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The house at 38 Oxley Road in Singapore was where the country’s founding father Lee Kuan Yew and other early leaders of the People’s Action Party met to lay the groundwork for Singapore’s independence. — File pic

Singapore / 9 h ago

Singapore government takes possession of Lee Kuan Yew’s home after decade-long family feud

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attends the launch ceremony of the Sahabat Usahawan Madani Carnival at Cycledios, Pantai Batu 1 in Port Dickson, July 31, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Tabung Haji RCI report: Anwar questions 13-month bonus payout, calls it breach of trust

In a statement posted late last night on Facebook, TH said it undertook the restructuring after facing what it described as a widening financial deficit that required urgent government intervention to ensure the fund remained solvent and could continue declaring profit distributions under the Tabung Haji Act. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Tabung Haji defends 2018 restructuring, says RM10b asset sale prevented insolvency

PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said he has yet to receive any legal notice from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim over alleged defamatory remarks and will refer the matter to his lawyers once received. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 19 h ago

PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim says he has yet to receive Anwar’s legal notice, will consult lawyers

A three-member Federal Court bench unanimously dismissed Kunaseegaran’s application for a review of his conviction and sentence. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Death sentence stands for former Army pathologist Kunaseegaran convicted of killing DPP Kevin Morais

Eight foreign nationals were arrested at a luxury condominium allegedly used to offer fraudulent Japan travel packages online. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Penang police bust Japan travel scam call centre in luxury condominium

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said he was consulting the State Legal Adviser to verify the allegations before any further action is taken. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Selangor Speaker to clarify assemblyman’s status on Aug 3, says MB

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha makes a save against Argentina during the 2026 World Cup, ahead of his move to Chilean club Colo Colo. — AFP pic

Sports / 17 h ago

Cape Verde World Cup hero Vozinha delays Colo Colo move over personal matters

Malaysia Airlines reserves its comment on its pilot being caught for a narcotics-related offence by the Indonesian authorities but noted that the airline takes such allegations seriously. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Malaysia Airlines reserves comment, pledges full cooperation with Indonesian authorities on pilot’s alleged drug case

Ipoh district police chief ACP Muhammad Najib Hamzah said initial checks at the scene found that the victims — a 46-year-old local woman and her two daughters aged 12 and 11 — had died inside a room of the house. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Mother and daughters, aged 11 and 12, found dead in Ipoh home as police investigate

British trip-hop band Massive Attack is under investigation in Singapore for unlicensed public display of Palestine’s flag during its only concert in the country at the Star Theatre on July 29, 2026. — Picture from Instagram/massiveattackofficial

Singapore / 17 h ago

Massive Attack rocks Singapore stage, but Palestinian flag sparks investigation

A Malaysian pilot risks the death penalty in Indonesia after being arrested at Jakarta’s international airport with more than 70,000 ecstasy tablets in his suitcase, according to police who said today the man was on drugs while flying a passenger plane. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Malaysian pilot accused of smuggling 70,000 ecstasy tablets into Jakarta, risks death penalty, say Indonesian police

Boats sail through the Bab al-Mandab Strait off Yemen’s coast on July 24, 2026, as Saudi Arabia forms a maritime alliance to secure the strategic Red Sea route. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

Saudi Arabia rallies 14 nations to protect key Red Sea shipping route

File picture of a 99 Speedmart outlet. Police are investigating two conflicting reports over an incident at a 99 Speedmart outlet in Bangsar involving a trader who claimed he was assaulted and the store’s allegation that he attempted to steal items. — Picture from Facebook/99 Speedmart

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Bangsar 99 Speedmart dispute: Police probe two conflicting accounts over alleged theft, assault

According to the author, while Umno, MCA and MIC may work with PAS-led PN for electoral gains, restoring Barisan Nasional to its former dominance would require more than just political calculations. — Picture by Farhan Najib

What You Think / 10 h ago

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Erna Mahyuni

Erna Mahyuni

Erna tweets too much on @ernamh. Angry Sabah native, slave to her dog/cat and blogs at ernamahyuni.com

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'Kokuho' is captivating in many ways due to how much visible effort has been put into its creation. — Media Castle/Kokuho film pic

2d ago

On ‘Kokuho’: Like kabuki, there is a beauty in taking your time

A cancer follow-up may only cost RM5 in Malaysia's public healthcare system, but it can still take half a day, multiple queues, and plenty of patience. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

