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A general view shows the exterior of the Seri Negara in Kuala Lumpur on December 15, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

A symbol reborn: Historic Seri Negara reopens to public on Dec 20 after meticulous restoration

Group managing director Datuk Captain Izham Ismail said the strong results achieved over the past five years have positioned MAG to pursue bolder ambitions. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Money  / 15 h ago

Malaysia Aviation Group unveils five-year plan to push Malaysia Airlines into Skytrax Top 10 by 2030

The Inland Revenue Board has completed tax refund payments amounting to RM14.55 billion involving 3.47 million cases as of November 30, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

IRB disburses RM14.55b in tax refunds to 3.47 million taxpayers, says deputy finance minister

The Malaysian Meteorological Department today issued a warning of continuous rain that is expected to hit several states until this Thursday. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of continuous heavy rain in several states until Thursday

The state-owned airline assured travellers that ticket prices remain the same as those previously charged by MASwings. — Picture from AirBorneo website via The Borneo Post
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

AirBorneo denies raising ticket prices, previous MAswings airfares maintained

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim greets a guest during the launching of late S.M Mohamed Idris’s book at the International Institute of Advanced Islamic Studies Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur on December 15, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Anwar says Asean foreign ministers’ meeting postponed as Thai-Cambodia conflict deepens

A still shows a pillion rider on a motorcycle shooting at a person outside a petrol station in Klang.
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Selangor police probe gang links after spate of Klang shootings

Luck did not favour former world champion Natasha Mohamed Roslan as she failed to win the women’s singles gold in bowling at the 2025 South East Asian (SEA) Games here today. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 14 h ago

Bowling queen Natasha Roslan edged out, aims redemption in doubles and team events

People react in front of a flower tribute near Bondi Pavilion following a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney December 15, 2025. — Reuters pic
World  / 12 h ago

What we know about the shooting victims at Sydney’s Bondi Beach Jewish event

A man pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate’s Court here today to a charge of dangerous driving and causing the death of a married couple last week. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Mercedes-Benz driver pleads not guilty to dangerous driving that killed married couple in Bentong

Subang MP Wong Chen today said the Subang Jaya City Council has agreed to fund an independent Traffic Impact Assessment for the proposed Persiaran Lagoon Selatan–Kelana Link flyover in SS14. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Wong Chen: MBSJ agrees to independent traffic study on Persiaran Lagoon Selatan–Kelana Link flyover

Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said the suspect is believed to be currently abroad, and efforts to locate the individual are ongoing with the cooperation of Bukit Aman, as well as several relevant agencies and parties. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Bukit Aman hunts Simpang Pulai shooting and stabbing suspect, man believed abroad

Panelist and Court of Appeal judge Datin Evrol Mariette Peters speaks at the ‘Children’s Rights in Malaysia: From Commitments to Monitoring and Accountability’ panel session during the Human Rights Day Forum 2025 in Kuala Lumpur December 11, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

How judges handle children in custody disputes: Court of Appeal judge shares personalised, child‑friendly approach

Malaysia’s rhythmic gymnastics squad leapt, twirled, and danced their way to a team gold at the SEA Games Thailand 2025, today. — Reuters pic
Sports  / 13 h ago

Malaysia’s rhythmic gymnastics squad dazzles with routines to clinch SEA Games gold

Facebook screenshots showing a barbeque party at the Pasir Ris Park in Singapore and a group dance that drew smiles and frowns from the online community.
Singapore  / 19 h ago

A moment of joy: Migrant workers’ park dance in Singapore draws praise — and familiar backlash (VIDEO)

The writers argue that US tariffs have pushed India and China toward a pragmatic rapprochement, reopening trade routes and flights while cautiously managing border tensions. — Reuters pic
What You Think / 18 Aug 2025

India and China: A strategic rapprochement shaped by US tariffs — Phar Kim Beng and Luthfy Hamzah

The writer argues that a blanket vape ban could backfire like past cigarette policies, fuelling illicit trade, draining revenue and worsening health risks. — Picture by Choo Choy May
What You Think / 18 Aug 2025

