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Sultan Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, said there must be clear accountability, stressing that the issue must be taken seriously and that local councils must have measurable cleanliness standards. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

‘I am fed up’: Sultan Sharafuddin says Selangor flooded with complaints over dirty streets, tells councils to ‘clean up their act’

The blaze, which destroyed about 1,500 square feet of the residence, was fully extinguished by 2.03am. — Pictures from Facebook/Hannah Yeoh

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Man, 38, killed in Mont Kiara high-rise blaze as firefighters hindered by alleged safety-system failures (VIDEO)

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor is cleared of a RM7 million money laundering case after the prosecution withdrew its appeal against her December 2024 acquittal in the High Court. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Rosmah free from RM7m money laundering case as prosecution drops appeal against acquittal

LRT3 serves the western corridor of the Klang Valley, bringing public transport access to high-density, rapidly expanding areas like Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam, and Klang. — Picture via Facebook/Lrt Shah Alam Line

Malaysia / 12 h ago

LRT3 Shah Alam Line delays: What commuters in Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam and Klang should know

In a Facebook post, national DAP Socialist Youth (Dapsy) assistant publicity secretary Syaheera Ghaffar questioned why some parties continue to block opportunities for Malaysian children of all races and religions to explore broader educational prospects. — Picture from Facebook/Syaheera Ghafar

Malaysia / 7 h ago

DAP Youth leader questions ongoing opposition to Unified Examination Certificate amid recognition of other foreign exams

The Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department said the Kuala Lumpur Operations Movement Centre (PGO) received an emergency call at 8.46pm through the NG999 system, before deploying teams from the Sri Hartamas fire station together with crews from Menjalara, Sentul and Taman Tun Dr Ismail. — Picture from X/Bernama

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Man who died in Mont Kiara high-rise blaze had been living alone since 2021, say cops

The new six-coach train seats 312 passengers, comprising five standard coaches and one business-class coach. Facilities include four toilets, plug points at every seat, a dedicated bistro for onboard meals, and a prayer room for Muslim travellers. — Picture from X/Ezad Hfizy

Malaysia / 9 h ago

KL to JB in 4.5 hours: Malaysia’s long-awaited electric train debuts on preview run

Meanwhile, the ringgit was mostly lower against major currencies at the opening. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 10 h ago

Ringgit hits strongest level in over four years after Fed rate cut

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman arrives at the Federal Court in Putrajaya, December 11, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Federal Court reviews prosecution bid to reinstate Syed Saddiq’s corruption and money-laundering charges

BAM secretary-general Datuk Kenny Goh said an investigation needs to be conducted soonest possible, as the team will be competing in the Badminton Asia Team Championships (BATC) 2026 in Qingdao, China, from Feb 3-8. — Bernama file pic

Sports / 4 h ago

BAM demands probe after Malaysia’s 3-0 SEA Games loss to Indonesia

The author argues that PTPTN no longer functions as a real loan system because repayment rates are so poor. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Opinion / 10 h ago

Can we stop calling PTPTN a loan?

Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah took aim at some MPs who descend into shouting matches and disorderly behaviour. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

‘A disgrace’: Sultan Sharafuddin raps rowdy MPs, says Parliament must rise above chaos

Preliminary investigations revealed the accident occurred around 8.20pm when the Mercedes-Benz, travelling from Bentong towards Kuala Lumpur, entered the right lane on a bend and collided head-on with a Proton Iswara coming from the opposite direction. — Pictures from Facebook/Maju Bentong

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Driver of Mercedes-Benz arrested in Bentong road crash that killed married couple

Seven people, including a toll attendant, were injured after a trailer crashed into the Kota Kemuning toll booth and collided with two other vehicles. — Pictures from social media

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Trailer smashes into Kota Kemuning toll booth in Shah Alam, seven injured (VIDEO)

Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sultan Ibrahim arrives for the Gemas–Johor Bahru Electrified Double-Tracking launch at Kempas Railway Station, Johor Bahru, accompanied by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

PM Anwar: State input vital to federal policy, marks major shift in national development strategy

What You Think

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The family we choose along the way — Nahrizul Adib Kadri

Nearly eighty former schoolmates gather in Gopeng for a three-day reunion, reconnecting over shared memories and friendships that have lasted more than three decades. — Picture courtesy of Nahrizul Adib Kadri

DECEMBER 11 — When we planned our batch reunion in August this year, I thought it would just be a simple gathering. Maybe a dinner, maybe a photo or two, and a polite round of updates about life at 50. Something nice, something symbolic. What I did not expect was...

