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Singapore’s Immigration & Checkpoints Authority said it issued billionaire Ong Beng Seng a warning — but allowed him to keep his permanent resident status after his conviction linked to the S. Iswaran case. — AFP pic

Singapore / 15 h ago

Singapore spares Malaysian tycoon Ong Beng Seng from PR revocation after Iswaran conviction, issues warning instead

A section of Jalan Bunus near Masjid India in Kuala Lumpur was closed to traffic this morning after part of the road caved in in front of a jewellery shop. — Picture courtesy of DBKL

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Road collapse in Kuala Lumpur’s Masjid India area shuts section of Jalan Bunus

Floodwaters inundate Jalan Tun Razak in Kuala Lumpur following relentless rain on December 19, 2021. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 15 h ago

MetMalaysia: Monsoon season to hit Malaysia from Nov 13, heavy rain and floods expected

Zhimin Qian, also known as Yadi Zhang, and Seng Hok Ling will be sentenced during a two-day hearing at a London court starting today after being convicted in a case arising from the seizure of bitcoin worth around over US$6 billion (RM25 billion) and thought to be the single largest cryptocurrency seizure in the world. — AFP pic

World / 19 h ago

‘Goddess of wealth’ and Malaysian accomplice to be sentenced in UK over record RM25b Bitcoin scam

On October 17, the Kota Kinabalu High Court ruled the federal government had acted unlawfully and exceeded its constitutional powers by failing to fulfil Sabah’s entitlement to 40 per cent of federal revenue over nearly five decades. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Anwar’s remarks on Sabah’s 40pc entitlement reflect ‘serious misunderstanding’ of state’s constitutional rights, says lawyer

This file picture shows Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet and US President Donald Trump holding up documents during the signing of a ceasefire deal between Cambodia and Thailand on the sidelines of the 47th Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur October 26, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 15 h ago

Thailand suspends Malaysia-brokered peace deal with Cambodia after landmine blast injures two soldiers

This file picture shows a general view of the Parliament building in Kuala Lumpur November 6, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Is an early GE16 on the cards? What we know so far about the vacant Cabinet posts and possible reshuffle

The decision was made after a special meeting of Upko’s Supreme Council earlier today, which also endorsed party president Datuk Ewon Benedick’s move to resign as federal Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives over his disagreement with the Attorney General’s Chambers’ stance in the judicial review on Sabah’s 40 per cent revenue entitlement filed by the Sabah Law Society. — Picture courtesy of Upko

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Upko quits Pakatan Harapan, citing Sabah rights disputes and lack of autonomy

Malaysian rapper and filmmaker Namewee’s remand has been extended by three days as police continue probing the death of Taiwanese influencer Hsieh Yu-hsin.. — Picture from Facebook/Namewee 黃明志

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Namewee’s remand extended three more days in death probe of Taiwanese influencer

Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Haji Noor has stressed that the decision by two former Gabungan Rakyat Sabah leaders to contest under Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) was entirely their decision. — Picture via Facebook/Hajiji Haji Noor

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Hajiji on former GRS leaders’ PKR move: It’s their choice, no problem for GRS

Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the decision to appeal the Kota Kinabalu High Court ruling affirming Sabah’s right to 40 per cent of net federal revenue from the state rests entirely with the federal government. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Sabah CM says state won’t budge on 40pc claim, but up to Putrajaya to appeal if it wants

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrives for the opening ceremony of a new hospital block at Hospital Tawau, Sabah, today. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 14 h ago

‘I personally tend to avoid appealing,’ says Anwar on Sabah’s 40pc ruling — but govt to weigh AGC, Cabinet views

The trial of former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who faces seven charges of power abuse by soliciting RM232.5 million in bribes and receiving RM200 million in illegal proceeds, will begin in March 2026 at the High Court here. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Muhyiddin’s corruption trial begins March 2026, former PM faces seven charges of power abuse

Deep Purple has added more seated places for fans to enjoy the show. — Picture courtesy of Hitman Solutions

Showbiz / 14 h ago

One night only: Deep Purple plays one last show for Malaysian fans, adding more seats

The Selangor government has approved a two-week extension, effective today until November 24, for 19 residents of Kampung Jawa, Klang, who were ordered to vacate their land to make way for the construction of the West Coast Expressway (WCE). — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Selangor grants final two-week extension for Kampung Jawa residents to vacate land for West Coast Expressway project

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Teaming up to clean our air using DAC — Erialdi Syahrial and Isma Arizal Ismail

Malaysia’s logistics sector including aviation, maritime shipping, and associated ground transport contributes significantly to the country’s carbon footprint. — Unsplash pic/Anna Gru

