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An Algerian man, 30, survived a fall from a height at KLIA2 on May 1, 2026 but died a few hours later in the Cyberjaya Hospital. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 12 h ago

One day, two fatal falls at KLIA2: Police identify second foreigner as 30-year-old Algerian man

A massive crowd fills the closed-off streets of Jalan Bukit Bintang, getting soaked by water cannons during the inaugural Rain Rave Water Music Festival in Kuala Lumpur on April 30, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Songkran is cultural heritage, not water festival entertainment, says Malaysian Siam Association amid growing confusion

A 25-year-old e-hailing passenger suffered minor injuries after jumping from a moving car in Klang, allegedly out of fear of the driver. — Screengrab via Whatsapp

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Woman jumps out of moving car in Klang, cites fear of e-hailing driver watching her

Four suspects – two teen boys and a couple in their 60s – were taken to the Magistrates’ Court in Kota Bharu on May 2, 2026 for a police remand order for a murder investigation into the death of 19-year-old Nurfisya Zulkifly from Kuala Kangsar, Perak, whose body was found with 61 stab wounds by the roadside in Keterah, Kelantan a day earlier. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Jealous rage likely motive behind Ketereh college girl’s killing, Kelantan police say amid week-long remand for boyfriend and buddy

Seri Negara was constructed in 1913 on Bukit Carcosa and served as the official residence for the High Commissioner of the Federated Malay States and later, for the High Commissioner of Malaya during the colonial era. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Buried steps, lost history and a dog named Rudi: What conservators unearthed during Seri Negara’s restoration

An acquaintance of 19-year-old college student Nurfisya Zulkifly, who was murdered in Ketereh, Kelantan, recites Surah Yasin at her grave at the Kampung Periang Muslim Cemetery in Kuala Kangsar, Perak on May 2, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Bernama

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Funeral in Kuala Kangsar for murdered college student, 19; grieving family asks for privacy

A 27-year-old woman from China was critically injured after a fall from a height at KLIA2 and later pronounced dead on May 1, 2026. — File picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Police investigate KLIA2 fall death involving 27-year-old woman scheduled to fly home to China

Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said the four suspects in the Ketereh college student murder on May 1, 2026, are three men aged 19 to 66 and a 60-year-old woman. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Ketereh murder probe widens: Four suspects now held over college student found with 61 stab wounds

Yeo Bee Yin said Malaysia’s strength lies in its diversity, including the ability to host a wide range of events that cater to both local and international audiences, particularly in conjunction with national tourism campaigns. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Yeo Bee Yin backs Rain Rave festival, says ‘moral policing’ hurts tourism push

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said the decision was made after taking into account the potential impact on nearby residents and local biodiversity. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

DBKL imposes 300m buffer zone on Bukit Kiara project after TTDI residents’ concerns, says Hannah Yeoh

Perak family learns of college student’s brutal killing a week after Kelantan campus drop-off, brother says couldn’t bear to hear details

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Perak family learns of college student’s brutal killing a week after Kelantan campus drop-off, brother says couldn’t bear to hear details

Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng said the event had attracted large crowds and contributed positively to local economic activity, but noted that some parties were attempting to “manufacture controversy out of nothing”. — Picture by Azneal Ishak

Malaysia / 15 h ago

KL must stay open and modern, not be held back by ‘reckless narratives’, says Kepong MP on Rain Rave festival

Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias stressed that the current political crisis was “extraordinary”, following the decision by 14 Umno assemblymen on April 27 to withdraw support for the menteri besar. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 11 h ago

After withdrawing support, Negeri Sembilan Umno says MB’s fate now with BN, PH leadership

Umno vice-president and Federal Territories Umno liaison chairman Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani speaks at Umno’s 80th anniversary convention at WTCKL, Kuala Lumpur May 2, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Johari Ghani: Umno must accept reality of 26 seats, face internal weaknesses

A 45-year-old Malaysian man with criminal and drug records and his foreign female partner were detained after a late night police chase on the NKVE that ended with their Proton Preve crashing into a BMW in Subang Jaya on May 1, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Police chase on NKVE ends with Proton Preve ramming BMW in Subang, fleeing driver has criminal and drug records

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The Caspian Sea can lead to Russia being in the West Asian conflict: Strategic ramifications of an open-ended ceasefire — Phar Kim Beng

The Caspian Sea sits at the crossroads of Ukraine and West Asia, highlighting how an unresolved war in Ukraine and an open-ended ceasefire in the Middle East could deepen Russia–Iran strategic linkages and reshape global energy and security routes. — Unsplash pic

MAY 2 — An open-ended ceasefire in West Asia is not a solution – it is a strategic pause. It is a moment when great powers reassess, recalibrate, and reposition. But the deeper danger lies elsewhere.The fate of West Asia is now increasingly tied to another battlefield: Ukraine. Without a...

