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Speaking at the Kuala Lumpur-Ankara Dialogue 2026, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim credited national oil giant Petronas for building robust ties with other oil producing nations that has ensured adequate fuel supply for Malaysia despite the ongoing war in West Asia. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Anwar: Malaysia’s fuel supply secure until June, thanks Iranian president for safe transit of ships via Hormuz

Cooling typically accounts for the largest share of household electricity use in Malaysia. — Reuters file pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Energy prices may rise, but your bill doesn’t have to: Simple ways to save at home

MACC seeks Interpol Red Notice for Daim’s two sons and one other person for failing to show up to give their statements as scheduled on April 6, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 12 h ago

No-show at MACC: Daim’s sons, associate face Red Notice, travel curbs

File picture of a paddy field in Kedah. Quit rent for a 12-hectare plot in Penang was reduced from RM334,544 to RM180 following a review. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Penang quit rent for 12ha plot slashed from RM334,544 to RM180, owners urged to appeal by April 30

Asnida Abdul Daim (right), daughter of former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin, was charged with failing to declare her shareholdings in five companies at the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur April 7, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Daim’s daughter pleads not guilty to failing to declare company shareholdings

A late night machete attack in Buntong, Perak on April 6, 2026 leaves one dead and one suspect arrested as police hunt two more perpetrators. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Ipoh man, 25, dies in Buntong machete brawl; cops nab one suspect, looking for two more

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said the investigation paper is being prepared for submission. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Police refer Balik Pulau assault case to DPP after outcry over no charges

The accused, Muhamad Shafiq Salleh, 29, nodded in understanding as the charge was read before Magistrate Amalina Johar. No plea was recorded, however, as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Trailer driver charged with murder over Johor crash that killed three family members

PKR secretary-general Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh said calls to take action against former deputy president Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli would be referred to the party’s disciplinary board, amid growing pressure from party leaders. — Picture by Raymond Manuel/Bernama

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Fuziah: PKR mulls disciplinary move as pressure mounts over Rafizi’s criticisms

Singapore's Minister for Home Affairs and new Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam considered Bloomberg's reporting on his real estate transaction defamatory. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 9 h ago

Singapore home affairs minister, manpower minister in court for start of Bloomberg defamation trial

Iran’s Ambassador to Malaysia Valiollah Mohammadi Nasrabadi affirms on April 7, 2026 clearance for six Malaysian ships through the Strait of Hormuz. — Screengrab from X/Bernama

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Iran says ‘one by one’ for passage of Malaysia’s six remaining ships stuck at Strait of Hormuz

Both Trump and Iran have said that a proposal touted by international mediators for a 45-day ceasefire is not yet ready, and in a Washington press conference, the US president dialled up his warlike rhetoric once again. — AFP pic

World / 12 h ago

Trump says Iran ceasefire ‘not good enough’, doubles down on threats to infrastructure

A Malaysian-owned commercial vessel sails through the Strait of Hormuz after being granted safe passage following diplomatic engagements with Iran in March 2026. — Picture from X/Iran Embassy in Malaysia

Malaysia / 12 h ago

First stranded Malaysian ship clears Strait of Hormuz after PM’s call with Iran

The leader of the world’s second-largest economy also emphasised hydropower development and ecological protection, while urging the safe and orderly expansion of nuclear power, according to state broadcaster CCTV yesterday. — AFP pic

World / 11 h ago

China’s Xi urges faster development of new energy system as Middle East war continues

Employees inspect printed circuit boards at a factory, which is in partnership with Agilian Technology, in Dongguan, Guangdong province. — Reuters pic

Money / 14 h ago

Inside a Chinese factory’s survival story as Trump tariffs reshape global supply chains

What You Think

8 h ago

The world on fire amidst fuel, food, fertilisers and animal feed disruption — why Japan can step forward — Phar Kim Beng

Japan’s response to similar vulnerabilities has been to redesign supply chains—not for maximum efficiency, but for maximum reliability. — AFP pic

APRIL 7 — The world is not merely in crisis — it is in search of stabilisers.As fuel supplies tighten, food systems strain, fertiliser prices surge, and animal feed becomes increasingly scarce, the global economy is entering a phase of synchronised disruption. Trade is slowing, capital is fleeing emerging markets, and...

