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Police detained 18 men, said to be ‘photo touts’, linked to a violent altercation near KLCC after an alleged assault on a tourist escalated into a group attack on a bystander who attempted to intervene. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Police: Bystander slashed in KLCC melee after stepping in to stop alleged assault on tourist, 18 ‘photo touts’ held

National Water Service Commission chairman Charles Santiago speaks during a press conference regarding the status of water supply dams at the commission’s headquarters in Cyberjaya on October 23, 2023. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Cut shower times in half, stop daily car washes, Span ex-chief urges Malaysians amid hot spell

A screen capture shows the Federal Constitution in both English and Malay displayed on the website of the Attorney General’s Chambers.

Malaysia / 5 h ago

English text of Federal Constitution prevails until Agong says otherwise, Putrajaya tells courts

At 8 am, the local currency strengthened to 3.9855/4.0050 against the greenback from Thursday’s close of 3.9920/9955. — Reuters pic

Money / 12 h ago

Ringgit rises for fourth day as Malaysia balances fuel subsidies amid West Asia tensions

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

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Food delivery rider dies after crashing into stalled car on LDP

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks to reporters after performing Friday prayers at Masjid Tengku Ampuan Jemaah in Shah Alam on March 27, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Anwar convenes meeting of all state leaders over US-Iran crisis

A still shows a video conference with Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson (top row, left) chairing a remote session with his Cabinet on March 31, 2020 in London. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

MEF urges return to WFH, carpooling to combat Malaysia’s rising fuel costs

VV Vadivelu is brought to the Magistrate’s Court in Kuala Lumpur March 27, 2026, where he was charged with the murder of businessman Goh Chok Chuan in 2022. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Man on the run for four years charged with businessman’s murder in Mont Kiara

The Malaysian Association of Hotels said it is too early to assess the impact of the Middle East conflict on local hotels’ occupancy rates, and said it would look to Malaysia, China, Southeast Asia, and Asia to counter any potential drop in international hotel guests. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Malaysia’s hotels pivot to local and Asian markets as Iran war triggers cancellations

The front entrance of the Three Mile Island Nuclear power plant is seen in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania on May 30, 2017. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Malaysia explores nuclear power as Middle East war drives up energy costs

An area at the Timah Tasoh Dam tourist site appears dry and barren following a prolonged heatwave in Padang Besar on March 24, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Low dam levels spark alarm across Malaysia ahead of predicted record-breaking El Niño

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is pictured in a telephonic conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. — PMO pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

After call with Pezeshkian, Anwar denounces ‘US-backed Israeli attacks’ on Iran

Police are appealing for information on a 33-year-old man named Cheah Yew Wei who was reported missing in Petaling Jaya. — PDRM pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Have you seen him? PJ police seek public’s help to trace missing man last spotted in Kota Damansara on March 15

The accused, R. Sivanesan, is escorted by a policeman at the Johor Bahru court complex on March 27, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Ten years’ jail, five strokes for man who raped vulnerable PwD woman in Skudai

US President Donald Trump looks on during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 26, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 12 h ago

Trump to become first sitting US president with signature on dollar bills for 250th anniversary

What You Think

13 h ago

Our tech addiction is poisoning the planet and people — Ahmad Ibrahim

The author argues that the global e-waste system is fundamentally broken, with toxic electronics from richer nations fuelling environmental damage and serious health risks in poorer communities, underscoring the urgent need for stricter regulation, producer accountability and a shift towards a circular economy. — Unsplash pic

MARCH 27 — There is no denying the powerful role of technology in shaping the world order of business. Few would dispute that we live in an age of miraculous technology — slimmer phones, smarter watches, faster laptops. But behind this glittering cycle of upgrade and discard lies a growing...

