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Banks in Malaysia will waive the RM1 fee for interbank cash withdrawals at Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and Smart Recycler Machines (SRMs) nationwide beginning July 1, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Banks scrap RM1 interbank ATM fee from July, giving Malaysians unlimited free withdrawals nationwide

Nizam Cendol Goncang, Taman Melati, a popular spot for ‘cendol’ and ‘mee bandung’ for folks in Taman Melati, Gombak. — Picture by Sayuti Zainuddin

Life / 10 h ago

Delivery riders in Kuala Lumpur tell us where to go for food that is cheap and good

Screengrab shows the moment a masked man, believed to be in his 50s to 60s, allegedly assaulted a customer after the victim coughed while waiting in line, before punching, pushing and slapping him and hurling vulgar insults, according to police. — Screengrab from X/Prince Yoshiro

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Breakfast queue turns ugly after cough sparks alleged assault in Sungai Buloh, cops hunt suspect

The content of the agreement, which follows weeks of fraught negotiations and periodic threats from Trump of fresh hostilities unless Iran reached a deal—remained unclear. — Reuters pic

World / 8 h ago

US-Iran peace deal announced with ‘permanent’ end to military action

Umno Negeri Sembilan committee member Datuk Saiful Yazan Sulaiman said it was inappropriate to turn the Undang title into a political joke. — Picture from Facebook/Saiful Yazan Sulaiman - YBS

Malaysia / 5 h ago

‘Undang’ jibe at Anthony Loke crosses line, Negeri Sembilan aide told to apologise

Grab a bowl of Pork Offal Soup lightly flavoured with white pepper paired with rice — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 7 h ago

Hit up PJ Kampung Cempaka Restoran Dan Pub Sin Hoy Kee for a small town vibe and peppery pork offal soup paired with yam rice

The incident was shared on Threads by a user identified as @whoisfaanyway, who alleged that a pickup truck driver entered her lane without noticing her vehicle. — Picture from social media

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Road rage claim in Kuala Lumpur: Driver says she was chased and car struck after honk

Former Damansara MP Tony Pua said he is likely to be charged over his Rukun Negara Facebook post and is prepared to defend himself in court. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

‘Prepared to defend my innocence’: Tony Pua says likely to be charged over Rukun Negara post

Bersama president Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli also argued that Malaysia’s major political parties are still dominated by older leaders, making it difficult for younger voices to rise. — File picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Rafizi: 75pc Bersama members have no PKR link, dismisses ‘party of sore losers’ claim

Veteran Mandopop singer David Huang has died at the age of 61, his family said in a statement issued through a lawyer. — Picture via Instagram/huangdawei1010

Showbiz / 4 h ago

Mandopop singer David Huang dies at 61; family issues statement, partner disputes legal status

Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching also urged all parties to steer clear of remarks touching on race, religion and royalty (3R) issues at all times. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Deputy minister tells J-KOM chief to avoid offensive language, urges restraint on 3R issues

The lorry driver involved in the accident that claimed four lives at KM43 of the Kuala Lumpur-Karak (KLK) Expressway yesterday has tested positive for drugs. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Driver of lorry that crushed Honda City on Karak highway, killing baby girl, arrested after testing positive for meth

Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton won a race for the first time in nearly two years and was emotional after crossing the finish line at Montmelo.— AFP pic

Sports / 8 h ago

Hamilton credits first Ferrari triumph to having ‘rebuilt’ his mind

Negeri Sembilan MB’s press secretary Ahmad Shahir Mohd Shah has issued an apology to the Undang Yang Empat over remarks made at the Pakatan Harapan state election machinery launch on Saturday involving a title linked to the Undang institution. — Picture from Facebook/Ahmad Shahir

Malaysia / 3 h ago

N. Sembilan MB’s press secretary apologises to Undang rulers over Anthony Loke ‘Tok Undang’ remark

Despite their proud record in the competition, Germany have struggled in recent tournaments and this was the first time they had won their first opening match at a World Cup since they lifted the trophy in 2014. — AFP pic

Sports / 7 h ago

Germany crush Curacao, Japan thwart Dutch at World Cup as Iran arrive

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Social media algorithms can reinforce existing beliefs by repeatedly exposing users to information that aligns with their views while filtering out opposing perspectives. — Picture by Yusof Isa