Vapeonomics: How a ban risks repeating the cigarette mistake — Yugendran T. Kannu Sivakumaran

The writer argues that Trump’s tariff tantrums have pushed India closer to China, turning old rivals into uneasy partners while Washington plays the bull in Asia’s china shop. — China Daily pic via Reuters
What You Think / 18 Aug 2025

The elephant, the dragon and a bull in Washington’s china shop — Abbi Kanthasamy

The writer argues that former minister P. Waytha Moorthy’s suit to disqualify Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as Tambun MP and prime minister should be allowed to take its course, with the courts deciding whether it merits a full hearing or should be struck out under established legal principles. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
What You Think / 18 Aug 2025

Let the court decide on Waytha’s suit against Anwar — Hafiz Hassan

The writer argues that Bank Negara Malaysia’s 25-basis-point OPR cut to 2.75 per cent is a strategic move to ease borrowing, spur property demand, and shore up Malaysia’s economic resilience amid global headwinds. — Unsplash pic
What You Think / 18 Aug 2025

BNM’s interest rate cut stimulates Malaysia’s loan, property and economic sectors — Cheah Chan Fatt

For Brics, the challenge is to project a united voice on economic sovereignty and resist being cornered by unilateral American tariffs. — AFP pic
What You Think / 17 Aug 2025

When Alaska freezes, Asia warms the stage: How the East Asian Summit will shape the world order — Phar Kim Beng

The much-anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, was billed as a historic opportunity to end the war in Ukraine. — AFP
What You Think / 16 Aug 2025

No deals, no ceasefire, no progress on Ukraine in Alaska summit — Phar Kim Beng

It was submitted by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim that he was being selectively exposed to litigation in a manner that violates the principle of equal protection, implying that the Prime Minister should receive distinct treatment under the law. — Bernama pic
What You Think / 16 Aug 2025

Let Anwar’s application for referral of constitutional questions to Federal Court take its course — Hafiz Hassan

By 2030, data centre utilisation density is projected to improve, from serving over 60,000 people per MW today to about 14,000 per MW. — AFP pic
What You Think / 16 Aug 2025

Clean energy finance must keep pace with data centre boom — Nazrul Hazizi Noordin

Malaysia–Singapore relations have since moved far beyond the fraught atmosphere of the 1980s. Leaders in Putrajaya and Singapore alike now understand that open hostility would be economically ruinous. — Bernama pic
What You Think / 16 Aug 2025

Malaysia and Singapore set the benchmark of the ‘Prosper Thy Neighbour’ policy — Phar Kim Beng

The teachers here are not civil servants. They are students, activists, and workers who believe education is a right, not a privilege to be rationed out by bureaucrats. — Freepik pic
What You Think / 16 Aug 2025

In Sabah, stateless children are learning; even if the state pretends they don’t exist — Delpedro Marhaen

Yet beyond the colourful tourism posters and festive advertisements lies a deeper question: Are we truly multicultural in how we live, or do we simply perform diversity on special occasions? — Picture by Miera Zulyana
What You Think / 15 Aug 2025

Living muhibbah: A Madani blueprint for Malaysia’s future — Asma Abdullah

Chinese President Xi Jinping and India Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia October 23, 2024. — China Daily pic
What You Think / 15 Aug 2025

Has the elephant begun stomping in the ground of the bald eagle? — Phar Kim Beng

Beneath the neon lights of Bukit Bintang, poverty persists in ways not often obvious. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
What You Think / 15 Aug 2025

RMK13’s vision meets the streets of Bukit Bintang: Delivering dignity through action — Ben Fong Kok Seng

Of late, we are reading more and more reports of children in conflict with the law. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
What You Think / 15 Aug 2025

Criminal law reforms must include diversion measures for children in conflict with the law — Hafiz Hassan

The Malaysian team from 1992 Thomas Cup finals.
What You Think / 14 Aug 2025

Where were you when…? — Nahrizul Adib Kadri