakers from market

Timothée Chalamet’s jocular comments, made during an on-stage interview with Matthew McConaughey, earned him rebukes from several major opera houses and Hollywood celebrities including Academy Award winner Jamie Lee Curtis. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 11 h ago

From Oscar front-runner to controversy: Has Timothee Chalamet fumbled the finish line?

What You Think

19 h ago

Transit rights don’t keep ships safe in Strait of Hormuz — Mohd Firdaus Abdul Jabbar

Rising tensions and security threats in the Strait of Hormuz have raised concerns over the safety of commercial shipping despite legal protections for transit passage. — Reuters pic

MARCH 14 — I read my colleague Redza Zakaria’s recent article, ‘ Can Iran Close Strait Hormuz ,’ with great interest. The topic is especially timely, as Iran announced on 2 March 2026 that it had closed the Strait of Hormuz and vowed to attack any ship attempting to pass...

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A street food vendor serves customers at a small stall. Micro enterprises, which make up the majority of businesses in Malaysia, play an important role in supporting household incomes and local economic activity. — Bernama pic

What You Think / 21 h ago

Strengthening micro entrepreneurs through mentoring and financial management — Mazni Abdullah and Noor Sharoja Sapiei

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz is seen in this illustration taken June 22, 2025. — Reuters pic

What You Think / 23 h ago

Seizure of the Strait of Hormuz risks further eroding a ruptured rules-based order — Phar Kim Beng

According to the author, in a diverse nation like Malaysia, every segment of society has a role to play: the government must provide clear and inclusive policies; the private sector must continue to drive innovation and growth; young Malaysians must share their fresh ideas; communities must continuously nurture the spirit of mutual respect that underpins national harmony. — Bernama pic

What You Think / 1d ago

Can Malaysian politics unite the country when the world is coming apart? — Tengku Zafrul Aziz

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What is the real space for academic freedom in this country? — Picture by Miera Zulyana

1d ago

When academic opinions become a subject of investigation — Khoo Ying Hooi

Ringgit currency notes are pictured in a duit raya packet. — Unsplash pic

1d ago

‘Duit raya’ in challenging times — Dalilawati Zainal

The author argues that the restoration and reopening of Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad shows how preserving heritage landmarks can enrich Kuala Lumpur’s cultural identity while complementing the city’s modern development. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

2d ago

A city is more than its skyline: Lessons from restoration of Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad — Ben Fong Kok Seng

A foreign tanker carrying Iraqi fuel oil damaged after catching fire in Iraq’s territorial waters, following unidentified attacks that targeted two foreign tankers, according to Iraqi port officials, near Basra, Iraq, March 12, 2026. — Reuters pic

2d ago

US$200 oil is not strategy, it is an invitation to disaster — Phar Kim Beng

According to the author, the debate surrounding Hannah Yeoh’s attire should not be reduced to either criticism or defence of a single clothing choice. — Picture from Facebook/Hannah Yeoh

2d ago

Why do we care so much about what politicians wear? — Khoo Ying Hooi

According to the author, freeing MSMEs to make their own decisions on wages, investment and technology adoption is the single most powerful lever available to government. — Pexels.com pic

2d ago

Can Malaysian SMEs weather the storm in the Middle East? — Paolo Casadio and Geoffrey Williams

Faith and integrity is most tested when you are alone. — Unsplash pic

2d ago

When no one is watching — Nahrizul Adib Kadri

A person walks past a banner depicting Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and late supreme leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran March 10, 2026. — Reuters pic

11 Mar 2026

The Iran War paradox: How Washington’s escalation is strengthening Tehran — Rais Hussin

According to the author, the urbanisation trend has accelerated dramatically, with around 79 per cent of the population now living in urban areas, up from less than 70 per cent in 2010. — Unsplash pic

11 Mar 2026

Our rural-urban exodus needs real solutions — Sayed Mohammad Reza Yamani Sayed Umar

Unlike informal charitable contributions, zakat in Malaysia is administered through well-established institutional structures under state Islamic religious councils. The system encompasses organised processes for collection, eligibility assessment, distribution and monitoring. — Unsplash pic

11 Mar 2026

Ramadan as our blueprint for social finance — Dalilawati Zainal

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission headquarters in Putrajaya in this file picture dated March 3, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May

11 Mar 2026

To be dealt with according to law is a matter of right — Hafiz Hassan

People walk near farmland by the Zubair oil field as gas flares rise in the distance, in Zubair Mishrif, Basra, Iraq, amid regional tensions following the recent disruption to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, March 9, 2026. — Reuters pic

10 Mar 2026

Defensive support for the Gulf is the right way forward: Australia’s sound move — Phar Kim Beng

Fig 1: YB Nik Nazmi offering his views on the whether Malaysia actually have system alignment across energy, transport, industry, agriculture, and waste in Malaysia. — IDEAS pic

10 Mar 2026

A proposal to the Government of Malaysia — Sheriffah Noor Khamseah Al-Idid bt Dato Syed Ahmad Idid

A woman holds a placard with an image of Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei alongside late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on the day of a gathering to support Mojtaba Khamenei, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran March 9, 2026. — Reuters pic

10 Mar 2026

The decapitation that didn’t kill: When escalation becomes Iran’s weapon — Abbi Kanthasamy

According to the author, acknowledging what we don’t know can inspire collective learning and bridge gaps through shared discovery. — Unsplash pic

10 Mar 2026

Becoming equals in pursuit of truth — Amir Hazwan Abdul Rahim

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