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‘Pursuit of Jade’ star Zhang Linghe sparked both applause and political backlash after addressing a cross-strait forum in Xiamen. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 6 h ago

‘Pursuit of Jade’ star Zhang Linghe wins fans’ applause — and political backlash — after surprise speech on Taiwan-China ties

The bistro is a cornerstone of French life. Why is it suddenly everywhere in Kuala Lumpur? — Pexels pic

Eat-drink / 7 h ago

Bon appétit: What makes a restaurant a ‘bistro’ — and why is KL suddenly full of them?

Two entrepreneurial sisters, Esther Tai Shen Hui and Amy Tai Shuh Yuk, have done Malaysia proud by being inducted into the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Class of 2026 list which recognises exceptional young entrepreneurs, innovators and changemakers. — Picture via Instagram/itsmachino

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Malaysian sisters behind handcrafted footwear brand Machino named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list

Bots are now being widely used in the entire hype-driven retail sector, systematically hijacking everything from stadium concert seats to limited-edition collectibles and streetwear drops. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Showbiz / 9 h ago

The scalper bot wars: Why you never stood a chance in the BTS ticket queue

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysians of all races to uphold the spirit of unity and not allow racial sentiments propagated by certain leaders to undermine the nation’s strength. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Anwar urges Malaysians to ‘work together as one strong force’ to drive unity and reject divisive racial narratives

Claude Guillemot, who co-founded Ubisoft with his brothers in 1986, has died in a plane crash in western France, the company confirmed. — Social media pic

Tech-gadgets / 5 h ago

Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot dies in plane crash in France

This file picture shows EU supporters reacting after MPs voted to delay a Brexit deal decision in London, Britain, October 19, 2019.

World / 19 h ago

Breturn or Bre-entry: Would the EU take Britain back?

Malaysia’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security announced in May 2026 a temporary suspension on imports of five Thai shrimp species effective June 1 as part of tighter controls on fisheries products from Thailand. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Malaysia and Thailand in talks to resolve shrimp import suspension, says Mat Sabu

A weak earthquake struck the waters off Batu Pahat, Johor early this morning, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department. — Google Maps pic via Facebook/Malaysian Meteorological Department

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Tremors possible as weak 3.3‑magnitude quake hits off Batu Pahat, says MetMalaysia

Self-proclaimed priest, not recognised by the Catholic Church, Francisco Marques, 27, places his hands on a man’s forehead, during a

World / 9 h ago

Portugal’s unofficial exorcism fever worries Church

Party leader Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli said Parti Bersama Malaysia will announce its line-up of candidates for the Johor state election in Johor Bahru on Friday. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Bersama to announce Johor candidates Friday as applications pour in for two state polls, says Rafizi

Smoke rises from the site of a string of Israeli airstrikes that targeted the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on June 20, 2026. Lebanese official media said fresh Israeli strikes on the country's south on June 20 killed five people, despite a new ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group announced a day earlier. — AFP pic

World / 5 h ago

US and Iran set for new talks after delay and deadly strikes

Malaysia’s sports journalists have spent decades documenting the nation’s biggest victories and tense moments. — Bernama pic

Sports / 19 h ago

When the press box cheered: Journalists look back on Malaysia’s biggest sporting moments

The driver of a pick-up truck involved in yesterday’s fatal three-vehicle crash near Pekan has six traffic summonses to his name, including two for overtaking on a double line. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Pekan crash driver has six traffic summonses, including two for double‑line overtaking, say police

A giant bamboo shoot packed in a traveller’s suitcase briefly sparked an ivory scare at Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport before security officers realised it was destined for the dinner table, not the black market. — Social media pic

Life / 6 h ago

Not tusk luck! Thai traveller’s giant bamboo shoot mistaken for ivory by Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport security (VIDEO)

Marina Ibrahim, 38, who was DAP assemblywoman for the Chinese-majority Skudai constituency, publicly announced on May 31 her decision ahead of the Johor state election. She will not defend her Skudai seat. — Picture by Hari Anggara