22 Jul 2026

Malaysian public hospitals are trapped firefighting, caught in inefficient loops

Taiwan actress Vivian Sung in a scene from ‘The Age of Goodbyes’. — Picture courtesy of Happy Together Pictures /Renaissance Films

21 Jul 2026

Malaysian filmmaker Edmund Yeo premieres ‘The Age of Goodbyes’ at Toronto Film Festival

The legends that inspired The Odyssey have been told and retold and Nolan's take is a very watchable one. — Picture composite via Facebook/The Odyssey film

17 Jul 2026

Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ adds depth to myth in very modern take on the epic hero journey (VIDEO)

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The author argues that hardship should not be romanticised, with people pressured to find ‘silver linings’ in terrible situations. — Unsplash pic

15 Jul 2026

When the world is on fire, be the rain

Point an iPad and you're done, with 3DGait recording details that would normally involve a lot more machinery and money. — Picture courtesy of Apple

14 Jul 2026

How Singapore’s public healthcare is using iPads and iPhones to save time and ease patient nerves (VIDEO)

Tinkering is something worth doing but fear holds people back. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni

08 Jul 2026

Where I attempt to fix a computer to fix another computer

The author argues that Sabah’s strained healthcare system and the crushing cost of cancer treatment expose deep inequalities, urging greater investment in public healthcare over profit-driven priorities. — Pexels pic

01 Jul 2026

Sabah’s hospitals are struggling; I feel guilty for being alive thanks to KL healthcare

According to the author, the urge to hike, camp or pursue other recreational activities in Nature is our bodies telling us what is good for our health. — Pexels.com pic

24 Jun 2026

A walk in the forest is better than an apple for cancer?

Asia business development director Ray Kagami and Mandy Tee, from the Switch2 sales support. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni

17 Jun 2026

Talking Pokémon: On TCG's explosive popularity and how The Pokémon Company is putting sustainability, and the 30th anniversary party, first

Follow-up appointments are now an unavoidable part of my life but hey, I can play games while waiting. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni

17 Jun 2026

Beating the cancer boss: Healing isn’t quite ‘Final Fantasy’

Expect exclusive merchandise at the Pokémon Pop-up. — Pictures by Erna Mahyuni

16 Jun 2026

Poké-syok: Malaysia to kick off PokéXciting Pokémon 30th Anniversary celebration in September

Expect to see many likeminded journal and stationery lovers at the event. — Picture courtesy of CzipLee

13 Jun 2026

Stationery lovers unite: CzipVillage returns with more analog creativity goodness this weekend at One Bangsar (VIDEO)

Life is short. Watch 'Masters of the Universe' twice. — YouTube screenshot

10 Jun 2026

Just play: When I get sick of writing about cancer and watch He-Man twice instead

Emily Blunt carries 'Disclosure Day.' alongside a very strong ensemble of actors ridiculously good at their jobs. — Picture courtesy of UPI

10 Jun 2026

‘Disclosure Day’: Limpid script held up by spectacular acting ensemble, must-watch for Spielberg fans

04 Jun 2026

All things must pass, whether weather or sorrow. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni

03 Jun 2026

So I say goodbye to spring and embrace a healing summer

In Taipei you can find comfort food in rice and chicken or fine pastries. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni

27 May 2026

Post-cancer journals: Where I eat my sadness, and swallow my loneliness in Taipei

Jasmmender Kaur learned to code from an early age and is now in her final year studying computer science. — Picture courtesy of Apple

23 May 2026

AI for all: Malaysian tackles AI literacy to win place among Apple’s global Swift Student Challenge winners

Sometimes all it takes is a cup of tea to warm the soul. — Pictures by Erna Mahyuni

20 May 2026

Post-cancer journals: When I almost wept over a cup of tea

Tian Xiawei and Zhang Linghe are star crossed lovers in this year's biggest C-drama hit 'Pursuit of Jade'.— WeTV pic

20 May 2026

When being handsome is a problem: Why C-drama ‘Pursuit of Jade’ has fans swooning and history fans upset (VIDEO)

Acer Malaysia just announced its latest Predator gaming lineup, with a roadshow happening right now in Sunway Pyramid. — Picture courtesy of Acer Malaysia

14 May 2026

Acer Malaysia announces latest refresh of Predator gaming line

Sanrio, San-x, Pokémon, Nintendo: There were so many Japanese IP goods it was almost like being in Japan. — Pictures by Erna Mahyuni

13 May 2026

Post-cancer journals: No one told me Taipei was the land of the soft and cute

18 May 2022

The disturbing court of public opinion

Commercial buildings stand in the central business district of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah September 23, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Firdaus Latif

11 May 2022

Must Sabah continue to be the poster child for neglected infrastructure?

