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Malaysian vehicle owners are advised to fill before entering Brunei, as its government will require all foreign vehicles to have at least three-quarters of a tank of fuel starting April 1. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Malaysian vehicles among foreign cars required to have three‑quarters full tank to enter Brunei from April 1

A general view shows cloudy and rainy weather conditions around Kuala Lumpur on October 19, 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Thunderstorm warning issued for Cameron Highlands, Selangor, KL and seven other regions today

Nor Nadia Abdul Majid, 32, said she was satisfied with the prosecution’s decision. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Widow relieved by murder charge, vows RM1m civil suit over fatal Klang crash

File picture of a man working from the comfort of home during phase three of the movement control order in Shah Alam April 15, 2020. The government today announced the implementation of work-from-home (WFH) arrangements for the public sector and government-linked companies (GLCs) effective April 15 as a proactive measure to address the global energy crisis. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Anwar announces WFH for public sector and GLCs from April 15 to ease energy strain

Suzanne Liew, wife of Pastor Raymond Koh, leaves the courtroom after the decision of her husband’s case at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex November 5, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Government withdraws appeal on Pastor Koh report; court awards RM15,000 costs to family

Mockups of domestically-made Iranian missiles are displayed at an exhibition outside the Defence Museum in Tehran on March 31, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 16 h ago

Iran says has ‘zero trust’ in US, demands full end to war

James Chai, former special functions officer to ex-economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli. — Picture from Facebook/James Chai

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Flight costs covered: MACC tells James Chai to return in RM1.1b ARM probe

The government has refrained from fully floating retail prices at the pump for three consecutive weeks following the outbreak of the crisis in West Asia. Instead, it continues to absorb a substantial portion of subsidy costs for petrol and diesel.. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Finance Ministry: Fuel subsidies maintained but BUDI95 quota reduced to 200 litres, as unsubsidised diesel breaches RM6 mark

Nor Nadia Abdul Majid (right), wife of the late Amirul Hafiz Omar, 33, during a press conference at the Court compound in Klang, April 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

What You Think / 12 h ago

What we owe Amirul and his family — Michelle Liu and Jia Vern Tham

While Middle East visitors dropped significantly year-on-year in March 2026, Malaysia’s international visitors’ figures were buoyed by strong growth from Asean and Asia. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 17 h ago

It’s going up, up, up: Malaysia records higher tourist arrivals in March despite Middle East turmoil

File photo of Norhayati Mohd Arifin (right) and Susanna Liew Sow Yoke (left) during the announcement of Suhakam’s public inquiry findings into the disappearances of their husbands, Amri Che Mat and Pastor Raymond Koh, at the commission’s office in Kuala Lumpur April 3, 2019. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 15 h ago

‘A step towards truth’: Susanna Liew hails decision allowing access to special task force report

A member of staff poses with a painting entitled ‘Nympheas avec reflets de hautes herbes’ by French artist Claude Monet at Sotheby’s auction house in central London on January 31, 2013. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Authorities say Monet painting linked to 1MDB sold, funds to return to Malaysia

A former principal of a Singapore preschool, who helped to cover up the May and November 2023 sexual assault of three toddlers by a cook at its premises during their naptime, was sentenced to 10 days in jail on April 1, 2026. A Singapore court order prohibits the identification of all the preschool, the staff, the children except for the assaulter. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 18 h ago

Ex-principal gets 10 days in jail as sexual abuse cover-up in Singapore preschool comes to light

The restriction on the purchase of RON95 petrol using foreign credit and debit cards at self-service terminals at petrol stations is being enforced in stages nationwide from today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Malaysia enforces foreign card ban on RON95 fuel at self‑service terminals nationwide, effective today

Sarawak United People’s Party president Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the sacking of Kuching chairman Datuk Lily Yong Lee Lee is currently under a ‘legal process’. — The Borneo Post

Malaysia / 14 h ago

SUPP president: Lily Yong’s sacking under legal process

What You Think

12 h ago

What we owe Amirul and his family — Michelle Liu and Jia Vern Tham

Nor Nadia Abdul Majid (right), wife of the late Amirul Hafiz Omar, 33, during a press conference at the Court compound in Klang, April 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

APRIL 1 — Amirul Hafiz Omar ost his life on the road this week in an entirely preventable manner. A man in his thirties who worked two jobs to support his family, he leaves behind three young children. The driver, reportedly under the influence of alcohol and drugs, crossed into the opposite...

