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PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan speaks to the media during the launch of the Perikatan Nasional manifesto for the Kuala Kubu Bharu by-election in Kuala Kubu Bharu on May 6, 2024. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 15 h ago

PAS takeover complete as ROS confirms new Perikatan leadership with Samsuri as chair

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Zulkifli Hasan joins worshippers in performing Friday prayers, led by Al-Bukhary Mosque imam Syeed Muhammad Lutfi Wan Yusuf, at Outreach Oasis Bukit Bintang in Kuala Lumpur on June 19, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

New mosque to rise in front of TRX as Bukit Bintang seeks permanent worship space

A caretaker wheels an elderly woman after a bath at a day care facility for senior citizens in Tokyo on April 6, 2022. — AFP pic

Life / 13 h ago

Japanese film proposes cutting off limbs to solve the country’s elder care crisis

Fierce winds and heavy rain blew through Ipoh, Perak on June 19, 2026 damaging over 200 homes across seven neighbourhoods. — Social media pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Storm tears through Ipoh, damages over 200 homes in Anjung Bercham (VIDEO)

Bersatu information chief Datuk Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz said PAS. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Use your own logo and leave: Bersatu info chief says PAS never truly committed to Perikatan

Family, friends and supporters hold up placards calling for justice for T. Nhaveen during his funeral procession to Batu Gantung in Penang on June 16, 2017. The 18-year-old died from serious injuries after being brutalised by a group of youths on June 9, 2017. — File picture by KE Ooi

Malaysia / 16 h ago

After five failed attempts, prosecution bid to revive Penang teen Nhaveen’s murder case ends at Federal Court

A 67-year-old man was sentenced to 33 years’ jail and 14 strokes of the cane after pleading guilty to rape and sexual assault involving two granddaughters in Muar. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Court sentences grandfather to 33 years jail, 14 strokes for raping and sexually assaulting his granddaughters

Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said Malaysia is registering all refugees in the country, including those without UNHCR cards, as the actual number is believed to exceed 200,000. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Immigration DG: Actual number of refugees in Malaysia higher than UNHCR’s 200,000 figure

A nasi kandar restaurant in Bandar Dato’ Onn, Johor Bahru came under attack from two masked men who splashed red paint and set fire on June 19, 2026, a day before it was to open. — Videograb from social media

Malaysia / 14 h ago

JB nasi kandar shop suffers RM200,000 losses in pre-opening paint and arson attack

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s three press aides and a driver in a Toyota Fortuner were among seven people with light injuries in a collision on the East Coast Expressway near Maran, Terengganu on June 19, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Zahid Hamidi

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Lorry lane change triggers East Coast pile-up near Maran involving Zahid’s aides and driver

The High Court has set aside a subpoena requiring Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to testify in a RM30 million civil suit after ruling that the plaintiffs failed to show the prime minister was a relevant and material witness. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

High Court sets aside subpoena for Anwar to testify in RM30m civil suit against businessman and wife

The hunter becomes the hunted: Malaysian scientists discover hyperparasite that preys on ‘zombie fungus’ in Sabah’s Danum Valley

Life / 19 h ago

The hunter becomes the hunted: Malaysian scientists discover hyperparasite that preys on ‘zombie fungus’ in Sabah’s Danum Valley

University students react as they participate in a protest calling for Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s resignation in Sleman, Yogyakarta on June 13, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 13 h ago

Indonesia’s free meal programme hits roadblocks amid protests, food poisoning, and corruption

Spain’s Ferran Torres shoots against Cabo Verde’s Vozinha, Diney Borges and Pico Lopes during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on June 15, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 13 h ago

Cape Verde’s ‘Pico’ Lopes on shutting out Spain — and the bank job he quit to get to the World Cup

The Selangor government is giving a 30 per cent rent cut for hawkers and traders for six months starting from July 2026, to ease business costs. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Selangor hawkers to get six-month rent discount from July under state relief package

What You Think

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Tough journey ahead on managing problems in the Strait of Hormuz — Phar Kim Beng

Ships are seen anchored in Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway that carries about a fifth of the world's oil supplies and remains vulnerable to disruption amid tensions in West Asia, on June 18, 2026. — ISNA/AFP pic

JUNE 19 — The postponement of the planned United States-Iran talks in Switzerland on June 19 is a reminder that diplomacy in West Asia remains fragile even after the recent memorandum of understanding (MOU) that temporarily halted direct hostilities.The MOU was signed by President Donald Trump at the G7 Summit,...

