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Tun Dr Mahathir described what led to his hospitalisation at Institut Jantung Negara. — Instagram screenshot

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Dr Mahathir in his own words, on his fall: ‘I just lost control of my legs’ (VIDEO)

Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam said that over the two-day “open house” celebration, only traditional drinks will be served to visitors. — Facebook pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Only ‘traditional’ drinks, not beer, allowed at Kaamatan cultural houses

Online scams have transformed from individual acts into structured operations. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Scams in the digital age: How hackers and AI are reshaping online fraud in Malaysia

An illustration shows a picture of US President Donald Trump and an AI-generated picture he posted on his Truth Social platform depicting himself as Jesus Christ on April 13, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 6 h ago

Pope vs Dr Not Jesus: Why the US religious right is turning against Trump

An illustration shows a map of the Strait of Hormuz and 3D printed oil barrels on March 26, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 6 h ago

Who’s blockading whom? How the US lockdown of Iranian oil affects global markets

File picture of traffic on the Federal Highway, October 14, 2020. Traffic flow on the first day of the civil service work-from-home (WFH) policy was generally under control today, although several major highways in the Klang Valley experienced slow-moving traffic during peak hours. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Klang Valley traffic stays normal as govt work-from-home policy begins

A screen capture shows L’Ecuyère et les clowns, during its listing on the Sotheby’s auction site.

Malaysia / 19 h ago

MACC recovers Picasso, Miró artworks worth over RM780,000 in 1MDB probe

Delivering the court’s unanimous decision, Justice Datuk Azmi Ariffin said the Industrial Court and High Court erred in relying on AirAsia Group Berhad’s (AAGB) consolidated losses to justify retrenching an employee of AAB, which is a separate legal entity. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Court of Appeal rules ex-AirAsia co-pilot was unlawfully dismissed, awards RM147,400

This bowl of Clam Soup Noodles lives up to the signboard’s promise as it’s definitely ‘tasty lala noodles’ — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 4 h ago

Pandan Indah’s Restoran Tasty Lala Noodles lives up to its name

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the development would be carried out using local expertise, foreign technology and cooperation with friendly nations. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Malaysia’s own combat drone in works, says defence minister

Cargo ships in the Gulf near the Strait of Hormuz are seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates on March 11, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 18 h ago

IEA sees global oil demand falling for first time since Covid, warns of ‘demand destruction’

An information panel shows cancelled flights during a strike by the Cockpit pilots union at Frankfurt Airport on April 13, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 17 h ago

Running on fumes: Airlines warn of groundings as jet fuel becomes the new gold

Ampang Jaya district police chief ACP Khairul Anuar Khalid said they received a report on the hit-and-run at 12.39 am, adding that preliminary investigations revealed that the victim was crossing from left to right of the road near the pedestrian crossing when they were hit. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Ampang cops hunt driver in Taman Muda hit-and-run that left pedestrian seriously injured

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said that to avoid excessive dependence on imported fossil fuels and external markets, economic restructuring through a transition to renewable energy must be accelerated. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Economy minister: Biodiesel blend rate to be increased from B10 to B15

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with Bank Rakyat chairman Datuk Mohd Irwan Mohd Mubarak and Bank Rakyat chief executive officer Ahmad Shahril Mohd Shariff, April 14, 2026. — Picture from X/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Anwar urges Bank Rakyat to reinvent, stay competitive

What You Think

18 m ago

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

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

APRIL 15 — It still surprises me. Every now and then, I meet someone who asks a question that makes me pause. “Doctor, specialists only come on certain days, right?”, “After midnight, there won’t be doctors around… correct?”“If I go to the emergency department at 2am, will anyone even be there?” I...

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

What You Think / 2 h ago

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

What You Think / 2 h ago

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

What You Think / 3 h ago

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

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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

20 h ago

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

23 h ago

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

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. — AFP pic

1d ago

Between two blockades: Oil, power, and the narrow path back to diplomacy in the Strait of Hormuz — Phar Kim Beng

An oil tanker is docked unloading crude oil at the port in Qingdao, in China’s eastern Shandong province, on April 7, 2026. — CN-STR handout pic via AFP

1d ago

When strategy becomes excess: The perils of blocking the Strait of Hormuz that may require Australia and Malaysia to help to resolve — Phar Kim Beng

The author argues that US-Iran talks have shifted from seeking a clear deal to a prolonged contest of pressure and leverage, raising the risk of wider economic and geopolitical instability. — AFP pic

2d ago

The anatomy of a failed negotiation that has turned into quest for more leverage and war threats — Phar Kim Beng

The author argues that stigma remains a key reason many Malaysian students avoid seeking professional mental health help. — Freepik pic

2d ago

‘I thought I could handle it myself’: Why our students are not seeking mental health help — Suria Zainuddin

As global supply chains realign, Malaysia walks a geopolitical tightrope between major economic powers while safeguarding its growth trajectory. — Unsplash pic

2d ago

Navigating our growth, reform, and geopolitical winds — Ahmad Ibrahim

US Vice President JD Vance waves as he boards Air Force Two after attending talks on Iran in Islamabad on April 12, 2026. — AFP pic

12 Apr 2026

Vance’s exit from Islamabad is not the end of diplomacy writ large — Phar Kim Beng

A poorly managed mega-farm could become a source of serious environmental pollution and community disruption. — Reuters file pic

12 Apr 2026

The pig farm dilemma is a test of Malaysia’s diversity and tolerance — Ahmad Ibrahim

Private health insurance should therefore be understood as one component of a broader approach to financial protection, rather than a complete solution. — Freepik pic

12 Apr 2026

The illusion of coverage — Nur Balqis Zahirah Ali, Ng Rui Jie and Rumana Akhter Saifi

The author argues that negotiations over a US-Iran conflict should include Southeast Asian maritime stakeholders. — Reuters pic

11 Apr 2026

Why all sides, including the Malacca littoral states, must be at the table in Islamabad — Phar Kim Beng

The disruption of oil flows, particularly through critical maritime chokepoints, has sent tremors across global markets and raised the spectre of surging fuel prices that could cascade into higher costs for goods and services. — Unsplash pic

11 Apr 2026

Resilience must be central as US-Israeli war on Iran shakes global stability — Abdillah Noh

Fuel subsidies can remain as a temporary stabilisation tool during acute volatility, but they should not be the primary welfare instrument. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

11 Apr 2026

Subsidies can’t save us forever: Why Malaysia must rethink crisis protection — Khoo Ying Hooi

The negotiations must grapple with a dense web of interlocking issues — sanctions, military de-escalation, regional proxy conflicts, and above all the security of the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most vital energy chokepoint. — Reuters pic

11 Apr 2026

War was easy, peace is hard: Why the April 20 deadline will slip — Phar Kim Beng

The problem is not a lack of diplomatic forums; the United Nations, G20 and countless summits already exist. The crisis is one of diplomatic intent and method. — Reuters pic

11 Apr 2026

Statesmanship must make a comeback to counter diplomacy deficit — Ahmad Ibrahim

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