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Malaysia  / 6 h ago

No lift-off here: Helicopter on trailer snarls Subang Jaya traffic, cops investigate

Bundle shops have grown in popularity over the years, attracting shoppers from across the country. — Photo via Raymond Manuel)
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

As Malaysians flock to bundle stores for secondhand buys, are charity outlets paying the price?

Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said the woman who claimed her husband was among those shot dead in Durian Tunggal was not legally married to the suspect. — Picture via Facebook/Polis Melaka
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Woman who claimed husband among Durian Tunggal dead not legally married to him, Melaka police chief says

A boy holding a supply stands among people waiting to collect supplies at Batthkav refugee camp, amid clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along a disputed border area, in Chong Kal, Oddar Meanchey Province, Cambodia, December 12, 2025. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Trump credits Anwar’s help as Cambodia and Thailand agree to halt border clashes

Sabah Electricity chairman Saadiah Aziz said the utility will not sugar-coat the reality of ongoing power shortages and reliability issues in the state. — Picture via Facebook/Sabah Electricity Corporate
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

‘We won’t sugar-coat it’: Sabah Electricity admits reliability gaps in ongoing state power woes

The Sea Games run until December 20 in Bangkok and the nearby coastal province of Chonburi, with thousands of athletes from 11 Southeast Asian countries competing in events ranging from football and fencing to skateboarding, sailing and combat sports. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 8 h ago

SEA Games: Seven Malaysian shuttlers move closer to finals in Thailand

Byun Yo-han and Tiffany Young reportedly grew close after working together on the Disney+ series Uncle Samsik, which premiered in May 2024.— Picture via Instagram
Showbiz  / 6 h ago

The real deal: Actor Byun Yo-han and Girls’ Generation Tiffany Young in serious relationship after co-starring as lovers in ‘Uncle Samsik’

Penang style ‘lor bak’ at Ben & Col Café. — Picture by CK Lim
Eat-drink  / 8 h ago

Penang-style ‘lor bak’ and ‘cincaluk’ pork: Family recipes come alive at Ben & Col Café in Taman Universiti, PJ

Despite arriving as firm favourites, Tang Jie-Ee Wei were unable to cope with the relentless pressure from the Thais, registering their first-ever defeat against their opponents after winning all three previous encounters. — AFP file pic
Sports  / 4 h ago

Shock semi-final exit for Malaysia’s top mixed doubles pair at SEA Games

Karate athlete C. Shahmalarani won gold medal against Myanmar athlete Florence Nay Chi Htun in the Women 50kg Kumite during the 33rd SEA Games Thailand at Govermment Building Complex Chaeng Watthana yesterday. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 8 h ago

Gymnastics, karate and athletics power Malaysia to seven golds at SEA Games

Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said Special Branch is keeping the group under surveillance despite no immediate security concerns. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Special Branch keeping tabs on Korean ‘cult’, no immediate security concerns detected, says home minister

Anwar said he briefed US President Donald Trump on Malaysia’s mediation efforts under the Asean chairmanship. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Anwar, Trump speak as fighting flares again on Cambodia–Thailand border

File photo for illustration purposes only. Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said police will summon the individual who circulated a viral video alleging an ambulance was blocked for a convoy. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Viral video claims ambulance blocked for investor convoy in Melaka — police say not true, to summon uploader

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad inspects a replica of Malaysia’s first photon-counting CT scanner after its launching at Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City, in Subang Jaya December 12, 2025. Also present is Sunway Group chairman Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Sunway Medical Centre launches Malaysia’s first photon-counting CT scanner

In a statement today, lawyers Rajesh Nagarajan (pictured) and Sachpreetraj Singh said remarks by Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar regarding the marital status and alleged past criminal record of Jayashree were irrelevant and inappropriate. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Lawyers say scrutiny of woman’s background clouds questions over Durian Tunggal police shooting

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What You Think / 31 Mar 2025

Pakcik Petai, Abang Belon and local elections — By Andrew Sia

The author with Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh.
What You Think / 31 Mar 2025

