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Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah has gotten the nickname ‘Little Pakistan’ due to its numerous restaurants and businesses run by the local Pakistani community. — Picture by Firdaus Latiff

Life / 15 h ago

‘Little Pakistan’ at Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah in KL: A street shaped by authentic food, businesses, and a sense of home for Pakistani immigrants

The restaurant reportedly said the fish was a rare wild river species, with pricing based on weight and no additional or hidden charges. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Genting Highlands restaurant charges RM902 for fish dish, draws KPDN scrutiny

Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living enforcement director-general Datuk Azman Adam reportedly said the move is to ensure subsidies are limited to eligible Malaysians and prevent misuse. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Malaysia to bar foreign debit and credit cards from RON95 purchases to curb subsidy misuse

Tangkak district police chief Superintendent Roslan Mohd Talib reportedly said the MPV, driven by the victim’s 41-year-old wife, is believed to have gone out of control before hitting the guardrail on the left side of the highway. — Picture via Facebook/Bomba Channel Official

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Father dies, daughter hospitalised after MPV skids and crashes on North-South Expressway

A parking dispute near Kota Kinabalu port turned violent, leaving a 30-year-old teacher injured after he was attacked by a group of men. — Social media pic via Daily Express

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Parking dispute turns violent in Kota Kinabalu, teacher injured in alleged mob attack

A plume of smoke rises from the site of a strike in Tehran early on March 28, 2026. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard is threatening retaliatory strikes US university campuses in the Gulf states after two Iranian universities were destroyed. —- AFP pic

World / 13 h ago

Iran issues March 30 ultimatum, targets US universities in Middle East after reported strikes

Bistecchina di Manzo, or skirt steak with chimichurri at Stefania Osteria. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 13 h ago

Smaller plates, approachable prices: Stefania Osteria in Bukit Damansara offers a casual brand of Italian food fit for the neighbourhood

Retired Royal Malaysian Navy veteran Hamdan Ahmad Sapli feeds his chickens at his home in Batu 10, Lekir, Lumut, where he earns about RM6,000 a month from egg farming, on March 28, 2026. — Bernama pic

Life / 15 h ago

‘Start small, stop complaining’: Ex-navy retiree earns RM6,000 a month rearing hens in Perak

The Disney Adventure is Disney Cruise Line’s largest ship and its first ‘cruise to nowhere’ voyage from Singapore saw one crew member and eight passengers fall ill with gastroenteritis symptoms from March 16–19, 2026. — Picture from Instagram/disneycruiselinesg

Singapore / 8 h ago

Gastro hits the high seas: Nine fall ill on Disney Adventure’s maiden cruise in Singapore

The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in several areas in the Peninsula, Sarawak and Sabah until 5pm today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 6 h ago

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm and strong‑wind alert for multiple states until 5pm

Teresa Kok said palm-based biodiesel has become a more cost-effective alternative to fossil diesel and urged Putrajaya to urgently help the petroleum industry scale up B10 and B20 blending. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Diesel prices up? Time to leverage Malaysia’s palm oil as biodiesel savings could hit 20 sen per litre, says former minister

The Pentagon (pictured) is planning to move US armed forces for a ground operation in Iran, despite not getting President Donald Trump’s approval yet. — Reuters pic

World / 13 h ago

US weighs special forces raids in Iran, stops short of full invasion

This screen grab from a handout video released by the Israeli army on March 23, 2026, shows what it says are military operations in southern Lebanon. — AFP pic/Israeli Army handout photo

World / 9 h ago

While you slept: Yemen joins US-Israel-Iran war, US troops on ground in Middle East, Lebanese journos and rescuers killed, Iranian universities destroyed

People holding signs march downtown in Houston on March 28, 2026 for the third time in less than a year as part of a grassroots movement called ‘No Kings’ in the most vocal and visual conduit for opposition to US President Donald Trump since he began his second term in January 2025. — AFP pic

World / 12 h ago

Millions join ‘No Kings’ rallies across US and Europe to protest Trump’s policies

The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) seized petrol and diesel worth more than RM32 million and arrested 667 people under the Ops Tiris 3.0 conducted nationwide from January 1, 2024 to March 27 this year. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Domestic Trade Ministry seizes RM32m in petrol and diesel, arrest 667 under Ops Tiris 3.0

What You Think

4 h ago

Why natural rubber deserves a place in the chemical renaissance — Ahmad Ibrahim

The author argues that natural rubber can become a viable renewable feedstock for the petrochemical industry, offering a sustainable alternative to fossil-based inputs. — Reuters file pic

MARCH 29 — The petrochemical industry stands at a stark crossroads. For a century, its towering cracker plants have fed on ancient sunlight — oil and gas — to weave the very fabric of modern life: plastics, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and fuels. Now, as the imperative to decarbonise reshapes global economies,...

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The author argues early that Malaysia’s healthcare crisis is not just about capacity but about poor system design, meaning hospitals must be reorganised as coordinated and efficient systems rather than simply adding more beds. — Unsplash pic

What You Think / 11 h ago

Hospitals of the future should behave more like airports — Nur Qhamarina Ahmad Sanusi

Vessels sit at anchor inside Sultan Qaboos Port, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Muscat, Oman, March 26, 2026. — Reuters pic

What You Think / 12 h ago

Why Gulf oil cannot be replaced and East Asia cannot escape its grip? — Phar Kim Beng

A view of the central business district skyline in Singapore. — Reuters pic

What You Think / 1d ago

Singapore and the boundaries of political expression — Khoo Ying Hooi

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Smoke rises following a reported Israeli airstrike in Beirut’s southern suburbs on March 28, 2026, as hostilities escalate between Israel and Hezbollah amid the wider regional conflict involving Iran. — Reuters pic

1d ago

The world is already hurting: Why the Middle East and Iran should seek a diplomatic way out from the quagmire — Phar Kim Beng

US Army National Guard soldiers listen as US President Donald Trump speaks during a Memphis Safe Task Force roundtable in Memphis, Tennessee on March 23, 2026. — AFP pic

1d ago

Ground troops will be the riskiest moment in any war — especially against Iran — Phar Kim Beng

The icons of BNPL apps are seen on a smartphone in this undated file photograph. — SoyaCincau pic

1d ago

Avoiding post-Raya money woes — Amirah Shazana Magli

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

2d ago

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

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

2d 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

26 Mar 2026

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

26 Mar 2026

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

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

25 Mar 2026

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

25 Mar 2026

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

25 Mar 2026

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

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