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A live view of ships navigate busy international waters near the Strait of Hormuz, illustrating the critical role of maritime trade in global supply chains. — Screengrab of Ship Finder

What You Think / 05 Apr 2026

War is bad for the global economy; Asean must find its voice immediately — Phar Kim Beng

Sri Lanka, for all its disappointments, possesses more of the raw ingredients for this than many of its own elites seem willing to admit. It has one of the most strategically located harbours in the Indian Ocean. — Reuters pic

What You Think / 05 Apr 2026

Sri Lanka’s Indian Ocean reckoning — Abbi Kanthasamy

According to the Public Service Department, only 0.3 per cent of civil servants in Malaysia are PWDs. It is a significant gap when measured against the government’s own long-standing target of 1 per cent. — Unsplash pic

What You Think / 05 Apr 2026

Lessons from Thailand on true workplace inclusion — Mohd Zaidi Md Zabri

Samples of rare earth minerals from left, Cerium oxide, Bastnasite, Neodymium oxide and Lanthanum carbonate are on display during a tour of Molycorp's Mountain Pass Rare Earth facility in Mountain Pass, California June 29, 2015. Rare earth elements are the unsung heroes of the modern economy — powering everything from electric vehicles and wind turbines to smartphones and defence systems. — Reuters pic

What You Think / 05 Apr 2026

Malaysia’s REE Federal-State stalemate is a test of governance — Ahmad Ibrahim

At the centre of the Lisu village, a circular earthen space marks the site for communal ceremonies and gatherings. More than an empty ground, it is where rituals sustain memory, reinforce social ties, and anchor cultural continuity. In a changing political and developmental landscape, such spaces embody the persistence of Lisu identity. — Picture courtesy of Khoo Ying Hooi

What You Think / 05 Apr 2026

Between hills and histories: Voices of belonging among the Lisu, Lahu and Kayin of Northern Thailand — Khoo Ying Hooi

Drivers wait in a queue to refuel their auto rickshaws at a fuel station in Biyagama on the outskirts of Colombo on March 15, 2026. Sri Lanka is struggling to prevent a repeat of its spectacular economic collapse four years ago, as the prolonged Middle East war compounds the fallout from a deadly cyclone in November. — AFP pic

What You Think / 04 Apr 2026

Panic does not help: Malaysia and Asean must unite, stay calm, and act together even as Sri Lanka is in a frenzy — Phar Kim Beng

Clean energy like solar and wind power allows nations to regain control of their economies and security, insulating their countries from global turmoil, while creating jobs, cutting pollution, improving health, boosting stability, and lowering costs. — Reuters pic

What You Think / 04 Apr 2026

Fossil fuels are driving a cost crisis for households, businesses and nations—Simon Stiell

File picture of a cargo ship in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026. — Reuters pic

What You Think / 04 Apr 2026

Overcoming the war-inflicted rise in oil prices, realistically — Raymond Ooi

Addressing duplication across ministries and improving efficiency in public service delivery have become key priorities under Budget 2026 and the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13). — Picture by Raymond Manuel

What You Think / 04 Apr 2026

Malaysia’s fiscal consolidation walking on a tightrope — Firdausi Suffian

The authors say that Muar MP Syed Saddiq’s inclusion of ASN, Tabung Haji savings and SSPN contributions for fiance Bella’s two children recognises that many relationships come with existing responsibilities, and that partnership often involves stepping into those realities with intention. — Picture from Facebook/Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman

What You Think / 03 Apr 2026

When love comes with a financial plan — Mohd Zaidi Md Zabri and Mohamed Hadi Abd Hamid

A beach on Pangkor island. Malaysia’s tourism industry is rebuilding post-pandemic, with eco-friendly and community-focused travel now a priority. — Unsplash pic

What You Think / 03 Apr 2026

What we saw coming in 2019, and the avalanche we didn’t — Ahmad Ibrahim

Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan is seen here taking her oath upon her appointment as a Federal Court judge at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya November 26, 2018. — Picture by Azinuddin Ghazali

What You Think / 02 Apr 2026

In law, the learning never ends — Vasanthi Ramachandran

An innovation economy without critical thinking is one susceptible to groupthink, bubble economies, and ethical catastrophe. — Unsplash pic

What You Think / 02 Apr 2026

The innovation imperative’s missing ingredient — Ahmad Ibrahim

The latest rhetoric from Washington marks a dangerous escalation in an already volatile conflict. — Reuters pic

What You Think / 02 Apr 2026

Trump threatens to bomb Iran into stone age in two to three weeks: Asean badly impacted by such rhetoric — Phar Kim Beng

An Israeli strike triggered an explosion in a Beirut building on 31 March 2026. — Reuters pic

What You Think / 02 Apr 2026

Why Malaysians cannot afford to be silent on global conflicts — Ashraff Hussni

The problem is not the existence of results. Assessment has its place, of course. The problem is when results quietly turn into identity. Because once a label sticks, it begins to shape behaviour. — Picture by Farhan Najib

What You Think / 02 Apr 2026

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

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

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

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

Move it or lose it: DBKL goes on a 4,500-vehicle towing spree

Armed robbers hit Brickfields gold shop, flee with RM9.7m jewellery

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’

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

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

Tired of reckless drivers? Study shows 71pc of Malaysians support tougher traffic penalties

War is bad for the global economy; Asean must find its voice immediately — Phar Kim Beng

Sri Lanka’s Indian Ocean reckoning — Abbi Kanthasamy

Lessons from Thailand on true workplace inclusion — Mohd Zaidi Md Zabri

Malaysia’s REE Federal-State stalemate is a test of governance — Ahmad Ibrahim

Between hills and histories: Voices of belonging among the Lisu, Lahu and Kayin of Northern Thailand — Khoo Ying Hooi

Panic does not help: Malaysia and Asean must unite, stay calm, and act together even as Sri Lanka is in a frenzy — Phar Kim Beng

Fossil fuels are driving a cost crisis for households, businesses and nations—Simon Stiell

Overcoming the war-inflicted rise in oil prices, realistically — Raymond Ooi

Malaysia’s fiscal consolidation walking on a tightrope — Firdausi Suffian

When love comes with a financial plan — Mohd Zaidi Md Zabri and Mohamed Hadi Abd Hamid

What we saw coming in 2019, and the avalanche we didn’t — Ahmad Ibrahim

In law, the learning never ends — Vasanthi Ramachandran

The innovation imperative’s missing ingredient — Ahmad Ibrahim

Trump threatens to bomb Iran into stone age in two to three weeks: Asean badly impacted by such rhetoric — Phar Kim Beng

Why Malaysians cannot afford to be silent on global conflicts — Ashraff Hussni

The first label — Nahrizul Adib Kadri