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People join the the Malaysian Bar’s “Walk to Safeguard Judicial Independence” in Putrajaya on July 14, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Lawyers march in the hundreds for judicial independence in Putrajaya

The Parliamentary Services Act 2025 (PSA) has received royal assent from His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, paving the way for Parliament to operate as an independent entity, said Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Dr Johari Abdul. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Sultan Ibrahim gives royal assent to Parliamentary Services Act, paving way for Parliament’s independence

The police said they have opened an investigation paper following a report lodged by Shila Amzah. — Picture from Instagram/Shila Amzah

Showbiz / 16 h ago

Shila Amzah confirms Amy Search behind alleged altercation, says may hire bodyguard if working with rock star again in future

Two days ago, Selangor Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, reportedly urged the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) to investigate allegations of immoral activities at a family motivation programme, held at a convention centre in the state involving eHati. — Picture via eHati website

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Police to summon all attendees of ‘immoral’ eHati marriage programme amid probe

Savings from TNB’s new tariff plan works for those who use electricity the most during the ‘off peak’ hours between 10.01pm and 1.59pm. — Picture from SoyaCincau

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Is TNB’s Time of Use plan right for you? It depends on when you use power

The Court of Appeal today dismissed the appeal by former Attorney-General (AG) Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali’s special officer, Mabel Sheela Mutthiah, against the High Court’s decision to dismiss her legal suit against Sarawak Report editor Clare Rewcastle-Brown. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Court dismisses ex-AG special officer’s appeal in lawsuit against Rewcastle-Brown

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, Sabah Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan, and Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick at the meeting today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Sabah proposes interim 40pc revenue claim from undisputed taxes as discussions resume on MA63

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad conducts a media briefing session in Putrajaya Oct 4, 2024. — Picture by Choo Choy May.

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Dzulkefly explains government ownership of ‘premium economy’ Rakan KKM scheme amid privatisation fears

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and his wife Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali are seen during a meet and greet with the public at the Perdana Leadership Foundation in Putrajaya, on July 10, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Dr Mahathir says fully recovered after IJN visit for fatigue

The new drug can be administered via IV instead of by injection. — Pexels pic

Singapore / 18 h ago

Made in Singapore cancer drug could help cure blindness, trial in country to start soon

Johor Police Chief Datuk M. Kumar said police rescued a 15-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl believed to have been sexually abused and forced to work as members of an online sex fraud. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Police rescue two teenagers abused and forced to work for online sex fraud syndicate in Johor operation

DAPSY national publicity secretary Ho Chi Yang said the focus should be on addressing public concerns over judicial independence rather than filing police reports against whistleblowers. — Picture courtesy of Ho Chi Yang

Malaysia / 18 h ago

DAP Youth disagree with probe into JAC leak, urge government to prioritise transparency instead

A file photograph shows a wild elephant in Sungai Siput, Perak January 8, 2024. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Perhilitan begins year-long mission to move elephants out of farms and villages, Johor first

Ipoh bean sprouts remain a popular choice among customers to accompany chicken rice, as observed during a photo Bernama survey in Jelapang, Ipoh, July 14, 2025. — Bernama pic

Life / 11 h ago

The secret behind Ipoh’s famous ‘taugeh’? Limestone water — and a meticulous ‘towkay’

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar, said that the case is being investigated under Section 7 of the Syariah Criminal Offences (Selangor) Enactment 1995. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Religious minister: Jais to call two new witnesses in eHati probe tomorrow

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Vietnam’s trade windfall is a warning: The transshipment risk remains — Phar Kim Beng and Lutfy Hamzah

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Vietnam’s Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son during the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers’ meeting and related meetings at the Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur on July 11, 2025. — Reuters pic

JULY 14 — Vietnam’s booming trade surplus with the United States, recently reported to have reached a record high in the first half of this year, appears at first glance to be a cause for national celebration. The scale of the surplus paints a picture of a country reaping the...

