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The NRD is set to launch a new MyKad with 53 security features in June 2026. — File picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Coming in June: New MyKad with advanced encryption, holograms and QR codes, no Touch ’n Go function

Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah delivers a speech at Balairong Seri, Istana Alam Shah in Klang on January 28, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Selangor Royal Office: Sultan decrees ‘full stop’ on pig farming in state

Deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is seen here at the Palace of Justice, Putrajaya in 2024. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Court grants Malaysian Bar green light to challenge DNAA in Zahid’s Yayasan Akalbudi case

People walk past a billboard with a graphic design about the Strait of Hormuz on a building in Tehran on April 27, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 17 h ago

FMM warns 28pc of manufacturers eyeing job cuts in Malaysia as US-Iran crisis sprawls

BAM secretary-general Datuk Kenny Goh said the governing body actually has talented players in the individual events, but the squad has at times been unfortunate due to injuries. — Bernama pic

Sports / 17 h ago

BAM fires back at claims Malaysia lacks singles talent after Thomas Cup setback

Malaysian citizens holding valid foreign driving licences with no restrictions may apply to convert them into Malaysian Driving Licences, subject to record checks and compliance with standard operating procedures set by the Road Transport Department (JPJ). — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Transport Ministry: JPJ to accept foreign licence conversion applications for Malaysians nationwide from June 1

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (centre) speaks during the launch of the National Social Policy Action Plan 2026-2030 at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, May 7, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Zahid dismisses Opposition criticism over Bukit Bintang event, says PAS ‘no better’ when in government

An 11-year-old boy died after his motorcycle crashed into another motorcycle ridden by a 13-year-old along Jalan Kampung Betong in Sik yesterday evening. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Police: 11-year-old dies after motorcycle collision with another underage rider

An online trader pleaded not guilty in the Johor Baru Magistrate’s Court to cheating a buyer into paying more than RM41,000 for a luxury handbag that did not exist. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Online seller charged in JB with cheating after buyer pays RM41,000 for non‑existent Hermes handbag

At 8am, the domestic unit traded at 3.905/9300 against the greenback, compared with 3.9230/9275 at Wednesday’s close. — Bernama pic

Money / 19 h ago

Ringgit opens at 3.905 against US dollar, nears RM3.90 as traders await Bank Negara OPR decision

A construction company director pleaded not guilty to 11 charges involving land fraud and money laundering amounting to more than RM3.7 million at the Sessions Court today. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Construction company director charged with 11 counts of land fraud, money laundering involving RM3.7m

File picture of Woodlands checkpoint in Singapore during the CNY 2026 period. wo Malaysian nationals were arrested after allegedly attempting to bring controlled drugs, including methamphetamine and cannabis, into Singapore through Woodlands Checkpoint on May 4. — Picture from Facebook/Immigration and Checkpoints Authority

Singapore / 17 h ago

Malaysian pair arrested at Singapore’s Woodlands Checkpoint over ‘ice’ and cannabis smuggling attempt

The pocket park at Persiaran Lemak in Taman Segar is one of four gazetted green areas in Cheras as announced by Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 14 h ago

For Taman Segar’s older residents, a simple push to save a playground can mean the world

(From left) CEO of Airbus Commercial Aircraft Lars Wagner; Premier of Quebec Christine Frechette; Capital A CEO and adviser to AirAsia X Tan Sri Tony Fernandes; Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Minister of Industry, Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions Melanie Joly at a ceremony at the Airbus facility in Mirabel, Canada, May 7, 2026. — Picture courtesy of AirAsia

Money / 12 h ago

AirAsia to launch new airline as Tony Fernandes shrugs off fuel price pressures

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (centre) attends the launch of the National Social Policy Action Plan 2026-2030 at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, May 7, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Zahid: Umno not rejecting Aminuddin outright, but he should not interfere in Negeri Sembilan royal affairs

What You Think

16 h ago

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

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

MAY 7 — Fashion has a way of arriving before we do.Before a woman says a word, something about her has already been read. It might be the cut of her blazer, the colour she chooses, the way she carries herself, or even the decision to keep things simple. In...

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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

What You Think / 19 h 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

What You Think / 19 h 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

What You Think / 19 h ago

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

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20 h 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

1d 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

1d 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

1d ago

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

1d ago

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

2d ago

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

2d ago

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

2d ago

When filial piety is not enough for care — Haslina Muhamad

People with children walk in Tokyo, Japan on August 5, 2025. — Reuters pic

2d ago

Children with osteosarcoma: the hidden battle beyond treatment — Dr Eyrique Goh Boay Heong

Mauritius has long stood as one of India’s most dependable partners, bound by deep civilisational links, economic cooperation, and political trust. It has functioned as a reliable interlocutor for India’s outreach into the western Indian Ocean and even Africa. — Pexels.com pic

04 May 2026

India’s choice between Mauritius and the Maldives in ensuring a free and open Indian Ocean — Phar Kim Beng

The author argues that Malaysia’s new 10-year education blueprint can strengthen the country’s ambition to become a global education hub only if universities shift from prioritising publication quantity to research quality, SDG-driven relevance, meaningful international collaboration, and stronger support systems for academics and innovation. — Wikimedia pic

04 May 2026

How our universities can truly climb the rankings ladder — Ahmad Ibrahim

The author argues that Japan’s influence in Malaysia has waned due to decades of economic stagnation and China’s rapid rise as a dominant regional investor, but that Tokyo can still regain relevance by focusing on high-tech collaboration, innovation partnerships, and a renewed form of cultural diplomacy suited to the demands of the 21st century. — Unsplash pic

04 May 2026

Why Japan lost its lustre in Malaysia and how it can shine again — Ahmad Ibrahim

Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir delivers his royal address during the opening of the third session of the 15th Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly in Seremban on April 24, 2025. — Bernama pic

04 May 2026

Checks and balances in Negeri Sembilan State Constitution safeguard against abuse of power — Hafiz Hassan

This handout satellite image taken on March 23, 2026 by Planet Labs PBC shows smoke rising from the Russian oil terminal at Primorsk, the most important Russian loading port in the Baltic Sea, following a drone attack claimed by Ukraine. — AFP pic

04 May 2026

Russian oil pipelines remain susceptible to drone attacks from Ukraine — Phar Kim Beng

The author argues that the SPM Moral Studies grading controversy reflects deeper structural inequalities within Malaysia’s education system, where opaque assessment methods and longstanding quota-based policies risk functioning as barriers to equitable access to tertiary education and socio-economic mobility. — Bernama pic

04 May 2026

When grading becomes gatekeeping: Structural barriers in Malaysia’s education system — Vivek Sukumaran

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