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However, it emphasised that any attempt to take out goods that violate the law will still face stern action. — File picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Customs checks at KLIA T1 to move to departure gates from Jan 1

CAAM said the Boeing 737 aircraft, bearing registration number 9M-MXH, which was scheduled to depart for Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), aborted its take-off after experiencing a tyre burst. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

CAAM confirms Malaysia Airlines plane aborted take-off after burst tyre at Sultan Abdul Halim Airport in Kedah

The group, estimated at 15 men, allegedly attacked the three victims while they were dining inside the premises. — Screengrab from social media
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In Penang, masked assailants kill one, injure two in Sungai Bakap

Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah said the same opportunity would also be extended to any independent assemblyman who meets the criteria. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Perlis MB says sacked PAS reps may be considered for exco if they regain seats

Tourism Malaysia chairman Datuk Manoharan Periasamy (centre) attends a media briefing on the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 Bukit Bintang Star-Lit Street Festival in Kuala Lumpur December 30, 2025. — Bernama pic
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KL after dark gets a remix for Visit Malaysia 2026 at Bukit Bintang’s Star-Lit Street Festival

A van overflowing with fresh kampung durians rolls into Demak Farmers’ Market in Kuching December 30, 2025. — Bernama pic
Life  / 6 h ago

When durian is RM1, you don’t ask questions, you just queue

Relish this well braised Ginger Duck Yee Mee with tender duck and distinctive ginger flavour for your breakfast or lunch. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
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Ginger duck ‘yee mee’, ‘har cheong kai’ and Cantonese fried noodles are the draw at this noodles stall at Pudu’s Restoran Ozap Omei Kopitiam

Earlier, two letters using the letterheads of the office and Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) went viral, purportedly stating that Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin had stepped down as Opposition Leader. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Opposition leader’s office: Hamzah Zainudin has not resigned, viral letter false

People dine near a television screen showing a news report on patrol and law‑enforcement operations around Taiwan conducted by China’s Fujian Coast Guard, at a restaurant in Beijing December 30, 2025. — Reuters pic
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What does China mean by ‘Taiwan independence’?

Cheng Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei win gold at the world championships. — Picture via Instagram/@toh.eewei
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From Paris to Chengdu: Malaysia’s 2025 sporting year of golds and historic firsts

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said Madeline, a renowned scholar and distinguished economic thinker, had devoted her entire professional life to national development and the well-being of the people. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Fadillah: Loss of scholar Madeline Berma a blow to Sarawak and Malaysia

According to the charges, all three men are accused of jointly trafficking 26 kg of methamphetamine at the Adorna Gold Complex apartment at 10 pm on December 20. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Three Chinese nationals charged in Penang with trafficking 26kg of meth, face death penalty

The officers used specialised equipment to restrain the King Cobra, which measured over two metres in length and weighed six kilograms. — Picture from Facebook/APM Sik
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Hissing King Cobra spotted on roof in Sik before being captured by Kedah Civil Defence team

Malaysia  / 4 h ago

‘One of Sarawak’s finest daughters’: Abang Johari mourns death of Madeline Berma

Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah said the minimum number represents one-third of the total number of state assemblymen. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Perlis exco can be formed with just four members despite PAS pullout, says MB

 

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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
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Cancer Diaries: When a snake comes to my door

The author argues that despite streaming’s dominance, 2025 reaffirmed the power of the big screen — from arthouse discoveries to punchy genre hits like ‘Eye for an Eye 2: Blind Vengeance’.
27 Dec 2025

My favourite films of 2025

Hannah Yeoh and Yeo Bee Yin share the spotlight. — Pictures by Raymond Manuel and Ahmad Zamzahuri
25 Dec 2025

A Christmas tale of two DAP ladies, no carols included

While the transcription isn't perfect, dictating my writing is freeing while also preserving my hands. — iOS screenshot
24 Dec 2025

Cancer Diaries: Sometimes you’re grateful just to feel your hands

 

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The Japan and Philippine Reciprocal Access Agreement, which entered into force in September 2025, is a bilateral arrangement aimed at facilitating joint exercises, training, and disaster relief, without creating permanent bases or alliance obligations. — Unsplash pics
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Reciprocal access agreement of Japan and the Philippines should not be exaggerated: just bilateralism going forward – Phar Kim Beng

The Education Ministry finally decided to do away with mandatory school ties for students in the 2026 academic year. — Unsplash pic
3 h ago

New Year cheers for schoolers — Hafiz Hassan

We check our phones during conversations and call it productivity. But the truth is, we are losing something. We are forgetting how to be where we are. — Reuters pic
1d ago

Treasuring every moment — Ng Kwan Hoong

Users can enter prompts, and ChatGPT automatically generates appropriate, human-like responses. — Reuters pic
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When AI becomes an emotional companion in a lonely world — Kuek Chee Ying

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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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Visitors view books at the Straits Quay Convention Centre in Penang on November 28, 2019. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
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Repurposing university libraries

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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Sabah’s top game show… speed majority

Despite successful surgery and no residual cancer found, the recovery journey continues with complications including a five per cent drop in heart function and menopausal symptoms. — AFP pic
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Cancer Diaries: On ‘celebrating’ one year as a cancer patient as my heart begins to struggle

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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Sabah voters, every which way they lose

I'm grateful that I can get what I need from the public healthcare system. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni
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Cancer Diaries: When everyone, myself included, needs reminding I’m still sick

People need to drive out of their parking lots so let’s not act like that space in front of their car is ours by divine right! — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
24 Nov 2025

Honking: When someone double parks and blocks your car

Karnan G. Crak, who had a minor role in ‘Jagat’, now stars as Siam in ‘Macai’. — Picture courtesy of Skyzen Studio
22 Nov 2025

We need to talk about ‘Macai’

The writer argues that even Fifa’s damning verdict won’t shake a system where the powerful set the rules — and rewrite the documents. — Reuters file pic
20 Nov 2025

Fifa is not going to change Malaysia

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