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US President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth leave following a press conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, April 6, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 18 h ago

Iran strikes Gulf as Trump grows ‘impatient’ over fragile ceasefire

US President Donald Trump answers questions from the media during a press conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, April 6, 2026. Trump on Wednesday said any country supplying Iran with military weapons will face immediate 50 per cent tariffs with no exemptions. — Reuters pic

World / 18 h ago

No exemptions: Trump slaps 50pc tariffs on nations supplying Iran with weapons

The author argues that Hamzah Zainudin’s post-Bersatu trajectory is marked by indecision and lack of direction, with his failure to articulate a clear political path risking his relevance as support within Perikatan Nasional wanes and rivals move to fill the vacuum. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Opinion / 6 h ago

Where are you going Hamzah Zainudin?

Global PET resin shortage looms as US-Iran tensions disrupt petrochemical supply chains, threatening plastic packaging production worldwide. — Shutterstock pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Got milk, no bottle: US-Iran war causes plastic resin crunch, packaging crisis in Malaysia

Immigration Department deputy director-general (Operations) Datuk Lokman Effendi Ramli said Immigration officers conduct a raid at an entertainment outlet in Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur, where 69 foreign nationals were detained. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Rooftop chases, midnight raid: Immigration nabs 69 in Jalan Imbi crackdown, most working as GROs

There will continue to be a stable supply of groceries in Malaysia, so no need to ‘panic buy’, Malaysia’s local retail sector said. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Malaysians won’t stop shopping because of Iran war; impact of Covid-19 more immediate, retail sector says

A stray cat eats at a cemetery in Nicosia on June 14, 2023. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Over 40 dead cats found in Subang Jaya apartment, dozens more emaciated

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil refuted the PAS' leader's claim that diesel prices did not need to be raised. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Fahmi slams PAS chief Hadi for misleading claims about the diesel price hike

Malaysia’s petrol and diesel prices remain high for now, with the government citing supply and pricing lag. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Petrol still pricey? Here’s why the drop in oil isn’t showing up at the pump in Malaysia yet, says MOF

Rundle Street Coffee is a one-man show run by barista founder Keith Liew. — Picture courtesy of Rundle Street Coffee

Eat-drink / 6 h ago

From boardrooms to brews: The story behind Rundle Street Coffee in Happy Mansion, PJ

Data compiled by Bloomberg showed that prices of butadiene, a key component in disposable gloves, have surged nearly 70 per cent since the conflict began, accounting for more than half of nitrile latex costs. — Pexels.com pic

Money / 6 h ago

Malaysian glove maker WRP to wind down operations as Iran war drives costs, supply crunch

Vessels are off the coast of Musandam governorate, overlooking the strait of Hormuz, in Musandam governance, in Oman, April 8, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 19 h ago

First ships move through Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran ceasefire takes hold

An aerial photo shows the construction site of the Trong Dong stadium in Hanoi on April 1, 2026. The world’s largest stadium, South-east Asia’s biggest exhibition hall, and hundreds of major road, aviation and energy projects — Vietnam is building faster than ever in its self-proclaimed ‘era of national rise’. — AFP pic

Money / 17 h ago

Vietnam’s US$200b building blitz: To Lam fast-tracks growth gamble

US President Donald Trump looks on as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen Dan Caine speaks during a press conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, April 6, 2026. Trump claimed ‘total’ victory after a ceasefire with Iran. But critics say the deal is a fresh example of their maxim that the tough-talking US president always ‘chickens out.’ — Reuters pic

World / 3 h ago

‘Total victory’ or TACO? Trump faces critics saying he always ‘chickens out’ on Iran deal

Forensic police outside the Ulu Tiram police station in Johor Baru May 17, 2024. A corporal told the High Court yesterday how two colleagues were killed in the 2024 attack. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

‘He fired shots at us’: Witness recounts deadly Ulu Tiram police station attack

What You Think

5 h ago

Being gracious is different from being gratuitous in high-wire diplomacy in West Asia — Phar Kim Beng

An illustration shows a map of the Strait of Hormuz and a 3D printed oil pipeline on March 23, 2026. — Reuters pic

APRIL 9 — The unfolding crisis in West Asia has placed two maritime arteries—the Strait of Hormuz and the Strait of Malacca—at the very centre of global strategic anxiety. These waterways are not merely geographic features; they are lifelines of the global economy. When disrupted, they transmit shockwaves across energy markets, supply...

