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The lithium-ion battery powering your sleek new electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid cars may last eight to 10 years, but what happens after that? — Shutterstock pic/Sergii Chernov

Malaysia / 4 h ago

By 2050, 870,000 EV batteries will need recycling: How is Malaysia tackling the challenge?

The state government may implement new regulations to enhance the safety of Mount Kinabalu climbers. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Climbing Kinabalu? Age could be a factor now, says state govt after latest tragic incident

Sudan produces around 80 per cent of the world’s gum arabic, a natural substance harvested from acacia trees. — Reuters pic

Money / 14 h ago

Here’s a look at how one key ingredient in Coca-Cola, M&M’s is smuggled from war-torn Sudan

Police have recorded statements from 21 individuals, including two policemen suspected of stealing RM300,000 in Bukit Jalil recently. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Two police officers involved in RM300,000 theft in Bukit Jalil reassigned

The United States has provided US$65.9 billion in military support to Ukraine since Russia’s February 2022 invasion but further contributions hang in the balance after Donald Trump ordered a pause Monday on aid to Kyiv. — AFP pic

World / 14 h ago

US aid to Ukraine: How US$65.9b was spent and what comes next

Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob will be at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters tomorrow to assist in an investigation into a corruption and money laundering case. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Ismail Sabri to give statement at MACC tomorrow for corruption investigation, says Azam Baki

Jakim reminded all parties to be mindful of religious sensitivities in their actions and speech. — Picture by Malay Mail

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Mocking other religions is against Islam, Jakim warns as Era FM hosts taken off-air over Thaipusam clip

Accused Mohamad Haidar Abdullah (left, in green parka) and N. Klement Raj being escorted by policemen in the Johor Baru courthouse. Both later claimed trial to joint and separate charges for gang robbery, possession of firearms and imitation weapons at the Sessions Court today. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Datuk’s son among three charged with gang robbery, firearms offences in Johor

IGP Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said iinvestigation are under Section 298 of the Penal Code for acts that cause disharmony, disunity, or feelings of enmity, hatred, or ill-will on religious grounds, as well as Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for the improper use of network facilities or services. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

IGP confirms radio hosts under criminal investigation for allegedly mocking Hinduism, six complaints filed

Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan (right) said investigations has not discounted criminal elements even though the case has been classified as sudden death for now. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Selangor police say Japanese in fatal fall at Subang Jaya condo is wife of local influencer Ridzokumura, investigation ongoing

Judge Datin M. Kunasundary handed down the sentence on the 36-year-old woman, who has two children, after finding that the defence had failed to raise reasonable doubts at the end of the defence case. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Single mother sentenced to 10 years for sexually assaulting neighbour’s 13-year-old daughter

A Thai court on Tuesday accepted a class-action lawsuit filed by hundreds of fishermen seeking US$73 million in damages from an agribusiness giant over invasive blackchin tilapia, a representative of the Thai lawyers’ council said. — AFP

World / 17 h ago

Thai court takes on US$73m lawsuit against conglomerate CP, owned by Thailand’s second richest family, over invasive fish crisis

In Malaysia, the Tamil community has the opportunity to learn the language from preschool through postgraduate levels. — Picture by Farhan Najib

What You Think / 14 h ago

Making Tamil language mandatory entry requirement for Indian students — Velan Kunjuraman

A Malaysiakini reporter was brought to the Magistrate's Court in Putrajaya for remand over an alleged bribery case. March 1, 2025. — Picture courtesy of MACC

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Malaysiakini journalist freed after four-day remand by MACC over bribery allegation

The word ‘Vel” in Tamil, refers to the spear of the Hindu deity Lord Murugan (pictured above), and devotees often chant it to express their devotion and prayers. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

PM calls for tact on religious matters after Astro suspends staff over Thaipusam remarks

The lithium-ion battery powering your sleek new electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid cars may last eight to 10 years, but what happens after that? — Shutterstock pic/Sergii Chernov

Malaysia / 4 h ago

By 2050, 870,000 EV batteries will need recycling: How is Malaysia tackling the challenge?

The state government may implement new regulations to enhance the safety of Mount Kinabalu climbers. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Climbing Kinabalu? Age could be a factor now, says state govt after latest tragic incident

Sudan produces around 80 per cent of the world’s gum arabic, a natural substance harvested from acacia trees. — Reuters pic

Money / 14 h ago

Here’s a look at how one key ingredient in Coca-Cola, M&M’s is smuggled from war-torn Sudan

Police have recorded statements from 21 individuals, including two policemen suspected of stealing RM300,000 in Bukit Jalil recently. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Two police officers involved in RM300,000 theft in Bukit Jalil reassigned

The United States has provided US$65.9 billion in military support to Ukraine since Russia’s February 2022 invasion but further contributions hang in the balance after Donald Trump ordered a pause Monday on aid to Kyiv. — AFP pic

World / 14 h ago

US aid to Ukraine: How US$65.9b was spent and what comes next

Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob will be at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters tomorrow to assist in an investigation into a corruption and money laundering case. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Ismail Sabri to give statement at MACC tomorrow for corruption investigation, says Azam Baki