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The research building of the Shahid Beheshti University, which was damaged by a strike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 4, 2026. — Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) handout pic via Reuters

What You Think / 11 h ago

The US and Israel are committing obvious war crimes while the world largely remains silent — Valiollah Mohammadi

Visitors at the Sultan Abdul Samad Building in Kuala Lumpur on February 2, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

What You Think / 11 h ago

Museums are our next economic frontier — Mustapa Mohamed

According to the author, aquaculture is too important to fail. As our planet’s population grows and our oceans strain under pressure, we need farmed fish. — Picture via Twitter/Bernama

What You Think / 12 h ago

The hidden cost of putting fish on your dinner plate — Ahmad Ibrahim

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The author argues that the West Asia crisis has already triggered lasting structural disruptions to energy, supply chains and global markets, making future studies and long-term strategic planning essential for Malaysia and Asean to prepare for sustained uncertainty. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

1d ago

With or without a ceasefire: The West Asia crisis demands Malaysians to take future studies seriously — Phar Kim Beng

The author argues that reckless driving can meet the legal threshold for murder under Section 300(d) of the Penal Code when the offender knowingly engages in imminently dangerous conduct likely to cause death, supporting the decision to pursue murder charges in fatal road incidents. — Bernama pic

1d ago

Driving that kills: When the law stops calling it an accident — Hafiz Hassan

The author argues that Malaysia’s current dependency laws under the Civil Law Act limit compensation for wrongful death to purely financial losses, raising broader questions about whether the legal system adequately reflects the true value of a human life and the need for reform. — Bernama pic

1d ago

Fatal motor accident: It’s about the worth of a life — Hafiz Hassan

The author argues that establishing a sovereign wealth fund is key for Sabah to turn its resource revenues into long-term financial assets, reduce dependence on federal funding, and secure sustainable, inclusive economic growth for future generations. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

1d ago

Sabah sovereign wealth fund as means of empowering state fiscal capacity — Firdausi Suffian

A worker cleans up an oil spill at a beach in Ventanilla, Peru. The authors argue that early detection is critical in preventing small oil leaks from escalating into major environmental crises, highlighting how faster, on-site screening using bioluminescent bacteria could significantly improve response times and reduce damage to marine ecosystems and coastal economies. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Catching oil spills before they become disasters — Arash Rasti and Khor Sook Mei

The author argues that oil is not just a raw commodity but a complex system whose refining and distribution underpin transport, agriculture and industry, warning that disruptions — especially along key routes like the Strait of Hormuz — can trigger cascading economic shocks across global supply chains. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Oil is never just oil: When refining fails, the world falters — Phar Kim Beng

A live view of ships navigate busy international waters near the Strait of Hormuz, illustrating the critical role of maritime trade in global supply chains. — Screengrab of Ship Finder

2d ago

War is bad for the global economy; Asean must find its voice immediately — Phar Kim Beng

Sri Lanka, for all its disappointments, possesses more of the raw ingredients for this than many of its own elites seem willing to admit. It has one of the most strategically located harbours in the Indian Ocean. — Reuters pic

2d ago

Sri Lanka’s Indian Ocean reckoning — Abbi Kanthasamy

According to the Public Service Department, only 0.3 per cent of civil servants in Malaysia are PWDs. It is a significant gap when measured against the government’s own long-standing target of 1 per cent. — Unsplash pic

2d ago

Lessons from Thailand on true workplace inclusion — Mohd Zaidi Md Zabri

Samples of rare earth minerals from left, Cerium oxide, Bastnasite, Neodymium oxide and Lanthanum carbonate are on display during a tour of Molycorp's Mountain Pass Rare Earth facility in Mountain Pass, California June 29, 2015. Rare earth elements are the unsung heroes of the modern economy — powering everything from electric vehicles and wind turbines to smartphones and defence systems. — Reuters pic

2d ago

Malaysia’s REE Federal-State stalemate is a test of governance — Ahmad Ibrahim

At the centre of the Lisu village, a circular earthen space marks the site for communal ceremonies and gatherings. More than an empty ground, it is where rituals sustain memory, reinforce social ties, and anchor cultural continuity. In a changing political and developmental landscape, such spaces embody the persistence of Lisu identity. — Picture courtesy of Khoo Ying Hooi

2d ago

Between hills and histories: Voices of belonging among the Lisu, Lahu and Kayin of Northern Thailand — Khoo Ying Hooi

Drivers wait in a queue to refuel their auto rickshaws at a fuel station in Biyagama on the outskirts of Colombo on March 15, 2026. Sri Lanka is struggling to prevent a repeat of its spectacular economic collapse four years ago, as the prolonged Middle East war compounds the fallout from a deadly cyclone in November. — AFP pic

04 Apr 2026

Panic does not help: Malaysia and Asean must unite, stay calm, and act together even as Sri Lanka is in a frenzy — Phar Kim Beng

Clean energy like solar and wind power allows nations to regain control of their economies and security, insulating their countries from global turmoil, while creating jobs, cutting pollution, improving health, boosting stability, and lowering costs. — Reuters pic

04 Apr 2026

Fossil fuels are driving a cost crisis for households, businesses and nations—Simon Stiell

File picture of a cargo ship 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 US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026. — Reuters pic

04 Apr 2026

Overcoming the war-inflicted rise in oil prices, realistically — Raymond Ooi

Addressing duplication across ministries and improving efficiency in public service delivery have become key priorities under Budget 2026 and the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13). — Picture by Raymond Manuel

04 Apr 2026

Malaysia’s fiscal consolidation walking on a tightrope — Firdausi Suffian

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