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Workers work at a residential area under construction at Puncak Alam in Selangor on November 1, 2018. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

What You Think / 5 h ago

Malaysia’s sustainable construction needs integrated finance, not fragmented incentives — Zafira Nadia Maaz and Nor Amaleena Mazlan

Members of the public attend the Rumah Terbuka Hari Raya Bersama Mekdi 2026 event at the McDonald’s Bandar Baru Bangi Drive Thru in Selangor on April 3, 2026. — Bernama pic

What You Think / 5 h ago

Malaysia is not as divided as we think, until we make it so — Ben Fong Kok Seng

A person looks at social media on a mobile phone on October 24, 2025. — AFP pic

What You Think / 5 h ago

What you keep to yourself — Nahrizul Adib Kadri

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A person holds a sign that reads, “Trump Must Go Now!”, during a protest against the US-Israeli conflict with Iran in New York City on April 7, 2026. — Reuters pic

5 h ago

Damning shame when Trump was not denounced for his apocalyptic threat — Hafiz Hassan

A general view of the “Himpunan Rider Madani” event is seen at Laman MBPJ in Petaling Jaya, Selangor on July 22, 2023. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

1d ago

Political economy is the fight of our time — Ahmad Ibrahim

Malaysian Ringgit notes are pictured on January 30, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

1d ago

What money can’t measure when it comes to poverty — Nik Zirwatul, Shuhaida Salleh

Japan’s response to similar vulnerabilities has been to redesign supply chains—not for maximum efficiency, but for maximum reliability. — AFP pic

2d ago

The world on fire amidst fuel, food, fertilisers and animal feed disruption — why Japan can step forward — Phar Kim Beng

The research building of the Shahid Beheshti University, which was damaged by a strike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 4, 2026. — Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) handout pic via Reuters

2d ago

The US and Israel are committing obvious war crimes while the world largely remains silent — Valiollah Mohammadi

Visitors at the Sultan Abdul Samad Building in Kuala Lumpur on February 2, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

2d ago

Museums are our next economic frontier — Mustapa Mohamed

According to the author, aquaculture is too important to fail. As our planet’s population grows and our oceans strain under pressure, we need farmed fish. — Picture via Twitter/Bernama

2d ago

The hidden cost of putting fish on your dinner plate — Ahmad Ibrahim

The author argues that the West Asia crisis has already triggered lasting structural disruptions to energy, supply chains and global markets, making future studies and long-term strategic planning essential for Malaysia and Asean to prepare for sustained uncertainty. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

2d ago

With or without a ceasefire: The West Asia crisis demands Malaysians to take future studies seriously — Phar Kim Beng

The author argues that reckless driving can meet the legal threshold for murder under Section 300(d) of the Penal Code when the offender knowingly engages in imminently dangerous conduct likely to cause death, supporting the decision to pursue murder charges in fatal road incidents. — Bernama pic

06 Apr 2026

Driving that kills: When the law stops calling it an accident — Hafiz Hassan

The author argues that Malaysia’s current dependency laws under the Civil Law Act limit compensation for wrongful death to purely financial losses, raising broader questions about whether the legal system adequately reflects the true value of a human life and the need for reform. — Bernama pic

06 Apr 2026

Fatal motor accident: It’s about the worth of a life — Hafiz Hassan

The author argues that establishing a sovereign wealth fund is key for Sabah to turn its resource revenues into long-term financial assets, reduce dependence on federal funding, and secure sustainable, inclusive economic growth for future generations. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

06 Apr 2026

Sabah sovereign wealth fund as means of empowering state fiscal capacity — Firdausi Suffian

A worker cleans up an oil spill at a beach in Ventanilla, Peru. The authors argue that early detection is critical in preventing small oil leaks from escalating into major environmental crises, highlighting how faster, on-site screening using bioluminescent bacteria could significantly improve response times and reduce damage to marine ecosystems and coastal economies. — Reuters pic

06 Apr 2026

Catching oil spills before they become disasters — Arash Rasti and Khor Sook Mei

The author argues that oil is not just a raw commodity but a complex system whose refining and distribution underpin transport, agriculture and industry, warning that disruptions — especially along key routes like the Strait of Hormuz — can trigger cascading economic shocks across global supply chains. — Reuters pic

06 Apr 2026

Oil is never just oil: When refining fails, the world falters — Phar Kim Beng

A live view of ships navigate busy international waters near the Strait of Hormuz, illustrating the critical role of maritime trade in global supply chains. — Screengrab of Ship Finder

05 Apr 2026

War is bad for the global economy; Asean must find its voice immediately — Phar Kim Beng

Sri Lanka, for all its disappointments, possesses more of the raw ingredients for this than many of its own elites seem willing to admit. It has one of the most strategically located harbours in the Indian Ocean. — Reuters pic

05 Apr 2026

Sri Lanka’s Indian Ocean reckoning — Abbi Kanthasamy

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