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A general view at LRT3 Johan Setia Depot in Klang July 4, 2023. Forming part of the Klang Valley Integrated Transit System once completed, the LRT3 Line is expected to serve several high-density areas such as Bandar Utama, Shah Alam and Klang — accommodating up to 18,630 commuters per hour per direction. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

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Right on track: What to expect as Malaysia’s major train projects hit the rails

US President Donald Trump speaks during the swearing-in ceremony of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins at the White House in Washington, D.C., April 22, 2025. — Reuters pic

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Heavy thunderstorms overnight have triggered flash floods in parts of the Klang Valley this morning. — Picture courtesy of Selangor Fire and Rescue Department

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Flash floods hit Klang Valley after overnight thunderstorm, major highways affected

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a weather warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds across most states, effective until 6pm today. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

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Weather warning: Thunderstorms to hit most states, MetMalaysia urges caution

Screengrab of a flooded street this morning, reportedly in the Puchong area.

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Overnight downpour triggers flash floods in Puchong

Tesla CEO Elon Musk wears a 'Trump Was Right About Everything!' hat while attending a cabinet meeting at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, March 24, 2025. — Reuters pic

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The judge had made the ruling after hearing arguments from both Shafee and Ng’s lawyer on whether he should be called in to testify today. — Reuters pic

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Judge rules Roger Ng can testify in Najib’s 1MDB trial in Malaysia, despite US court order

Bentong district police chief Superintendent Zaiham Mohd Kahar said that three foreigners, including a woman aged between 32 and 49, were detained following the incident, which occurred on April 17. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Brawl in Genting Highlands casino stemmed from hotel room dispute, say police

Indian Army personnel stand guard as they speak with tourists near Pahalgam, south of Srinagar, on April 22, 2025, following an attack. — AFP pic

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The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) is committed to seeking the best solution regarding retaliatory tariffs for mutual benefit, said its Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, who is currently in Washington, United States of America (US). — Picture via Facebook/Tengku Zafrul

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Tengku Zafrul in Washington to seek fair solution on retaliatory tariffs

Everyone orders the Rosu Katsu Set for that deep fried pork loin that makes one happy with its fluffy, crispy panko crumb. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

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Bukit Jalil’s Hogman serves probably the best bang-for-the-buck ‘tonkatsu’ in town

Mohamad Yusuf said repairs are preferred for now, as a complete overhaul of Langkawi's 30-year-old seabed pipe could cost billions of ringgit. — Picture by Azneal Ishak

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Complete overhaul of ageing Langkawi seabed pipe ‘could cost billions’, Kedah state assembly told

Many retail investors are joining the state-backed ‘national team’ to defend the stock market — another battlefield in the broadening Sino-US conflict, traders and brokers say. Buying has been focused on sectors set to benefit from China’s national agenda, such as defence, consumer and semiconductors. — Reuters pic

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‘For our country’: China’s patriots are buying the dip

The PKR vice-president said the process of implementing reform is a long-term effort, requiring time and persistence, and that the party must remain committed to the cause. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Nurul Izzah: Reformasi isn’t dead, PKR’s fight is just getting started

Fifteen people are among those who pleaded guilty to submitting false birth registration details for the purpose of obtaining legitimate birth certificates are pictured arriving at Kuala Lumpur Court Complex in Kuala Lumpur April 23, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 6 h ago

KL court fines 15 over false birth registration and identification card submissions

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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

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

APRIL 23 — The Honourable Chief Justice of Malaysia Tun Tengku Maimun binti Tuan Mat delivered a speech entitled “Judicial Independence and Parliamentary Sovereignty – a Colossi of Roads?” which elicited both support and criticism. A plain and objective reading of her Ladyship’s presentation will disabuse any notion that the...

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The National Library of Malaysia. — Pic via Wikimedia

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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

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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

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

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

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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

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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

The Constitution makes clear that while the Yang di-Pertuan Agong appoints superior court judges, the prime minister plays a key advisory role — a process critics now say must change to ensure true judicial independence. — Reuters pic

18 Apr 2025

First reformative step towards strengthening the independence of the Judiciary — Hafiz Hassan

Judicial independence simply means that the institution of the Judiciary, the individual judges comprised therein, and the administration of justice must be free from improper influence, manipulation, pressure or interference. — Picture from Pexels.com

16 Apr 2025

Why judicial independence matters for Malaysia's future — Past presidents of Malaysian Bar

Many small retailers have noted the difficulty in competing with illicit cigarette sellers, who operate with impunity and without the burden of compliance. — Bernama pic

16 Apr 2025

Transparency or duplicity? MOH sends mixed signals — Aloysius Tan

Some parents and caregivers may be in denial at first, and that was my first response too. Despite that, we started exploring every possible way to support him such as sending him to therapy sessions. — Freepik pic

16 Apr 2025

You are never alone: Our journey of raising a child with autism — Maslinda Md Yusof

Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi at a conference on Malaysian Islamic Economic And Finance in ILIM, Bangi, July 29, 2015. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

16 Apr 2025

Pak Lah’s legacy: A leadership that listened — Vasanthi Ramachandran

Former prime minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. In a political landscape often driven by volume and bravado, he offered a different kind of leadership — thoughtful, measured, soft-spoken. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

15 Apr 2025

Our handshake — Nahrizul Adib Kadri

Trump is not an anarchist, but his irrational tariffs have an economic logic, no matter how flawed. — Reuters pic

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Trump’s tariffs: Order behind the disorder — Christopher Choong Weng Wai

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