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Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad (third from left) attends the launching ceremony of the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2025: Health of the Elderly findings at Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) . April 20,2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May .

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Health Ministry: Study shows just 14pc of Malaysians over 60 ‘ageing well’

Sultan Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah (right) is seen here with Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari (left). — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Sultan of Selangor reprimands state government for lack of seriousness in flood mitigation efforts, despite his past counsel

A view of Iranian-flagged cargo ship Touska as USS Spruance (DDG 111) conducts its interception in a location given as the north Arabian Sea, in this screen capture from a video released April 19, 2026. — Centcom/Handout via Reuters

World / 17 h ago

Iran launches drone strikes on US vessels in retaliation for cargo ship seizure

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to media after the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning, following a 7.5-magnitude earthquake off the north-eastern coast of Japan, at her official residence in Tokyo April 20, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 12 h ago

First tsunami wave reaches Japan’s Iwate coast after strong earthquake, authorities monitor nuclear plants

From left: Datuk Mendika Menteri Akhirulzaman Datuk Maarof Mat Rashad (Jelebu), Datuk Klana Petra Datuk Mubarak Dohak (Sungai Ujong), Datuk Johan Pahlawan Lela Perkasa Setiawan Datuk Muhammad Abdullah (Johol) and Datuk Lela Maharaja Datuk Seri Utama Muhammad Shariff Omar (Rembau). — Facebook screenshot

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Negeri Sembilan’s unique ruler selection system: Who are the Undang Yang Empat and what role are they playing?

Lim Guan Eng arrives at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court to continue his trial in a corruption case related to the Penang undersea tunnel project April 20, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Prosecution seeks to drop the word ‘received’ from Lim Guan Eng’s undersea tunnel corruption charge

The Telaga Undang building in Kampung Telaga Undang, Seremban where Negeri Sembilan chiefs and their heirs as well as elders gather to discuss matters related to state custom and religion. — Picture from Facebook/Majlis Dato Lembaga Adat Sungei Ujong

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Ex-Undang Luak Sungai Ujong’s move to depose Negeri Sembilan Ruler ‘disloyal’, should face legal action, says official

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed that in facing prolonged global pressures, the government will continue to act proactively to ensure the business ecosystem remains resilient and able to adapt to change. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 13 h ago

PM announces measures to ease cost pressures on micro, small and medium enterprises amid global energy crisis

Transport Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Jana Santhiran Muniayan chairs an emergency coordination meeting involving the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), airline representatives and operational teams, April 20, 2026. — Picture courtesy of the Transport Ministry

Malaysia / 15 h ago

KLIA baggage system glitch traced to power fault, 1,061 bags shortshipped, says Transport Ministry

The Indonesian navy confirmed a US naval vessel, identified as the Japan-based USS Miguel Keith, transited the Malacca Strait, a key global shipping route. — US Navy pic

World / 15 h ago

US warship transits Strait of Malacca in line with international law, Indonesia says

A television screen shows a news report on the Japan Meteorological Agency’s tsunami warning, saying it expected tsunami waves of up to 3m to reach large coastal areas in northern Japan after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 struck off the north-eastern coast of Japan today. — Reuters pic

World / 13 h ago

Tsunami warning for Hokkaido after 7.5-magnitude quake off north-east Japan, waves up to 3m expected

Police rescued a Chinese national who was allegedly held captive for three days at an Airbnb unit in Jalan Peel here after being used as a guarantor for a friend’s gambling debt. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Police rescue Chinese national held captive three days over friend’s RM100,000 gambling debt in KL Airbnb, two arrested

The three-day event, running from April 30 to May 2, 2026, is being held in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026 and is expected to draw large crowds to the bustling Golden Triangle district. — Graphics courtesy of MOTAC

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Plan accordingly: Bukit Bintang major roads to be closed from April 30 to May 2 for Labour Day, Rain Rave Water Music Festival celebrations

M. Indira Gandhi (centre), her lawyer Rajesh Nagarajan (right) and Indira Gandhi Action Team (Ingat) chief Arun Dorasamy (left) speak to reporters at the High Court in Ipoh in this file photo taken on April 6, 2026. — Picture by John Bunyan

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Court of Appeal dismisses Indira Gandhi’s bid to adduce fresh evidence in lawsuit against IGP, Home Ministry and govt

Tourists are seen in Bangkok’s Chinatown. Thailand is considering an emergency decree to raise borrowing capacity to respond to economic and security risks. — Reuters pic

Money / 14 h ago

Thailand weighs emergency decree to borrow up to 500b baht for crisis buffer

What You Think

10 h ago

Fragile ceasefires conceal strategic endurance of China, Iran and the United States — Phar Kim Beng

A police personnel walks past posters highlighting Pakistan’s mediation of Iran’s peace talks, at the Red Zone area in Islamabad April 18, 2026. — AFP pic

APRIL 20 — The fragile ceasefire in West Asia should not be mistaken for the return of stability.It is a pause imposed by exhaustion, recalibration, and the limits of escalation — not reconciliation.From a realist perspective, cease-fires do not resolve conflicts; they merely suspend them until the balance of power...