Jakim reminded all parties to be mindful of religious sensitivities in their actions and speech. — Picture by Malay Mail

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Mocking other religions is against Islam, Jakim warns as Era FM hosts taken off-air over Thaipusam clip

Accused Mohamad Haidar Abdullah (left, in green parka) and N. Klement Raj being escorted by policemen in the Johor Baru courthouse. Both later claimed trial to joint and separate charges for gang robbery, possession of firearms and imitation weapons at the Sessions Court today. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Datuk’s son among three charged with gang robbery, firearms offences in Johor

IGP Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said iinvestigation are under Section 298 of the Penal Code for acts that cause disharmony, disunity, or feelings of enmity, hatred, or ill-will on religious grounds, as well as Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for the improper use of network facilities or services. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

IGP confirms radio hosts under criminal investigation for allegedly mocking Hinduism, six complaints filed

Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan (right) said investigations has not discounted criminal elements even though the case has been classified as sudden death for now. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Selangor police say Japanese in fatal fall at Subang Jaya condo is wife of local influencer Ridzokumura, investigation ongoing

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Malaysia’s dominance in Islamic finance is well-established, with Islamic banking assets accounting for 32.14 per cent of the global total (IFSB, 2023). — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

What You Think / 13 Feb 2025

Malaysia’s AI revolution in Islamic finance — Ashurov Sharofiddin and Azman Mohd Noor

One should not forget that the child needs to be prepared for school not only physically but also psychologically. — Unsplash pic

What You Think / 12 Feb 2025

Preparing for the new school year — Fareen Ali

Wisma Angkasapuri features terrazzo concrete shield-like shading devices and a striking barrel vault roof facade. — Picture courtesy of Zuraini Md Ali and Nurul Alia Ahamad

What You Think / 12 Feb 2025

Angkasapuri’s legacy in our broadcasting future — Zuraini Md Ali and Nurul Alia Ahamad

Article 38(2)(b) states that the Conference of Rulers has the function of agreeing or disagreeing to the extension of any religious acts, observances or ceremonies to the Federation as a whole. ― Bernama pic

What You Think / 12 Feb 2025

Understand structure of administration of Islamic matters for whole Federation — Hafiz Hassan

Donald Trump has never been a fan of rules — unless he’s the one making them. — AFP pic

What You Think / 11 Feb 2025

Trump’s war on the ICC is a war on justice — Che Ran

Singapore’s former transport minister S. Iswaran was placed on HDS on February 7. — Reuters pic

What You Think / 10 Feb 2025

House arrest: Much talked, much hyped, much ado about nothing? — Hafiz Hassan

Displaced Palestinians cross the Netzarim corridor as they make their way to the northern parts of the Gaza Strip on February 9, 2025. — AFP pic

What You Think / 09 Feb 2025

The Great Gaza Land Grab: Trump’s imperialist Riviera fantasy — Che Ran

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim gives a speech during the closing ceremony of the 44th and 45th Asean Summits and Related Summits at the National Convention Centre (NCC) October 11, 2024. — Bernama pic

What You Think / 09 Feb 2025

A defining Asean chairmanship: Malaysia’s strategic vision under Anwar Ibrahim — Yusmadi Yusoff

A general view shows a destroyed neighbourhood in Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip on February 5, 2025. — AFP pic

What You Think / 09 Feb 2025

Community-centred reconstruction is key to a sustainable future — Muhammad Hadi Mustafa

Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah together with the Raja Permaisuri Perak Tuanku Zara Salim set off for the Pledge of Royalty and Investiture Ceremony in conjunction with his 68th birthday celebration at Istana Iskandariah November 9, 2024. — Bernama pic

What You Think / 09 Feb 2025

Respect the authority behind guidelines — Hafiz Hassan

A general view of the Parliament building in Kuala Lumpur November 13, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

What You Think / 08 Feb 2025

Opposition Leader got away with ‘derhaka’ remarks — Hafiz Hassan

Malaysia’s 2025 Asean agenda is laying the groundwork for the region’s next reinvention. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

What You Think / 08 Feb 2025

Can Malaysia catalyse Asean’s fourth reinvention? — Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz

A Palestinian man clears debris on the first floor of a destroyed building in Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip on February 5, 2025, during a truce in the war between Israel and Hamas. — AFP pic

What You Think / 07 Feb 2025

Donald Trump and America’s growing isolationism — Abdillah Noh

Sarawak is home to two crocodile species, which is the iconic ‘Crocodylus porosus’ and the elusive ‘Tomistoma schlegelii’. — Bernama pic

What You Think / 07 Feb 2025

Coexisting with crocodiles — Emerald Keith Anak Menai and Hasmahzaiti Omar

Demonstrators attend a protest against US President Donald Trump’s plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza, in front of the US consulate in Istanbul February 6, 2025. — Reuters pic

What You Think / 07 Feb 2025

Gaza must be returned to Gazans — Hafiz Hassan

People walk amid collapsed buildings along Saftawi street in Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip on February 5, 2025 during a ceasefire deal in the war between Israel and Hamas. — AFP pic

What You Think / 06 Feb 2025

Palestine is a state, Palestinian people exist, they don’t belong elsewhere — Hafiz Hassan