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The author argues that the natural rubber industry is collapsing and can only be rescued via a coordinated reinvention of farming practices, supply-chain transparency and farmer empowerment rather than relying on its current unsustainable model. — Unsplash pic

What You Think / 5 h ago

Saving natural rubber requires more than a quick fix — Ahmad Ibrahim

The author argues that police are legally obliged to take a report anywhere, not only at the station. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

What You Think / 6 h ago

If the public can’t step in, the police must step out — Hafiz Hassan

The author explains how a 2020 legal amendment now allows Industrial Court cases to continue after a workman’s death while highlighting the practical challenges families face in proving such cases. — iStock pic

What You Think / 7 h ago

When justice outlives the worker: How Industrial Court claims can continue after death — Leonard Yeoh and Pua Jun Wen

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Prime Minister and Asean 2025 Chair Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during the Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-China Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur May 27, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif.

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China and Asean in a uni-multipolar world: South China Sea is crucial as Malaysia concludes its Asean chairmanship — Phar Kim Beng

Vegetables displayed for sale at Chow kit wet market in Kuala Lumpur on June 25, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

12 h ago

They power our food industry, yet the system still fails them — Dalilawati Zainal

Designers are picking up what many people toss out. — Unsplash pic

22 h ago

Packaging waste may become your next OOTD — Khairul Nizam Anuar Bashah, Nik Nur Eeman Nik Mohd Fahmee, and Mohd Istajib Mokhtar

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

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Appeal has nothing to do with not acknowledging responsibility over a matter — Hafiz Hassan

A view of the Malaysia Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka that sparked controversy after a local creative agency accused the government of using its design without credit or compensation. — Picture via Facebook/Malaysia Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka

1d ago

Public interest demands answers on Miti’s handling of plagiarism claim — Khairudin Rahim

Warmer oceans and hotter air systems now hold more moisture, releasing rainfall at intensities that overwhelm any infrastructure built in the 20th century— Bernama pic

2d ago

SE Asia is most economically vulnerable to extreme climate: 2025 is proof — Phar Kim Beng, Nazwa Evrillea Aryandi and Danica Surya Rahardjo

DAP big guns join its Sabah vice-chairman Jannie Lasimbang (right) on the Kepayan campaign trail on November 16, 2025 during the state election. The DAP was defeated in the November 29, 2025 poll. — Picture from Facebook/Teo Nie Ching (张念群)

2d ago

DAP isn’t afraid of losing seats; it’s afraid of losing people’s trust — Ding Lee Leong

Does the increase in biogas yield justify the significant upfront and operational costs? The author says that for many small-to-medium farms or waste facilities in Malaysia, the answer is still no. — Unsplash pic

2d ago

Charting a course for our biogas future — Ahmad Ibrahim

Peri-implant diseases are far more common than most patients realise. — Unsplash pic

2d ago

They are not forever: Why after care of dental implants is key to protecting your investment — Norul Husna Mohamad Hassan

A multi-agency raid on a health centre in Chow Kit in Kuala Lumpur on November 28, 2025, suspected of being a front for homosexual activities, has drawn public ire after officials admitted that none of the over 200 men detained will be charged in court as there were no ‘victims’. —- Bernama pic

08 Dec 2025

The ‘morality’ of raiding a men’s wellness centre — Mustafa K. Anuar

Smiles fade, but memories remain. A view of the Semporna village as the authors depart. — Photo courtesy of Amir Hazwan Abdul Rahim and Ainol Haniza Kherul Anuwar

08 Dec 2025

Our little Semporna moment — Amir Hazwan Abdul Rahim and Ainol Haniza Kherul Anuwar

Perdana Putra in Putrajaya, the seat of federal power as Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim navigates the pressures and expectations of a second-term bid. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

07 Dec 2025

Second term of any prime minister in Malaysia is always a fight — Phar Kim Beng

The Oxford University Press has named “rage bait” its 2025 Word of the Year, defining it as intentionally provocative digital content crafted to trigger anger and capture attention through emotionally charged cues. — Unsplash pic

07 Dec 2025

The hidden cost of rage bait — Najah Zainal Abidin

According to the author, Malaysia and Asean sit squarely within this turbulence. — Bernama pic

06 Dec 2025

The world has entered extreme post-normal flux: No coincidence; everything that will happen will erupt — Phar Kim Beng

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

06 Dec 2025

Human dignity denied: Enforced disappearance and the rule of law — Steven Thiru

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