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The recent announcement that the Republic of Korea (South Korea) has secured US approval to develop nuclear-powered submarines marks a significant shift in North-east Asia’s security architecture, with profound implications for Japan and the wider region. ― Reuters pic

What You Think / 14 h ago

Nuclear submarines for South Korea: Japan’s strategic dilemma and the coming undersea arms race — Phar Kim Beng

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s recent assertion that Malaysia’s close ties with both the United States and the People’s Republic of China are forged ‘with the nation’s interest in mind’. — Bernama pic

What You Think / 17 h ago

Anwar cannot escape public criticism in any Sino–US relationship since the dyad is tight and polarised — Phar Kim Beng

The rise of influencer marketing has also blurred the line between personal recommendation and paid promotion, raising concerns about transparency, ethics, and consumer manipulation. — Picture by Hari Anggara

What You Think / 21 h ago

Influencers, mind your claims — the law is watching — Ong Tze Chin

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United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (Upko) president Datuk Ewon Benedick has announced his resignation from the federal Cabinet. — Bernama pic

22 h ago

Salutary of Ewon Benedick to resign as minister but equally salutary if he respects federal govt’s right to appeal — Hafiz Hassan

Analysts say US President Donald Trump (left) may have met his match in New York’s fiery new mayor Zohran Mamdani. — AFP pic

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Mamdani’s Titanic struggle with Trump is strictly an American affair — Phar Kim Beng

Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during a campaign event in New York on November 3, 2025. — AFP pic

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From TikTok to the Ballot Box: Gen Z’s Perfect Storm — Vasanthi Ramachandran

File photos of Pastor Raymond Koh (left) and activist Amri Che Mat, whose families were on Wednesday awarded over RM37 million and RM3 million respectively by the High Court over their enforced disappearance cases.

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Respect Justice Su’s decision. Respect the right of appeal too. — Hafiz Hassan

This file picture shows the first of five Maharaja Lela-class Littoral Combat Ships, KD Maharaja Lela, ahead of sea trials at the Royal Malaysian Navy Base in Lumut, June 15. — Bernama pic

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Why it is important for the Malays to fly — Mustafa K Anuar

Waves crash onto Quy Nhon beach ahead of the arrival of Typhoon Kalmaegi in Gia Lai province in central Vietnam November 6, 2025. — AFP pic

2d ago

Typhoon Kalmaegi shows why South-east Asia will be most affected by climate change — Phar Kim Beng

This file picture shows US Navy's 7th Fleet said the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance plane. ― Reuters file pic

07 Nov 2025

Strengthening maritime security: Malaysia’s purchase of Italian maritime patrol aircraft — Phar Kim Beng and Jitkai Chin

The author argues that Malaysia must shift from teacher-centred, rote-based science teaching to hands-on, inquiry-driven methods to nurture genuine scientific curiosity and literacy. — Unsplash pic

07 Nov 2025

Wonderment will fix our gaps in STEM education — Asmida Isa

The author suggests that rapid urbanisation has improved access to opportunities but also deepened inequality, driving social strain and exposing even M40 households to pressures once faced mainly by those in the B40 income group. — Unsplash pic

07 Nov 2025

Planning for a happier us — Hong Ching Goh

This photo shows oil pump jacks outside Almetyevsk, in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia July 14, 2025. — Reuters pic

07 Nov 2025

When the wells run dry: Lessons from Russia’s oil war for Asean’s energy future — Abbi Kanthasamy

The EPF pension reform is a step toward that vision. It represents foresight, compassion, and collective responsibility. And it deserves the nation’s full support. — Picture by Hari Anggara

06 Nov 2025

EPF pension reform restores dignity and security in retirement — Mohamed Hadi Abd Hamid and Mohd Zaidi Md Zabri

The Disciplinary Committee and the Appeal Committee are two of three judicial bodies properly established and constituted under Article 52 of the FIFA Statutes. — AFP pic

06 Nov 2025

Respect judicial decisions; respect the rule of law — Hafiz Hassan

A general view of shipping containers is captured at Westports Pulau Indah in Klang on September 27, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

05 Nov 2025

In any trade agreement, you lose some, you win some, but do you compromise sovereignty? — Hafiz Hassan

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol arrives at a court to attend a hearing to review his arrest warrant requested by special prosecutors in Seoul, South Korea, in this file picture dated July 9, 2025. — Reuters pic

05 Nov 2025

South Korea’s ex-president Yoon Suk Yeo’s on going trial: A powerful reminder to Asean — Phar Kim Beng

Asean must reach 6,000 kilowatts of electricity per capita to power the AI revolution. — Reuters pic

04 Nov 2025

China is ahead — and Asean must power up or be left in the smoke — Phar Kim Beng

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