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Malaysia is pushing to move up the semiconductor value chain, from chip assembly and testing into advanced design and manufacturing, as global supply chains shift and competition intensifies. — AFP pic

What You Think / 15 h ago

Making Malaysia a semiconductor powerhouse — Ahmad Ibrahim

The Callisto tanker sits anchored as the traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Muscat, Oman March 10, 2026. — Reuters pic

What You Think / 1d ago

From decapitation to deeper enmeshment with the Strait of Hormuz, Red Sea and Caspian Sea — Phar Kim Beng

A general view of visitors at the enclosure of giant panda Fu Wa at the Giant Panda Convention Centre (GPCC) in Zoo Negara August 29, 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara

What You Think / 1d ago

From likes to lifelines: How social media is transforming zoos and wildlife awareness — Amalina Salleh and Linda Salim

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Employees collaborate in a modern workplace. As industries are reshaped by technology, economic volatility and changing job expectations, career resilience and continuous upskilling are emerging as the new pillars of Labour Day in 2026. — Unsplash pic

1d ago

Labour Day is about career resilience, not job security anymore — Elman Mustafa El Bakri

This handout image taken by the European Space Agency (ESA) captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite shows a view of Iran’s Kharg Island, which hosts the country’s main crude export terminal. — AFP pic

1d ago

How Trump exploits oil reservoirs to be strategic pressure point on Iran — Phar Kim Beng and Jitkai Chin

The writer argues that the Negeri Sembilan government should be regarded as a caretaker or interim administration rather than a minority government following a loss of majority support in the State Legislative Assembly. — Bernama pic

2d ago

Minority or caretaker govt? — Hafiz Hassan

A cement plant operates alongside nearby residential areas, highlighting the growing debate over whether the industry’s shift toward circular economy practices is delivering environmental gains while also ensuring social justice for surrounding communities. — Unsplash pic

2d ago

The cement industry’s circular economy must build justice, not just recycled content — Ahmad Ibrahim

An oil tanker passes through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, amid heightened geopolitical tensions that continue to raise concerns over global supply stability and economic pressure on energy-importing nations. — Reuters pic

2d ago

Budget cuts as strategic prudence: Malaysia in the shadow of Hormuz uncertainty — Phar Kim Beng

Hungarian voters were no longer willing to tolerate the fusion of nationalism, corruption, democratic backsliding, and geopolitical ambiguity that had come to define the Orbán era. — Reuters pic

29 Apr 2026

Hungary’s electoral shock is a black eye for ultra-nationalism — and a lesson for Asean — Phar Kim Beng

The Ministry of Finance in Putrajaya. The author argues that transparent, participatory, and performance-based budgeting is essential for improving governance, reducing corruption, and strengthening public trust, and that Malaysia must reform its budget process to ensure accountability and equitable development. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

29 Apr 2026

Why budget transparency is the fight of our time — Ahmad Ibrahim

The author argues that young people choosing their careers should focus less on external pressure and social noise, and more on honest self-reflection and personal conviction, as meaningful fulfilment comes from pursuing a path aligned with one’s own values and aspirations. — Unsplash pic

29 Apr 2026

When every voice speaks, how do you hear your own? — Sofya Zulkiffli

For decades, Jakarta has pursued military modernisation through diversified procurement and training relationships. — Reuters pic

28 Apr 2026

MDCP and Indonesia’s strategic autonomy: why the regional impact will take decades to materialise — Phar Kim Beng

Ms Sheriffah had the honour to meet His Excellency Dr Fatih Birol at Singapore InternationalEnergy Week 2025 (SIEW 2025).

28 Apr 2026

Race to net-zero: The role and impact of nuclear power — Sheriffah Noor Khamseah Al-Idid Dato Syed Ahmad Idid

The author argues that voting alone is insufficient to sustain a meaningful democracy, and that real political change in Malaysia depends on continuous public engagement, stronger civic participation, and building lasting societal pressure that shapes political incentives beyond elections. — Bernama pic

28 Apr 2026

Voting isn’t enough anymore — Aziff Azuddin

The author argues that reducing the RON95 subsidy quota further to 150 litres per month is a fairer and more effective way to curb fuel consumption during a prolonged energy crisis, as it drives behavioural change and preserves fiscal sustainability better than blanket price increases. — Picture by Yusof Isa

28 Apr 2026

Cut fuel quota to encourage meaningful savings — Mohd Nasir Hakimi

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun speaks during a press conference at his official residence in Seremban April 27, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

28 Apr 2026

The irony of loss of confidence in Negeri Sembilan MB — Hafiz Hassan

The digital environment makes this worse. Violence, fraud, and exploitation are constantly visible online. — Picture by Hari Anggara

27 Apr 2026

Stop nihilism from making its way to crime — Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid

A government announces a critical infrastructure project — a waste incinerator, a water treatment plant, a renewable energy facility — designed to address a pressing environmental crisis. The blueprints are drawn, the environmental impact assessments are filed, and the laws are cited. — Unsplash pic/Yihui Chan

27 Apr 2026

How eroding trust paralyses our planet’s protectors, empowers the third sector — Ahmad Ibrahim

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