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Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican said in a video statement today, ending an often turbulent reign marked by division and tension as he sought to overhaul the hidebound institution. — Reuters pic

World / 12 h ago

Pope Francis, visionary reformer of Catholic Church, dies aged 88, Vatican says in video statement

Screengrab of a video showing a brawl in front of the 1 Utama shopping centre.

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PJ police confirm probe against Songkran brawl at 1 Utama mall after viral video shows scuffle, chair-throwing (VIDEO)

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek speaking to reporters during the Symbolic Ceremony for the Wearing of the Jalur Gemilang Badge on School Uniforms at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Datuk Haji Ahmad Badawi. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Fadhlina: Malaysia to teach Thai, Khmer and Vietnamese as elective languages in schools to boost Asean ties

Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir speaks to the media after a working visit to monitor waste disposal issues at Pasar Borong Selayang, November 6, 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Upset in Johor and Sabah PKR: Deputy Minister Akmal Nasir ousted by Youth chief in party polls, state minister Christina Liew loses post

The Mutiara LRT Line construction project at the Bandar Sri Pinang project site in George Town, Penang, January 10, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

MRT Corp addresses public concerns over Penang LRT project timeline

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attends the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation’ Aidilfitri Open House in Putrajaya, on April 21, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Anwar rules out Cabinet reshuffle over PKR party poll upsets

The Mandai Wildlife Reserve will close the Pavilion Capital Giant Panda Forest at River Wonders from April 21 to 22 to allow giant pandas Kai Kai and Jia Jia privacy during their breeding season. — Picture via Instagram/mandaiwildlifereserve

Singapore / 15 h ago

Singapore’s Mandai Wildlife Reserve closes exhibit on April 21 and 22 as giant pandas Kai Kai and Jia Jia enter brief mating window (VIDEO)

Nora confirmed her marriage to Rushdi at the end of 2021. He is a senior lecturer at the Department of Fiqh and Usul at the University of Malaya. — Picture via Instagram/itsnoraariffin

Showbiz / 15 h ago

Malaysian vocal powerhouse Nora Ariffin files for divorce amid third-party claims

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after landing at the Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida on February 16, 2025 after attending the Daytona 500 car race earlier in the day. Donald Trump’s first 100 days back in the US presidency have showcased his unique ability to shock — and sometimes entertain — with outrageous remarks that pull no punches. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

‘He’s not a politician, he’s a showman’: Trump’s first 100 days strain Ukraine ties and embolden Russia amid ongoing war

A Boeing 737 MAX plane, intended for China's Xiamen Airlines, arrives at King County International Airport after returning from China due to ongoing tariff disputes, in Seattle, Washington April 19, 2025. A second Boeing jet intended for use by a Chinese airline was heading back to the US today, flight tracking data showed, in what appeared to be another victim of the tit-for-tat bilateral tariffs launched by President Donald Trump in his global trade offensive. — Reuters pic

Money / 12 h ago

Second Boeing jet returns to US from China as tariffs disrupt deliveries; Malaysia Airlines expresses interest in redirected planes

A screen grab of the exchange between Sai Scott and a Russian man and his partner on a beach in Krabi province.

Life / 15 h ago

Tourism adviser’s response to ‘Ni hao’ greeting sparks cultural sensitivity debate in Thailand

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Jakim wants legal action against viral post mocking Islam

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek engages with students at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Datuk Haji Ahmad Badawi in Kepala Batas, Penang, on April 21, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Home learning during Asean Summit to avoid traffic jams? ‘No issue’, says education minister

Foreign investors extended their net selling in Asian markets for a third consecutive week, with a substantial net outflow of US$3.84 billion (RM16.8 billion). — Reuters pic

Money / 14 h ago

MIDF: Foreign investors withdraw US$3.84b from Asian markets in third week of selling, Malaysia’s outflows ease as India, Philippines buck the trend

The Kuala Lumpur City Hall’s Command and Control Centre (KLCCC) reported that only the right-most lane remained passable, urging motorists to exercise caution and seek alternative routes. — Picture from X/KLCCC DBKL

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Fallen tree causes traffic disruption on KL’s Jalan Kuching amid bad weather warning

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20 h ago

I was once a hunter-gatherer — YS Chan

A general view of Klang on October 8, 2020. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

APRIL 21 — Before the rise of agriculture, early humans were hunter-gatherers. They obtained food by hunting animals and foraging for wild plants, roots, and fruits.But people began a gradual transition away from a hunter-gatherer lifestyle towards cultivating crops and raising animals for food around 12,000 years ago.Sixty-five years ago...