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While framed as a protective measure, this proposed blanket ban on social media for children under 16, expected to be implemented by June 2026, is misguided and disproportionate, and it risks undermining the privacy and freedom of expression of all social media users, both adults and children. — AFP pic

What You Think / 14 h ago

Joint letter to the prime minister of Malaysia on the proposed social media ban for under-16s — Civil society organisations

Today the Strait of Malacca remains one of the most important maritime corridors on Earth. Nearly 100,000 ships pass through it every year. — Picture via Google Maps

What You Think / 15 h ago

The first trade war in the Strait of Malacca — Abbi Kanthasamy

Plastic pollution, such as waste choking oceans and landfills filling up, is cited as a visible symptom of the ‘take-make-dispose’ linear economic model that the article warns is putting both planetary stability and economic resilience under strain. — Reuters pic

What You Think / 17 h ago

The linear economy is a ticking time bomb and the clock just got louder — Ahmad Ibrahim

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According to the author, the core issue with DTC clear aligners is the significant reduction or complete absence of professional clinical oversight. — Pexels.com pic

19 h ago

The costly conveniences of clear aligners — Anis Farhan Kamaruddin

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth hosts an honour cordon for Indonesia’s Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin in Washington April 13, 2026. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Calmness equally demanded for overflight of US over Indonesia — Phar Kim Beng

The author argues that AI should not be treated as a threat to education but as a catalyst for transforming it, urging a shift from memorisation to critical thinking, from teaching to facilitation, and from product-based assessment to process-driven learning. — Unsplash pic

1d ago

Forecasting the shape of future education — Ahmad Ibrahim

The author argues that remand proceedings without legal representation should be rare, stressing that suspects’ rights — particularly access to counsel — must be strictly safeguarded given the serious deprivation of liberty involved. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

1d ago

Remand proceedings without lawyers representing suspected persons must be an exception — Hafiz Hassan

File photo of a public beach in Port Dickson July 23, 2023. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

2d ago

A holistic approach to preventive measures for outdoor activities is what is truly needed, not just SOPs — Chan Yuen-Li

Regular chewing of betel quid can cause staining of the teeth, bad breath, and irritation of the gums. — AFP pic

2d ago

When tradition affects your oral health — Nor Azlida Mohd Nor and Goh Yet Ching

IoT-enabled medical devices enable the continuous collection of health data, rather than collecting it only occasionally. Wearable sensors can monitor heart rate, oxygen saturation, physical activity, and sleep patterns. For instance, smart blood pressure monitors and glucometers can transmit readings directly to healthcare providers, allowing healthcare providers to monitor the patient’s condition remotely. — National Cancer Institute/Unsplash pic

16 Apr 2026

Data will keep people out of our hospitals — and that’s the right thing — Ng Kheng Yean

As engineers, we are trained to look beyond the surface. To ask not just whether something works, but how well it works, and under what conditions. Perhaps it is time we apply the same thinking to the spaces we occupy every day. — John Price/Unsplash pic

16 Apr 2026

Shaped by the spaces we sit in every day — Nur Anira Asyikin Hashim

The cover of ‘Memoir Shamsiah Fakeh: Dari Awas ke Rejimen ke-10’. — Screengrab via Gerakbudaya website

16 Apr 2026

Why does Malaysia fear the books that tell our story? — Khoo Ying Hooi

According to the author, government healthcare in Malaysia is not without its challenges. But it is resilient, committed, and always present. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

15 Apr 2026

Do government hospitals sleep? A reality many don’t see — Naveen Nair Gangadaran

The authors say poverty in Malaysia is increasingly hidden from view, yet more complex and multi-layered than before. — Unsplash pic

15 Apr 2026

Not broke, but still struggling — Nik Zirwatul Fatihah and Nik Ahmad Sufian

This handout natural-colour image acquired with MODIS on Nasa’s Terra satellite taken on February 5, 2025 shows the Gulf of Oman and the Makran region (centre) in southern Iran and south-western Pakistan, and the Strait of Hormuz (left) and the northern coast of Oman (bottom). — Nasa Earth Observatory handout pic via AFP

15 Apr 2026

On again, off again peace talks between Iran and the US are unhealthy but still necessary — Phar Kim Beng

As calls grow for stronger evidence-based policymaking, experts warn good intentions alone are not enough for good governance. — Unsplash pic

15 Apr 2026

Good intentions aren’t enough for good governance — Ahmad Ibrahim

A ship is seen in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Sharjah the day after the failure of US-Iran peace talks on April 13, 2026. Oil tankers transit the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global chokepoint through which a significant share of the world’s energy supply flows, underscoring the stakes behind Malaysia’s quiet diplomatic engagement in the region. — AFP pic

14 Apr 2026

Malaysia’s quiet diplomacy in Hormuz emulated by Thailand: a template for strategic survival in an age of chokepoints — Phar Kim Beng

The Ministry of Health has reported multiple heat-related cases so far this year. In Kedah, 206 schools were forced to close after Level 2 heatwave conditions were recorded. — Picture by Farhan Najib

14 Apr 2026

Heat, haze, and the hidden cost to Malaysia’s children — Nasha Lee

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