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Traffic congestion is expected in the Klang Valley this Saturday, April 26, 2025 as two major events are set to draw massive crowds to Bukit Jalil. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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Football fever meets rock mania: Over 100,000 fans set to jam Bukit Jalil, literally

Penang Gerakan complaints bureau chief Andrew Ooi (right) with Terry Choo on the latter’s predicament in opening a bank savings account. — Picture courtesy of Andrew Ooi

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Blacklisted at nine: Penang student barred from opening bank account over ‘tipping offensive’, PTPTN loan in jeopardy

Visitors attend the China Import and Export Fair, also known as Canton Fair, in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China April 15, 2023. — Reuters pic

Money / 17 h ago

Tariff-hit and trapped: Chinese exporters say domestic market offers little relief

At 6pm, the local unit stood at 4.3695/3750 against the greenback, improving from Wednesday’s close of 4.3880/3925. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 19 h ago

Ringgit rises across the board as US dollar wobbles on trade war woes

Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) players during an official training session at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium ahead of the 2024-2025 Unifi Malaysia Cup Final. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Johor declares Monday a public holiday, ahead of JDT’s Malaysia Cup final against Sri Pahang tomorrow

Visitors pay their respects to late Pope Francis as he lies in state in a coffin (Bottom R) at St Peter's Basilica in The Vatican, on April 24, 2025. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Malaysia sends ministers Azalina and Ewon to Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican, honours his interfaith and climate legacy

The Bera Member of Parliament waves to members of the media after leaving the MACC headquarters compound at 6.11pm, after spending seven hours with investigators. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Ex-PM Ismail Sabri quizzed by MACC for seven hours over RM170m cash and gold seizure, questioning to resume tomorrow

The signature mixed pork noodle in spicy and sour soup is irresistible. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 5 h ago

Granny’s Mansion serves bold bowls of spicy and sour pork noodles and comforting porridge with awesome deep-fried pork intestines in PJ SS2

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on global tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington April 2, 2025. — Reuters pic

Money / 4 h ago

When bond traders speak, even Trump listens — how markets stopped new US tariffs in just hours

Shah Alam district police chief ACP Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said preliminary investigations found that the victim, 40, a beggar in the area, had argued with the suspect, another beggar, who was suspected of wanting to take over the area. — Picture from pexels.com

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Man stabbed to death in Shah Alam over dispute for begging spot, suspect arrested

The scheduled water disruption from April 25 to 28 due to the simultaneous implementation of 23 water-related projects will affect 341,708 user accounts across five districts in the state. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Penang water cut: No PdPR or school holidays, says Education Dept

US President Donald Trump looks on at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 23, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 5 h ago

Trump insists China negotiations are real after Beijing calls his claim ‘false news’

Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz (right) is leading the Malaysian delegation to discuss a trade deal with the US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. — Picture from Facebook/Tengku Zafrul

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Miti: Malaysia open to US negotiation on tariffs, trade deal and tech safeguards as Tengku Zafrul leads talks in Washington

Jewellery worth over RM8,900 bearing trademarks of well-known brands was seized in Ayer Tawar during a raid led by the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Domestic trade enforcers raid Perak jeweller using fake trademark on gold rings, earrings

A motorcycle seen crossing a small bridge in Kampung Changkat Dermawan in Tapah, which was decorated with Barisan Nasional flags. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Ilham Centre: BN likely to retain Ayer Kuning, but Pakatan collaboration and vote transfer key to securing big win

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What You Think

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Why change KTM when colonial names remain? — Mohd Hazmi Mohd Rusli

To the author, ‘Keretapi Tanah Melayu’ is not a colonial name as it is rooted in the history of Malaysia and the national language. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

APRIL 25 — Recent suggestions to change the name Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) because it is supposedly “obsolete” have triggered a lot of discussion. The claim is that the name no longer fits with the image of a modern and inclusive Malaysia. But this kind of proposal brings up a...