12 Jun 2026

The Backfire Effect And why facts don’t (always) persuade

According to the author, while, as a whole, the increase in the number of PhD graduates should bring a net gain to our country, some issues have already arisen chiefly of which is the high number of unemployed doctoral scholars. ― AFP file pic

02 Jun 2026

Part-time PhDs and Parkinson’s Law or when more time is actually not a good thing

A big screen displays a thank you message to Tottenham Hotspur players after the Premier League match against Everton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Britain on May 24, 2026. — Reuters pic

27 May 2026

Tottenham has defeated relegation but the hard work begins now

Shouldn’t the education sector be preparing our kids where the ‘book’ is no longer delimited by physical binders, where information flows (from producer to producer) rather than remain static? — Bernama pic

14 May 2026

Why haven’t our schools completely moved to e-textbooks?

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As of May 2026, MyDigital ID will be mandatory for logging into major government apps. — Picture via Facebook/MyDigital ID

10 May 2026

The nightmare of forgetting your MyDigital ID password

Kenya’s Sebastian Sawe showed the world it’s humanly possible to run a marathon (42km) in under two hours. — Reuters pic

29 Apr 2026

Sebastian Sawe’s amazing run

DBKL’s crackdown targets derelict cars as KL sees thousands of abandoned vehicle complaints. — Unsplash pic

26 Apr 2026

Abandoned vehicles: An indicator of a deeper social problem?

The author argues that while institutions officially oppose AI-written assignments, practical constraints — from detection limits to cost and scale — make enforcement inconsistent, leaving responsibility largely with students themselves. — Reuters pic

19 Apr 2026

Do educational institutions care about AI-written assignments?

First responders gather at the site of an Israeli airstrike in the village of Habbouch, southern Lebanon on April 10, 2026. A ceasefire in name, conflict in reality – even after agreements are signed, fighting often continues, underscoring how fragile the first steps towards peace can be. — AFP pic

10 Apr 2026

Why ceasefires remain important even when the firing doesn’t cease

But if your results didn’t meet your expectations or you outright didn’t pass? That’s honestly not a bad thing either. — Bernama pic

02 Apr 2026

SPM over? Time to learn some people skills!

Tottenham Hotspur fans look dejected in the stands during the Premier League match against Nottingham Forest at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London on March 22, 2026. — Reuters pic

27 Mar 2026

Could Tottenham really be relegated?

A still shows a video conference with Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson (top row, left) chairing a remote session with his Cabinet on March 31, 2020 in London. — AFP pic

17 Mar 2026

Revisiting the WFH debate

The author argues that slashing gym licence fees is unlikely to significantly reduce Malaysia’s obesity rate, as research shows population-level weight problems are driven more by diet, lifestyle and public health policies than by gym access alone. — AFP pic

08 Mar 2026

Will lower gym fees reduce Malaysia's obesity rate?

AI-generated songs had taken over my playlist. — Reuters pic

01 Mar 2026

Is AI taking over music?

Festivities are wonderful but I guess being interrogated on some of the personal aspects and decisions in one’s life in the middle of one’s entire clan can be daunting. — Bernama pic

19 Feb 2026

CNY’s famous ‘20 Questions’

According to the author, there are also numerous reasons why tuition centres may face a drop in demand in the future. The most obvious answer is the presence of the Web and the (literally) infinite number of online learning and/or personalised learning websites and apps out there. — Pexels.com pic

03 Feb 2026

Are tuition centres still relevant in an age of AI?

Jackie Chan in a scene from ‘The Shadow’s Edge’. The author argues that Jackie Chan’s last decade of films — filled with repentant fathers, estranged children and emotional pleas — reads like a six-movie message to his real-life kids, a cinematic attempt at reconciliation playing out on screen long before it happens in real life. — AFP pic

22 Jan 2026

Jackie Chan’s cinematic way of reaching out to his kids

A teacher interacts with students at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Jalan Kebun in Shah Alam on January 3, 2023. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

16 Jan 2026

How much does your performance in school ‘predict’ your future?

There is no question that online distraction is a new sort of epidemic today. — Picture by Hari Anggara

07 Jan 2026

How to fight digital distractions

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?

According to the author, the true world-beaters climb slowly, steadily. And crucially, they spend their early years dabbling widely, dipping into multiple sports, subjects, instruments — building what you might call a rich ‘learning capital’ that compounds beautifully over decades. — pexels.com pic

23 Dec 2025

Does early specialisation sabotage greatness?

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

15 Dec 2025

Repurposing university libraries

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

11 Dec 2025

Can we stop calling PTPTN a loan?