What volunteering for MyCorps taught me — Thayananth Kumaresan

The red outline was added to approximate the extent of the reclamation site. — Picture courtesy of Penang Institute
What You Think / 30 Mar 2025

Land reclamation threatens Middle Bank Marine Sanctuary despite assurances — The Protect Karpal Singh Drive Action Committee

Ramadan is an important spiritual month for Muslims. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
What You Think / 30 Mar 2025

Farewell Ramadan, truly a madrasah — Hafiz Hassan

In public universities dental hospital, the dental staff with their dual role as academicians and clinicians create a constant cycle of responsibilities, with many struggling to maintain their well-being. — Unsplash
What You Think / 29 Mar 2025

Our silent struggles: Mental health challenges among Malaysian healthcare and dental professionals — Lim Ghee Seong

Instead of limiting our efforts to outward displays of national pride, why not focus on substantive interaction? This is where volunteerism comes in — not as a mere extracurricular activity, but as a vital force in nation-building, the writer said. — File picture via Ahmad Zamzahuri
What You Think / 29 Mar 2025

Moving beyond tokenism: Fostering true patriotism through action — Sadina Suffian

According to the author, the decision to provide the ‘Jalur Gemilang’ flag badge is not as simple as it may initially appear. It touches on the complexities of financial burdens on families, questions of profit motivations, and the essence of true patriotism. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
What You Think / 28 Mar 2025

‘Jalur Gemilang’ badge for students, fostering patriotism or adding financial strain — Father with school going children

The global tyre industry has been undergoing significant changes in recent years, driven by technological advancements, shifting consumer preferences, regulatory pressures, and evolving market dynamics. Some key trends are shaping the world tyre industry. — Unsplash pic
What You Think / 28 Mar 2025

Global tyre industry witnessing change impacting NR demand — Ahmad Ibrahim  

The Federal Court has, in recent years, declared the Sedition Act 1948 (Act 15) constitutional and that its penalties are a reasonable restriction on the right to free speech. — Picture by Choo Choy May
What You Think / 28 Mar 2025

Insult can be seditious, it begets insult — Hafiz Hassan

The drive against illegal migration is not limited to the USA. Citizens of other developed countries have a similar vibe. Albeit, one important measure to control illegal immigrants is to control the hidden syndicates of alluring illegal immigrants. While migration is unavoidable, an influx of illegal immigrants is avertable. — Unsplash pic
What You Think / 27 Mar 2025

Control hidden syndicates of alluring illegal immigrants — Mohammad Tariqur Rahman

Trafficking for forced criminality refers to the exploitation of individuals through coercion, force, or deception to compel them into criminal activities for the financial gain or benefit of traffickers. — Unsplash pic
What You Think / 27 Mar 2025

Saving them: Human trafficking for forced criminality in South-east Asia — Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid

Datuk Seri Mujahid Yusof Rawa’s Majlis Buka Puasa Muhibbah at the historic Masjid Melayu Lebuh Acheh in the heart of George Town. — Picture by Zuhairy Fauzy
What You Think / 27 Mar 2025

When Ramadan brings out the worst in some people, and the best in others — Zuhairy Fauzy

Know where you are in the map of life. — Unsplash pic
What You Think / 27 Mar 2025

You are here — Nahrizul Adib Kadri

During Ramadan and Syawal, the demand for raw materials for food preparation surges dramatically. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
What You Think / 26 Mar 2025

More green, less waste: Sustainable celebrations with bioeconomy — Mohd Khairul Fidzal Abdul Razak

Hari Raya is, at its core, about forgiveness. After a month of spiritual rejuvenation and practicing better habits, it’s finally time to forgive and forget. — Picture by Farhan Najib
What You Think / 26 Mar 2025

How to be a good patron this Hari Raya — Aza Jemima Ahmad 

As the country shifted to industrialisation, agriculture played second fiddle in terms of GDP share. Notwithstanding, the sector remains critical to the economy. — Unsplash pic
What You Think / 26 Mar 2025

Agriculture remains critical to nation’s economy — Ahmad Ibrahim