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The need to prevent others from doing crime is a more important factor than Datuk Seri Najib Razak's public service record when deciding on his 1MDB sentence, the 1MDB trial judge said. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Judge: Najib’s lack of remorse, role in siphoning 1MDB money were factors when deciding his jail, RM13b sentence

Trading for 56 years, Apong Guan is a must for food lovers seeking the fluffy ‘apom’ cooked upon order in Penang. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 13 h ago

After 56 years on Penang’s Jalan Burma, popular Apong Guan is said to be relocating to Kuala Lumpur in August

On March 31, the High Court ruled that Datuk Seri Najib Razak is liable for US$1.3 billion in SRC International losses, finding he breached fiduciary duties and misappropriated company funds for personal gain.— Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Scale of 1MDB looting ‘made Attila the Hun look like choirboy’, says High Court judge in 809-page judgement

Brooklyn Beckham, 26, has shut the door on reconciling with his parents, British celebrity couple David and Victoria Beckham, whom he accuses of trying to ruin his life with US wife Nicola Peltz Beckham. — Screencapture via Instagram @brooklynpeltzbeckham

Showbiz / 17 h ago

David and Victoria Beckham ‘devastated’ as Brooklyn’s branded ad reignites family feud

Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh meets food delivery riders during the launch of the Riders Recharge Station near Bulatan Dato Onn in Kuala Lumpur, June 16, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Give your food deliverers some love: Hannah Yeoh launches RnR spot near Dataran, plans more

Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook (left) and Johor caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi reportedly met at the Shuttle Selatan launch in Kulai today, after public exchanges over political cooperation and federal-state ties. — File pictures by Raymond Manuel and Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 17 h ago

‘Same table’ after all? Loke, Onn Hafiz meet in Kulai after public spat over Johor polls

Ikram official pleads not guilty to 158 graft charges involving RM98m

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Ikram official pleads not guilty to 158 graft charges involving RM98m

Money / 11 h ago

KPMG, PwC, Deloitte, EY: Australia’s biggest accounting firms keep making headlines for the wrong reasons

Penang Youth, Sports and Health Committee chairman Gooi Zi Sen said the enforcement action involved various categories of premises, including restaurants, eateries, school canteens, hospital cafeterias, and factory canteens, which were found to have failed to comply with established hygiene and food safety standards, based on operations and public complaints. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Penang orders closure of 177 food premises over hygiene violations

Transport Minister Anthony Loke posing for a group photo with some of the driving licence recipients during the Youth Empowerment Programme, MyLesen B2 and MyLesen B2 School (MyB2S) initiative at SJK(C) Yong Peng 1 in Batu Pahat, Johor, June 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Transport Ministry, JPJ target July completion for MyLesen B2 rollout nationwide, says Anthony Loke

Dark clouds and rain are seen over several areas around the city of Alor Setar on May 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

KL, Selangor, Sabah, Sarawak, and more: MetMalaysia’s thunderstorm warning hits most of Malaysia

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said the provision is among the key reforms under the Act, extending accountability for bullying misconduct beyond the perpetrator to family members. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Is your child bullying others? New law makes parents legally responsible, says Azalina

An undated file photograph shows yellow tape used by the Royal Malaysia Police to secure a perimeter. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Boy, 4, dies after being found unconscious at Sungai Buloh water theme park

Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said the success of primary school enrolment, rising from about 92 per cent in 2003 to over 99 per cent in 2026, proved the effectiveness of the compulsory education policy implemented 23 years ago. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Education Ministry targets over 95pc secondary school enrolment as new law comes into force soon

Expect exclusive merchandise at the Pokémon Pop-up. — Pictures by Erna Mahyuni

Life / 19 h ago

Poké-syok: Malaysia to kick off PokéXciting Pokémon 30th Anniversary celebration in September

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21 h ago

The first five minutes before help arrives — Hafyzuddin Yusuf and Unaizah Hanum Obaidellah

The authors note that survival during a medical emergency depends not just on hospitals or ambulances, but on whether bystanders act in the crucial minutes before professional help arrives. — Pexels pic

JUNE 16 — A 55-year-old man suddenly collapsed at the arrival hall of Kuching International Airport.As panic spread among bystanders, a woman stepped forward and began cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).Several healthcare workers nearby joined in.The man regained circulation, was transported to hospital, and received further treatment.Later, when his family tried to...

