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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) logo is seen at its headquarters in Putrajaya on March 3, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May .
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

MACC nabs construction firm exec, three more over RM180m Johor data centre bid

Malaysia’s top men's doubles pair, Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani, are poised to defend their Japan Open title after securing a hard-earned victory over their Indonesian counterparts in the quarterfinals. — AFP pic
Sports  / 15 h ago

Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin storm into Japan Open semis after thrilling win over Indonesia’s top pair

A file picture of professional men’s doubles pair Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi during a match at the Malaysia Open 2025 earlier this year. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 17 h ago

Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi stun top Chinese duo to reach Japan Open semis

Women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah are set for a semi-final showdown with the Japanese duo of Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 17 h ago

Pearly Tan and Thinaah face familiar rivals Matsuyama and Shida in Japan Open semi-final

Part of the cash that was burned in a bid to hide evidence during a MACC raid. — Pictures from Facebook
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

Burn notice: Project boss tries torching RM1m evidence as MACC raids home over data centre graft probe

A screen capture shows a man waving a machete at police and City Hall officers off camera in Desa Pandan, Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Trader seen waving machete at police, DBKL in viral video charged with intimidation

A Singapore Pools Toto outlet in Ghim Moh, Singapore. — Picture from Wiki Commons
Singapore  / 19 h ago

No jackpot, but 12 Toto punters still laughing all the way to the bank with RM4.2m each

Blackpink’s Jisoo takes aim as ‘Lee Ji-hye’ in ‘Omniscient Reader’, trading swords for sniper fire in the controversial live-action adaptation. — Screengrab from YouTube
Showbiz  / 18 h ago

Director defends Blackpink star Jisoo’s sniper role in ‘Omniscient Reader’ amid fan controversy (VIDEO)

Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul noted that the tabling of the 13MP is particularly significant as Malaysia holds the Asean Chairmanship this year, and it offers an opportunity to showcase the country’s resilience and progress amid global uncertainties. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Parliament gears up for marathon 13MP debate as Speaker urges rakyat to ‘tag your MPs’

The Japan Malaysia Expo (JEMY) 2025 will take place from July 18 until July 20 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Life  / 19 h ago

Japan Malaysia Expo 2025 returns for its sixth edition at KLCC, aims to generate RM8m in transactions and attract over 70,000 visitors

Cameron Highlands police chief Supt Azri Ramli said police received information from the suspect’s father, who found the baby’s body at 10am. — Picture courtesy of PDRM
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Cameron Highlands police arrest man suspected of burying baby born to stepsister

At 6pm, the local note rose to 4.2410/2455 from 4.2465/2510 at Thursday’s close. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Money  / 16 h ago

Ringgit rebounds to close higher as 2Q GDP forecast beats expectations

P. Ramasamy speaks to the press in George Town, Penang, on January 8, 2021. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Ramasamy quits legal battle with Penang CM over Batu Kawan land sale

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was one of the guests at Himpunan Mandat Negarawan. — Picture from Facebook/YB Dr Riduan
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

‘Twice was enough’: Dr Mahathir rules out return as PM even if Perikatan wins Putrajaya, says happy to advise

Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad (second left) said that KL police are still investigating the alleged criminal intimidation case. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

KL cops say may recall ‘legendary singer’ over alleged criminal intimidation against Shila Amzah

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Lawyers gather for the Lawyer's Walk for Judicial Independence at the Palace of Justice, Putrajaya. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
What You Think / 49 m ago

Calls for reforms must be sincere and not for political mileage — Hafiz Hassan

Chronic underfunding of Health Ministry has obliged many Malaysians to prepare for contingencies – Picture by Raymond Manuel
What You Think / 19 h ago

Health Ministry struggles to cope with chronic underfunding — Chan Chee Khoon

Environmentalist should never be misunderstood as simply correcting what others have done wrong. — Picture fron Unsplash/Colin Meg
What You Think / 23 h ago

Environmentalism needs the soul — Azizi Abu Bakar

Journalists interview VTuber Mori Calliope, interacting with her through a screen interface displaying the animated avatar of the performer, at a Hololive pop-up store at the Beverly Center shopping mall in Los Angeles, California, on February 27, 2025. — AFP pic
What You Think / 1d ago

How digital media reinforces harmful stereotypes about women across Asia — Tharindi Rangoda, Feng Shengnan, and Mohd Istajib Mokhtar

Indeed, gold was once central to the Bretton Woods system. Until 1971, the US dollar was convertible to gold by the Federal Reserve, anchoring international monetary stability. — Picture by Choo Choy May
What You Think / 1d ago

Gold bullion and the erosion of US trust: Europe’s historical and quiet revolt — Phar Kim Beng

We live in a world obsessed with how things appear — with symmetry, vitality, performance. And we admire recovery when it ends in a triumphant “after.” What we don’t talk about is the middle.
What You Think / 1d ago

The invisible club — Nahrizul Adib Kadri

As newsrooms, including those in Southeast Asia, press on with AI, it is worth considering both the opportunities and challenges. — Unsplash pic
What You Think / 2d ago

Is AI in the newsroom a tool, threat, or transformation? — Manjit Singh Sidhu

If diplomacy is akin to dexterous manoeuvres, then President Donald J. Trump is both the creative director and the post-modern impresario. — Reuters pic
What You Think / 2d ago

Trump’s ostensible five conditions for visiting Malaysia in October 2025 — Phar Kim Beng

Walk through the labs of any leading Malaysian university, and you’ll find world-class researchers tackling challenges in advanced materials, medical diagnostics, sustainable agriculture, and digital technology. — Unsplash pic
What You Think / 16 Jul 2025

Why Malaysia must bridge its research-to-market gap — Ahmad Ibrahim

Unless insulated, our carbon governance mechanisms may stall or regress under fiscal and political pressure just when they’re needed to drive long-term decarbonisation and attract green capital. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
What You Think / 16 Jul 2025

How tariffs and taxes could derail Malaysia’s climate ambitions — Mogesh Sababathy

Asean is often criticized for being too slow, too soft, or too silent. But this criticism stems from a misreading of its behaviour. What looks like passivity is often a calculated refusal to escalate, provoke, or humiliate. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
What You Think / 15 Jul 2025

Back channel diplomacy is a strategic must in Asean — Phar Kim Beng

Dental visits, on the other hand, are often part of routine care and carry fewer perceived stigmas. This creates a powerful opportunity: the dental clinic as a frontline checkpoint, a place where potential signs of HIV can be recognised in an environment that feels safe and familiar. — Unsplash pic
What You Think / 15 Jul 2025

How dentists can help in Malaysia’s HIV response — Tan Chuey Chuan, Goh Yet Ching

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Vietnam’s Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son during the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers’ meeting and related meetings at the Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur on July 11, 2025. — Reuters pic
What You Think / 14 Jul 2025

Vietnam’s trade windfall is a warning: The transshipment risk remains — Phar Kim Beng and Lutfy Hamzah 

This invisibility is not accidental. It is produced through rigid administrative systems that equate legality with worth. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
What You Think / 14 Jul 2025

From Sabah to Pancoran: Recognising the invisible — Delpedro Marhaen

We have built a culture that prioritises correctness over communication. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
What You Think / 14 Jul 2025

Your MUET band doesn’t define you — Shazlin Niza Ab Razak

President Erdoğan’s ability to speak directly with Presidents Putin and Zelenskyy, while simultaneously working with Western allies, is a testament to Turkey’s status as a credible bridge-builder in an increasingly polarized world. ― Reuters pic
What You Think / 13 Jul 2025

Turkey should be a strategic dialogue partner of Asean — Phar Kim Beng