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An undated photograph shows an Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS) camera. — SoyaCincau

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Works Ministry’s Raya Gift: A complete AwAS camera cheat sheet (for responsible driving)

This 2016 file picture shows John Soh (forefront) with his legal team. — Malay Mail pic

Singapore / 9 h ago

Singapore court rejects appeal, John Soh’s 36‑year sentence stands in S$8b market crash

The Petronas Twin Towers are shrouded in rain clouds in Kuala Lumpur on November 18, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Umbrellas up: MetMalaysia sounds storm warning for KL, Selangor, eight states

The High Court ruled that the summons filed by P. Waytha Moorthy challenging Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s appointment as prime minister and Tambun MP ‘is unsustainable and unarguable’ on March 18, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Anwar wins bid to strike out legal challenge over PM and Tambun MP posts, judge rules Waytha Moorthy has no case

Various kuih are sold at a stall in Taman Klebang Restu, Ipoh on March 24, 2023. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Raya scam alert: How Perak ‘kuih’ sellers lost RM300,000 to fake food orders

Congestion is building up on traffic heading out of the Klang Valley to the east coast of peninsular Malaysia on the morning of March 18, 2026. — Screenshot of live cameras from Facebook/Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia

Malaysia / 11 h ago

‘Balik kampung’ traffic from Klang Valley: East coast-bound jams start early

The Malaysian ringgit has strengthened to its highest level against the Singapore dollar in five years. — AFP pic

Money / 10 h ago

Ringgit surges to strongest level in five years against Singapore dollar

Gold retailers in Singapore are increasing inventories as demand for the precious metal rises amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East and shifting interest rate expectations. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 12 h ago

Gold rush hits Singapore as jewellers, pawnshops and young investors pile in amid global turmoil and volatility

Rescuers are seen around a damaged Perodua Myvi that was involved in an accident with a BMW in Bandar Baru Tanah Merah on March 18, 2026. — Bomba pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Six-person Myvi hit by BMW in fatal Kelantan crash, two dead

Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin speaks during a press conference in Bidor on April 22, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Man sentenced to eight months’ imprisonment for damaging Sunway City temple

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department Director Datuk M. Kumar displays seized vehicles during a press conference at the Police Training Centre (Pulapol) in Kuala Lumpur on March 18, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Car cloning in Malaysia: How syndicates turn stolen cars into ‘legitimate’ deals

Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali (centre), deputy minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) speaks to reporters. — Picture courtesy of the Unit Komunikasi Awam Sarawak via The Borneo Post

Malaysia / 12 h ago

As Petronas heads to Federal Court, state deputy minister says Sarawak ready to file own petition to protect Petros

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) M. Kulasegaran speaks at the Dewan Negara in Kuala Lumpur on December 11, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

DAP leaders publicly rebuke own deputy minister over appearance with activist Arun

The Prime Minister’s Department (JPM) has clarified that a document A suspect used a WhatsApp account tied to a foreign number to demand a ransom. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Nilai urn theft: Suspect demands ransom via WhatsApp for 30 missing remains

Digital platforms may play a role in spreading extremist propaganda, but the factors that make youths vulnerable to extremist messaging often started long before they even came across on-screen content. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Why Malaysian youths can be vulnerable to extremist recruitment and how radicalisation takes root

What You Think

7 h ago

Minesweepers in Penang: A sign of the strategic importance of the Straits of Malacca — Phar Kim Beng

The US Navy Avenger‑class mine countermeasures ships illustrate the type of vessel the author says was recently spotted in Penang waters, highlighting the strategic importance of the Straits of Malacca for global maritime security. — US Navy pic

MARCH 18 — The sudden appearance of United States Navy minesweeping vessels in Penang is far more than a routine port call.It is a strategic signal – one that underscores the enduring and growing importance of the Straits of Malacca in an era of intensifying global conflict and maritime insecurity.Recent reports...

