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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  / 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

(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

If nothing mandates the production of a document, an order of mandamus should also not lie against a public authority should such order be sought from the High Court. — iStock pic
What You Think / 11 Jan 2025

No order to produce if nothing mandates it — Hafiz Hassan

The writer says Canada would “go from apologising for being in everyone’s way to calling the shots in Washington” if it were to join the United States of America 51st state, albeit a more polite one. — Unsplash pic
What You Think / 11 Jan 2025

Canada: The 51st state? Oh, the maple-flavoured madness! — Che Ran

Sabah is renowned for its natural beauty, including Mount Kinabalu, pristine islands, and diverse wildlife. By investing in sustainable tourism, improving infrastructure, and enhancing accessibility, Sabah can attract more international and domestic tourists, according to the author. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
What You Think / 10 Jan 2025

Big potential for Sabah economy to grow and flourish — Ahmad Ibrahim 

Keeping your desk tidy is a sign of the person you are and will become. — Unsplash pic
What You Think / 09 Jan 2025

How you do anything is how you do everything — Nahrizul Adib Kadri

Attorney-General Datuk Dusuki Mokhtar attends the Opening Ceremony of the 2025 Legislative Year at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre on January 8, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
What You Think / 09 Jan 2025

Najib’s application for judicial review is sub judice, stop commenting — Hafiz Hassan

When Donald Trump suggested annexing Canada, the world collectively rolled its eyes. ― AFP pic
What You Think / 08 Jan 2025

Turning annexation into advantage: A global citizen’s perspective on Canada’s strategic opportunity — Che Ran

ChatGPT is a tool, not a replacement of ourselves. — Jonathan Kemper/Unsplash pic
What You Think / 08 Jan 2025

AI in the classroom: A cursed blessing? — Radika Subramaniam

This picture shows a view of the main headquarters of Qatari news broadcaster Al Jazeera in the capital Doha on May 6, 2024. The Palestinian Authority banned Al Jazeera last week. — AFP pic
What You Think / 08 Jan 2025

Duplicity in the shadows: The Palestinian Authority’s dance with the devil — Che Ran

A general view of the Federal Court in Putrajaya August 23, 2022. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
What You Think / 07 Jan 2025

Will AG seek leave of Federal Court to appeal against Court of Appeal’s decision? — Hafiz Hassan

WWF introduces an AI camera data trap called Wildlife Insights to automatically to identify what species was in the photo as well as filtering out blank images. The Wildlife Insights was able to identify 1300 different species, some just from features of the animals like from the tail and nose of a greater glider. — Unsplash pic
What You Think / 07 Jan 2025

Using AI ethically for wildlife conservation — Aufa Ananda Rizqi Wibowo and Hasmahzaiti Omar

According to the author, listening is so important because it brings us closer to gratitude. — Unsplash pic
What You Think / 06 Jan 2025

A path to gratitude — Wan Afiqah Anis Wan Ahmad

People hold a banner to denounce Israel for what is described as ‘one year of genocide on the people of Gaza’ in a demonstration at the University of California, in the US on October 7, 2024. — Reuters file pic
What You Think / 05 Jan 2025

Shadows and shackles: Germany’s complicit silence on Palestine — Che Ran

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak. There will be nothing historic about Monday at the Court of Appeal. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
What You Think / 05 Jan 2025

Nothing historic about Monday at Court of Appeal — Hafiz Hassan

Let the sceptics remain sceptical. Our sincerity and efforts will show in the trade and investments we pull in. — Picture by Hari Anggara
What You Think / 04 Jan 2025

2025: To be or not to be? Malaysia should stop second-guessing itself — Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz

A general view of Menara PTPTN in Kuala Lumpur August 13, 2024. Picture by Firdaus Latif
What You Think / 04 Jan 2025

Paying back PTPTN loans is a responsibility, not a choice — Shahrul Abdul Rahim

Freedom of religion is a fundamental right under the Federal Constitution. And so is freedom of speech. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
What You Think / 04 Jan 2025

It’s about preserving national harmony — Hafiz Hassan