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Debris at the site of a helicopter crash in Sekadau regency, West Kalimantan province, Indonesia, April 16, 2026. — Reuters pic
World  / 3 h ago

All eight on board killed in Borneo helicopter crash, including Malaysian national

The currency has emerged as the pressure valve, with the Thai baht sliding about 2.8 per cent since the war broke out, though it has clawed back some of the losses since the ceasefire was announced last week. — Reuters pic
Money  / 18 h ago

Foreign investors exit Thai assets at fastest pace since 2024 as oil shock exposes economic vulnerabilities

Cocokins founder and entrepreneur Nurul Asyiqin Mohamad Ramli shows her cookies produced in various flavours, namely chocolate chip, dark chocolate, red velvet and pistachio, at prices as low as RM7. — Bernama pic
Life  / 8 h ago

Home baker turns cookie entrepreneur after RM1.8m remark changed her life

As the West Asia conflict continues to drive global oil prices, some Malaysians are already bracing themselves for the looming economic ripple effect. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

How some Malaysians are coping with price hikes as the West Asia conflict grips global energy supply

US President Donald Trump has insisted that any deal with Iran must permanently bar the Islamic Republic from acquiring a nuclear weapon. — AFP pic
World  / 7 h ago

Trump says Iran agrees to hand over enriched uranium as US nears peace deal

Bobby's Double combines two smashed beef patties with onions, cheese, pickle and the Billionaire Sauce. — Pictures by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 7 h ago

Does The Exchange TRX Bobby’s Burgers live up to its promise of the burger you will brag about? 

Kelantan State Administrative Officer Muhammad Riyadhul Hanif Abdullah, 34, (left), accompanied by his wife Zarifah Zulkepli, 33, (right), poses with a mock cheque after being named the winner of the Bank Simpanan Nasional Premium Savings Certificate (BSN SSP) Millionaire draw during the 122nd BSN SSP Winners’ Media Interview Programme on April 16, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

RM50 start, RM1 million finish: Habitual saver lands BSN SSP dream after 12 years

The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in seven states until 1pm today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in seven states until 1pm, says MetMalaysia

The Health Ministry will introduce a new prescription format that requires more detailed patient information, including allergy status and full medication specifications. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

MOH to introduce new prescription format with fuller patient and drug details from 2027

An express bus driver and his girlfriend were sentenced to jail today after pleading guilty in the Magistrates’ Court to dangerous driving last week. — Screengrab from social media
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

Bus driver, girlfriend get one‑year and six‑month jail terms in viral ‘lap‑driving’ case

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (left), as delegations from the United States and Iran are expected to hold peace talks, in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 11, 2026. — Office of the Iranian Parliament Speaker/WANA (West Asia News Agency) handout pic via Reuters
World  / 8 h ago

Ghalibaf: Iran’s ambitious ‘public face’ emerging in post-Khamenei power shift

JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the department will conduct detailed investigations before taking any action. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

JPJ probes claims of vehicle number plates being transferred without owners’ knowledge

A nine-second viral video sparked outrage after showing a woman seated on a bus driver’s lap while driving. — Picture via Facebook/Community Roda Johor - CRJ
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Former bus driver, girlfriend to be charged over viral ‘lap‑driving’ video on PLUS highway

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and a 3D printed oil pipeline are seen in this illustration taken March 23, 2026. The Malaysian crude oil tanker Ocean Thunder entered Singapore waters today as it continued its final approach to Pengerang, Johor. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Malaysian tanker with Iraqi crude enters Singapore waters after rare Hormuz transit, heads for Johor

A cargo ship is pictured off coast city of Fujairah, in the Strait of Hormuz in the northern Emirate on February 25, 2026. Iran has sought to tighten its grip over the Strait of Hormuz by charging tolls on vessels to ensure safe passage, in conjunction with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. — AFP pic
World  / 8 h ago

Hormuz chokepoint: Can Iran charge tolls — or is this a legal dead end?

What You Think / 01 Jul 2021

My thoughts on a dysfunctional government — A concerned Malaysian

What You Think / 01 Jul 2021

Timid fiscal injection, failure to plan in the Pemulih financial relief package no different from failing to revive the economy — Lim Guan Eng

What You Think / 01 Jul 2021

Statement on deaths by suicide among children — Rashed Mustafa Sarwar

What You Think / 01 Jul 2021

Migrant vaccination policies ― Tashny Sukumaran

What You Think / 01 Jul 2021

In need of servant-leaders ― Hafiz Hassan