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Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki speaks during a press conference at the Madani Adopted Village inauguration ceremony at the Kampung Sungai Buah community hall in Dengkil on February 15, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

MACC chief refuses leave of absence during investigation, cites others ‘charged but still on duty’

The Chinese New Year 2026 Carnival at Taman Johor Jaya attracts local community members and visitors from Singapore in Johor Bahru on February 9, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

‘Priced out’: Johor Bahru locals shun downtown shops as ‘Singapore pricing’ takes root

Protesters hold placards during a rally against Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, in front of the Sogo shopping complex in Kuala Lumpur on February 15, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Protesters demand action against MACC chief Azam Baki at KL rally

MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said he has no updates regarding the investigation since the case has only recently been reported. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Azam Baki declines comment on RM1.11b case, says MACC deputy will respond

Pigs are seen at a farm in Kampung Valdor, Sungai Bakap, on June 24, 2019. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 10 h ago

As Peninsular Malaysia shuns pig farming, Sarawak rises as pork hub for Singapore

One KL’s best ‘asam laksa’ is hiding inside this Setapak home. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 11 h ago

One of KL’s best spots for ‘asam laksa’ and other Penang specialities is hidden inside this Setapak home

It also urged those experiencing symptoms such as prolonged cough, fever, loss of appetite or weight loss to undergo screening at the nearest health facility. — AFP file pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Malaysia reports 503 new TB cases by epidemiological week five, says MOH

There is a notable correlation between wealth and affection in Malaysia, as 90 per cent of respondents in high-income households report feeling loved compared to 85 per cent in lower-income groups. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Can money buy love? High earners in Malaysia seem to think so, new Ipsos poll shows

Some insurance policies will require you to pay first and claim for the hospital bill later, but you should also check carefully to avoid financial surprises if a treatment is not covered under your insurance. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 12 h ago

First time making insurance claims for your hospital stay? Here are some tips (and how to avoid rejection)

Langkawi district police chief ACP Khairul Azhar Nuruddin confirmed the incident when contacted. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

‘I did not want to leave him’: 12-year-old boy performs CPR to rescue pal from drowning at Langkawi beach

Alongside Hamzah, 16 other members, including three MPs and two assemblymen, were also dismissed, signalling that compromise is no longer an option for resolving Bersatu’s leadership crisis. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 10 h ago

A ‘battle of legitimacy’: Will Bersatu turmoil reshape Perikatan, PAS ties ahead of GE16?

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 / 6 h ago

Keeping it quiet: KL police crack down on noisy exhausts with 820-summons blitz

Tourists and visitors are seen at Lebuh Armenian in George Town on December 26, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Penang activates Ops Payung traffic plan for CNY, school holidays at tourist hotspots

Penang JPJ officers conduct checks during the 2026 Chinese New Year special operation at the Penang Bridge last night. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Penang JPJ targets 12 high-risk areas in Chinese New Year 2026 enforcement drive

(FILES) This undated and unlocated handout image released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee on December 18, 2025 shows late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein (L) with CEO of DP World Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem. — AFP pic

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What You Think

10 h ago

Rule of law demands that we know the law, first and foremost — Hafiz Hassan

All officers and junior officers of the MACC are also members of the general public service of the Federation as stipulated by Section 6(3) of the Act, says the writer. — File picture by Choo Choy May

FEB 15 — The Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is appointed under Section 5(1) of the MACC Act 2009 (Act 694).Upon appointment, the Chief Commissioner is deemed under Section 5(4) of the Act to be a member of the general public service of the Federation for purposes of...

