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Under the Sumbang Tunai Rahmah (STR), eligible recipients receive direct cash assistance from the government to help cover living costs. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

With Sara closing, Malaysians can access alternative govt cash and subsidy programmes

BAM doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky said he is ready to step down as part of taking responsibility for the four-gold shortfall in Malaysia’s 2025 SEA Games badminton results. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 19 h ago

One gold, two silver, six bronze: Malaysia’s badminton chief admits shortfall, open to stepping down after SEA Games results

Malaysia’s sepak takraw team celebrates their historic 2-1 victory over Thailand in the men’s team regu final at Nakhon Pathom Gymnasium, ending a 34-year gold drought. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 19 h ago

Malaysia ends 34-year drought with SEA Games team regu gold over Thailand

Rain clouds are seen over the city centre in Kuala Lumpur, on Dec 8, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

METMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for Klang Valley, six states until 1pm

Despite nearly 80 per cent of speed tests being conducted on 5G-capable devices, most Malaysian users still spend two-thirds of their time on 4G networks due to coverage gaps. — Picture by Mukhriz Hashim
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Malaysia’s 5G speeds have nearly halved as network comes under strain, Ookla reports

In a statement uploaded on his Facebook page, Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the declaration was made in compliance with the decree of the Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, as a mark of celebration for the team’s outstanding achievement in continuing its dominance in Malaysian football. — Picture from Facebook/Onn Hafiz Ghazi
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Johor declares special public holiday after JDT’s FA Cup 2025 win, SPM exams to proceed as scheduled

According to the author, DAP’s quiet on key issues—from Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s DNAA to Tan Sri Azam Baki’s contract extension and ongoing corruption under Madani — risks alienating Chinese voters, a lesson already seen in Sabah’s polls. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
What You Think  / 4 h ago

The end of DAP’s ‘Golden Era’? — Izmil Amri

People hold placards during a Hanukkah menorah lighting in Berlin, Germany on December 14, 2025, in solidarity with Australians after the Bondi Beach shooting. — AFP pic
World  / 5 h ago

Fruit seller disarms Bondi Beach gunman, now hospitalised with gunshot wounds as world hail him as ‘hero’

Personal belongings lie at the scene of a deadly shooting during a Jewish celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on December 15, 2025. — AFP pic
World  / 5 h ago

Bondi shooting leaves 16 dead as Australian police identify father-and-son gunmen in alleged antisemitic attack

People cross a street next to police vehicles after the shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney. — AFP pic
World  / 18 h ago

Bondi Beach massacre draws international outrage, leaders vow to fight antisemitism

Police lead former Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai away from his home after his arrest under the national security law in 2020; Lai was found guilty on December 15, 2025, of collusion and sedition. — AFP pic
World  / 3 h ago

Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai found guilty under Hong Kong security law, faces possible life sentence

File picture of the Federal Highway, October 14, 2020 heading towards Kuala Lumpur. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the decision was taken as the proposal to upgrade the 34.59-kilometre stretch of FT2 from Kuala Lumpur to Port Klang is no longer economically viable, due to the high costs of land and asset acquisition, as well as the potential social impact should the project proceed. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

No upgrade for Federal Highway from KL-Port Klang: Govt flags sky-high costs, social impact

Bollards line a pedestrian walkway in Kuala Lumpur, serving as safety barriers to keep vehicles off the pavement. — DBKL pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Not just decor: DBKL reminds public of bollards’ crucial role in pedestrian safety

This screen grab of UGC video taken on December 14, 2025 and received courtesy of Mike Ortiz shows beach-goers fleeing Bondi Beach after gunmen opened fire. — AFP pic
World  / 19 h ago

Israel says Sydney Bondi shooting was antisemitic attack on Jews celebrating Hanukkah

(From eighth right) Kuching South Deputy Mayor Datuk Zaiedi Suhaili, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, and Kuching South Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng in a photocall with MBKS retired staff. — The Borneo Post pic 
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Kuching ranks 13th globally, top five in Asia, as world’s retirement hotspot

walkability assessment based on a place’s walkability score — a multidimensional index assessing the pedestrian-friendliness of a location — is used to objectively assess walking-related strategies. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
What You Think / 09 Jul 2024

