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A screen grab shows a Malaysian pilot accused of smuggling 25 kilogrammes of ecstasy at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Indonesian authorities put out airport video of Malaysian pilot allegedly smuggling 25kg ecstasy

AKPS chief Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said authorities are examining how the pilot’s baggage passed airport screening without being flagged. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Malaysia Airlines pilot’s baggage raised no alarm at KLIA before drug arrest in Jakarta, border agency chief says

The High Court heard today that 1MDB and its four subsidiaries are set to prove that former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak stood at the very heart of the alleged fraud that cost the sovereign wealth fund US$5.64 billion. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Najib in the dock: High Court hears betrayal of rakyat in alleged US$5.64b 1MDB fraud

Fire and Rescue Department personnel stand near a pickup truck tha

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Maran Umno Youth chief, wife and child among four killed in Bentong crash

Former Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng attends the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court for the continuation of his corruption trial involving the Penang undersea tunnel project on August 3, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

MACC officer rejects bias claim in Lim Guan Eng undersea tunnel probe

The Federal Constitution enables “new born” children who were found abandoned here to be Malaysian citizens, unless the presumption that their mother is a permanent resident is rebutted or proven otherwise. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 4 h ago

What is a ‘new born child’? Malaysia’s Court of Appeal clarifies citizenship laws for abandoned children

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke said the matter was decided at the party’s central executive committee (CEC) meeting yesterday. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

DAP to put govt role to vote as delegates decide whether party stays until Parliament ends

Klang Royal City Council mayor Datuk Abd Hamid Hussain said officers followed standard operating procedures during the stray dog-catching operation in Taman Teluk Gedung Indah. — Social media pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Klang council denies SOP breach during stray dog-catching operation, says animal died in struggle with resident

Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin speaks to reporters during the Penang PDRM Op Selamat 2024/2025 Advocacy Ceremony in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri at the Juru Toll Plaza on March 28, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Police question 10 individuals over deaths of two teen girls in Ipoh

Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the suspect allegedly charged at police with a machete during an attempt to arrest him in an orchard in Ijok. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Perak police chief: Fugitive wanted over knife attack on two cops dies after being shot during arrest

Wales today became the first nation to publicly withdraw support for Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s re-election bid over his failed plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup. — AFP pic

Sports / 16 h ago

‘Failing to put the best interests of football first’: Wales becomes first nation to reject Infantino’s Fifa re‑election bid

Firefighters work at the scene after a tree fell on a pickup truck along Jalan Janda Baik in Bentong, killing four people and injuring a child on August 3, 2026. — Bomba pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Four killed, child injured after tree crushes Ford Raptor in Bentong

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek says ministry stepping up psychosocial support after Selangor teacher’s death — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Education Minister Fadhlina vows stronger psychosocial support after Selangor teacher’s tragic death

The ringgit ended lower against the greenback and other major currencies today, pressured by rising United States Treasury yields and renewed uncertainty over the path of US monetary policy. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 16 h ago

Ringgit ends lower against dollar, major currencies as US Treasury yields rise

Anthony Loke, who is also Transport Minister, said the decision was made out of a sense of responsibility and after having held the position for 22 years. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Loke resigns as Negeri Sembilan DAP chairman after state election defeat, stays on as party sec-gen

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Perhaps better dentists start with better examinations — Zubaidah Zanul Abidin and Siti Fauzza Ahmad

Dentists routinely consult clinical guidelines, review current evidence, and discuss challenging cases with colleagues before deciding on the most appropriate course of treatment. — Picture from pexels.com

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The author reflects on the traditional Indian barbershop as more than a place for haircuts, arguing that its enduring routines, relationships and quiet continuity make it an understated witness to the passage of our lives. — Pexels pic

23 h ago

More than just a haircut — Ng Kwan Hoong

Project participants, family members and organisers gather at the launch of the ‘Our Art, Our Stories’ exhibition, which celebrates the creativity and individuality of people living with Parkinson’s. — Picture courtesy of Universiti Malaya

