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The new Malaysia-Indonesia border deal ends tourism status of Sebatik’s ‘two-nation house’ (pictured), Kalabakan MP Datuk Andi Muhammad Suryady Bandy confirmed, adding that the demarcation was based on mutual consent. — Daily Express pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

No longer Malaysian: New border line puts Sebatik’s ‘two-nation house’ in Indonesia

MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki said in the ‘Kolar Hitam’ podcast titled ‘Azam 2026: Making MACC Bold & Radical’ on MACC’s YouTube channel on January 30, 2026. — Screenshot from YouTube/SPRM Malaysia

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Senior Navy officer ‘forced’ contractors to rent rooms at his hotel to house workers, MACC uncovers in graft probe

Despite the growing push for digital red packets and e-wallet transfers, Malaysians continue to favour physical ang pow, especially crisp new banknotes. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Fresh ang pow notes: Why tradition endures — and where Malaysians can get them this Chinese New Year

The Taman Rekreasi Madani Kolam Takungan Sungai Pinji. — Bernama pic

Life / 11 h ago

Ipoh’s first floodable park shows nature at work, but tall grass and wildlife spark debate over beauty versus function

Lieutenant-General Datuk Malek Razak Sulaiman will lead Malaysia’s Armed Forces as its chief from February 1, 2026 with the rank of General. — Picture from Facebook/Khaled Nordin

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Army Western Field Commander Malek Razak is new Malaysian Armed Forces chief

Baling police said the RM10,000 stolen from the parked car was the complainant’s business earnings that she had intended to deposit in a bank. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Gone in two hours: RM10,000 cash in backpack stolen from car parked metres away as woman shops in Kupang

Kongsi House, the community space operated by Kongsi Co-op, operates out of a kampung home along Old Klang Road, Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Life / 11 h ago

‘Kongsi’: How a KL co-op born from Covid-19 lockdowns is working to improve Malaysia’s food system

Ipoh district police chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said police received an emergency call regarding the incident at 4.57 am. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Ipoh woman in ICU after gas cylinder explosion at Taman Kledang Emas home

The US currency has fallen about 12 per cent since Trump took office in January 2025, based on the dollar index, which measures the greenback against the euro, the yen, and four other currencies. —Reuters pic

Money / 11 h ago

Explainer: Why the US dollar is weakening under Trump and what it means

Taman Tasik Titiwangsa in Kuala Lumpur is a popular recreation spot for city dwellers, offering them much needed green space within the capital city. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 3 h ago

No more disappearing parks: Hannah Yeoh says KL must safeguard its green spaces

A factory worker only known as Bao, who accidentally stitched the viral ‘cry-cry horse’, is now set to receive 12 years of ang pow for his perfectly imperfect mistake. — Reuters pic

Life / 1 h ago

Worker behind viral ‘cry-cry horse’ mistake rewarded with 8,888-yuan CNY bonus for 12 years

The new Club Med Borneo resort in Kuala Penyu, a 90-minute drive from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, is scheduled to begin operations in September 2026. — Picture from clubmed.com.my

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Sabah welcomes new Club Med resort in Kuala Penyu, boosting tourism and creating 300 jobs for locals

Perdana Putra, the building that houses the prime minister’s office and symbolises the seat of government, as seen in Putrajaya. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Azalina: Cabinet agrees to 10-year prime minister limit, constitutional amendments to follow

Industry players say micropreneurs like this durian seller in Sarawak, face cash-flow pressures under the CP500 tax instalment scheme, prompting calls for a fairer system for small businesses and side-income earners. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Calls grow to review CP500 tax instalments as businesses say scheme strains Sarawak SMEs, side-income earners

Batu Pahat District Police Chief, ACP Shahrulanuar Mushaddat Abdullah Sani, said that the body of the 41-year-old victim, who worked at a supermarket, was found at approximately 12:30 am today. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Murder-suicide case? Police find missing woman’s body in Batu Pahat home, boyfriend detained

What You Think

1 h ago

Indonesia can be back stronger as an emerging market by May 2026 — Phar Kim Beng

In an era of global uncertainty, rising protectionism, and fragmented capital flows, South-east Asia cannot afford a weakened anchor economy. — Picture by Firdaus Latif.

