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A man observes the Rolex luxury watch window display at a jeweller in Vienna, Austria on June 8, 2025. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 13 h ago

Italian tries to scam Singapore watch dealer, accidentally sells him genuine RM331,000 Rolex

A vendor stir-fries a mix of yellow noodles and kuey teow in a large wok at a food stall in Semenyih April 14, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Noodles to cost more as price of food packaging goes up in Malaysia, but your favourite ‘mee goreng’ may still be same price... for now

Authorities said no foul play was found in the death of a 13-year-old following a fall at a Tanjung Tokong condominium. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Penang teen, 13, dies after fall from Tanjung Tokong condominium, no foul play suspected

The AC Hotel by Marriott in Ipoh is one new entrant to the state's hotel scene. — Picture via Marriott website

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Perak struggles to attract major hotels as tourists skip overnight stays

The Penang High Court revised the couple’s 12-month jail term to time already served, ordering their immediate release after accepting a joint representation on sentencing. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Cemetery tryst couple freed after Penang High Court revises jail term to time served following accepted representation

The lower court had previously imposed fines ranging from RM2,000 to RM3,000 on the men who had attacked the KTV outlet. — Social media screenshot

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Court orders additional 10 months’ jail for 33 men who stormed Taman Shamelin KTV after previously imposing fines

AirAdvisor, a passenger rights platform, has highlighted 10 lesser-known or unexpected airline fees that travellers in South-east Asia may encounter in 2026, reflecting a wider shift in global aviation pricing models. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Life / 15 h ago

You thought that was the fare? 10 hidden airline fees catching SE Asian travellers off guard

Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan (right) shows the luxury vehicles seized during a press conference at the Kuala Lumpur Police Contingent Headquarters on April 21, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Rolls-Royce Cullinan, Porsche Taycan among 18 luxury cars seized as KL cops smash drug ring

Water levels at one Kuala Lumpur river exceeded the danger threshold this afternoon, with an upward trend recorded, according to the Department of Irrigation and Drainage. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Rising waters push KL river past danger mark, says Irrigation and Drainage Dept

Vehicles were moved by strong currents during flash floods triggered by heavy rain in Cameron Highlands. — Pictures via Facebook

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Flash floods hit Cameron Highlands after heavy rain, no injuries reported

Selangor Infrastructure and Agriculture Committee chairman Datuk Izham Hashim (right) speaks during a press conference at the Selangor State Assembly building in Shah Alam April 21, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Deadline extended: Selangor grants final August exit for Jalan Sungai Buloh nurseries

The accused was found to have stolen 20 household items, including all-purpose flour, from a supermarket in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, with the total value amounting to RM404.22. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Father of two jailed, fined RM300 over Cheras supermarket theft involving sardines and other daily essentials

Perak Ruler Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah delivers his royal keynote address during the Putrajaya Forum 2026 at Mitec in Kuala Lumpur on April 21, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Act now, not after harm: Perak Sultan urges early AI regulation at global forum

File photo of Negeri Sembilan Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun. Four Undang have disputed his account of a DKU meeting and recent developments involving the Sungei Ujong Undang. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Negeri Sembilan Undang dispute MB’s account of council advice

US Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer testifies during a House Workforce and Education Committee hearing on Department of Labor policies and priorities on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on June 5, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 13 h ago

Third woman exits Trump cabinet in weeks as Chavez-DeRemer resigns as labour chief over office scandal

What You Think

1 h ago

Flood crisis not about infrastructure alone — Rajesh Nagarajan

An aerial view of two excavators deepening and widening the Klang River as part of Selangor’s long-term flood mitigation project, in Kota Kemuning, Shah Alam November 1, 2022. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

APRIL 21 — I refer to the statement by Selangor’s State Infrastructure and Agriculture Exco, Datuk Izham Hashim, on 21 April 2026.Datuk Izham has attempted to justify a four-year timeline for flood mitigation by pointing to countries such as the Netherlands, Germany and China. That comparison is not just misplaced...

