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A Patek Philippe watch valued at S$73,000 was among the items stolen from Singapore socialite Kim Lim by her former employee, who later sold it for S$16,500. — AsiaOne pic

Life / 11 h ago

Ex-employee of Singapore billionaire Peter Lim’s daughter Kim Lim jailed for stealing S$73,000 Patek Philippe

Residential properties near data centre developments and high-voltage transmission towers in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, have reportedly raised concerns among homeowners over noise, environmental conditions and property values. — AFP file pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Johor’s data centre surge unsettles Iskandar Puteri residents, some consider selling homes

Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has been called to Bukit Aman today to give a statement over his remarks about an alleged corporate mafia and a RM9.5 million payment. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Rafizi summoned to Bukit Aman over ‘corporate mafia’ remarks, cancels Melaka campaign event

Malaysia’s Tuju navigation app now redirects Android users to Google Maps following an update released on October 30, 2026. — SoyaCincau pic

Tech-gadgets / 15 h ago

‘Tuju je’? Not anymore: Malaysia’s homegrown app now asks Google Maps for directions

Three youths are escorted by traffic police officers at the Johor Bahru court complex after being fined RM3,500 each for illegal racing on November 3, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Singapore teen among three fined RM3,500 under Malaysia’s new illegal racing law

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during the oral question-and-answer session at the Dewan Rakyat in Parliament, Kuala Lumpur, November 3, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

PM Anwar: Malaysia vulnerable to sophisticated cyber attacks, Home Ministry to hold special meeting today

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrives at Parliament to attend an oral question-and-answer session, in Kuala Lumpur on November 3, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Anwar says he personally sympathises with Shuhaily, but stresses law and due process apply to everyone

A general view shows an entry archway to Universiti Malaya in Kuala Lumpur on January 22, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Private universities steal the spotlight as Malaysia sets a historic record in QS Asia 2027

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Fadlun Mak Ujud had appointed consultants to conduct a Bukit Jalil micro-traffic management study, taking into account various issues raised by residents, including traffic congestion. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Hannah Yeoh: Smart city solutions, bus hub among plans to ease Bukit Jalil concert traffic

Fashion Valet Sdn Bhd (Fashion Valet) founders Datin Vivy Sofinas Yusof and her husband, Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar, was told today that investment funds could not be used to pay dividends to any party. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Fashion Valet trial: Investment funds cannot be used to pay dividends, court told

Malaysia’s five-year public-sector digitalisation plan aims to make government services more accessible, with wider use of MyDigital ID, integrated online platforms and cashless payments. — File pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Budget 2027: Fewer queues, simpler payments — what Malaysia’s digital government push means for you

A warship and a maritime reconnaissance aircraft tracked the vessel before marine commandos were parachuted in to carry out the rescue. — Picture from X/Rajnath Singh

World / 11 h ago

Indian commandos parachute onto hijacked ship off Somalia, rescue 20 crew

Local residents wade through floodwaters in Kampung Melayu Subang, Petaling Jaya on November 2, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Flood-hit Selangor districts back in firing line as MetMalaysia warns of torrential evening rain across 10 states

Tan Shing Win finished second at the 2026 World Barista Championship (WBC) in Panama — the best result ever achieved by a Malaysian competitor. — Picture courtesy of Tan Shing Win

Eat-drink / 16 h ago

Beyond the podium: How Tan Shing Win’s World Barista Championship triumph signals a new chapter for Malaysian coffee

Norman Macksoni (left), one of four defendants, leaves Winchester Crown Court in Winchester, southern England, on October 28, 2026, during the trial of a group of men charged with sexual offences against a woman who was drugged and raped by her former husband over 13 years. The court heard on October 27 that her former husband had advertised on websites such as Craigslist and Grindr for strangers to have sex with her without her consent. — AFP pic

World / 16 h ago

UK court hears man kept over a million images of wife he drugged and raped

What You Think

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Thriving in the age of hyper-flux — Steven Sim

The author argues that Malaysia must adapt to global economic uncertainty by moving beyond low-cost competitiveness, capitalising on its geopolitical relationships and focusing on reliability, stability and higher-value industries. — magnific.com pic

NOVEMBER 3 — In recent months, three seismic global milestones characterised a fundamentally altered economic order.First came the historic public listing of SpaceX in the United States, debuting at an unprecedented valuation exceeding US$1.7 trillion (RM5.41 trillion).SpaceX is not building products merely for domestic or international markets; it is laying...