People wearing face masks sightsee and snap pictures in the heart of Kuala Lumpur during Hari Raya Aidilfitri holiday May 3, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

04 May 2022

The strange new normal of not giving a s***

People break fast at Dataran Merdeka during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan in Kuala Lumpur April 19, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Firdaus Latif

27 Apr 2022

Laying down arms when the war isn't over

20 Apr 2022

How long more will Malaysians live in quiet desperation?

Of the total 19,444 crimes reported between January and July 2021, 8,403 were scam-related cases. u00e2u20acu201d iStock pic

13 Apr 2022

Dear government, what are you doing with my data?

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

06 Apr 2022

Malaysian youth need to break the cycle of abuse indoctrination

The section for Covid-19 vaccination registration via the MySejahtera mobile application is displayed on a mobile phone in Kuala Lumpur February 23, 2021. u00e2u20acu201dPicture by Yusof Mat Isa

30 Mar 2022

How safe is our data with the government?

10 daripada 20 bayi selamat dilahirkan pada Hari Kebangsaan 2016 di Hospital Kuala Lumpur, 31 Ogos, 2016. u00e2u20acu201d Foto Bernama

23 Mar 2022

In Malaysia, foreign wives are trophies but foreign husbands? Treason

A man busks next to the KLCC LRT station in Kuala Lumpur, July 11, 2016. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Saw Siow Feng

16 Mar 2022

Punishing the arts won’t bless you, Selangor

People wearing face masks on Saloma Bridge in Kuala Lumpur, February 18, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

09 Mar 2022

Preparing for an endemic when the pandemic's not over

Thanks for the memories, Nuu00e2u20acu2122est. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Erna Mahyuni

02 Mar 2022

Farewell, Nu’est: My first and last K-pop love

Sixteen people were fined for attending a 20-person birthday party at a flat in Hougang last year. u00e2u20acu2022 Unsplash pic

23 Feb 2022

Dodging bullets, chasing dreams

A man waks past a Malaysia Prihatin wall decoration in Kuala Lumpur August 25, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

16 Feb 2022

Pandemic complacency will literally cripple our nation

A man uses the MySejahtera trace feature. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

09 Feb 2022

The how-to, simplified guide to Covid-19 communications

Over 40 per cent of UK residents say that they do not have a proper desk to work on in their homes, according to a new report. u00e2u20acu2022 IStock.com/ETX Studio pic

02 Feb 2022

Work shouldn't be a death sentence

A man works from the comfort of home during phase three of the movement control order in Shah Alam April 15, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Miera Zulyana

26 Jan 2022

Mental health check-ups should be routine and mundane

People queue in front of a Bank Simpanan Nasional branch in Klang September 6, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

19 Jan 2022

Why can’t we trust poor people with money?

A man uses the MySejahtera trace feature. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

12 Jan 2022

We must do right by the disabled and vulnerable

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Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department director-general Datuk Seri Nor Hisham Mohammad said 2,001 factory fire cases with losses amounting to RM4.21 billion have been recorded over the past six years. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

8 h ago

Malaysia records 2,001 factory fires, RM4.21b losses since 2020, says Fire Dept D-G

The Election Commission has reminded voters in Negeri Sembilan to vote early or at their recommended voting times, while adhering to rules prohibiting mobile phone use and campaign materials at polling stations during tomorrow’s state election. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

8 h ago

EC reminds Negeri Sembilan voters to follow recommended times, phones barred during voting

The Royal Klang City Council has handed over the investigation into an incident during a stray dog-catching operation in Taman Teluk Gedung Indah, Port Klang, which resulted in the death of a dog yesterday, to the Royal Malaysia Police. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

8 h ago

Police to investigate dog’s death during Klang stray‑catching operation, says Royal Klang City Council

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