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IoT-enabled medical devices enable the continuous collection of health data, rather than collecting it only occasionally. Wearable sensors can monitor heart rate, oxygen saturation, physical activity, and sleep patterns. For instance, smart blood pressure monitors and glucometers can transmit readings directly to healthcare providers, allowing healthcare providers to monitor the patient’s condition remotely. — National Cancer Institute/Unsplash pic

What You Think / 1 h ago

Data will keep people out of our hospitals — and that’s the right thing — Ng Kheng Yean

As engineers, we are trained to look beyond the surface. To ask not just whether something works, but how well it works, and under what conditions. Perhaps it is time we apply the same thinking to the spaces we occupy every day. — John Price/Unsplash pic

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Shaped by the spaces we sit in every day — Nur Anira Asyikin Hashim

The cover of ‘Memoir Shamsiah Fakeh: Dari Awas ke Rejimen ke-10’. — Screengrab via Gerakbudaya website

What You Think / 7 h ago

Why does Malaysia fear the books that tell our story? — Khoo Ying Hooi

According to the author, government healthcare in Malaysia is not without its challenges. But it is resilient, committed, and always present. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

What You Think / 1d ago

Do government hospitals sleep? A reality many don’t see — Naveen Nair Gangadaran

The authors say poverty in Malaysia is increasingly hidden from view, yet more complex and multi-layered than before. — Unsplash pic

What You Think / 1d ago

Not broke, but still struggling — Nik Zirwatul Fatihah and Nik Ahmad Sufian

This handout natural-colour image acquired with MODIS on Nasa’s Terra satellite taken on February 5, 2025 shows the Gulf of Oman and the Makran region (centre) in southern Iran and south-western Pakistan, and the Strait of Hormuz (left) and the northern coast of Oman (bottom). — Nasa Earth Observatory handout pic via AFP

What You Think / 1d ago

On again, off again peace talks between Iran and the US are unhealthy but still necessary — Phar Kim Beng

As calls grow for stronger evidence-based policymaking, experts warn good intentions alone are not enough for good governance. — Unsplash pic

What You Think / 1d ago

Good intentions aren’t enough for good governance — Ahmad Ibrahim

A ship is seen in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Sharjah the day after the failure of US-Iran peace talks on April 13, 2026. Oil tankers transit the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global chokepoint through which a significant share of the world’s energy supply flows, underscoring the stakes behind Malaysia’s quiet diplomatic engagement in the region. — AFP pic

What You Think / 2d ago

Malaysia’s quiet diplomacy in Hormuz emulated by Thailand: a template for strategic survival in an age of chokepoints — Phar Kim Beng

The Ministry of Health has reported multiple heat-related cases so far this year. In Kedah, 206 schools were forced to close after Level 2 heatwave conditions were recorded. — Picture by Farhan Najib

What You Think / 2d ago

Heat, haze, and the hidden cost to Malaysia’s children — Nasha Lee

A ship is seen in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Sharjah the day after the failure of US-Iran peace talks on April 13, 2026. — AFP pic

What You Think / 2d ago

Between two blockades: Oil, power, and the narrow path back to diplomacy in the Strait of Hormuz — Phar Kim Beng

An oil tanker is docked unloading crude oil at the port in Qingdao, in China’s eastern Shandong province, on April 7, 2026. — CN-STR handout pic via AFP

What You Think / 2d ago

When strategy becomes excess: The perils of blocking the Strait of Hormuz that may require Australia and Malaysia to help to resolve — Phar Kim Beng

The author argues that US-Iran talks have shifted from seeking a clear deal to a prolonged contest of pressure and leverage, raising the risk of wider economic and geopolitical instability. — AFP pic

What You Think / 13 Apr 2026

The anatomy of a failed negotiation that has turned into quest for more leverage and war threats — Phar Kim Beng

The author argues that stigma remains a key reason many Malaysian students avoid seeking professional mental health help. — Freepik pic

What You Think / 13 Apr 2026

‘I thought I could handle it myself’: Why our students are not seeking mental health help — Suria Zainuddin

As global supply chains realign, Malaysia walks a geopolitical tightrope between major economic powers while safeguarding its growth trajectory. — Unsplash pic

What You Think / 13 Apr 2026

Navigating our growth, reform, and geopolitical winds — Ahmad Ibrahim

US Vice President JD Vance waves as he boards Air Force Two after attending talks on Iran in Islamabad on April 12, 2026. — AFP pic

What You Think / 12 Apr 2026

Vance’s exit from Islamabad is not the end of diplomacy writ large — Phar Kim Beng

A poorly managed mega-farm could become a source of serious environmental pollution and community disruption. — Reuters file pic

What You Think / 12 Apr 2026

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Too hot in here: Universiti Malaya apologises, disqualifies theatre performance over steamy bed scene

Red bays are public after 6.30pm — MPAJ warns businesses against ‘chop’ culture following Ampang Point ops

Cheap but out of reach: Why Malaysians can’t quit their cars despite affordable public transport

Underrated: Peng Yuan Hokkien Mee in PJ Section 14 deserves its moment in the spotlight

How illegal ‘kereta sapu’ are hurting licensed Malaysian tour van, bus operators

How much was your raise? Malaysia’s 50 richest see wealth rocket up 30pc to US$116b

‘Better than doing nothing’: Hannah Yeoh defends Bangun KL, says it uses no public funds

Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan’s biggest arms‑export shift since WW2

Penang CM: Physical works for next phases of Juru-Sungai Dua decongestion project to kick off in Q3

‘I don’t remember’ — Inspector who ran over traffic cops claims bewitched by ‘black magic’

Why does Malaysia fear the books that tell our story? — Khoo Ying Hooi

DBKL announces 13-day, 24-hour closure of Lorong Jalan TAR for sewerage repairs

Anwar: Malaysia to prioritise domestic fuel, supply surplus to Australia

Anwar hosts Australian PM Albanese for energy security talks amid US-Iran tensions

Iran adviser threatens to sink US ships in Strait of Hormuz amid blockade tensions

Data will keep people out of our hospitals — and that’s the right thing — Ng Kheng Yean

Shaped by the spaces we sit in every day — Nur Anira Asyikin Hashim

Why does Malaysia fear the books that tell our story? — Khoo Ying Hooi

Do government hospitals sleep? A reality many don’t see — Naveen Nair Gangadaran

Not broke, but still struggling — Nik Zirwatul Fatihah and Nik Ahmad Sufian

On again, off again peace talks between Iran and the US are unhealthy but still necessary — Phar Kim Beng

Good intentions aren’t enough for good governance — Ahmad Ibrahim

Malaysia’s quiet diplomacy in Hormuz emulated by Thailand: a template for strategic survival in an age of chokepoints — Phar Kim Beng

Heat, haze, and the hidden cost to Malaysia’s children — Nasha Lee

Between two blockades: Oil, power, and the narrow path back to diplomacy in the Strait of Hormuz — Phar Kim Beng

When strategy becomes excess: The perils of blocking the Strait of Hormuz that may require Australia and Malaysia to help to resolve — Phar Kim Beng

The anatomy of a failed negotiation that has turned into quest for more leverage and war threats — Phar Kim Beng

‘I thought I could handle it myself’: Why our students are not seeking mental health help — Suria Zainuddin

Navigating our growth, reform, and geopolitical winds — Ahmad Ibrahim

Vance’s exit from Islamabad is not the end of diplomacy writ large — Phar Kim Beng

The pig farm dilemma is a test of Malaysia’s diversity and tolerance — Ahmad Ibrahim