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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

Umno, MCA and MIC cannot resurrect BN via PAS-led Perikatan: Here’s why — Phar Kim Beng

Praba Ganesan

Praba Ganesan

Praba Ganesan is chief executive at KUASA, a democracy outreach organisation. It's time to be involved. You can contact him at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter @prabaganesan.

Opinions

Whether or not the running down of multiculturalism persists after the elections, that is really in the hands of voters, both those who stomach haters and those who’ve lost the love. — Bernama file pic

1d ago

N9: An election devoid of substance

Visitors walk past the MyKad and JPN signage at the National Registration Department (JPN) in Putrajaya, September 23, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

23 Jul 2026

Stateless at home: Killing them softly

The author argues that PAS is pursuing a long-term strategy centred on Malay-Muslim political consolidation, warning that identity-based politics risks deepening national divisions at the expense of governance and unity. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

16 Jul 2026

PAS’ kamikaze actions geared to one nation antics

Party flags are seen in Johor Bahru ahead of the 16th Johor state election on July 11. The author argues that public election debates strengthen democracy by allowing voters to scrutinise competing leaders directly, rejecting the view that such exchanges are unnecessary or counterproductive. — Bernama pic

02 Jul 2026

Beating you down with words, the dangers of debates to elections

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How not to be incensed when Bersama chooses to unveil its 15 candidates tomorrow evening, 12 hours from the nomination deadline. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

25 Jun 2026

Bersama goes literal, joins the chorus, refuses to write its own song

File picture of Malaysians casting their votes at a polling station during the 15th Malaysia general election at Sekolah Kebangsaan Puncak Alam 2 on November 19, 2022. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

18 Jun 2026

Progressives get to test waters in Johor and Negeri Sembilan

The author argues that the Johor and Negeri Sembilan elections are being driven by a contest over identity politics, with parties trying to outdo each other as more important issues are sidelined. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

11 Jun 2026

The Manchurian electorate in Johor and Negeri Sembilan, how big?

(From left) Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad and Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli raise their hands together on stage during the official launch of the new political branding 'BERSAMA' (Together) at the PJ Performing Arts Centre in Petaling Jaya. May 17, 2026—Picture by Raymond Manuel

04 Jun 2026

The Small Four must think big in Johor

The author argues that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is carefully timing the next general election around the political rhythms and weaknesses of rival coalitions, with signs pointing towards a 2027 poll rather than an earlier contest. ― Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

28 May 2026

Anwar feels his way to 2027 polls

A free society thrives on civil disagreements, where differences are part of its vibrancy. — Bernama pic

21 May 2026

The growing fear of the free society

How history is taught in schools affects the tone Malaysians hold. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

14 May 2026

Our historical absolutism loses the audience

Umno leaders attend the Umno 80th Anniversary Convention at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur on May 2, 2026. — Bernama pic

07 May 2026

Umno’s chance to embrace the whole of Malaysia is here

A general view outside the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly before the opening of the First Sitting of the Fourth Term of the 15th State Legislative Assembly in Seremban on April 23, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

30 Apr 2026

The Negeri Sembilan impasse unveils parallel pathways

Khairy Jamaluddin (left) shares a moment with former Pasir Salak MP Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman on April 17, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Dato Sri Tajuddin Rahman

23 Apr 2026

The return of Khairy

A man holds a fuel nozzle at a petrol station on March 25, 2026. — Reuters pic

16 Apr 2026

Malaysia’s daily obsession with the petrol pump

The author argues that Hamzah Zainudin’s post-Bersatu trajectory is marked by indecision and lack of direction, with his failure to articulate a clear political path risking his relevance as support within Perikatan Nasional wanes and rivals move to fill the vacuum. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

09 Apr 2026

Where are you going Hamzah Zainudin?

