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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers a speech at a breaking-of-fast event at Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, March 15, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

No appeal, no negotiations, ‘period’: Anwar reaffirms Putrajaya’s commitment to Sabah’s 40pc revenue entitlement

The Proton Saga's prices are displayed during the launch of the All-New Saga at Mitec in Kuala Lumpur on November 27, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Goodbye Rule of 78 and flat interest rates: Reformed Hire Purchase Act to kick in on June 1

Zamri Vinoth speaks at the PAS Muktamar in Gambang, Pahang on June 19, 2019. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Preacher Zamri Vinoth, activist Tamim Dahri traced to southern Thailand after fleeing Malaysia

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad clarified that the form ‘Lampiran A’ is only for emergencies and does not mean payment is waived, amid claims that foreign patients were dodging fees at Hospital Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 16 h ago

HKL under spotlight: Health Ministry investigates claims foreign patients skipped deposits

Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani speaks during the Kongres Ekonomi Bumiputera 2024 in Putrajaya on February 29, 2024. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Johari: US-Malaysia ART now void after Supreme Court ruling against Trump tariffs

An undated photo between 1950s and 1960s of Melaka Chetti women preparing offerings for Antarmeh, the final day of the Sri Muthu Mariamman Thiruvila or Dato Chachar Festival. — Picture courtesy of MCHAM

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Father’s faith, mother’s tongue: Who are the Melaka Chettis — the Malay-speaking Hindus with a distinct Malaysian culinary heritage

A still shows the moment before the trailer lorry rams into stopped vehicles at Kilometre 137.4 of the North-South Expressway northbound yesterday.

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Drug-positive trailer driver remanded after NSE crash leaves three seriously hurt

Malaysia’s S. Sivasangari crushed US squash player Marina Stefanoni to win the 2026 Australian Open crown in Brisbane on March 15. — Picture from X/PSA Squash Tour

Sports / 17 h ago

Malaysian squash star S. Sivasangari storms to Australian Open title, ends 13-month drought in 28 minutes

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof says Malaysia’s gas supply is stable and sufficient to keep electricity flowing amid the US-Israel-Iran fighting that is affecting global energy supplies. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

DPM Fadillah: Malaysia’s gas enough to keep lights running in peninsula, 85pc consumers safe from fuel price hikes

People gather near destroyed vehicles following an Iranian projectile strike in central Israel on March 15, 2026, amid the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran. — Reuters pic

World / 14 h ago

Iran minister: This war will only end when we’re ‘certain’ it won’t happen again

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, March 13, 2026, en route to Florida to spend the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago resort. — AFP pic

World / 16 h ago

US ‘not ready for a deal’, Trump says as strikes continue in Iran

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers a speech during an iftar ceremony at the Second Central Lecture Hall Complex, Universiti Malaysia Sabah in Kota Kinabalu on March 15, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

‘Case closed’: Anwar says 40pc Sabah revenue right final, court move only to protect credibility of past leaders

A cameleer checks his phone while sitting on his camel on the beach in Dubai on March 10, 2026. The Gulf countries have long been seen as islands of stability but the war in the region could threaten their prosperity, analysts said, pointing to risks to their revenues and reputations as business havens. — AFP pic

World / 14 h ago

Under fire but unbowed: Dubai fights to keep its ‘safe haven’ image

The Singapore Food Agency has recalled two additional formula milk products for infants and children above one year old respectively, following the detection of cereulide toxin. — AFP pic

Singapore / 17 h ago

Singapore recalls two more formula milk products over cereulide toxin concerns

An undated file photograph shows yellow tape used by the Royal Malaysia Police to secure a perimeter. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Teen found dead in Taman Menglembu Impiana drain

What You Think

1 h ago

Our loneliness paradox — Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid

Research and national survey data show loneliness among Malaysian secondary school students has doubled over the past decade. ― AFP pic

MARCH 16 — We live in the most connected period in human history. Messages travel instantly across continents, friendships are maintained through group chats, and social media allows us to see what others are doing at any moment. Yet paradoxically, many people especially young people are feeling deeply alone.This contradiction...

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A board displays gas prices in Washington DC on March 15, 2026. — Reuters pic

What You Think / 1 h ago

Targets on Iran are putting pressure on oil prices rather than the Iranian regime — Phar Kim Beng

Section 99 of Malaysia’s Criminal Procedure Code allows magistrates to step in during property disputes to prevent breaches of peace, drawing guidance from India’s Section 145. — Freepik pic

What You Think / 18 h ago

Wisdom in empowering Magistrate to intervene in property dispute to prevent breach of peace — Hafiz Hassan

The industry’s genius—transforming inert matter into wonder materials—is now its greatest liability. Its lifeblood has been cheap fossil fuels, both as feedstock and power. — Unsplash pic

What You Think / 1d ago

Circular economy is inevitable for our chemical industry — Ahmad Ibrahim

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A child plays on Qurum Beach at sunset as vessels sit at anchor in the background, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, off the shore of Muscat, Oman, March 14, 2026. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Diplomacy of the D-8 in Jakarta could prove pivotal — if convened — Phar Kim Beng

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

1d ago

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

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

2d 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

2d 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

2d ago

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

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

2d ago

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

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

13 Mar 2026

‘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

12 Mar 2026

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

12 Mar 2026

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

12 Mar 2026

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

12 Mar 2026

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

12 Mar 2026

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

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