NewsPulse - Watch & Read Online Free

Former Setiawangsa MP Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad speaks during a dialogue session with residents in Setiawangsa, Kuala Lumpur, June 10, 2026. — Picture by Muhammad Yusry

Malaysia / 12 h ago

‘Why should I campaign for you again?’: At first meeting since MP resignation, Setiawangsa residents look to Nik Nazmi for answers

The study, conducted from March 2024 to February 2026, found that more than 80 per cent of students aged between nine and 12 were unable to solve mathematical questions requiring basic calculation and reasoning skills. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

UKM study finds Malaysian students struggling with basic maths as reliance on calculators and ChatGPT grows

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reaffirmed the Unity Government’s commitment to its coalition partners. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

PM Anwar stresses Unity Government stability, rejects talk of betrayal as PAS ends Bersatu ties

The Panglima Setia Mahkota award conferred on former Felda chairman Mohd Isa Abdul Samad (pictured), which carries the title ‘Tan Sri’, was revoked by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 9 h ago

King revokes Isa Samad’s ‘Tan Sri’ title over corruption conviction

Umno will continue to support the Unity Government that was formed after the 15th General Election (GE15) until the next general election. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Umno vows to back Unity Government until GE16, citing Sultan Ibrahim’s decree on stability, says sec-gen

Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir presents the instrument of appointment for the hereditary title of Tunku Panglima Besar to his son Tunku Zain Al-’Abidin during the investiture and proclamation ceremony at the Balairong Seri, Istana Besar Seri Menanti in Kuala Pilah, June 11, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Tunku Zain named new Tunku Panglima Besar of Negeri Sembilan

Iranian media reported explosions across the country’s south near the Strait of Hormuz, the same area where US forces had already bombarded air defence, radar and other sites on Tuesday. — Reuters pic

World / 12 h ago

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed, warns all passing ships will be targeted

A nine-year-old boy was killed after being struck by an SUV. — Bernama pic/PDRM handout

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Nine‑year‑old dies after SUV hit him walking roadside near housing area in Rembau

This handout photograph taken by Global TREnD, IDSSE, seven kilometres under the sea on the deep seafloor of the Diamantina Zone in the Indian Ocean in 2023 and released on June 10, 2026, shows whale bones at the world's biggest known whale graveyard discovered by the Chinese submersible Fendouzhe. — AFP pic

Life / 12 h ago

World’s largest whale graveyard discovered by Chinese sub

Police seized a knife suspected to be the weapon used in the robbery attempt. — Picture via Unsplash/Fray Bekele

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Knife‑wielding couple nabbed after Grab driver’s throat slashed at Kota Tinggi bus terminal

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has remanded 73 agents and company owners suspected of falsifying Daya Kerjaya 2.0 incentive claims worth about RM9 million. — Pictures courtesy of MACC

Malaysia / 5 h ago

RM9m in alleged false claims: MACC remands 73 agents, company owners in Daya Kerjaya probe

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the measures included the issuance of warning notices, compounds, integrated operations, investigations and enforcement action by various government agencies. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Selangor MB says enforcement on illegal Rohingya flats in Hulu Langat dates back to 2016

The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) will discontinue remittance counters at all branches nationwide from July 1, 2026, shifting contribution payments fully to digital and alternative channels. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 7 h ago

No more cash counters: EPF moves contributions to apps, banks and self‑service terminals from July 1

A discipline teacher was reportedly injured after being punched by a group of students at a secondary school in Kuala Kangsar on Wednesday. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Students unhappy over haircut, discipline teacher allegedly ends up punched in Kuala Kangsar

A series of recent accidents involving elderly drivers, some of them fatal, has renewed public attention on the issue. — Unsplash Picture

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Is Malaysia ready for an era of ageing drivers as population grows older?

Opinion

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

12 h ago

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

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

1d ago

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

(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

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

The Columnists

What you think

The aviation industry isn’t just having a bad year. According to a new analysis, the sector is facing a perfect storm of three serious, simultaneous crises. — AFP pic

10 h ago

Challenges confronting the aviation business, future air travel impacted — Ahmad Ibrahim

Digital infrastructure is becoming part of the basic urban system. Broadband connectivity, data centres, cloud infrastructure, digital payment systems, urban sensors, platform networks, and geospatial data are no longer separate from the built environment. — Pexels pic

11 h ago

The digital economy is rewriting urban land value — Nor Amaleena Mazlan and Zafira Nadia Maaz

This illustration shows 74 nuclear reactors under construction as of March 2026. — Referenced from ForoNuclear

1d ago

Why Malaysia must assess its readiness before launching a nuclear power programme — Sheriffah Noor Khamseah Al-Idid Syed Ahmad Idid

Industrial Court rulings continue to shape employer obligations in post-retirement employment disputes. — Unsplash pic

1d ago

Too old to work? Post-retirement dismissal — Leonard Yeoh and Stella Beh

MORE

More Opinions

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 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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

The airport train is the most convenient means of transport from the airport to the city. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni

06 May 2026

Post-cancer Journals: My first interesting hours in Taipei

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

Taiwan had always been on my bucket list and it’s nice when dreams come true. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni

29 Apr 2026

Post-cancer Journals: Where I run away to Taipei before I fall apart

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?

MORE

Latest technology news, reviews and analysis