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Restored architectural details at Seri Negara reflect the mansion’s early 20th-century charm. — Picture by Yusof Isa

What You Think / 27 Jan 2026

Seri Negara shows how development and heritage can coexist — Jacqueline Tan

Weight can contribute to sleep apnea, but the relationship is not absolute, and it is rarely the whole story.— AFP pic

What You Think / 27 Jan 2026

Sleep problems need a diagnosis, not just weight loss — Julius Goh Liang Chye

Ultimately, the Prime Minister’s admission should not be read as an indictment of the present alone, but as a challenge to the future. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

What You Think / 27 Jan 2026

Tip of the iceberg: When it comes to Malaysia’s public theft, Anwar’s arduous task of going against corruption — Phar Kim Beng

The authors say economic output in Malaysia is shaped by institutions, policy, and collective effort, not by ethnicity, highlighting the complexity behind GDP. — Picture by Choo Choy May

What You Think / 26 Jan 2026

Why ‘GDP by race’ is the wrong question to ask — Mohd Zaidi Md Zabri and Ramzah Dambul

The author says that ensuring that national language and history are not treated as optional extras is a necessity if Malaysia’s education ecosystem to be trusted, especially by Malaysians. — Bernama pic

What You Think / 26 Jan 2026

How compulsory BM and History can strengthen Malaysia’s education hub ambition — Galvin Lee Kuan Sian

For one woman attending Jay Chou’s concert in Kuala Lumpur, her experience was more than memorable than expected as she went into labour outside the venue while waiting to attend the concert. — Combination picture via Facebook/Jay Chou and Xiaohongshu

What You Think / 26 Jan 2026

Moderate interest, subtle spillover: Taiwanese pop culture consumption among Klang Valley youth — Nurliana Kamaruddin and Choong Pui Yee

The author says that building more commercial stock does not automatically translate into stronger economic vibrancy, particularly when new supply struggles to attract tenants, shoppers, and business operators. —Picture by Raymond Manuel

What You Think / 26 Jan 2026

Are we building too many shoplots? — Goh Lim Thye

What You Think / 26 Jan 2026

A federation or a nation: Malaysia is teeming with the challenges of a coalition — Phar Kim Beng

The author argues that US talk of ‘decoupling’ from China is a political slogan, not a viable strategy — because China is already structurally embedded in America’s economy — and that the 2026 summit will reveal whether both powers choose managed rivalry over a reckless and unrealistic rupture. — Reuters pic

What You Think / 25 Jan 2026

Decoupling as political theatre: Why the US cannot untangle itself from China — Phar Kim Beng

When the ringgit strengthens, price pressures ease. Inflation does not vanish, but it stops biting as sharply. For households still adjusting to post-pandemic realities, that matters. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

What You Think / 24 Jan 2026

Strengthening ringgit beyond the trading screen — Vasanthi Ramachandran

Police officers walk next to the Congress Center on the last day of the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 23, 2026. — Reuters pic

What You Think / 24 Jan 2026

Peace, for export only — Che Ran

The Memorandum of Appeal makes clear that the Federal Government is appealing precisely those parts of the judgment that imposed accountability for the Lost Years. — Reuters pic

What You Think / 24 Jan 2026

What the federal government is really appealing — and why the Memorandum of Appeal matters — Roger Chin

A teacher conducts a learning activity with Year One pupils at a primary school in Johor Bahru on January 21. — Bernama pic

What You Think / 24 Jan 2026

Malaysia has had time and space to prepare for primary education to start at age six — Hafiz Hassan

US President Donald Trump sits with several world leaders during the announcement of his Board of Peace initiative at the World Economic Forum in Davos, January 22, 2026. — Reuters pic

What You Think / 24 Jan 2026

Board of peace looks like best friends forever: Until it is not — Phar Kim Beng

For middle-income families, economic survival is judged by one simple test: how much money is left at the end of the month? — Picture by Yusof Isa

What You Think / 24 Jan 2026

Beyond GDP: Why the people economy matters — Tengku Zafrul Aziz

Temiar Orang Asli residents apply for identity cards during the Kelantan state NRD’s Mekar programme with the Pos Brooke Orang Asli community in Gua Musang October 28, 2023. — Bernama pic

What You Think / 23 Jan 2026

News

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war as markets roil after Trump speech, oil spikes

Global energy crisis: Putrajaya to cap air-conditioning at offices to 24°C, tighten energy use in govt buildings, says DPM Fadillah

Indonesia quake damages buildings; tsunami alerts lifted as disaster agency warns of aftershocks

Malaysia Aviation Group profit more than doubles to RM137m as recovery strengthens amid cost discipline, travel demand

Seri Negara shows how development and heritage can coexist — Jacqueline Tan

Sleep problems need a diagnosis, not just weight loss — Julius Goh Liang Chye

Tip of the iceberg: When it comes to Malaysia’s public theft, Anwar’s arduous task of going against corruption — Phar Kim Beng

Why ‘GDP by race’ is the wrong question to ask — Mohd Zaidi Md Zabri and Ramzah Dambul

How compulsory BM and History can strengthen Malaysia’s education hub ambition — Galvin Lee Kuan Sian

Moderate interest, subtle spillover: Taiwanese pop culture consumption among Klang Valley youth — Nurliana Kamaruddin and Choong Pui Yee

Are we building too many shoplots? — Goh Lim Thye

A federation or a nation: Malaysia is teeming with the challenges of a coalition — Phar Kim Beng

Decoupling as political theatre: Why the US cannot untangle itself from China — Phar Kim Beng

Strengthening ringgit beyond the trading screen — Vasanthi Ramachandran

Peace, for export only — Che Ran

What the federal government is really appealing — and why the Memorandum of Appeal matters — Roger Chin

Malaysia has had time and space to prepare for primary education to start at age six — Hafiz Hassan

Board of peace looks like best friends forever: Until it is not — Phar Kim Beng

Beyond GDP: Why the people economy matters — Tengku Zafrul Aziz

Do not underestimate legal consequences of erroneous religion records on ICs — Kuek Chee Ying