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The Penang state flag is seen with a tree in the background. — Picture by KE Ooi

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Penang Islamic dept halts temple’s Hari Raya open house, says celebration is religious

The hearse carrying former transport minister Tun Ling Liong Sik departs with family members for Nirvana Memorial Park in Nilai from Xiao En Centre, Cheras, April 8, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Crowds gather to bid Ling Liong Sik farewell in quiet ceremony

Singapore Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan said Singapore believes the passage of Hormuz is a right of all nations. — Bernama pic

Singapore / 10 h ago

Singapore foreign minister: There will be no negotiations with Iran over Hormuz passage

The Ministry of Finance said claims of additional BUDI95 subsidy applications for the general public are false, clarifying the scheme is limited to specific eligible groups such as e-hailing drivers and boat owners. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 12 h ago

No extra BUDI95 applications: MOF denies baseless claims, says 200-litre monthly cap remains

Demonstrators gathered near the White House to protest against US military action in Iran in Washington yesterday. — AFP pic

World / 14 h ago

US and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire as Trump pauses strikes and Tehran reopens Strait of Hormuz

The Middle East conflict has ignited a global energy crisis, leading to high fuel costs across the world, including Malaysia. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 15 h ago

How cutting one litre of RON95 daily can save millions: Simple habits to ease Malaysia’s fuel subsidy burden

On June 27, 2024, the High Court in Kuala Lumpur dismissed the Bar’s application for leave to commence judicial review proceedings to challenge the AG’s decision to discontinue the case against Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Bar’s appeal on Zahid case moves forward, AG’s objection dismissed

State exco for tourism and creative economy Wong Hon Wai (centre) and Forest Island founder Alvin Poh (second from right) hold the ASIA Records certificate at the sea-based pickleball court on Forest Island. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 15 h ago

From sea jacuzzi to pickleball on water: Penang unveils new tourism site Forest Island

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus with the seized luxury cars. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Senior cop among six nabbed over RM4.4m armed robberies targeting foreigners, says KL police chief

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil attends defamation proceedings against Papagomo, or Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, April 7, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Fahmi ‘shocked’ by Papagomo posts after lawsuit settlement, seeks legal advice

Customers shop for essentials at Madani Mart Indera Mahkota 8 (IM8) in Kuantan. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Madani Mart vs KR1M: Same same but different?

Preliminary investigations revealed that a lorry had rammed into the premises’ gate before a group of suspects entered and carried out acts of vandalism. — Screengrab via Facebook

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Police detain 12 men over Cheras entertainment centre riot where lorry was used to ram gate

Kuala Lumpur police chief CP Datuk Fadil Marsus speaks on a riot and vandalism case at a press conference at the Kuala Lumpur Police Contingent Headquarters, Kuala Lumpur, April 8, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Cheras karaoke centre attack linked to business feud, police nab 45 including school students

Commenting on the situation in Semporna, Sabah Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Datuk Jafry Ariffin made it clear that Semporna’s tourism industry “cannot be allowed to evolve into an ‘enclave economy’ where profits leave (the state) and local benefits remain minimal”. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Semporna paradise under siege: Locals battle pollution and foreign domination of tourism

Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said one suspect has been remanded for a week to facilitate investigations. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Police: Preliminary probe finds gang dispute behind Ipoh murder, not 3R issues

What You Think

12 h ago

Political economy is the fight of our time — Ahmad Ibrahim

A general view of the “Himpunan Rider Madani” event is seen at Laman MBPJ in Petaling Jaya, Selangor on July 22, 2023. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

APRIL 8 — Political economy is not just an old-fashioned term from the time of Adam Smith and Karl Marx. It is the essential, often hidden, reality of how any society functions. It is the simple, powerful recognition that the economy is not a natural system like the weather. It...

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Malaysian Ringgit notes are pictured on January 30, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

What You Think / 12 h ago

What money can’t measure when it comes to poverty — Nik Zirwatul, Shuhaida Salleh

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

What You Think / 1d ago

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

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 / 1d ago

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

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

1d 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

1d ago

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

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

2d 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

2d 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

2d 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

2d 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

2d 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

2d 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

05 Apr 2026

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

05 Apr 2026

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

05 Apr 2026

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

05 Apr 2026

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

05 Apr 2026

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

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