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Political party flags are seen lining the streets around Durian Tunggal ahead of the 16th Melaka state election November 2, 2026. — Bernama pic

1d ago

MIPP’s boycott and MCA’s dissatisfaction expose the fragility of Malaysia’s multiracial politics — Phar Kim Beng

Picture for illustration purposes. When a university delegates academic judgment to numerical indicators, it diminishes its own intellectual responsibility. — Mike van Schoonderwalt/Pexels pic

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When universities excel at counting and lose the capacity to judge — Shahrul Mizan Ismail

Perikatan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar (right) and coalition leaders attend the announcement of PN’s Negeri Sembilan state election candidates in Seremban July 16, 2026. — Picture via Facebook/ustaztitm

1d ago

PN rejects CSA to keep its MPs united against Anwar — Phar Kim Beng

A general view of the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya on July 9, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

1d ago

On oil and gas, let the Federal Court decide whether the rights are with federal or state governments, and whose rights prevail — Hafiz Hassan

The author argues that public conversations about sustainability are essential to building collective action, holding governments and corporations accountable, and ensuring vulnerable communities have a voice in environmental decisions. — pexels.com pic

1d ago

Why we can't afford to leave sustainability talk to the ‘experts’ — Ahmad Ibrahim

Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's speech was delivered on his behalf at the SG4 Business and Economic Forum 2026 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. — Picture via Facebook/Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad

1d ago

A sleeping giant awakens, but the politics of suspicion still weighs heavy — Ahmad Ibrahim

The author argues that AI is changing the job market rapidly, threatening jobs and wages, and that governments, businesses and workers must adapt to its impact. — AFP pic

2d ago

The fear of AI: Who will still have a job? — Vasanthi Ramachandran

Attendees participate in a performance during the Lincoln Center Moments program for people living with dementia and their caregivers at Lincoln Center in New York on June 3, 2026. — AFP pic

2d ago

When dementia strikes a family — Hazwani Ahmad Yusof @ Hanafi

A general view of the Houses of Parliament in London. Confidence and supply agreements allow minority governments in the UK to survive key votes. — Pexels pic

31 Oct 2026

CSA: Confidence and supply agreement or cash for soul agreement? — Hafiz Hassan

A stall owner serves customers in George Town, Penang. Small businesses are a familiar part of Malaysia’s neighbourhoods. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

31 Oct 2026

Hidden development challenge behind our entrepreneurial resilience — Nik Zirwatul Fatihah

North Korea is suspected of carrying out a series of cryptocurrency heists. — Pexels pic

31 Oct 2026

North Korea as the perpetual hacker state? — Phar Kim Beng

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian (centre, left) shaking hands with Saudi Arabia’s Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman Al-Saud after a meeting with the Pakistani army chief and the Turkish intelligence chief in Tehran on October 26, 2026. Iran began talks on October 26 with the three countries of the Mecca security pact, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, to discuss regional issues as the months-long Middle East war remains locked in a stalemate, state television reported. — Iranian Presidency handout pic via AFP

30 Oct 2026

Mecca pact’s ability to meet in Tehran heralds the importance of high diplomacy — Phar Kim Beng

In Asean, respect has long meant standing with a neighbour when times are hard. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

30 Oct 2026

‘Serumpun’ in good times and hard times — Ahmad Nizam Che Kasim

When the air becomes difficult to breathe and outdoor activities have to be cancelled, science suddenly becomes very real. Parents worry about health. Businesses worry about productivity. Schools worry. People check the Air Pollutant Index, look for face masks and ask when the haze will clear. — mytho/Pexels pic

30 Oct 2026

Turning public concern into public support for science — Ahmad Ibrahim

The author argues that adequate housing goes beyond providing shelter, calling for safe, affordable, climate-resilient and well-connected homes supported by inclusive urban planning and community involvement. — Unsplash pic

29 Oct 2026

Putting people at the centre with homes that protect, connect and enable — Srinivasa Popuri

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