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Khairy Jamaluddin speaks to reporters after attending Umno’s 80th anniversary convention at Dewan Merdeka, WTCKL, May 2, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Khairy seeks court order against MYNIC to uncover identity of ‘Corruption Watch’ author

Minister of Housing and Local Government Nga Kor Ming along with the VIPs officiate the event during the launching of the National Housing Policy here at Kuala Lumpur Golf Country Club Convention Centre. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Buying strata? New housing policy proposes showing long-term maintenance costs upfront, tighter management rules

Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is seen at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on August 26, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

‘If Muhyiddin did not help me… I would not donate RM4.8m to PPBM’, Bumi contractor says in Jana Wibawa trial

Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor gestures during the Majlis Aidilfitri Anak Kedah di Perantauan at IDCC Shah Alam on May 1, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Sanusi to Ramkarpal: Come give Muslims a talk about not gambling

A freelance preacher is suspected of abusing his position and misappropriating about RM12.3 million in funds from an NGO for personal gain. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Celebrity preacher, NGO secretary face charges over alleged RM12m misappropriation in Seremban court

A view of Putrajaya enveloped in haze on August 25, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Haze persists across Malaysia as 17 stations record unhealthy air quality

Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram is seen outside the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on September 12, 2022. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

High Court refuses to strike out RM200,000 fee refund suit against Sri Ram’s estate

Coroner Judge Amir Shah Amir Hassan stunned the counsel, witnesses and others present when he walked out of the Coroner’s Court during the inquest into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir in Kota Kinabalu August 26, 2026. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Coroner walks out during Zara Qairina inquest after saying ‘Am I not fair enough?’ twice

Two Singapore-built research aircraft developed by Nanyang Technological University students, alumni and professor James Wang have completed their first phase of flight testing in Germany. — Unsplash pic
Singapore  / 11 h ago

Singapore-built aircraft complete first phase of flight tests in Germany

The men, both in their 60s, were detained around 4pm today after arriving at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya. They are expected to be brought to the Putrajaya Magistrates’ Court for a remand application tomorrow. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Ex-Tabung Haji chairman, former Treasury sec-gen arrested by MACC over RCI findings

The Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur can barely be seen amid reduced visibility caused by the haze affecting the city on August 26, 2026. The government will decide this afternoon whether to scale back the August 31st National Day celebration in Putrajaya or move it elsewhere if the API remains unhealthy or worsens. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Thick haze forces rethink of National Day celebrations in Putrajaya, but cancellation not on cards

A wild elephant the public are calling Sulong Chalil is seen on the East-West Highway. — Social media pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Heartbreak and hope as injured elephant ‘Sulong’ treks 100km back to Gua Musang

Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh delivers his speech during Umno’s 80th anniversary convention at Dewan Merdeka, WTCKL, May 2, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Stop shifting goalposts on Tabung Haji RCI, PKR Youth tells Akmal

Former 1MDB CEO Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi is seen at the Kuala Lumpur High Court in this file picture. Today, a lawyer asked the court to direct him to answer questions after he responded ‘no comment’ 15 times during cross-examination. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

‘No comment’ 15 times: Lawyer asks High Court to make ex-1MDB CEO answer

The Wagyu Ragu Pasta uses mafalde where the frills on the side capture the mellow slow-cooked ragu so well that bite by bite, you taste the perfect match of ‘al dente’ pasta with the sauce. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 11 h ago

Francobolli at Wisma Cosway in KL serves seriously good fresh pasta beautifully paired with various sauces 

 

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The 'Chiikawa' movie is testament to Japan's love for adorable creatures. — Picture via Facebook/MediaLink
11 h ago

What ‘Chiikawa’ could teach us about identity and storytelling

A YouTube screengrab of a scene from ‘Kungfu Soccer’ trailer.
23 Aug 2026

Everything ‘sucks’ but the film’s great: The magic of Stephen Chow

A trader displays a collection of Jalur Gemilang ribbons she sells online, in Kampung Paya Senang. — Bernama pic
20 Aug 2026

Flagging patriotism in the Merdeka Month

The author argues that pervasive AI-generated food imagery is misleading, unappetising and emblematic of a wider push to adopt AI where it adds little value.
19 Aug 2026

When AI-generated images on food delivery platforms and menus make you lose your appetite