1d ago

What Parkinson’s cannot take away — Yeo Siang Lee

The author argues that combating cyberbullying requires more than tougher laws, demanding platform accountability, stronger digital education and a culture of empathy online. ― iStock pic

1d ago

Putting a stop to cyberbullying takes more than punishment — Lin Xuerong and Mohd Istajib Mokhtar

The author argues that Pakatan Harapan should focus on winning legislative seats rather than taking comfort in the popular vote, saying that in Malaysia’s parliamentary system, governments are formed by seat majorities, not nationwide vote totals. — Bernama pic

1d ago

Pakatan must face reality: Popular votes mean little in a first-past-the-post system — Phar Kim Beng

The author argues that Negeri Sembilan signals not simply an electoral setback for the Unity Government but a deeper crisis of confidence in Reformasi, warning that political movements collapse when their own supporters lose faith rather than when their opponents grow stronger. — Bernama pic

1d ago

The empire of silence — Che Ran

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke casts his ballot at the polling centre at SJKC Kelpin in Jalan Tok Ungku, Taman Ujong, Seremban, during the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election on August 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

1d ago

Anthony Loke’s first defeat in 22 years and what it tells us — Khoo Ying Hooi

The author argues that the Negeri Sembilan election marks a new era of complementary Malay leadership, contending that enduring political success will depend on coalitions that combine distinct strengths rather than any single party seeking dominance. — Bernama pic

1d ago

Negeri Sembilan and the lessons of the Three Kingdoms — Omar Mustapha

The author argues that while political alliances shape election campaigns, it is voters’ concerns over the cost of living and confidence in economic management that ultimately determine electoral outcomes.

2d ago

Politics matters, economy matters more if not most — Phar Kim Beng

Voters cast their ballots during the Negeri Sembilan state election on August 1, 2026, which the author says is a reminder that democracy depends not only on the right to choose, but also on the willingness of political leaders to accept the people’s verdict with dignity. — Bernama pic

2d ago

The essence of democracy is the willingness of the incumbent to concede defeat too — Phar Kim Beng

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attending a meet-and-greet session with Indian students at Universiti Malaya in this file picture dated May 10, 2026. The author argues that young Malaysians and minority communities should hold the government accountable by measuring promises against actual outcomes. — Bernama pic

31 Jul 2026

Multiple ways with which all rakyat, especially Indians and Orang Asli, can hold Pakatan to account in Negeri Sembilan and beyond — Phar Kim Beng

On August 1, voters in Negeri Sembilan will make their choice. Political parties will celebrate victories or reflect upon defeats. Supporters will rejoice, while others will inevitably feel disappointed. Such emotions are natural in every democracy. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

31 Jul 2026

August 1 leads to August 31: We are always Malaysians, win, lose or draw — Phar Kim Beng

According to the author, while Umno, MCA and MIC may work with PAS-led PN for electoral gains, restoring Barisan Nasional to its former dominance would require more than just political calculations. — Picture by Farhan Najib

31 Jul 2026

Umno, MCA and MIC cannot resurrect BN via PAS-led Perikatan: Here’s why — Phar Kim Beng

File picture of Rohingya refugees at the Kuala Lumpur Contingent Police Headquarters (IPK) on July 28, 2026, after being moved from outside the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) office in Jalan Bukit Petaling. — Bernama pic

31 Jul 2026

Malaysia must prove Rohingya returns are safe, voluntary and dignified — Hakam

An Afghan refugee girl walks past a registration centre with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees signage at Takhta Pul district in Kandahar province on April 7, 2025. — AFP pic

31 Jul 2026

If UNHCR is the problem, then what exactly is Malaysia’s solution? — Beyond Borders and CSOs

PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang attends nomination day for the N05 Serting state seat in Jempol, where he said Perikatan Nasional and Barisan Nasional would campaign for each other’s candidates. — Social media pic

31 Jul 2026

BN and Perikatan can top up each other’s votes: Can they jointly govern in the morning after? A categorical no — Phar Kim Beng

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