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Moderate steps, including reducing daily travel, planning purchases carefully and curbing waste, can have a direct impact on national fuel consumption. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 9 h ago

As fuel costs rise, Malaysians urged to rethink spending, travel and daily habits

MCMC is suing Sunway Lagoon for RM1.85 million over alleged mass food poisoning at a family day event in 2025. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Food poisoning row heads to court as MCMC seeks RM1.85m from Sunway Lagoon

Former Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Amar Singh is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on April 14, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Police raided Pavilion Residence unit after CCTV showed govt vehicles moving boxes, bags, High Court told

A nine-second viral video sparked public outrage after showing an express bus driver with a woman on his lap while driving on the North-South Expressway on April 12, 2026. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Passenger who shot viral video of lap-sitting on moving bus says he acted to prevent danger

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

What You Think / 18 h 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 driver suspected of injuring a traffic constable on duty is a 40-year-old police inspector who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and is currently on special medical leave, as well as in the process of being retired on medical grounds upon the recommendation of the Medical Board. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Cops identify KL hit-and-run suspect as police inspector with schizophrenia, facing medical retirement

In a social media post, US President Donald Trump said the bulk of Iran’s navy had already been destroyed during the war, but that if any of what he said were Tehran’s few remaining ‘fast attack ships’ approach the blockade ‘they will be immediately ELIMINATED.’ — Reuters pic

World / 7 h ago

Trump ups the stakes: Iranian boats near blockade to be ‘immediately eliminated’

A federal agency CEO is under MACC investigation over a bribery case involving RM100,000 cash for a squash court project. — Picture by Choo Choy May .

Malaysia / 7 h ago

MACC nabs federal agency CEO over RM1m bribe linked to squash court project

Jasin police are looking for the man who drove an express bus on the North-South Highway and the woman on his lap. — File picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Sacked bus driver and partner now wanted by police over viral lap-sitting stunt on Jasin highway

Malaysia-based economist Dr Geoffrey William said WFH could offer cost savings for both consumers and the government, especially in reducing fuel consumption and subsidy spending. — AFP file pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

WFH trims travel expenses yet raises home power bills, says expert

The review has been fixed for next week and is being carried out under Section 323 of the Criminal Procedure Code. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

High Court orders review of fines for 34 men in Cheras weapons riot case

This photo illustration created on April 13, 2026 shows a picture of US President Donald Trump on a screen and an AI-generated picture he posted on his Truth Social platform depicting himself as Jesus Christ after criticising Pope Leo XIV. — AFP pic

World / 7 h ago

Trump AI post portraying him as Jesus-like figure fuels backlash in Pope Leo feud

Mohamed Nasser is a Consulting Editor involved in over 150 publications since 2008. Active as a poet and blogger, his solo book Aku Kaki Sakat appeared in 2019, alongside his well-known poem Penyair Apakah Kita Ini, also published in Indonesia.

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Malaysian writer Mohamed Nasser Mohamed shortlisted for Commonwealth short story prize

Amir-Saeid Iravani, Iran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, speaks at a Security Council meeting at UN headquarters in New York on April 7, 2026 on a watered-down resolution drafted by Bahrain and Gulf states to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian actions. Iran on Monday slammed a US blockade around its ports as a ‘grave violation’ of its sovereignty, as Washington and Tehran’s belligerent rhetoric rattled a fragile truce. — AFP pic

World / 6 h ago

Iran slams US blockade as ‘grave violation of sovereignty’ over Strait of Hormuz move

Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow said authorities have approved the PILA masterplan to develop a new cargo terminal. — Picture courtesy of Penang Development Corporation

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Penang obtains approval for international logistics aeropark, earthworks underway

What You Think

2 h ago

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

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

APRIL 14 — Danger in Malaysia today does not always announce itself with loud sirens or surging floodwaters. Sometimes it drifts in quietly, settling into classrooms sweltering hot by mid-morning, and skies that turn a familiar grey. For children, heatwaves and haze are no longer rare disruptions, but part of...

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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. — AFP pic

What You Think / 7 h 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

What You Think / 18 h 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

What You Think / 1d ago

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

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

1d 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

1d 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

2d ago

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

2d ago

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

2d ago

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

2d ago

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

Tabung Haji’s resilience depends on depositors who choose to remain even after they no longer need to save for their own pilgrimage. — File picture by Hari Anggara

11 Apr 2026

Of resilience and profits — Mohamed Hadi Abd Hamid and Mohd Zaidi Md Zabri

A patient undergoes dialysis treatment equipment at a medical facility. The article highlights how disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could affect global petrochemical supply chains and, in turn, the availability of plastic-based medical consumables used in dialysis care in Malaysia. — Reuters pic

10 Apr 2026

Why the Hormuz crisis could become a dialysis crisis for Malaysia — Azrul Mohd Khalib

People watch a local channel at a barber shop in Islamabad. The author argues that the war has ultimately served the interests of defence industries, oil markets and political elites rather than ordinary people, exposing how conflict is driven less by ideals like peace or security than by profit and power. — Reuters pic

10 Apr 2026

The war that reopened what was already open — Abbi Kanthasamy

Oil price fluctuations driven by global tensions can quickly translate into higher fuel costs for Malaysian motorists and businesses. — Picture by Choo Choy May

10 Apr 2026

Why a single strait in the Middle East can raise prices in Malaysia overnight — Andrew Woon

Rising global supply disruptions are expected to push up food prices in Malaysia, affecting everyday essentials. — Reuters pic

10 Apr 2026

Malaysia in the line of fire in a global polycrisis: Future-based strategic adaptation now a necessity — Phar Kim Beng

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