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According to the author, productive ageing, as facilitated by PAWE, is framed as a strategic investment in Malaysia’s future, contributing to resilient communities, alleviating pension burdens, and upholding cultural respect for elders. — Unsplash pic

What You Think / 1d ago

Investing in productive ageing via PAWE — Sayed Mohammad Reza Yamani Sayed Umar

According to the author, life rarely follows the neat plans we make at the start — and every empty lecture hall is simply a reminder that the future is still waiting to be written. — Unsplash pic

What You Think / 1d ago

Leave room to be surprised — Nahrizul Adib Kadri

The latest Illicit Cigarette Study found that illicit cigarettes accounted for 56.7 per cent of total cigarette consumption in early 2026, up from 54.4 per cent previously and marking the first increase since 2021. — Bernama file pic

What You Think / 1d ago

Why blanket bans risk strengthening illicit markets — Tarmizi Anuwar

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The author argues that successful innovation depends less on slogans, funding levels or symbolic initiatives and more on cultivating the right organisational conditions. — Pixabay pic

2d ago

Why your innovative ‘culture hack’ won’t save you — Ahmad Ibrahim

The author argues that universities should equip students with structured interview skills, such as the STAR method, to help graduates communicate their experiences more effectively. — File picture by Miera Zulyana

2d ago

Giving graduates an edge in today’s job market — Nuruladilah Mohamed

Sri Lanka’s opposition activists demanding the release of detained former intelligence chief Suresh Sallay take part in a sit-in protest outside the railway station in Colombo June 10, 2026. — AFP pic

2d ago

The government, the spy chief, and the danger of hunting monsters — Che Ran

The author argues that calls to ban vaping devices in response to the discovery of synthetic drugs in vape liquids risk addressing only the symptoms rather than the underlying causes of the problem. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

13 Jun 2026

‘Piu Piu’, panic panic, ban ban — Kalaiselvam Murali

The author argues that the doctrine of ‘locus standi’ remains a critical threshold in Malaysian public interest litigation. — Pexels pic

13 Jun 2026

Decision of High Court on unilateral child conversion laws in six states explained — Hafiz Hassan

The author argues that the rise of electric vehicles is reshaping the global tyre industry, creating new opportunities for natural rubber due to its low rolling resistance while simultaneously demanding higher-quality materials and hybrid formulations that could transform traditional rubber supply chains and livelihoods. — Pexels pic

13 Jun 2026

How your next electric car will reshape the global rubber business — Ahmad Ibrahim

File photo of Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur. The authors argue that Malaysia’s ‘dataran’ are far more than open public spaces, serving instead as living heritage sites that foster civic identity, preserve collective memory and sustain community life by connecting historic architecture with contemporary social and cultural experiences.

13 Jun 2026

Dataran, the open heart of our urban heritage — Zuraini Md Ali and Nor Hayati Hussain

Empty seats are seen in the Dewan Rakyat while Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir speaks during a parliamentary sitting on March 2, 2026. Absenteeism among MPs has sparked renewed debate over accountability and parliamentary attendance. — Bernama pic

12 Jun 2026

It’s not fun when MPs play truant — Mustafa K Anuar

Metastatic breast cancer, often referred to as secondary breast cancer, develops when cancer cells from the original breast tumour spread to distant organs such as the bones, lungs, liver, brain, or lymph nodes. — Pexels pic

12 Jun 2026

Metastatic breast cancer is not the end of it all — Nik Nur Syazni Nik Mohamed Kamal

The aviation industry isn’t just having a bad year. According to a new analysis, the sector is facing a perfect storm of three serious, simultaneous crises. — AFP pic

11 Jun 2026

Challenges confronting the aviation business, future air travel impacted — Ahmad Ibrahim

Digital infrastructure is becoming part of the basic urban system. Broadband connectivity, data centres, cloud infrastructure, digital payment systems, urban sensors, platform networks, and geospatial data are no longer separate from the built environment. — Pexels pic

11 Jun 2026

The digital economy is rewriting urban land value — Nor Amaleena Mazlan and Zafira Nadia Maaz

This illustration shows 74 nuclear reactors under construction as of March 2026. — Referenced from ForoNuclear

10 Jun 2026

Why Malaysia must assess its readiness before launching a nuclear power programme — Sheriffah Noor Khamseah Al-Idid Syed Ahmad Idid

Industrial Court rulings continue to shape employer obligations in post-retirement employment disputes. — Unsplash pic

10 Jun 2026

Too old to work? Post-retirement dismissal — Leonard Yeoh and Stella Beh

Economists warn that distortions in diesel pricing have a broader impact on inflation compared to petrol subsidies. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

10 Jun 2026

Diesel or petrol? Why Malaysia’s real economic engine hinges on the wrong fuel — Ahmad Ibrahim

Consumers increasingly turn to POV content on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram Reels to shape purchasing decisions and lifestyle choices. — Pexels pic

10 Jun 2026

Buying stories: The rise of POV culture in marketing — Yusniza Kamarulzaman

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