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Agricultural residues are being repurposed as feedstock for bioenergy development as part of efforts to build a circular bioeconomy. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

What You Think / 8 h ago

How cutting-edge tech might fuel our bioenergy revolution — Ahmad Ibrahim

The author argues that the disconnect between weak political support and strong financial markets in the US risks fuelling dangerous overconfidence, as market optimism may encourage prolonged geopolitical escalation while underestimating systemic risks. — Reuters pic

What You Think / 13 h ago

Markets of illusion: How Wall Street strength masks strategic overreach of Trump, for now — Phar Kim Beng

The author argues that rising geopolitical risks and energy volatility make it urgent for Malaysian businesses and policymakers to accelerate the adoption of green technologies, as sustainability is now essential for resilience and long-term competitiveness rather than just an environmental goal. — Reuters pic

What You Think / 13 h ago

Geopolitical tensions add urgency to our green transition — Mas Nordiana Rusli

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A police personnel walks past posters highlighting Pakistan’s mediation of Iran’s peace talks, at the Red Zone area in Islamabad April 18, 2026. — AFP pic

1d ago

Fragile ceasefires conceal strategic endurance of China, Iran and the United States — Phar Kim Beng

While framed as a protective measure, this proposed blanket ban on social media for children under 16, expected to be implemented by June 2026, is misguided and disproportionate, and it risks undermining the privacy and freedom of expression of all social media users, both adults and children. — AFP pic

1d ago

Joint letter to the prime minister of Malaysia on the proposed social media ban for under-16s — Civil society organisations

Today the Strait of Malacca remains one of the most important maritime corridors on Earth. Nearly 100,000 ships pass through it every year. — Picture via Google Maps

1d ago

The first trade war in the Strait of Malacca — Abbi Kanthasamy

Plastic pollution, such as waste choking oceans and landfills filling up, is cited as a visible symptom of the ‘take-make-dispose’ linear economic model that the article warns is putting both planetary stability and economic resilience under strain. — Reuters pic

1d ago

The linear economy is a ticking time bomb and the clock just got louder — Ahmad Ibrahim

According to the author, the core issue with DTC clear aligners is the significant reduction or complete absence of professional clinical oversight. — Pexels.com pic

1d ago

The costly conveniences of clear aligners — Anis Farhan Kamaruddin

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth hosts an honour cordon for Indonesia’s Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin in Washington April 13, 2026. — Reuters pic

2d ago

Calmness equally demanded for overflight of US over Indonesia — Phar Kim Beng

The author argues that AI should not be treated as a threat to education but as a catalyst for transforming it, urging a shift from memorisation to critical thinking, from teaching to facilitation, and from product-based assessment to process-driven learning. — Unsplash pic

2d ago

Forecasting the shape of future education — Ahmad Ibrahim

The author argues that remand proceedings without legal representation should be rare, stressing that suspects’ rights — particularly access to counsel — must be strictly safeguarded given the serious deprivation of liberty involved. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

2d ago

Remand proceedings without lawyers representing suspected persons must be an exception — Hafiz Hassan

File photo of a public beach in Port Dickson July 23, 2023. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

18 Apr 2026

A holistic approach to preventive measures for outdoor activities is what is truly needed, not just SOPs — Chan Yuen-Li

Regular chewing of betel quid can cause staining of the teeth, bad breath, and irritation of the gums. — AFP pic

18 Apr 2026

When tradition affects your oral health — Nor Azlida Mohd Nor and Goh Yet Ching

IoT-enabled medical devices enable the continuous collection of health data, rather than collecting it only occasionally. Wearable sensors can monitor heart rate, oxygen saturation, physical activity, and sleep patterns. For instance, smart blood pressure monitors and glucometers can transmit readings directly to healthcare providers, allowing healthcare providers to monitor the patient’s condition remotely. — National Cancer Institute/Unsplash pic

16 Apr 2026

Data will keep people out of our hospitals — and that’s the right thing — Ng Kheng Yean

As engineers, we are trained to look beyond the surface. To ask not just whether something works, but how well it works, and under what conditions. Perhaps it is time we apply the same thinking to the spaces we occupy every day. — John Price/Unsplash pic

16 Apr 2026

Shaped by the spaces we sit in every day — Nur Anira Asyikin Hashim

The cover of ‘Memoir Shamsiah Fakeh: Dari Awas ke Rejimen ke-10’. — Screengrab via Gerakbudaya website

16 Apr 2026

Why does Malaysia fear the books that tell our story? — Khoo Ying Hooi

According to the author, government healthcare in Malaysia is not without its challenges. But it is resilient, committed, and always present. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

15 Apr 2026

Do government hospitals sleep? A reality many don’t see — Naveen Nair Gangadaran

The authors say poverty in Malaysia is increasingly hidden from view, yet more complex and multi-layered than before. — Unsplash pic

15 Apr 2026

Not broke, but still struggling — Nik Zirwatul Fatihah and Nik Ahmad Sufian

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