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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  / 8 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

Rain clouds are seen over the city centre in Kuala Lumpur, on Dec 8, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 5 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  / 5 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  / 6 h ago

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

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

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

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

Lawyer Rajesh Nagarajan and Arun Dorasamy with the families of the victims of the Durian Tunggal police shooting giving a press conference and revealing newly obtained critical evidence in relation to the killing of the three victims at Lawyers for Liberty in Petaling Jaya, December 15, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

Durian Tunggal shooting: Lawyers demand Melaka police chief be placed on garden leave after whistleblower challenges police timeline

(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

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

Many of the world’s best airports are privately managed, and there’s a reason for that. — SoyaCincau pic
What You Think / 24 Jan 2025

Malaysian airports need to shed old skin in Year of the Snake — Koh Choon Seng

Mural by the late Ibrahim Hussein is one of the highlight of the tour. — Picture courtesy UM
What You Think / 23 Jan 2025

Bringing our stories to life: The evolution of the UM Walking Tour Guide — Zuraini Md Ali

The Jalur Gemilang is seen at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur on August 14, 2024 ahead of the Merdeka celebrations. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
What You Think / 23 Jan 2025

Dataran Merdeka is subject to law — Hafiz Hassan

Epictetus, the ancient Stoic philosopher, once said, “We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.”. — Pixabay pic
What You Think / 23 Jan 2025

Rediscovering the art of listening — Nahrizul Adib Kadri

File photo of the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya March 18, 2024. — Picture by Choo Choy May
What You Think / 23 Jan 2025

The chief justice’s speech: A timely reminder to all Malaysians — Past presidents of the Malaysian Bar

File picture of previous gatherings at Sogo. Saifuddin was also reported to have said that the police had instructed the organisers of the rally to obtain prior consent from the owner or occupier of the place of assembly. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
What You Think / 23 Jan 2025

Dataran Merdeka is subject to law — Hafiz Hassan

Iranians light fireworks during a celebration following the news of a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, in Tehran, Iran, January 16, 2025. — Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) handout pic via Reuters
What You Think / 22 Jan 2025

The Middle East’s explosive new script: Iran, Israel, and the tightrope of turmoil — Che Ran 

Jailed Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, in Kuala Lumpur December 4, 2024. — File picture by Firdaus Latif
What You Think / 22 Jan 2025

AGC is exercising its right to apply for a gag order; let the court decide the matter —Hafiz Hassan

It may be a new year but professionals still face the same fast-paced reality they navigated last year.
What You Think / 22 Jan 2025

‘Distributed headquarters’ and the future of work — Mark Dembitz

So far, no country, not even those with advanced technologies, has developed a foolproof solution to mitigate floods. — File pic via Bernama
What You Think / 22 Jan 2025

Mitigating flood remains major challenge for the world — Ahmad Ibrahim  

The Patriotism Index, as it currently stands, is a tool mired in irrelevance and vulnerability to political manipulation, according to the author. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
What You Think / 22 Jan 2025

Patriotism index: Measuring national pride or political propaganda? — Azian Madun

Listening without judgment, with the sole intention of understanding, is one of the greatest acts of kindness we can offer. — Pixabay pic
What You Think / 21 Jan 2025

Listening as an act of kindness — Wan Afiqah Anis Wan Ahmad

Universities are uniquely positioned to leverage their research capabilities. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
What You Think / 20 Jan 2025

Need for more university collaborations in zero poverty research — Ahmad Ibrahim  

Police is investigating a viral incident under Section 147 of the Penal Code for rioting despite media reports describing the incident as assault. — Photo by Hari Anggara
What You Think / 20 Jan 2025

Let police do their work according to law — Hafiz Hassan

A screen captures shows the offending sandwich sold through some KK mart stores. — Malay Mail pic
What You Think / 19 Jan 2025

Be wise, the halal sandwich issue and the urge to be seen — Nahrizul Adib Kadri

Human capital is the main pillar in a country’s development, especially in supporting a sustainable health system. — Gustavo Fring/Pexels pic
What You Think / 19 Jan 2025

Health system sustainability in Malaysia: Mitigating the brain drain phenomenon — Nurul Izyan Husna Ibrahim and Velan Kunjuraman