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The author argues that Malaysia should begin educating adolescents about dementia as part of a broader national strategy. — Pexels pic

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Why our adolescents need dementia literacy now — Ernest Mangantig

A boy walks among the rubble of a neighborhood completely destroyed by an Israeli airstrike, following the US-Iran deal, in Qlailieh, Tyre district, Lebanon, June 18, 2026. — Reuters pic

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The boomerang war: How Israel aimed at Iran and hit itself — Abbi Kanthasamy

The author interacts with a member of the public during a community outreach programme. — Picture courtesy of Teeba Solaimalai

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The people who come after office hours — Teeba Solaimalai

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal reacts during warm-ups before the Fifa World Cup 2026 Group K match between Portugal and Congo DR at Houston Stadium in Houston June 17, 2026. — AFP pic

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Beyond the scoreboard: The power of language in sports — Nurizah Md Ngadiran and Muhammad Asraf Zulzali

The author argues that ESG’s rapid rise reflects business self-interest as much as sustainability, but that its real value lies in making companies more accountable, transparent and resilient rather than merely appearing sustainable. — Pexels pic

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Hype, hope, and the hard work of saving the world — Ahmad Ibrahim

File picture of Rohingya refugees on a capsized boat before being rescued in the waters of West Aceh, Indonesia, March 21, 2024. — Reuters pic

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Why Malaysia needs a temporary pause on refugee intake pending a stronger national framework — Mashitah Hamidi

A standee publicises the BUDI95 initiative at a petrol station in Kuala Lumpur on September 25, 2025. — Bernama pic

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Why subsidies sound costly but incentives sound strategic — Mohd Zaidi Md Zabri

People are seen at a Rohingya settlement in Kuala Lumpur on June 13, 2021. — Picture by Hari Anggara

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The Rohingya that some Malaysians fear — Mustafa K Anuar

Let me tell you about the best classroom I ever sat in. It wasn’t smart. It wasn’t wired to the cloud. The blackboard was cracked, the chalk was dusty, and the only thing interactive was the teacher’s ability to throw a piece of eraser at the back row with terrifying accuracy.. — Picture by Farhan Najib

2d ago

The algorithm didn’t teach me to dream. My teacher did — Ahmad Ibrahim

The authors note that survival during a medical emergency depends not just on hospitals or ambulances, but on whether bystanders act in the crucial minutes before professional help arrives. — Pexels pic

16 Jun 2026

The first five minutes before help arrives — Hafyzuddin Yusuf and Unaizah Hanum Obaidellah

According to the author, productive ageing, as facilitated by PAWE, is framed as a strategic investment in Malaysia’s future, contributing to resilient communities, alleviating pension burdens, and upholding cultural respect for elders. — Unsplash pic

15 Jun 2026

Investing in productive ageing via PAWE — Sayed Mohammad Reza Yamani Sayed Umar

According to the author, life rarely follows the neat plans we make at the start — and every empty lecture hall is simply a reminder that the future is still waiting to be written. — Unsplash pic

15 Jun 2026

Leave room to be surprised — Nahrizul Adib Kadri

The latest Illicit Cigarette Study found that illicit cigarettes accounted for 56.7 per cent of total cigarette consumption in early 2026, up from 54.4 per cent previously and marking the first increase since 2021. — Bernama file pic

15 Jun 2026

Why blanket bans risk strengthening illicit markets — Tarmizi Anuwar

The author argues that successful innovation depends less on slogans, funding levels or symbolic initiatives and more on cultivating the right organisational conditions. — Pixabay pic

14 Jun 2026

Why your innovative ‘culture hack’ won’t save you — Ahmad Ibrahim

The author argues that universities should equip students with structured interview skills, such as the STAR method, to help graduates communicate their experiences more effectively. — File picture by Miera Zulyana

14 Jun 2026

Giving graduates an edge in today’s job market — Nuruladilah Mohamed

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