 

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The International Criminal Court in The Hague, where questions over due process and institutional governance have emerged following the removal of Prosecutor Karim Khan. — AFP pic
12 h ago

Institutional integrity and the universal imperative of due process — Steven Thiru

Malaysian graduates attend a career fair, highlighting concerns over the growing mismatch between tertiary qualifications and the jobs available to them. — Bernama pic
13 h ago

When the job market loses its first rung — Soon Jan Jan

The authors highlight the tax system at the heart of debate over whether Malaysia should incorporate selected goods and services tax (GST) features. — Pexels pic
13 h ago

The question is not GST or SST — Hal Lai Keong and Ong Tze Chin

The transaction has become easier. The judgement behind it has not. — Picture by Hari Anggara
1d ago

Malaysia’s cashless leap needs a financial literacy rethink — Amirah Shazana Magli

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An aerial shot of Victoria Institution in Kuala Lumpur. The author argues that schools build character not through grades alone, but through traditions, discipline and expectations that foster confidence, integrity and civic responsibility. — YouTube screengrab
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‘Are you sure? No, but I’ll give it a go’: Lessons from Petaling Hill

Yet a woman, whose Touch N Go card had insufficient credit, who had to get off the bus earlier, managed to get back on when the bus returned to the station but at a slightly different stop. — SoyaCincau pic
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Where I finally take a bus, get lost in Dutamas and have the best ‘cempedak’ flan

The author argues that Malaysian lecturers increasingly shoulder administrative, emotional and caregiving burdens far beyond teaching, making their often-invisible support essential to students. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
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The many hats lecturers wear for their students

Malaysian voters listen to political leaders during the state election campaign, as debates over identity, representation and communal politics take centre stage. — Bernama pic
06 Aug 2026

State elections: It’s more injury time than half time in the race to thwart communalism

The author argues that public hospitals should be assessed through informed reporting that examines underlying problems. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
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Our public hospitals have worse problems than toilet hygiene

The author argues that workplace bullying persists because intimidation is often rewarded when it boosts profits and delivers results, despite companies’ public commitments to respect and care. — magnific.com pic
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Why corporate bullying persists

Whether or not the running down of multiculturalism persists after the elections, that is really in the hands of voters, both those who stomach haters and those who’ve lost the love.  — Bernama file pic
30 Jul 2026

N9: An election devoid of substance

'Kokuho' is captivating in many ways due to how much visible effort has been put into its creation. — Media Castle/Kokuho film pic
29 Jul 2026

On ‘Kokuho’: Like kabuki, there is a beauty in taking your time

Visitors walk past the MyKad and JPN signage at the National Registration Department (JPN) in Putrajaya, September 23, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
23 Jul 2026

Stateless at home: Killing them softly

A cancer follow-up may only cost RM5 in Malaysia's public healthcare system, but it can still take half a day, multiple queues, and plenty of patience. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
22 Jul 2026

Malaysian public hospitals are trapped firefighting, caught in inefficient loops

File picture of a lecturer addressing students in a university lecture hall. The commentary argues that an overemphasis on PhD qualifications and publication records in academic hiring may come at the expense of teaching quality. — Unsplash pic
20 Jul 2026

When the demand for PhDs and publications can harm more than help

The author argues that Chinese web movies have become an overlooked source of world-class action cinema, with Xie Miao emerging as a new international martial arts star worthy of wider recognition. — Picture courtesy of Antenna Entertainment
18 Jul 2026

Spotlight firmly on Xie Miao with the release of ‘The Furious’ and ‘Fight Against Evil 3’

The author argues that PAS is pursuing a long-term strategy centred on Malay-Muslim political consolidation, warning that identity-based politics risks deepening national divisions at the expense of governance and unity. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
16 Jul 2026

PAS’ kamikaze actions geared to one nation antics

The author argues that hardship should not be romanticised, with people pressured to find ‘silver linings’ in terrible situations. — Unsplash pic
15 Jul 2026

When the world is on fire, be the rain

Referee Michael Oliver speaks with Dani Olmo #10 of Spain during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Final match between Spain and Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium on July 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California. — Getty Images via AFP pic
11 Jul 2026

Controversial refereeing and VAR decisions are part of the Beautiful Game

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