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Malaysia’s experience after the 1MDB scandal shows how quickly public perceptions can shift when institutions are seen as weak. — Reuters pic

What You Think / 1d ago

What can we learn from our latest CPI — Zuhairan Yunmi Yunan

The author argues that a Private Member’s Bill is the proper mechanism to establish parliamentary oversight of the MACC. — Freepik pic

What You Think / 1d ago

Protests and rallies are good, but a Private Member’s Bill is better — Hafiz Hassan

A sample of bastnaesite ore, a mineral used in the rare earth industry to extract elements such as cerium, lanthanum, and neodymium, is displayed at the Geological Museum of China in Beijing, China, October 14, 2025. — Reuters pic

What You Think / 2d ago

The deep-sea frontier: Why Malaysia must partner with Japan for global REE value chain — Phar Kim Beng and Jitkai Chin

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The author argues that Australia’s National Anti-Corruption Commission strengthens transparency and corruption oversight, and questions when Malaysia will introduce similar parliamentary oversight for the MACC. ― Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

2d ago

When will Malaysians get to see parliamentary oversight of the MACC? — Hafiz Hassan

The author argues that tuberculosis is not a disease of the past and remains a real and present public health concern. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

2d ago

TB is not just a history lesson: Why the recent school cases should be a wake-up call for every parent — Naveen Nair Gangadaran

Stock information boards are pictured in Kuala Lumpur on July 5, 2018. — Picture by Zuraneeza Zulkifli

12 Feb 2026

Does a public officer have the means to acquire an asset? UWO can verify — Hafiz Hassan

A volunteer takes part in a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam simulation on the Iseult Magneton 11.7 T MRI at the Neurospin facilities in the Paris-Saclay Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission. — AFP pic

12 Feb 2026

Good healthcare design begins with empathy, not equipment — Toh Ka Peng

Pedestrians walking along the newly-altered path at Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad, near the CelcomDigi outlet. According to the author, projects like this in TTDI are built for the purpose of testing out new hypotheses, and in our case, standards. Existing by-laws and standards are not perfect, and revising them from time to time is warranted. — Picture courtesy of Global Designing Cities Initiative

11 Feb 2026

RA misses the point, TTDI road safety project exemplifies urban innovation — OTW

According to the author, research shows that women frequently shoulder a disproportionate share of emotional and caregiving responsibilities even while maintaining full professional workloads. — Unsplash pic

11 Feb 2026

Women, balance, and the science of sustainable care — Mastura Mohd Sopian

Everyone learns differently, and exam is just a snapshot of the outcome. — Unsplash pic

11 Feb 2026

Gifting, responsibly — Nahrizul Adib Kadri

A recent poll of economists by Reuters suggests Malaysia’s economy expanded at its fastest pace in over a year in the fourth quarter of 2025, clearly outperforming the preceding quarter and signalling an economy that is firing on all cylinders. — Picture by Choo Choy May

11 Feb 2026

Malaysia should dare for 7pc growth, and match it with political resolve — Phar Kim Beng

A child subject to a criminal process must be treated like a child and not like an adult. — Picture by Devan Manuel

11 Feb 2026

A child subject to a criminal process must be treated like a child and not like an adult — Hafiz Hassan

Security personnel is pictured outside the Penang Remand Prison on Jalan Penjara on October 15, 2020. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

10 Feb 2026

The hidden trauma of committing crime — Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid

Office workers cross a street during lunch hour in Kuala Lumpur on July 2, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

10 Feb 2026

Leadership with partnership — Mohammad Tariqur Rahman

Handcuffs are seen in this image taken on August 22, 2024. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

10 Feb 2026

Consider amendments to the Child Act for the better protection of children — Hafiz Hassan

This frame grab taken from video footage released by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) via AFPTV on December 9, 2023 shows a Chinese Coast Guard ship (right) using a water cannon on a Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessel near Scarborough Shoal in the disputed South China Sea. — Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) handout/AFP pic

10 Feb 2026

A new front line in 21st-century geoeconomics — Critical minerals, strategic alliances, and the world beyond china’s shadow — Phar Kim Beng

This frame grab taken from undated handout video footage released by China’s Ministry of Public Security on January 8, 2026 shows guards escorting alleged scam boss Chen Zhi (centre) off a China Southern plane in Beijing. Chen has been extradited to China from Cambodia, Beijing confirmed on January 8, after he was indicted by the United States over alleged multibillion-dollar fraud. — AFP pic/China’s Ministry of Public Security handout

09 Feb 2026

Thailand’s election was not merely about Cambodia but confronting scams too — Phar Kim Beng

Volatility is not an abstract concept in South-east Asia. — Reuters pic

09 Feb 2026

Pricing the dollar: An Asean perspective — Abbi Kanthasamy

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