Walking our way towards more sustainable cities — Susilawati

The declining interest in higher education is influenced by various social, economic, and cultural factors. To address this trend, it is essential to understand and tackle the root causes. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
What You Think / 09 Jul 2024

Adopt new approaches to stem decline in pursuing higher education — Ahmad Ibrahim

The writer (in olive) and his colleagues at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on the first day of Najib's prosecution in 2018.
What You Think / 09 Jul 2024

A special Fourth of July in Malaysia to remind us that no one is above the law... not even a former prime minister — Kenneth Tee

Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (centre) perform the Aidiladha prayer at Putra Mosque in Putrajaya June 29, 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara
What You Think / 08 Jul 2024

Dr Mahathir, you were the one that divided the Malays — Taufiq Ahmad

Chocolate’s journey from its humble beginnings to its final exquisite form is a very good metaphor for us in finding success in life. — Tamas Pap/Unsplash pic
What You Think / 08 Jul 2024

In becoming a chocolate — Nahrizul Adib Kadri

MPOGCF is collaborating with Sabah Wildlife Department (SWD) and Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) to study and survey the current population of Bornean Pygmy elephants throughout the Sabah region. — Picture courtesy of the MPOGCF
What You Think / 06 Jul 2024

MPOGCF and conservation efforts of the Bornean Pygmy elephant in Sabah — Daniel Pamin

Students celebrate after receiving the results of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) at Sekolah Sultan Alam Shah May 27, 2024. Recently, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that all students who achieve 10As or more in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) will be guaranteed a spot in the Matriculation programme, regardless of their ethnic background. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
What You Think / 06 Jul 2024

10A announcement exacerbates inequality, puts STPM at risk — Umany

Public school students celebrate receiving their SPM results on May 27, 2024 and now the top scorers will qualify for the matriculation programme regardless of their ethnicity. ― Picture by Malay Mail/Miera Zulyana
What You Think / 05 Jul 2024

The paradox of quality and inequality in education — Prema Ponnudurai 

Heavy rains caused widespread flooding in Penampang, possible Sabah district's worst in 20 years. — File picture via Twitter/Bernama
What You Think / 04 Jul 2024

Sabah’s worst floods in 20 years highlight need for climate adaptation — WWF-Malaysia 

A vehicle owner refuels his lorry with diesel at a petrol station in Kanthan, Perak June 10, 2024. — Picture by Farhan Najib
What You Think / 04 Jul 2024

Subsidy rationalisation, rents and inflation — Jason Loh

Malaysia’s rich biodiversity is under severe threat — AFP pic
What You Think / 04 Jul 2024

Generation restoration: How Malaysian teens are leading the charge in biodiversity conservation — Azizi Abu Bakar

File picture of a group of senior citizens with dementia at the Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation Malaysia’s day-care centre in Petaling Jaya. As the number of senior citizens grows, issues related to inactive elderly individuals who struggle to support themselves and face challenges in affording medical treatments frequently make headlines, said the author. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
What You Think / 04 Jul 2024

The critical role of caregivers and government support in an ageing Malaysia — Azleen Ilias

File picture of the Court of Appeal in Putrajaya. Court documents are in BM, although it is not unusual for them to be filed or submitted in both BM and English. — Bernama pic
What You Think / 03 Jul 2024

Command of the languages matters — Hafiz Hassan

Reliable flood forecasting and early warning systems are crucial resources that aid in preventing property damage and loss of life. These systems employ advanced technology to predict the timing and location of floods, providing residents enough time to mentally prepare, move valuable goods to higher grounds, and evacuate if necessary.
What You Think / 03 Jul 2024

Educating for flood resilience and preparedness — Siti Norzaini Zainal Abidin

Employers must recognise the needs of Gen Z in the workplace. — Unsplash pic
What You Think / 03 Jul 2024

Relieving burnout in Gen Z workforce — Elman Mustafa El Bakri

PKR founding member Syed Husin Ali died on June 29 at the age of 88. ― File picture by Yusof Mat Isa
What You Think / 02 Jul 2024

A tribute to a great Malaysian patriot and comrade in struggle ― Mohideen Abdul Kader