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While the decision to proceed lies at the discretion of the Public Prosecutor, such withdrawals can weaken the prosecution’s case, especially if the victim becomes reluctant or refuses to cooperate fully during trial. — Unsplash/Ari Spada pic

What You Think / 2d ago

The rise in sexual crimes and incest reflects a deeper moral crisis — Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid

Raya at a kampung house. — Picture courtesy of Zuraini Md Ali and Nor Hayati Hussain

What You Think / 2d ago

Rediscovering our heritage — Zuraini Md Ali & Nor Hayati Hussain

In their applications, the durian farmers (the Applicants) argued that they were not merely squatters or illegal occupants but farmers on the lands where they cultivated the Musang King durians (the Affected Lands). — Picture by Hari Anggara

What You Think / 2d ago

Don’t turn a legal matter into political ‘Musang King’ — Hafiz Hassan

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For Malaysia, the implications are significant. Malaysia’s trade with the US is heavily scrutinised in goods: semiconductors, refined petroleum, furniture, and rubber gloves. — Bernama pic

2d ago

Why America excludes sales, services from its trade deficits: Strategic blind spot in Asia — Phar Kim Beng

People perform Aidilfitri prayers at the National Mosque in Kuala Lumpur March 31, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

18 Apr 2025

Celebrating Eid with faith and piety — Muhammad Ammar Harith Idris

According to the author, in a corporate setting, both effectiveness and efficiency must be embraced to create a sustainable environment of success. — Pexels.com pic

18 Apr 2025

The balancing act: Achieving success through effectiveness and efficiency in the workplace — Alicia Philip

The Constitution makes clear that while the Yang di-Pertuan Agong appoints superior court judges, the prime minister plays a key advisory role — a process critics now say must change to ensure true judicial independence. — Reuters pic

18 Apr 2025

First reformative step towards strengthening the independence of the Judiciary — Hafiz Hassan

Judicial independence simply means that the institution of the Judiciary, the individual judges comprised therein, and the administration of justice must be free from improper influence, manipulation, pressure or interference. — Picture from Pexels.com

16 Apr 2025

Why judicial independence matters for Malaysia's future — Past presidents of Malaysian Bar

Many small retailers have noted the difficulty in competing with illicit cigarette sellers, who operate with impunity and without the burden of compliance. — Bernama pic

16 Apr 2025

Transparency or duplicity? MOH sends mixed signals — Aloysius Tan

Some parents and caregivers may be in denial at first, and that was my first response too. Despite that, we started exploring every possible way to support him such as sending him to therapy sessions. — Freepik pic

16 Apr 2025

You are never alone: Our journey of raising a child with autism — Maslinda Md Yusof

Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi at a conference on Malaysian Islamic Economic And Finance in ILIM, Bangi, July 29, 2015. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

16 Apr 2025

Pak Lah’s legacy: A leadership that listened — Vasanthi Ramachandran

Former prime minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. In a political landscape often driven by volume and bravado, he offered a different kind of leadership — thoughtful, measured, soft-spoken. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

15 Apr 2025

Our handshake — Nahrizul Adib Kadri

Trump is not an anarchist, but his irrational tariffs have an economic logic, no matter how flawed. — Reuters pic

15 Apr 2025

Trump’s tariffs: Order behind the disorder — Christopher Choong Weng Wai

The Malay kingdoms offer valuable lessons for Malaysia as Asean Chair in navigating modern trade wars. — Bernama pic

15 Apr 2025

Diplomacy and warfare: The Malay kingdoms’ tactics in dealing with great powers — Mohd Hazmi Mohd Rusli and Milda Istiqomah

Rubbish piles seen scattered across Brickfields during the Tamil New Year period. — Picture courtesy of Che Ran

15 Apr 2025

Brickfields deserves better: Not just banners and blessings — Che Ran

File photo of Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (left) seen engaging in a friendly conversation with Palestinian Foreign Minister Farouk Kaddoumi and the country’s ambassador to Malaysia, Ahmad Al Farra (right), during a break following the opening of the NAM Committee Meeting in May 2004. — Bernama pic

15 Apr 2025

Pak Lah was a good listener, making him a leader — Hafiz Hassan

According to a study of fires in waste facilities in Norway and Sweden, common ignition causes of these fires include self-heating, thermal runaway in batteries, friction, human activities, technical or electrical errors, natural occurrences such as heatwaves and unfavourable storage conditions. — Unsplash pic

14 Apr 2025

A rejoinder to KDEB Waste Management — William Leong Jee Keen

ANPR, which stands for Automatic Number Plate Recognition, is used at toll booths alongside RFID systems to automatically identify vehicles. — Soya Cincau

14 Apr 2025

Still think AI is for lazy people? Meet ANPR — Firdaus Noor

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