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The author argues that globalisation is far more fragile than commonly assumed, as the world economy depends on a handful of vulnerable maritime chokepoints — and disruptions at these narrow passages can trigger cascading global shocks, making resilience, not efficiency, the central challenge of modern trade. — Reuters pic

What You Think / 13 h ago

Hormuz matters deeply: As do free and open Indo Pacific and other choke points — Phar Kim Beng

This video grab taken from handout footage released by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on March 21, 2026, appears to show what it describes as the launch of “the 72nd wave” of missiles carried out against Israeli targets. — AFP pic

What You Think / 1d ago

From Shahed to LUCAS: How Iran’s drone doctrine is reshaping American warfare — Phar Kim Beng

The author argues that palm oil waste — particularly POME and empty fruit bunches — should be converted into biomethane, turning an environmental liability into a profitable, renewable energy source. — Picture by Farhan Najib

What You Think / 1d ago

Turning palm oil’s methane problem into a climate solution — Ahmad Ibrahim

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s decision to declare an emergency for one year reflects not panic, but prudence. — AFP pic

2d ago

The Philippines’s declaration of emergency is a strategic necessity — Phar Kim Beng

Visitors pose for pictures in front of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building at Dataran Merdeka on the first day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri March 21, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

2d ago

After the celebration — Nahrizul Adib Kadri

At the heart of this crisis is the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply passes. — Reuters pic

2d ago

Malaysia must brace for a long war in West Asia: The energy shock will not be temporary — Phar Kim Beng

The author says renewable energy systems, such as solar farms, can be made smarter and more efficient by minimising energy waste – or entropy generation – across the entire system. — File picture by Hari Anggara

24 Mar 2026

Fighting energy wastage needs a new language — Ahmad Ibrahim

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and Iran is seen behind a 3D printed oil pipeline in this illustration. The author says the world may face a Strait that cannot be fully re-opened. — Reuters pic

24 Mar 2026

The world might see a Strait of Hormuz that cannot be re-opened — Phar Kim Beng

The author says music can enhance both creativity and critical thinking, but its effects depend on the type and context of music, so choosing the right soundtrack for each task is essential for optimal cognitive performance. — Unsplash pic

23 Mar 2026

Why your creative playlist might be holding you back — Ahmad Ibrahim

The author argues that Japan, as a post-modern state shaped by both economic success and social challenges, offers Asia – especially South-east Asia – valuable lessons in resilience, development, and strategic engagement that the region cannot afford to ignore. — Unsplash pic

23 Mar 2026

Japan is a post-modern state: Why Asia cannot afford to turn away — Phar Kim Beng

The author describes the war in the Levant as akin to cousins arguing over who invented lunch. — Unsplash pic

23 Mar 2026

The Levantine hummus wars — Abbi Kanthasamy

Donald Trump has been having a very public meltdown because several countries declined to send warships to help stabilise the Strait of Hormuz. — Reuters pic

22 Mar 2026

A war started alone, a crisis shared by all — Abbi Kanthasamy

“Places of worship” includes mosques, temples, churches, and gurdwaras. “Sacred objects” includes idols, religious texts, and holy artifacts – anything considered sacred by a religion. — File picture by Hari Anggara

22 Mar 2026

Do not insult religions and sacred objects of religion — Hafiz Hassan

If you’re feeling climate anxiety, you’re not alone. The headlines are a relentless drumbeat of melting ice, supercharged storms, and rising seas. — Bernama pic

22 Mar 2026

How microgrids are building our climate-resilient future — Ahmad Ibrahim

The author argues that rising fertiliser costs are set to push up global food prices by reducing farm yields and tightening supplies across staples, meat and dairy. — AFP pic

21 Mar 2026

The world has to confront the rise in the price of fuel, food, fertilizers and animal feed — Phar Kim Beng

US President Donald Trump speaks after signing an executive order on fraud in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC on March 16, 2026. — AFP pic

20 Mar 2026

Respect begets respect, Mr President — Hafiz Hassan

A patient uses the healthcare app AQ at her home in Shanghai on February 9, 2026. — AFP pic

20 Mar 2026

The invisible, but indispensable, element in healthcare design — Noor Syazwani Mohd Zin

A view of the Lata Kinjang waterfal at the Eco-Forest Park May 11, 2025. — Bernama pic

20 Mar 2026

The smoke that thunders — Ng Kwan Hoong

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