Primary school students return to school at Sekolah Kebangsaan Syed Idrus Chemor in Perak March 21, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Farhan Najibnn

03 May 2022

The (cautious) case against mask mandates

A man smokes outside an eatery in Petaling Jaya January 1, 2019. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Miera Zulyana

25 Apr 2022

Why a smoking ban probably won’t help

A man walks past a shuttered bar/night club with a u00e2u20acu02dcFor Rentu00e2u20acu2122 sign in Kuala Lumpur during the Covid 19 pandemic October 18, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

11 Apr 2022

So what really is the problem with nightclubs?

A customer counts how much change was given back after buying some groceries at a wet market in Kuala Lumpur. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Saw Siow Feng

29 Mar 2022

Why are we worth more dead than alive?

21 Mar 2022

Three groups who welcome the RM10,000 EPF withdrawal

Form Five students get ready to sit for their SPM examination at SMK Seksyen 7 in Shah Alam March 2, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

15 Mar 2022

Should Malaysian students do a gap year?

Sekolah Kebangsaan Section 7 students on their first day back at school in Shah Alam July 22, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

28 Feb 2022

Could e-textbooks be the solution to heavy school bags?

Election Commission officials get the polling station at Dewan Badminton Kompleks Perumahan Polis Tabuan Jaya ready ahead of early voting in Kuching December 13, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

14 Feb 2022

Are Covid-19 cases being artificially boosted ahead of Johor polls?

The Lim clan having their reunion dinner at Lim Jetty, Weld Quay on January 31, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

07 Feb 2022

Playing ‘20 Questions’ at Chinese New Year

Rex Lee Kok Hong, 36, displays his angpow collection at his home in Sungai Dua February 13, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

31 Jan 2022

Chinese New Year and e-’ang pows’

27 Jan 2022

BAM should revoke Goh Jin Wei’s ban too

A general view of traffic on the Federal Highway in Kuala Lumpur June 1, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

24 Jan 2022

Alternative to holiday traffic jams

Students resume classes at Sekolah Kebangsaan Meru Klang in Klang January 10, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Bernama pic

17 Jan 2022

Why hasn’t ‘Pendidikan Moral’ been scrapped yet?

People receive their Covid-19 booster shot at the KL Gateway Mall in Kuala Lumpur January 5, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

10 Jan 2022

Boosters: Allow walk-ins at PPVs by disabled

People wait to receive their Covid-19 vaccines at the Covid-19 vaccination centre in the Mines International Exhibition and Convention Centre, Seri Kembangan, June 17, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

27 Dec 2021

Notes from a PPV volunteer

A general view of traffic on the Federal Highway in Kuala Lumpur June 1, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

20 Dec 2021

Three pointers on how to be safer behind the wheels

As the country slowly reopens, the temporary traffic respite will gradually come to an end. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Yusof Mat Isan

13 Dec 2021

So far, yet so near: Are you a super-commuter?

Choong has spent more than 30 years zipping around the world visiting archeological dig sites and even excavating in some. u00e2u20acu201d Picture via Facebook

07 Dec 2021

A conversation with Malaysia’s own Indiana Jones

The release of u00e2u20acu02dcJames Bond: No Time to Dieu00e2u20acu2122 for Malaysian cinemas has been from September 30 to November 25. u00e2u20acu201d Picture courtesy of United International Pictures Malaysia

29 Nov 2021

James Bond: From fantasy to reality

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According to Kuala Terengganu district police chief Asst Comm Azli Mohd Noor, a report was lodged by the victim at 9.38am yesterday. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

6 m ago

Teacher remanded seven days from today in Kuala Terengganu over suspected sexual assault of 13-year-old boy

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim looks at a model of the housing project to be built during the groundbreaking ceremony for permanent housing for Bukit Kiara longhouse residents in Taman Tun Dr Ismail in Kuala Lumpur, June 15, 2026. Also present is Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh. — Bernama pic

6 m ago

Bukit Kiara longhouse redevelopment to give 98 families free homes, part of land to be gazetted as public open space, says FT minister

The adult male Bornean elephant was found dead in the Sungai Pinangah Forest Reserve in Tongod on May 17, with its face hacked open in an L-shaped pattern and both tusks missing. — Picture courtesy of Sabah WIldlife Department

6 m ago

No suspects yet in gruesome Tongod elephant killing as Sabah probe stalls over lack of evidence, says state minister

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