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A teacher was seen interacting with the student during the academic session here at SJKT Taman Sentosa, Klang. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

What You Think / 2 h ago

Our role models: Educators shaping the future through action and example — Alicia Philip

Armed Forces carrying former prime minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's body to be laid in rest in the Heroes' Mausoleum here at National Mosque. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

What You Think / 5 h ago

A noble statesman, a moral compass: Remembering Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (1939–2025) — Iqbal Khan

Sheryl Sandberg, the face of ‘Lean In’ feminism, remains a symbol of meritocratic success — one that critics argue overlooks the structural barriers many women still face. — Reuters pic

What You Think / 20 h ago

Fairness means ditching the myth of the self-made woman — Shakira Teh Sharifuddin

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Chief Justice of Malaysia Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat attends the Opening of the Legal Year 2024 at Putrajaya International Convention Centre January 15, 2024. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

22 h ago

Got read the Chief Justice’s speech or not? — Hafiz Hassan

A student reacts after receiving her SPM results at SMK Gunung Rapat in Ipoh June 8, 2023. — Picture by Farhan Najib

1d ago

The (really) long road ahead — Nahrizul Adib Kadri

Asia once dreamed together at Bandung — now we’re still searching for the blueprint we lost. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

1d ago

The Asian Century we forgot to build — Che Ran

Democratic governance includes the vitality of the interpretive function of a judiciary working alongside the Executive and Legislature. — Pexels pic

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The (mis)reading of the Right Honourable Chief Justice of Malaysia’s speech at the 24th Commonwealth Conference — Philip TN Koh

The National Library of Malaysia. — Pic via Wikimedia

2d ago

Where stories live: Rediscovering the joy of reading at our National Library — Zuraini Md Ali and Nor Hayati Hussain

The main difference between Haj and Umrah is Haj is one of the five pillars of Islam and therefore obligatory for every Muslim who is capable of performing it but obligatory only once in a lifetime. — AFP pic

2d ago

Can Haj be postponed when the obligation has fallen on the Muslim? — Hafiz Hassan

Young Malaysians can explore some forward-thinking business ideas, including dealing with e-waste. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

22 Apr 2025

Innovation ideas for Malaysia’s future generations — Afif Aliyana Abu Fitri

The Malayan tapir is the largest of the five extant tapir species. — Picture from Unsplash/Jeffrey Hamilton

22 Apr 2025

A treasure we cannot afford to lose — Sheila Ramalingam

A general view of Klang on October 8, 2020. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

21 Apr 2025

I was once a hunter-gatherer — YS Chan

While the decision to proceed lies at the discretion of the Public Prosecutor, such withdrawals can weaken the prosecution’s case, especially if the victim becomes reluctant or refuses to cooperate fully during trial. — Unsplash/Ari Spada pic

19 Apr 2025

The rise in sexual crimes and incest reflects a deeper moral crisis — Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid

Raya at a kampung house. — Picture courtesy of Zuraini Md Ali and Nor Hayati Hussain

19 Apr 2025

Rediscovering our heritage — Zuraini Md Ali & Nor Hayati Hussain

In their applications, the durian farmers (the Applicants) argued that they were not merely squatters or illegal occupants but farmers on the lands where they cultivated the Musang King durians (the Affected Lands). — Picture by Hari Anggara

19 Apr 2025

Don’t turn a legal matter into political ‘Musang King’ — Hafiz Hassan

For Malaysia, the implications are significant. Malaysia’s trade with the US is heavily scrutinised in goods: semiconductors, refined petroleum, furniture, and rubber gloves. — Bernama pic

19 Apr 2025

Why America excludes sales, services from its trade deficits: Strategic blind spot in Asia — Phar Kim Beng

People perform Aidilfitri prayers at the National Mosque in Kuala Lumpur March 31, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

18 Apr 2025

Celebrating Eid with faith and piety — Muhammad Ammar Harith Idris

According to the author, in a corporate setting, both effectiveness and efficiency must be embraced to create a sustainable environment of success. — Pexels.com pic

18 Apr 2025

The balancing act: Achieving success through effectiveness and efficiency in the workplace — Alicia Philip

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