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All 14 assemblymen from Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN) in Negeri Sembilan have agreed to continue supporting the state Unity Government to ensure political stability, said Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Negeri Sembilan drama settles: Zahid confirms 14 Umno‑BN assemblymen staying with Unity pact

(From 2nd left) Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud, Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh and Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus are seen during a press conference at DBKL Tower in Kuala Lumpur April 30, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Criminals, traffic violators beware: DBKL’s 10,000 CCTVs can now identify faces, track your routes

(From left) Datuk Mendika Menteri Akhirulzaman Datuk Maarof Mat Rashad (Jelebu), Datuk Klana Petra Datuk Mubarak Dohak (Sungai Ujong), Datuk Johan Pahlawan Lela Perkasa Setiawan Datuk Muhammad Abdullah (Johol) and Datuk Lela Maharaja Datuk Seri Utama Muhammad Shariff Omar (Rembau). Mubarak was today ordered to immediately vacate the official residence at Balai Luak Undang Sungei Ujong, where he has stayed for more than three decades. — Facebook screenshot

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Mubarak ordered to vacate Sungei Ujong Undang official residence after 30 years

Sumud Nusantara Command Center director-general Datuk Dr Sani Araby Abdul Alim Araby speaks at a press conference on the latest developments of the Global Sumud Flotilla 2026 Mission after Israeli forces boarded the ships on April 30, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Ten Malaysians missing after Israeli forces board Gaza aid flotilla, says Sumud Nusantara Command Center

Malaysia men’s singles player Leong Jun Hao in action against Kodai Naraoka of Japan in their Group B match of the BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2026 at Forum Horsens April 29, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 13 h ago

Thomas Cup: BAM sec-gen calls for united push as Malaysia face China test in last eight

Melaka Bersatu information chief Datuk Hishamuddin Abdul Karim has apologised to state executive councillor Datuk Abdul Razak Abdul Rahman after a party assemblyman posted an image of him online with a dog sticker covering his face. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Bersatu info chief apologises after dog sticker post sparks outrage, says conduct was inappropriate

Demonstrators in a march for women’s rights in Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian Bar says gender equality is not optional but a constitutional right, and called for the immediate removal of reservations under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Malaysian Bar calls for removal of gender equality reservations, warns of possible constitutional challenge

Cross border taxi services between Singapore and Malaysia will be expanded from May 4 to give travellers more flexibility while ensuring fair competition among operators. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

New cross‑border taxi rules kick in May 4 as Singapore and Malaysia widen routes and options

Lawyer N. Surendran, is representing the family of 25-year-old Trooper Abdul Hamid Talib from 22 Commando Regiment, who was severely injured on March 11, 2026 while at a military camp in Mersing, Johor. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 15 h ago

What happened at Johor military camp? Family questions how healthy soldier ended up in vegetative state

A generated imaged posted by US President Donald Trump on his social media shows him holding an assault rifle.

World / 18 h ago

US wants rest of world to help reopen Hormuz strait that Iran closed after America’s attacks

Searchers retrieved the body of a 10-year-old boy found in Sungai Buloh three days after he was reported missing on April 28, 2026 in Lorong Cakera Purnama 12/27, Bandar Puncak Alam in Selangor. — Picture from Facebook/Geng Keselamatan Negara

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Search for 10-year-old boy who fell in Puncak Alam drain ends after three days; body found in Sungai Buloh

Former Perlis menteri besar Datuk Seri Azlan Man appeared at his trial on 10 charges related to false claims and receiving money from illegal activities at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court April 30, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Witness tells court former Perlis MB Azlan Man received RM1.06m from cancelled state-funded travel packages

PAC chairman Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said the four recommendations to be implemented by the MoE include the introduction of the nationwide ‘Zero Dilapidated School Buildings’ programme to create a safe and conducive environment for teaching and learning. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Mas Ermieyati slams Bersatu rep’s dog sticker post, says it insults Muslim manners and elected office

The clip, circulating widely on Threads, showed the tiger pacing slowly inside its enclosure before sitting and lying down on a patch of grass, with its ribs and hip bones clearly visible. — Screengrab from Threads

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Viral clip of ‘emaciated’ Malayan tiger in Japan sparks renewed concerns over welfare of Malaysian animals abroad (VIDEO)

File picture of preacher Ebit Lew arriving at the Tenom Magistrates’ Court in Sabah September 27, 2022. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Magistrate orders Ebit Lew to enter defence on 11 sexual harassment charges

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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

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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

What You Think / 17 h 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

What You Think / 22 h 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

What You Think / 1d ago

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

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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

1d ago

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

1d ago

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

1d ago

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

2d ago

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).

2d ago

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

2d ago

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

According to the authors, to protect heritage is therefore not merely to conserve the past. It is to sustain the living culture that continues to shape who we are. — Unsplash pic

27 Apr 2026

Choosing which heritage to keep alive — Zuraini Md Ali and Nor Hayati Hussain

According to the author, for Europe, Asean should no longer be seen merely as a market or a theatre within Indo-Pacific strategy. For Asean, the EU should no longer be viewed simply as a distant donor or occasional normative voice. — Picture by Firdaus Latif.

27 Apr 2026

The 25th Asean-EU Ministerial Meeting in Brunei: Where Do Asean and Europe stand in a world of rivalry? — Khoo Ying Hooi

Deserted UTM parking lots. — Picture by the author

26 Apr 2026

Working even when the campus goes quiet — Mohd Hilmy Naim Mohd Yakin

The author argues that Malaysia’s policy reversals — exemplified by the reinstatement of high-stakes school exams — highlight a deeper failure in evidence-based governance, and that the country urgently needs independent, transparent policy evaluation mechanisms to ensure decisions are guided by data rather than perception. — Unsplash pic

26 Apr 2026

Why our policy reversals need more than just guesswork — Ahmad Ibrahim

The author argues that China’s evacuation advisory in Iran signals a deeper strategic concern over escalating instability, reflecting a calculated shift in risk assessment that suggests the conflict remains volatile despite surface-level signs of normalisation. — Reuters pic

26 Apr 2026

China pulling its citizens out of Iran point to more US-Iran conflict — Phar Kim Beng

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