The Malayan Union lasted just two years, but the fault lines it exposed have lasted eight decades. — Picture from Facebook/446

02 Apr 2026

The Malayan Union reminder

The author argues that legal reforms are needed to ensure individuals’ decisions to donate organs are respected, reduce reliance on family consent, and allow more lives to be saved. — Freepik pic

26 Mar 2026

The dead can save lives if the living get out of the way

The Universiti Malaya crest is pictured at the entrance of its campus in Kuala Lumpur on January 22, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

19 Mar 2026

Celebrate — not fear — the brave youth of principles

When FIFA, the global overseer of football, accused FAM of fielding biologically and culturally — and I accuse emotionally — disconnected players, FAM got incensed. — Bernama pic

12 Mar 2026

The ghosts of Malaysian football

A ballot box sits on a table at a voting centre during the 15th general election at Sekolah Kebangsaan Seksyen 17 in Shah Alam on November 19, 2022. — Yusof Mat Isa pic

05 Mar 2026

GE16 in 2026, demand side view

The payments originated from the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) and Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF). — Bernama pic

26 Feb 2026

Auditors add the UKM scalp, the fight is real

Sungai Besar Umno division chief Datuk Seri Jamal Md Yunos speaks during an interview at MSekin Wonderland in Sekinchan on July 12, 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara

12 Feb 2026

Jamal, leave the towels behind, split a mandarin with Teresa Kok

A general view of condominiums in Kuala Lumpur. u00e2u20acu201d Photo by Hari Anggara

12 May 2022

The latest Kajang Move

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05 May 2022

Bipolar PKR clueless about Malaysia First

No way out or in for the wheelchair bound at MRT Taman Suntex. April 27, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Praba Ganesan

28 Apr 2022

MRT Malaysia: Escalator gymnastics and other self-growth opportunities

A flag war between the parties contesting in the 15th Johor state election in N44 Larkin, Johor Baru, March 9, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Hari Anggara

21 Apr 2022

The Infinite Everything Tent which stands for Nothing

14 Apr 2022

EPF update: No country for old men

Malaysian flags are pictured in Putrajaya August 12, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

07 Apr 2022

The myth of the Malay spine providing us stability

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob at the launch of the 40th World Customs Day at Kompleks Kastam Kelana Jaya, January 26, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Hari Anggara

31 Mar 2022

'Apa khabar' from Malaysia

BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi speak to reporters at the press conference at the Barisan Nasional command center in the Johor Umno Liaison Hall, Johor Baru March 12, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Hari Anggara

24 Mar 2022

Frenemies in government: BN and PN

PKR President, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on his campaign round at Bilk Gerakan Satelit N44 Larkin, Johor Bahru, March 05, 2022. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Hari Anggarann

17 Mar 2022

Inside PKR: Who’ll ask Anwar to go?

Malaysian flags are pictured in Putrajaya August 12, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

10 Mar 2022

The unwanted election issue: Departing Malaysians

Perikatan Nasional and Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) flags are seen waving at Jalan Bachang, Melaka, November 7, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

03 Mar 2022

The Four Horsemen of Malay-Only Politics: How deep is your race love?

Muda president Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman speaks at the partyu00e2u20acu2122s launch ceremony at the Connexion Conference & Events Centre in Kerinchi, February 11, 2022. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Hari Anggara

24 Feb 2022

Muda in PRN Johor: Infanticide warning

A Pakatan Harapan flag is seen along Jalan Sg Chua ahead of the Balakong by-election August 23, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

17 Feb 2022

Pakatan’s overhaul a priority if they collapse in Johor

A Malaysian flag is pictured at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur September 15, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

10 Feb 2022

BACI anyone? To balance Malaysian identities

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

03 Feb 2022

Johor: A dress rehearsal for the general election

A customer looks at lanterns in preparation for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration at Lebuh Carnavon in Penang, January 24, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

27 Jan 2022

Another year of luck in this land blessed with Chinese

Puteri Umno members gather for the 2021 Umno annual general assembly in Kuala Lumpur March 27, 2021. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Hari Anggara

20 Jan 2022

Umno stays ahead only to be rudderless

Nor Hanis Ahmad Shamsi, 29, and her husband Mohd Zulfadhli Zulkarnain, 27, together with their child 10-month-old Nur Zara Zalikha, spend their time at home following the movement control order to curb Covid-19 infection. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Farhan Najib

13 Jan 2022

Fathers — the other half of parents

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob officiates the soft launch of Keluarga Malaysia at Auditorium Angkasapuri in Kuala Lumpur October 8, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

06 Jan 2022

#KeluargaMalaysia calls out for leadership

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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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