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A still shows two performers in the controversial scene from the Universiti Malaya Theatre Carnival (KARVITER).

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Too hot in here: Universiti Malaya apologises, disqualifies theatre performance over steamy bed scene

The US blockade on vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports adds to uncertainty over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been all-but-shut since the start of the Iran ‌war. — Reuters pic

World / 17 h ago

Few ships get through Hormuz since start of war — and Malaysia‑bound tankers are among them

Retail diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will decrease by 75 sen to RM5.97 per litre, while both RON95 and RON97 petrol will drop by 25 sen, bringing their prices to RM4.02 and RM5.10 per litre respectively. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Finance Ministry: Local diesel prices to go down following drop in global market prices

How do you know if you are hopping on to a licensed tour van or tour bus? It will have the government-required words “BAS PERSIARAN” and the colour coniferous green on one-third of the vehicle’s body.— Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 7 h ago

How illegal ‘kereta sapu’ are hurting licensed Malaysian tour van, bus operators

Billionaire Robert Kuok leaves Ilham Tower after attending his first meeting with the Council of Elders in Kuala Lumpur on May 22, 2018. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

Malaysia / 5 h ago

How much was your raise? Malaysia’s 50 richest see wealth rocket up 30pc to US$116b

The US-sanctioned tanker Rich Starry made its way back to the Strait of Hormuz today after exiting the Gulf the day before, shipping data showed, failing to break through a US blockade ‌on vessels calling at Iranian ports. — Reuters pic

World / 19 h ago

Sanctioned China tanker turns back toward Strait of Hormuz a day after Gulf exit as US blockade holds

An Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) enforcer removes signs used to illegally block reserved spots beyond permitted hours. — MPAJ pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Red bays are public after 6.30pm — MPAJ warns businesses against ‘chop’ culture following Ampang Point ops

A passenger disembarks from a Rapid KL bus in Kuala Lumpur in this undated photograph. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Cheap but out of reach: Why Malaysians can’t quit their cars despite affordable public transport

A concept model of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)'s fighter jet is displayed during the Defence Security Equipment International (DSEI) Japan at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, east of Tokyo May 21, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 7 h ago

Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan’s biggest arms‑export shift since WW2

It may be just down the road from a much more famous place, but don’t miss out on the excellent Hokkien mee at Peng Yuan. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 2 h ago

Underrated: Peng Yuan Hokkien Mee in PJ Section 14 deserves its moment in the spotlight

AirAsia said the company had cut 10 per cent of flights across the group, with a surcharge of about 20 per cent on fuel in general. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 17 h ago

Price hikes, outlook cuts: From AirAsia X to Westjet, global airlines react as fuel prices rocket

National doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky announced that among the contents of the programme at the training camp based in Herning is the element of match simulation as an important preparation ahead of the 2026 Thomas Cup and Uber Cup in Horsens, Denmark from April 24 to May 3. — Bernama pic

Sports / 17 h ago

Malaysia turn to Herning simulations as final tune‑up for Thomas and Uber Cup, says Rexy

An eight‑second Facebook video has gone viral, showing the woman sitting on the driver’s lap as the vehicle moved. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Former bus driver, girlfriend detained after viral video shows woman on lap while driving on PLUS

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow speaks at a press conference after officiating the State Disaster Control Centre at Komtar in George Town on October 14, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Penang CM: Physical works for next phases of Juru-Sungai Dua decongestion project to kick off in Q3

The US is imposing a military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after Iran blocked shipping for over six weeks of war in a conflict which is on hold as a fragile two-week ceasefire remains in place. ― Reuters pic

World / 4 h ago

Iran adviser threatens to sink US ships in Strait of Hormuz amid blockade tensions

What You Think

3 h ago

Why does Malaysia fear the books that tell our story? — Khoo Ying Hooi

The cover of ‘Memoir Shamsiah Fakeh: Dari Awas ke Rejimen ke-10’. — Screengrab via Gerakbudaya website

APRIL 16 — The recent banning of two books published by Gerakbudaya, Memoir Shamsiah Fakeh: Dari Awas ke Rejimen ke-10 and Komrad Asi (Rejimen 10): Dalam Denyut Nihilisme Sejarah, is deeply unsettling. As an educator, it feels personal. It raises a question that is hard to ignore, what happens when access...

