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Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) deputy managing director (development) Eneng Faridah Iskandar says the Online Safety Act 2025 will not restrict freedom of expression. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Here’s what Malaysians can expect as social media firms come under Malaysian laws now

At a New Year’s assembly in Putrajaya, Anwar hinted that Bills on a 10-year PM term limit and the separation of prosecutorial powers could be tabled soon. — Picture by Sayuti Zanudin
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Anwar revives reform pledge, hints at Bill to limit PM’s tenure to 10 years, alongside AG-PP split, FOI and Ombudsman

Teoh Siew Li pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate’s Court in Alor Setar on January 4, 2026, to three charges linked to an incident involving a police officer. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Woman denies charges of insulting Islam, assaulting officer and obscene gesture in Mergong

Visitors savour durians at Mujan Lah’s orchard. — Picture via Facebook/Mujan Lah
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Too many durians? Marudi fruit farmers invite public to feast after bumper harvest

A man is seen collapsed near a fast-food outlet in Banting, Kuala Langat, following a suspected shooting late last night. — Picture from social media
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Man shot dead at fast-food outlet in Banting, motorcyclist suspect on the run

China conducted a live-firing exercise involving its land, air, and sea military units around Taiwan in December 2025. — Reuters pic
World  / 17 h ago

Could China move in on Taiwan now after US strike on Venezuela? Analysts weigh in

TNB says EVs are designed with very strict safety systems to ensure they remain safe during floods, adding that modern charging stations are built with water- and dust-resistant designs, automatic cut-off systems and moisture sensors. — SoyaCincau pic
Life  / 17 h ago

Charging your EV during a flood? Here’s what TNB wants you to know

The address is expected to outline the government’s direction, key initiatives and major announcements for the year ahead. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Anwar to deliver 2026 New Year Message with major announcements today

Anita Yusof’s Global Dream Ride that began in 2015 aboard her trusty Yamaha FZ150i motorbike has taken her to over 120 countries on all seven continents. — Pictures from Instagram/gdranitayusof
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A woman and her bike: Malaysian Anita Yusof, 58, proves age and gender not barriers to round-the-world adventure (VIDEO)

File photo of Malaysian Armed Forces personnel taking part in rehearsals for Merdeka Day celebrations. The Defence Ministry has urged the public not to speculate while investigations into the social media claims are ongoing. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Defence Ministry orders probe into viral claims of alleged misconduct in military camps

An elderly woman was killed after being hit by a sports utility vehicle (SUV) driven by a foreign man, who is suspected to have been under the influence of alcohol, while she was crossing the road at Jalan Lembah Permai, Tanjung Tokong, late last night. — Picture courtesy of police
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Woman dies after SUV driven by man suspected of drink‑driving hits her in Tanjung Tokong

Four assemblymen in Sabah said the number of Kota Kinabalu residents recorded as non-Malaysian citizens has grown exponentially between 2023 and 2024, making up 20.9 per cent of the state capital city’s estimated 600,000 residents. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Explain this rise: Four Sabah reps demand CM Hajiji answer after DOSM logs one in five people in KK as non-Malaysian

The arrest follows the discovery of a 67-year-old grave builder who was found dead, while his son was injured and hospitalised. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Woman arrested in Kuching cemetery murder case

The price tag for a licence to drive in Singapore just got heavier from January 1, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/ComfortDelGro
Singapore  / 18 h ago

Buckle up: Driving lessons in Singapore is very dear in 2026, here’s the breakdown

Members of the ‘Colectivos’ militia march in Caracas on January 4, 2026, demanding the release of President Nicolas Maduro after his capture in US strikes. — Reuters pic
World  / 4 h ago

‘Pay big price’: Trump warns Venezuela’s new leader of severe consequences if she resists

 

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The author maintains that ‘Weapons’ is a deserved box-office hit and a new horror classic, showcasing Zach Cregger as a highly promising talent through its bold, disturbing premise and confident execution. — Picture via Facebook/Weapons Movie
2d ago

My favourite genre films of 2025

The author argues that Malaysian cinemas undermine the movie-going experience by forcing patrons through cramped, poorly lit and uncomfortable exit routes — a jarring finale that feels unsafe, unnecessary and wildly out of step with the glamour promised at the front door. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
02 Jan 2026

Why must exiting a cinema hall be such a lousy experience?

Three PAS state assemblymen in Perlis whose positions were automatically vacated following the immediate termination of their party membership. — Bernama pic
01 Jan 2026

Perikatan Nasional: ’Tis the time to be unjolly

A monocled cobra decided to visit the author before the end of the Year of the Snake to ring out the old. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni
31 Dec 2025

Cancer Diaries: When a snake comes to my door

 

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Military equipment of the ground forces takes part in long-range live-fire drills targeting waters south of Taiwan, from an undisclosed location in this screenshot from a video released by the Eastern Theatre Command of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on December 30, 2025. — Eastern Theatre Command/Handout via Reuters
6 h ago

If the US can, so can China — Hafiz Hassan

How can universities seize the semiconductor moment? Radical curriculum overhaul and specialisation is needed. Universities must rapidly develop specialised undergraduate and postgraduate programmes co-created with industry. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
1d ago

Why Malaysian universities must bridge the semiconductor skills chasm — Ahmad Ibrahim

A vehicle carries Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro after he and his wife Cilia Flores were captured overnight in Venezuela by US forces, at the Westside Heliport in New York City January 3, 2026. — Reuters pic
1d ago

Caracas’ upheaval in 2026 vastly different from Philippines in 1986: Zero impact on Manila’s Asean chairmanship — Phar Kim Beng

It is paramount for both the Federal and Sabah Governments to be transparent in their approach, lack of which the Sabahans may be disillusioned into believing that the annual special grant amount, especially the cumulative amount accrued over the period of 48 years from 1974 to 2021 often described as ‘the lost years’, is astronomical. — Bernama pic
1d ago

Sabah’s 40pc revenue entitlement: A constitutional quagmire? — Teo Chee Kang

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Sarawak Pakatan Harapan secretary Alan Ling (left) points to the dress code poster at IRB Miri office. — The Borneo Post pic
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Permissive or Prohibition Malaysia, your choice?

Public Service Department personnel sign into MyDigital ID at the PSD lobby in Putrajaya, December 14, 2023. — Bernama pic
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Visitors view books at the Straits Quay Convention Centre in Penang on November 28, 2019. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
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The author contends that meaningful change will only happen if parties radically rethink how they campaign by engaging voters seriously, offering real policy choices, empowering independents and innovating beyond old habits because Malaysians are ready for better options if they are given them. — Bernama pic
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Quit the old tired electioneering, change the game to win a bit

The author argues that PTPTN no longer functions as a real loan system because repayment rates are so poor. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
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Can we stop calling PTPTN a loan?

So many people are turning to public healthcare now, perhaps due to the rising premiums and perhaps also because of the horror stories about insurers finding too many reasons not to honour their policies. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
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Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor smiles from his vehicle after being sworn in for a second term in Kota Kinabalu November 30, 2025. — Bernama pic
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Teachers prepare for class at a school in Ipoh, Perak, on June 23, 2020. — Picture by Farhan Najib
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Schools as worry factories?

This file picture shows supporters of Barisan Nasional and Warisan turning up to support their respective candidates during the nomination process for the 17th Sabah state election at SRJK (C) Yuk Chin in Tawau November 15, 2025. — Bernama pic
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I'm grateful that I can get what I need from the public healthcare system. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni
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