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Awak OK tak? — a simple question that could save a life
Some 4.6% of Malaysians aged 16 and above experience depression, a national survey in 2023 found, doubling from 2.3% in…
Future in sight: Malaya Optical’s Merdeka story
Malaya Optical founder Ho Kai emigrated to the Malay peninsula in 1922 and started the business in 1957. (Ryan Ho…
Petronas Gas seeks greater authority over projects near pipelines
Petronas Gas Bhd wants to avoid a repeat of the devastating Putra Heights fire. (EPA Images pic) KUALA LUMPUR: Petronas…
Azizah Ahmad, the woman who sewed Umno’s first flag
Azizah Ahmad was Onn Jaafar’s secretary during the formation of Umno. (Fauzi Yunus @ FMT Lifestyle) SHAH ALAM: She was…
Chot Touch captures the softer side of Merdeka
A child examining a Malayan Tiger mascot head during preparations for the Merdeka Day parade in 2013. (Chot Touch pic)…
Malaysia is home: a Merdeka Day tribute
Even the autogates at KLIA can fill one with pride upon returning home from overseas. (Bernama pic) Like all things…
For better or worse, Malaysia will always be home
What a busy August for independence celebrations. First there was Singapore (Happy 60th, Singapore!), then it was Indonesia turning a…
Living together in peace and harmony
From Shad Faruqi AS a student and teacher of constitutional law, I nurture many dreams about our nation’s basic law.…
True patriotism comes through shared humanity, says Johnny Lim
Johnny Lim says that in an increasingly divisive world, he understands many may not share his sentiments about the country,…
Amanda’s smile, a father’s relief
Dominic Damian with his daughter Amanda Mei Chu on Aug 27, the day she was admitted to Sungai Buloh Hospital…
Abdul Rahman Yassin: the unsung hero from Muar
From Kamariah Shakirin Mustafa Abdul Rahman Yassin remains a largely unfamiliar name to many today, particularly among the younger generation,…
Indonesia’s president cancels China trip as protests continue
The protests began in Jakarta this week over lawmakers’ pay and worsened after a police vehicle hit and killed a…
Thousands protest Israeli siege of Gaza near Venice Film Festival
The protesters marched slowly to the entrance of the festival in the beachfront Lido district, waving Palestinian flags. (AFP pic)…
TikTok says live feature temporarily suspended in Indonesia over protests
Indonesia has one of the world’s biggest audiences on TikTok, with more than 100 million users. (AFP pic) JAKARTA: Social…
Gaza aid flotilla ‘should not have to exist’ says Thunberg
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg will join the flotilla when it sets off from Barcelona. (AFP pic) BARCELONA: Aid flotillas…
Man held over motorcycle theft dies in police lockup
Negeri Sembilan police said the man had been arrested two days earlier over a motorcycle theft. (Reuters pic) PETALING JAYA:…
Political interference in procurement now a crime, says PKR Youth
Khairul Naim Rafidi of PKR Youth’s legal affairs bureau says the Government Procurement Bill provides for greater oversight over mega…
You can’t spend taxpayers’ money without their consent
From Redzuan I’ve occasionally read Prof Tajudin’s articles – some I agreed with, some I didn’t – but at least…
Reform group calls for consensus democracy to reduce Malay anxiety
Projek Sama said Malaysia must move towards consensus democracy in which no community, including the ethnic majority, would feel insecure.…
Umno Youth fends off PKR’s claim on Mersing, Endau seats
Azhar Zainal Abidin, responding to plans by PKR’s Dr Zaliha Mustafa, said voters in the two seats ‘know better’ who…
50% discount on traffic summonses for National Day
The discount on traffic summonses is being offered by the government in conjunction with National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations.…
Another first as Tang Jie-Ee Wei enter World Championships final
Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei will take on China’s world No 2 pair Jiang Zhen Bang-Wei Ya Xin in the…
30-day closure order followed the law, says Johor exco
Johor state executive councillor Jafni Shukor said carelessness with displaying the national flag was ‘no small matter’. (Bernama pic) PETALING…
Cops hunt prisoner who vanished from parole programme
The parolee had been under a 12-month jail sentence at Kajang prison for motor vehicle theft, police said. (Bernama pic)…
Pearly-Thinaah make history by entering World Championships final
Malaysia’s women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan-M Thinaah are making their appearance in a fifth final this season. (AP pic) PETALING…
Sanusi not pressured to skip PAS veep race, says Takiyuddin
PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan said party members are often reminded that positions are responsibilities, not matters of prestige or something…
PM flags national interests in PNB’s Prolintas divestment plans
The Sungai Besi-Ulu Kelang Elevated Expressway (SUKE) is one of the highways owned by Projek Lintasan Kota Holdings Sdn Bhd.…
Exercise freedom of expression within limits, says Selangor sultan
Selangor’s Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah urged Malaysians to strengthen unity despite their differences. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Selangor ruler Sultan…
DAP’s Loke dismisses claims Urban Renewal Bill is party-driven agenda
DAP secretary-general Loke Siew Fook said he was open to discussing any shortcomings in the Urban Renewal Bill and criticised…