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According to the author, government healthcare in Malaysia is not without its challenges. But it is resilient, committed, and always present. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

What You Think / 1d ago

Do government hospitals sleep? A reality many don’t see — Naveen Nair Gangadaran

The authors say poverty in Malaysia is increasingly hidden from view, yet more complex and multi-layered than before. — Unsplash pic

What You Think / 1d ago

Not broke, but still struggling — Nik Zirwatul Fatihah and Nik Ahmad Sufian

This handout natural-colour image acquired with MODIS on Nasa’s Terra satellite taken on February 5, 2025 shows the Gulf of Oman and the Makran region (centre) in southern Iran and south-western Pakistan, and the Strait of Hormuz (left) and the northern coast of Oman (bottom). — Nasa Earth Observatory handout pic via AFP

What You Think / 1d ago

On again, off again peace talks between Iran and the US are unhealthy but still necessary — Phar Kim Beng

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As calls grow for stronger evidence-based policymaking, experts warn good intentions alone are not enough for good governance. — Unsplash pic

1d ago

Good intentions aren’t enough for good governance — Ahmad Ibrahim

A ship is seen in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Sharjah the day after the failure of US-Iran peace talks on April 13, 2026. Oil tankers transit the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global chokepoint through which a significant share of the world’s energy supply flows, underscoring the stakes behind Malaysia’s quiet diplomatic engagement in the region. — AFP pic

1d ago

Malaysia’s quiet diplomacy in Hormuz emulated by Thailand: a template for strategic survival in an age of chokepoints — Phar Kim Beng

The Ministry of Health has reported multiple heat-related cases so far this year. In Kedah, 206 schools were forced to close after Level 2 heatwave conditions were recorded. — Picture by Farhan Najib

2d ago

Heat, haze, and the hidden cost to Malaysia’s children — Nasha Lee

A ship is seen in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Sharjah the day after the failure of US-Iran peace talks on April 13, 2026. — AFP pic

2d ago

Between two blockades: Oil, power, and the narrow path back to diplomacy in the Strait of Hormuz — Phar Kim Beng

An oil tanker is docked unloading crude oil at the port in Qingdao, in China’s eastern Shandong province, on April 7, 2026. — CN-STR handout pic via AFP

2d ago

When strategy becomes excess: The perils of blocking the Strait of Hormuz that may require Australia and Malaysia to help to resolve — Phar Kim Beng

The author argues that US-Iran talks have shifted from seeking a clear deal to a prolonged contest of pressure and leverage, raising the risk of wider economic and geopolitical instability. — AFP pic

13 Apr 2026

The anatomy of a failed negotiation that has turned into quest for more leverage and war threats — Phar Kim Beng

The author argues that stigma remains a key reason many Malaysian students avoid seeking professional mental health help. — Freepik pic

13 Apr 2026

‘I thought I could handle it myself’: Why our students are not seeking mental health help — Suria Zainuddin

As global supply chains realign, Malaysia walks a geopolitical tightrope between major economic powers while safeguarding its growth trajectory. — Unsplash pic

13 Apr 2026

Navigating our growth, reform, and geopolitical winds — Ahmad Ibrahim

US Vice President JD Vance waves as he boards Air Force Two after attending talks on Iran in Islamabad on April 12, 2026. — AFP pic

12 Apr 2026

Vance’s exit from Islamabad is not the end of diplomacy writ large — Phar Kim Beng

A poorly managed mega-farm could become a source of serious environmental pollution and community disruption. — Reuters file pic

12 Apr 2026

The pig farm dilemma is a test of Malaysia’s diversity and tolerance — Ahmad Ibrahim

Private health insurance should therefore be understood as one component of a broader approach to financial protection, rather than a complete solution. — Freepik pic

12 Apr 2026

The illusion of coverage — Nur Balqis Zahirah Ali, Ng Rui Jie and Rumana Akhter Saifi

The author argues that negotiations over a US-Iran conflict should include Southeast Asian maritime stakeholders. — Reuters pic

11 Apr 2026

Why all sides, including the Malacca littoral states, must be at the table in Islamabad — Phar Kim Beng

The disruption of oil flows, particularly through critical maritime chokepoints, has sent tremors across global markets and raised the spectre of surging fuel prices that could cascade into higher costs for goods and services. — Unsplash pic

11 Apr 2026

Resilience must be central as US-Israeli war on Iran shakes global stability — Abdillah Noh

Fuel subsidies can remain as a temporary stabilisation tool during acute volatility, but they should not be the primary welfare instrument. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

11 Apr 2026

Subsidies can’t save us forever: Why Malaysia must rethink crisis protection — Khoo Ying Hooi

The negotiations must grapple with a dense web of interlocking issues — sanctions, military de-escalation, regional proxy conflicts, and above all the security of the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most vital energy chokepoint. — Reuters pic

11 Apr 2026

War was easy, peace is hard: Why the April 20 deadline will slip — Phar Kim Beng

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