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Kim Na Eun (centre) with her parents and two younger siblings during her Form 5 graduation ceremony last year. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

First South Korean in Malaysia to ace SPM: Kim Na Eun scores 10 A+ including BM

Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa conducts an inspection during Op Selamat 25 for Chinese New Year 2026 at Jalan Raja Laut in Kuala Lumpur on February 15, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Rider’s leg severed in early morning KL crash, Honda City driver arrested

The Ministry of Health (MOH) no longer permits the sale of two cosmetic products, Glowing Nite Treatment and Glowing Herbal Treatment, which have been found to contain scheduled poisons. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Toxic beauty: MOH bans two cosmetic products over mercury and other poisons

The Harumanis mango, a rare seasonal fruit that’s sweet, creamy, and fragrant. — Picture via Facebook/Harumanis Perlis
Life  / 15 h ago

Harumanis: The ‘Musang King of mangoes’ — taste, origin and why now is the time to buy

Tour buses around Kuala Lumpur June 21, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

We can’t pass on rising costs: Malaysia’s tourism industry pleads for urgent govt aid, subsidies

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim acknowledged today that many of Malaysia’s poorest and most marginalised still lack meaningful access to justice, a gap his government aims to bridge. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Anwar admits justice still out of reach for many, vows reforms to close gap

A combination photo shows two individuals being questioned over a fake news incident. — MCMC pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Fake news, real trouble: MCMC tracks down five users behind TV3-style fuel price hoax

The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and major currencies today, supported by optimism that geopolitical tensions may be easing, although the broader market tone remains guarded. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money  / 19 h ago

Ringgit strengthens against US dollar, major currencies on optimism over easing tensions

Muar MP Syed Saddiq shared a video of his proposal to actress-singer Bella Astillah atop Mount Kinabalu. — Facebook screenshot
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Peak romance: Why Syed Saddiq’s proposal left Bella Astillah breathless at 4,000 metres

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki today declined to comment on recent reports by Bloomberg. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Azam stays tight-lipped on Bloomberg report: ‘I don’t want to comment’

Deputy Prime Minister and Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi delivers a speech during the ministry’s monthly assembly in Putrajaya on April 2, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Ahmad Zahid: Stop blaming government for fuel prices, Malaysia in ‘crisis preparation mode’

US President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation about the Iran war at the White House in Washington, D.C. April 1, 2026. — Alex Brandon/Pool/Reuters pic
World  / 15 h ago

Trump vows to bomb Iran ‘back to the Stone Ages’ in prime‑time speech, but gives no timeline to end war

A general view shows the new highway linking Nilai, Labu, and Bandar Enstek in Nilai on April 2, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

What is Malaysia Vision Valley 2.0? Inside Negeri Sembilan’s six-zone economic mega-project

File picture of a man working from the comfort of home during phase three of the movement control order in Shah Alam April 15, 2020. Civil servants in the federal territories, Selangor, and state capitals with commutes over eight kilometres can start working from home from April 15. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

WFH for civil servants: Those in FT, Selangor, state capitals with commutes over 8km eligible from April 15

An Israeli man carries belongings at the site of a damaged residential building, after Iran launched missiles towards Israel, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Bnei Brak, Israel April 1, 2026. — Reuters pic
World  / 14 h ago

Iran fires missiles at Israel after Trump vows ‘Stone Ages’ strikes

Amid backlash over alleged corruption within the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF), Defence Minister Datuk Seri Khaled Nordin delivered a stern speech in Parliament on Wednesday, declaring that no corrupt officers will be safe as he vowed to clean up the military. — Bernama pic
What You Think / 31 Jan 2026

Mindef and MAF: Public expects no less than a total commitment to upholding a clean, honest and trustworthy service — Hafiz Hassan

In an era of global uncertainty, rising protectionism, and fragmented capital flows, South-east Asia cannot afford a weakened anchor economy. — Picture by Firdaus Latif.
What You Think / 31 Jan 2026

Indonesia can be back stronger as an emerging market by May 2026 — Phar Kim Beng

Malaysia’s economy is holding steady despite global challenges, BNM Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said today. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
What You Think / 31 Jan 2026

Why comparing base MHIT to market plans misses the point — Wong Teck Jin

Malaysia’s civil-military relations have long stood out in the developing world. — Picture by Azneal Ishak
What You Think / 31 Jan 2026

Anwar’s anti-corruption campaign is gaining pace — Phar Kim Beng

The author says that introducing a mayoral election for Kuala Lumpur would allow Malaysia to test the model in a controlled and manageable way, without overhauling the entire local government system overnight. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
What You Think / 30 Jan 2026

FT Day 2026 wish list: Work towards DBKL mayoral election — Ben Fong Kok Seng

Women and caregivers in urban Malaysia face unique mobility challenges that demand gender-responsive and dependency-aware transport planning. ― File picture by Hari Anggara
What You Think / 30 Jan 2026

We need more gender-responsive urban transport planning — Yong Adilah Shamsul Harumain

The author warns that Malaysia’s Opposition remains fragmented and unable to present a coherent governing plan. — Bernama pic
What You Think / 30 Jan 2026

The Malaysian Opposition is in total disarray: Unfit to govern — Phar Kim Beng

The author says the defence of international law remains vital amid global geopolitical tensions and unilateral state actions. — Reuters pic
What You Think / 30 Jan 2026

The rule of law beyond borders: International law still matters — Steven Thiru

According to the author, if we want our parents to age with dignity, we must ensure their homes are not just buildings of brick and mortar but fortresses of financial security. — Unsplash pic
What You Think / 29 Jan 2026

The golden years or the golden cage? The hidden costs of ageing at home — Adriel Bradley Jaring

Australia’ Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (right) reacts in an open-top car owned and driven by East Timor’s President Jose Ramos-Horta upon his arrival in Dili, East Timor on January 28, 2026. — AFP pic
What You Think / 29 Jan 2026

Albanese in Dili after Asean: Neighbourhood diplomacy in a more complicated region — Khoo Ying Hooi

Just choose. You will either earn or learn. — Unsplash pic 
What You Think / 29 Jan 2026

Choosing when you can’t see — Nahrizul Adib Kadri

According to the author, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s message cuts through this fog. ‘Step up or step out’ is not a purge; it is a professional standard. — Bernama pic
What You Think / 29 Jan 2026

A week is enough time for law enforcement agencies to toe the line — Phar Kim Beng

A general view of the Parliament building in Kuala Lumpur November 13, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
What You Think / 28 Jan 2026

Parliamentary governance in Malaysia still works — since checks and balances are in complete working order — Phar Kim Beng 

‘Primary education’ means a six-year course of education normally commencing when a child has attained the age of six. — Picture by Choo Choy May
What You Think / 28 Jan 2026

Compulsory primary education at age six starting in 2028? — Hafiz Hassan

Malaysia’s rare earth strategy also aligns with its broader development goals. — Reuters pic
What You Think / 27 Jan 2026

Understanding the rising power of the ringgit: Rare earth policy of Malaysia — Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) enforcers approach motorcycles parked illegally on a pedestrian walkway in Brickfields. — DBKL pic
What You Think / 27 Jan 2026

Walkability that works: Putting standards first — Saral James Maniam