What You Think / 06 Jun 2026

Why Marina Ibrahim’s exit from party politics is concerning — Mustafa K Anuar

A general view of the Negeri Sembilan’s State Legislative Assembly building in Seremban April 23, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

What You Think / 05 Jun 2026

Supremacy of the Constitution — State and Federal — must be upheld — Hafiz Hassan

The author says climate diplomacy is full of trade-offs that no one likes to admit. — Pexels pic

What You Think / 05 Jun 2026

We must first understand the complexity, trade-offs, and foresight in climate diplomacy — Ahmad Ibrahim

Shipping containers filled with e-waste at Westports Malaysia in Port Klang, Selangor. — Picture by Yusof Isa

What You Think / 05 Jun 2026

Rethinking Malaysia’s dirty war on e-waste — Ahmad Ibrahim

Clearly the power to appoint includes the power to suspend, among others. — Picture by Yusof Isa

What You Think / 04 Jun 2026

Power to suspend any person appointed lies in the person who has power to appoint such person — Hafiz Hassan

It becomes surprisingly easy to view our own lives through the lens of what is still missing rather than what is already present. — Pexels pic

What You Think / 04 Jun 2026

When expectations keep moving — Nahrizul Adib Kadri

A policeman looks at pictures depicting Malaysia's second prime minister Tun Abdul Razak Hussein at a special commemorative seminar held at the Royale Chulan Hotel, Kuala Lumpur January 14, 2015. — Picture by Saw Siow Feng

What You Think / 04 Jun 2026

Reimagining Malaysia today through the lens of Tun Razak — Ramzah Dambul

The past gave us commanders. The present gives us facilitators. The future demands something harder: leaders who are learners, listeners, and occasionally — followers. — Pexels pic

What You Think / 04 Jun 2026

Leadership isn’t what it used to be and that’s a good thing — Ahmad Ibrahim

The interaction between exercise and medication is also not limited to how drugs affect the body during physical activity. Exercise itself can influence how medications behave inside the body. — Pexels pic

What You Think / 04 Jun 2026

When medication changes the way you exercise — Mohd Yusmaidie Aziz

Malaysia faces a tougher question, according to the author: is it building its own digital economy, or simply becoming the utility room for someone else’s digital empire? — AFP pic

What You Think / 03 Jun 2026

The servers are coming for our grid: Malaysia’s AI dream will be decided not in Putrajaya, but in substations, gas terminals and rivers — Abbi Kanthasamy

According to the author, Malaysia needs the courage to retire coal early, the honesty to remove fossil fuel subsidies completely, and the creativity to finance solar for poor households. — Pexels.com pic

What You Think / 03 Jun 2026

Reality check on the nation’s energy strategy — Ahmad Ibrahim

File picture of Datuk Azizulhasni Awang in action during the Men’s Elite Sprint quarterfinal of the Asian Track Championship 2018 Velodrom Nasional Malaysia in Nilai. — Picture by Azneal Ishak

What You Think / 03 Jun 2026

The tracks that built our champions — Zuraini Md Ali and Nor Hayati Hussain

The Rukun Negara was meant to be the sail and anchor of our nation and its guiding philosophy. — Picture by Hari Anggara

What You Think / 02 Jun 2026

When one is not worthy of being regarded as a Malaysian citizen — Hafiz Hassan

When we write by hand during meetings or while thinking through a problem, we cannot capture everything verbatim. We are forced to prioritise, to interpret and to synthesise in real time. — Pexels pic

What You Think / 02 Jun 2026

In an AI workplace, the human edge is becoming analogue —Elman Mustafa El Bakri

A blood pressure monitor in a rural clinic, a prosthetic limb for rehabilitation, a portable diagnostic tool in an overcrowded emergency department; these are the very technologies through which ordinary people experience healthcare. — Pexels pic

What You Think / 02 Jun 2026

Designing for the bottom billions — Badrul Hisham Yahaya

The Thinker by Auguste Rodin. — Pexels pic/Alexandre Peregrino

What You Think / 02 Jun 2026

When we stop thinking — Ng Kwan Hoong

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