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This invisibility is not accidental. It is produced through rigid administrative systems that equate legality with worth. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

What You Think / 15 h ago

From Sabah to Pancoran: Recognising the invisible — Delpedro Marhaen

We have built a culture that prioritises correctness over communication. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

What You Think / 20 h ago

Your MUET band doesn’t define you — Shazlin Niza Ab Razak

President Erdoğan’s ability to speak directly with Presidents Putin and Zelenskyy, while simultaneously working with Western allies, is a testament to Turkey’s status as a credible bridge-builder in an increasingly polarized world. ― Reuters pic

What You Think / 1d ago

Turkey should be a strategic dialogue partner of Asean — Phar Kim Beng

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A general view of Petaling Jaya Town seen from PJX HM Shah Tower September 18, 2024. The appointment of concession company Rantaian Mesra Sdn Bhd to take over parking fee collection and enforcement in four Selangor local councils from August 1, 2025 raises several issues of concern. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

1d ago

Concerns on the privatisation of public car parking in Selayang, Petaling Jaya, Subang and Shah Alam — William Leong Jee Keen

Students playing the board game. — Picture courtesy of Norhafiza Roslan

1d ago

Make them forget how tough it is by using games — Norhafiza Roslan

Employees of agrochemical company Ancom Nylex and its subsidiaries take part in a tree planting exercise at Taman Rekreasi Paya Bakau Kampung Sijangkang, Selangor on February 15, 2025. — Picture courtesy of Ancom Nylex Bhd

2d ago

How CSR, SDGs and ESG are building a sustainable Malaysia — Dalilawati Zainal

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Abbi Kanthasamy pose with a copy of the latter’s book ‘No Boundaries’. — Picture courtesy of Abbi Kanthasamy

2d ago

The hundred-year catch — Abbi Kanthasamy

According to the author, Trump’s sweeping tariff executive order signed on January 20, 2025 is not trading policy but an “economic conquest”. — AFP pic

2d ago

Trump’s addictive tariff doctrine: Pinching, pummelling, and the price of global compliance — Phar Kim Beng

The Palace of Justice, which houses Malaysia’s Court of Appeal and Federal Court, is seen in Putrajaya March 18, 2024. — Picture by Choo Choy May.

11 Jul 2025

Statement on top judicial appointments and the urgent need for reform — G25

US President Donald Trump speaks to the media in the Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington DC, June 27, 2025. According to the author, to understand why Trump picked such figures for Malaysia and Singapore, one must return to the roots of Trumpism itself: real estate. The way Trump sees cities, countries, and continents is shaped by a developer’s eye. Malaysia, with its vast land, growing Muslim population, and untapped economic corridors, is viewed as a high-potential asset. Singapore, with its polished infrastructure and elite financial services, is seen as a turnkey opportunity for influence and leverage. — Reuters pic

11 Jul 2025

Trump’s ambassadors to Malaysia and Singapore: Real estate logic in diplomatic clothing — Phar Kim Beng and Luthfy Hamzah

For many seniors, the greatest fear is not death — but dependency. In Malaysia, the traditional model of family-based care is under strain. Many older Malaysians now live alone as their children move to other cities or countries for work. — Unsplash pic

11 Jul 2025

Living alone shouldn’t mean living at risk — Lee Wei Xuan

Road rage, the dangerous cocktail of impatience and aggression on our roads, has become a disturbingly common scene from city streets to major highways. — Unsplash pic

11 Jul 2025

Walking away from road rage is an investment — Mohd Zaidi Md Zabri

When viewed in their broader context, these tariffs, despite exempting key sectors such as semiconductors and integrated circuits, are capable of precipitating political instability, policy reversals, and potentially even regime change in targeted states. — Reuters pic

10 Jul 2025

Tariffs: Intended or unintended tool for regime change? — Phar Kim Beng

A general view of Universiti Malaya in Kuala Lumpur on January 22, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

10 Jul 2025

Teaching matters too: Rethinking what makes a great university — Jazli Aziz

According to the author, in the race for attention online, some publishers use flashy or misleading headlines to attract clicks — a tactic that may boost traffic but erodes trust in the media. — Unsplash pic

10 Jul 2025

Clickbait culture: When the hunt for clicks compromises media ethics — Akmal Nadzmi Azlan and Mohd Istajib Mokhtar

There are so many things around us that we do not know yet. — Unsplash pic

10 Jul 2025

The stories we tell about the stars — Nahrizul Adib Kadri

File picture of the Second Penang Bridge. According to the author, Penang 3.0 envisions a future where young people don’t just take part in the economy — they help shape it by designing their own products, companies, and ideas instead of merely executing others’ visions. — Picture by KE Ooi

10 Jul 2025

Not a Penangite, but I believe in the Penang 3.0 dream — E Jia Xi

Reading in a book shop in Bangalore, India. — Picture by Victoria Navina

10 Jul 2025

The cost of being a reader in Malaysia — Victoria Navina

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