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The author argues that the use of handcuffs on accused persons must be exercised with strict, evidence-based discretion, as both courts and law enforcement have a duty to balance security needs with the protection of personal liberty. — Picture by Farhan Najib

What You Think / 9 h ago

To handcuff or not to handcuff — Hafiz Hassan

Social media platforms have made it easier for unverified voices to gain large audiences, raising concerns about the influence of ‘fake experts’ on public discourse and policy. — Picture by Yusof Isa

What You Think / 11 h ago

The dangers of fake experts in the age of algorithmic authority — Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid

Experts say sustainability research must move beyond theory and engage more directly with real-world transitions in energy, agriculture and development. — Unsplash pic

What You Think / 12 h ago

Sustainability science is stuck in its own bubble? — Ahmad Ibrahim

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Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi receives an appeal letter from former Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin (left) after a meeting on Sunday. — Picture via Facebook/Zahid Hamidi

1d ago

Khairy comes home: Can Umno reinvent itself? — Khoo Ying Hooi

Smoke rises from an area near the Dubai International Airport, after a drone attack hit a fuel tank on March 16, 2026. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Places not bases continue to predominate in Indo-Pacific —Phar Kim Beng

North-South Expressway users trial an open toll payment system based on Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) as PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) at the Hutan Kampung-Sungai Dua stretch at the Sungai Dua Toll Plaza on January 11, 2026. — Bernama pic

2d ago

Wanted: Smoother, less stressful ‘balik kampung’ journeys — Abdul Malik Abdul Samad

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

2d ago

Evolving household spending patterns in Malaysia: What the data really tells us — Hasroleffendy Hassan

Research and national survey data show loneliness among Malaysian secondary school students has doubled over the past decade. ― AFP pic

2d ago

Our loneliness paradox — Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid

A board displays gas prices in Washington DC on March 15, 2026. — Reuters pic

2d ago

Targets on Iran are putting pressure on oil prices rather than the Iranian regime — Phar Kim Beng

Section 99 of Malaysia’s Criminal Procedure Code allows magistrates to step in during property disputes to prevent breaches of peace, drawing guidance from India’s Section 145. — Freepik pic

15 Mar 2026

Wisdom in empowering Magistrate to intervene in property dispute to prevent breach of peace — Hafiz Hassan

The industry’s genius—transforming inert matter into wonder materials—is now its greatest liability. Its lifeblood has been cheap fossil fuels, both as feedstock and power. — Unsplash pic

15 Mar 2026

Circular economy is inevitable for our chemical industry — Ahmad Ibrahim

A child plays on Qurum Beach at sunset as vessels sit at anchor in the background, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, off the shore of Muscat, Oman, March 14, 2026. — Reuters pic

15 Mar 2026

Diplomacy of the D-8 in Jakarta could prove pivotal — if convened — Phar Kim Beng

Rising tensions and security threats in the Strait of Hormuz have raised concerns over the safety of commercial shipping despite legal protections for transit passage. — Reuters pic

14 Mar 2026

Transit rights don’t keep ships safe in Strait of Hormuz — Mohd Firdaus Abdul Jabbar

A street food vendor serves customers at a small stall. Micro enterprises, which make up the majority of businesses in Malaysia, play an important role in supporting household incomes and local economic activity. — Bernama pic

14 Mar 2026

Strengthening micro entrepreneurs through mentoring and financial management — Mazni Abdullah and Noor Sharoja Sapiei

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz is seen in this illustration taken June 22, 2025. — Reuters pic

14 Mar 2026

Seizure of the Strait of Hormuz risks further eroding a ruptured rules-based order — Phar Kim Beng

According to the author, in a diverse nation like Malaysia, every segment of society has a role to play: the government must provide clear and inclusive policies; the private sector must continue to drive innovation and growth; young Malaysians must share their fresh ideas; communities must continuously nurture the spirit of mutual respect that underpins national harmony. — Bernama pic

14 Mar 2026

Can Malaysian politics unite the country when the world is coming apart? — Tengku Zafrul Aziz

What is the real space for academic freedom in this country? — Picture by Miera Zulyana

13 Mar 2026

When academic opinions become a subject of investigation — Khoo Ying Hooi

Ringgit currency notes are pictured in a duit raya packet. — Unsplash pic

13 Mar 2026

‘Duit raya’ in challenging times — Dalilawati Zainal

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