JANUARY 31 — The recent alert issued by MSCI regarding Indonesia’s equity market status has sent tremors through regional financial markets. Headlines have been dramatic, trading sessions volatile, and investor sentiment visibly shaken. Yet beneath the noise lies a more sober reality: this is not a verdict on Indonesia’s economic fundamentals, nor...

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Malaysia’s economy is holding steady despite global challenges, BNM Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said today. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

What You Think / 8 h ago

Why comparing base MHIT to market plans misses the point — Wong Teck Jin

Malaysia’s civil-military relations have long stood out in the developing world. — Picture by Azneal Ishak

What You Think / 10 h ago

Anwar’s anti-corruption campaign is gaining pace — Phar Kim Beng

The author says that introducing a mayoral election for Kuala Lumpur would allow Malaysia to test the model in a controlled and manageable way, without overhauling the entire local government system overnight. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

What You Think / 1d ago

FT Day 2026 wish list: Work towards DBKL mayoral election — Ben Fong Kok Seng

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Women and caregivers in urban Malaysia face unique mobility challenges that demand gender-responsive and dependency-aware transport planning. ― File picture by Hari Anggara

1d ago

We need more gender-responsive urban transport planning — Yong Adilah Shamsul Harumain

The author warns that Malaysia’s Opposition remains fragmented and unable to present a coherent governing plan. — Bernama pic

1d ago

The Malaysian Opposition is in total disarray: Unfit to govern — Phar Kim Beng

The author says the defence of international law remains vital amid global geopolitical tensions and unilateral state actions. — Reuters pic

1d ago

The rule of law beyond borders: International law still matters — Steven Thiru

According to the author, if we want our parents to age with dignity, we must ensure their homes are not just buildings of brick and mortar but fortresses of financial security. — Unsplash pic

2d ago

The golden years or the golden cage? The hidden costs of ageing at home — Adriel Bradley Jaring

Australia’ Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (right) reacts in an open-top car owned and driven by East Timor’s President Jose Ramos-Horta upon his arrival in Dili, East Timor on January 28, 2026. — AFP pic

2d ago

Albanese in Dili after Asean: Neighbourhood diplomacy in a more complicated region — Khoo Ying Hooi

Just choose. You will either earn or learn. — Unsplash pic

2d ago

Choosing when you can’t see — Nahrizul Adib Kadri

According to the author, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s message cuts through this fog. ‘Step up or step out’ is not a purge; it is a professional standard. — Bernama pic

2d ago

A week is enough time for law enforcement agencies to toe the line — Phar Kim Beng

A general view of the Parliament building in Kuala Lumpur November 13, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

28 Jan 2026

Parliamentary governance in Malaysia still works — since checks and balances are in complete working order — Phar Kim Beng

‘Primary education’ means a six-year course of education normally commencing when a child has attained the age of six. — Picture by Choo Choy May

28 Jan 2026

Compulsory primary education at age six starting in 2028? — Hafiz Hassan

Malaysia’s rare earth strategy also aligns with its broader development goals. — Reuters pic

27 Jan 2026

Understanding the rising power of the ringgit: Rare earth policy of Malaysia — Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) enforcers approach motorcycles parked illegally on a pedestrian walkway in Brickfields. — DBKL pic

27 Jan 2026

Walkability that works: Putting standards first — Saral James Maniam

Restored architectural details at Seri Negara reflect the mansion’s early 20th-century charm. — Picture by Yusof Isa

27 Jan 2026

Seri Negara shows how development and heritage can coexist — Jacqueline Tan

Weight can contribute to sleep apnea, but the relationship is not absolute, and it is rarely the whole story.— AFP pic

27 Jan 2026

Sleep problems need a diagnosis, not just weight loss — Julius Goh Liang Chye

Ultimately, the Prime Minister’s admission should not be read as an indictment of the present alone, but as a challenge to the future. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

27 Jan 2026

Tip of the iceberg: When it comes to Malaysia’s public theft, Anwar’s arduous task of going against corruption — Phar Kim Beng

The authors say economic output in Malaysia is shaped by institutions, policy, and collective effort, not by ethnicity, highlighting the complexity behind GDP. — Picture by Choo Choy May

26 Jan 2026

Why ‘GDP by race’ is the wrong question to ask — Mohd Zaidi Md Zabri and Ramzah Dambul

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