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Stronger laws, tighter coordination and more decisive enforcement have begun to deliver results: faster fund tracing, more mule-account takedowns, fewer successful phishing attacks, and a higher volume of blocked fraud attempts. — Picture by Hari Anggara

What You Think / 14 h ago

Economic crime reset: New laws and tools — Leonard Yeoh and Sharon Teo

Migrants don’t just fill jobs; they fill critical gaps in the labour market. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

What You Think / 16 h ago

Debunking myths of migrant economy — Ahmad Ibrahim

Gen Z is frequently described in workplace conversations as anxious or overly cautious. — Unsplash pic

What You Think / 22 h ago

What Gen Z understands about uncertain times — Elman Mustafa El Bakri

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The author argues that nuclear weapons are no longer the true source of global power, having become largely symbolic deterrents, while real influence in the modern world is now shaped by economic strength, technology, and systems such as semiconductors, finance, and advanced warfare capabilities. — AFP pic

1d ago

The nuclear myth: Why the bomb no longer decides power — Abbi Kanthasamy

Members of the Iranian Red Crescent Society work at the site of a reported strike amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, near a Mosque in Zanjan, Iran, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on March 31, 2026. — Iranian Red Crescent Society handout via Reuters

1d ago

Japan offers Malaysia a strategic blueprint for navigating the polycrisis of West Asia? — Phar Kim Beng

CIJ questions the nature of this arrest as to whether it meets international standards of necessity, proportionality and legitimacy. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

1d ago

Journalism is not a crime — Centre for Independent Journalism

A student conducts a prosthetic fitting for an amputee patient. — Picture courtesy of Nooranida Arifin/Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya

1d ago

Restoring their mobility and dignity — Nooranida Arifin

Rising quit rent rates and other household charges in Penang have sparked concern among residents, highlighting broader questions about fiscal management and governance in the state. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

1d ago

Penang’s quit rent hike: fiscal stress or a failure of governance? — Tan Wei Siang

Malaysia is the world’s second-largest palm oil producer. This generates an estimated 80-100 million tonnes of biomass waste annually – empty fruit bunches (EFB), palm fronds, trunks, and palm kernel shells. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

1d ago

Why Malaysia’s biomass plan is stalled and how to revive it — Ahmad Ibrahim

Workers load goods onto trucks at a transport garage in Baghdad on March 30, 2026, as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz constrain access to Iraq’s Umm Qasr port, pushing trade onto costlier overland routes. — AFP pic

1d ago

War in Iran, if not stopped, will escalate further with serious strategic implications — Phar Kim Beng

Cybersecurity strategies are shifting toward operational resilience. — Reuters pic

2d ago

Safeguarding connectivity: Why digital resilience is becoming a national security priority — Lee Han Ther

The moon is no longer just a destination for exploration, but a strategic platform for future industries, supply chains, and technological dominance. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

2d ago

Artemis II and the moon economy – Will Malaysia play a role? — Phar Kim Beng and Jitkai Chin

According to the author, bringing together the judiciary, legal profession and academia from across Commonwealth jurisdictions, marks a defining milestone for Malaysia’s legal education community and signals its growing engagement with the wider Commonwealth on questions of law, governance and institutional integrity. — Pexels pic

2d ago

Lawyering 2030: Justice in an age of acceleration — Vasanthi Ramachandran

Our health systems don’t need more sophisticated apps. They need reliable electricity and clean water. — Unsplash pic

2d ago

Fancy financial tools won’t fix health systems alone — Ahmad Ibrahim

According to the authors, treating polluted water should not create further environmental strain. By using biological systems that are already adapted to harsh conditions, we can move towards treatment methods that are not only effective, but also more sustainable. — Unsplash pic

2d ago

Cleaning wastewater without creating more pollution — Arash Rasti and Khor Sook Mei

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz, also known as Madiq Hurmuz, and 3D printed oil barrels are seen in this illustration taken March 26, 2026. — Reuters pic

2d ago

Ten reasons why the world must use diplomacy to manage the crisis in Iran — Phar Kim Beng

The author argues that natural rubber can become a viable renewable feedstock for the petrochemical industry, offering a sustainable alternative to fossil-based inputs. — Reuters file pic

29 Mar 2026

Why natural rubber deserves a place in the chemical renaissance — Ahmad Ibrahim

The author argues early that Malaysia’s healthcare crisis is not just about capacity but about poor system design, meaning hospitals must be reorganised as coordinated and efficient systems rather than simply adding more beds. — Unsplash pic

29 Mar 2026

Hospitals of the future should behave more like airports — Nur Qhamarina Ahmad Sanusi

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