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Kuala Lumpur occupies a unique position in Malaysia’s political and economic architecture. It is not merely a local authority but the federal capital, a national economic hub, and an international city competing regionally for investment, talent and influence. - 123RF photo
Kuala Lumpur occupies a unique position in Malaysia’s political and economic architecture. It is not merely a local authority but the federal capital, a national economic hub, and an international city competing regionally for investment, talent and influence. - 123RF photo
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Votes are popular, cities are complicated
THE idea of reintroducing local government elections in Kuala Lumpur has gained renewed attention,...
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Photo for illustration purposes only.
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Where every second matters - From emergency to recovery
KUALA LUMPUR - For many Malaysians, the daily commute by motorcycle or car is a routine necessity,...
Hamzah’s removal is not just about one man’s political future. It is about Bersatu’s identity. Is it consolidating into a tightly led organisation prepared for electoral battle? Or is it entering another cycle of internal contestation? - Photo source: Hamzah Zainudin/Facebook
Hamzah’s removal is not just about one man’s political future. It is about Bersatu’s identity. Is it consolidating into a tightly led organisation prepared for electoral battle? Or is it entering another cycle of internal contestation? - Photo source: Hamzah Zainudin/Facebook
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Bersatu after Hamzah Zainudin: Consolidation or crack in the party foundation?
WHEN a political party sacks its deputy president, it is not a routine reshuffle. It is a rupture at...
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How a ‘Hyperactive’ Student Became Malaysia’s Chess Powerhouse
What do the lightning-fast reflexes of a badminton court and the silent, calculated intensity of a...
Education Ministry faces scrutiny over alleged move to drop music as a separate subject. - Photo for illustration purpose only
Education Ministry faces scrutiny over alleged move to drop music as a separate subject. - Photo for illustration purpose only
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Is Music education facing the chop? Concerns over standalone subject status
KUALA LUMPUR – In a classroom often dominated by complex formulas, high-stakes exams and rigid...
Video-sharing platform TikTok has over a billion users worldwide, including more than 170 million in the United States, it says - nearly half the country&#039;s population. AFP FILE PIX
Video-sharing platform TikTok has over a billion users worldwide, including more than 170 million in the United States, it says - nearly half the country's population. AFP FILE PIX
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TikTok: Key things to know
WASHINGTON - Video-sharing platform TikTok has over a billion users worldwide, including more than...
Venezuela&#039;s interim President Delcy Rodriguez waves after a press conference at the Miraflores Presidential Palace in Caracas on Jan 14, 2026. - (Photo by JUAN BARRETO / AFP)
Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez waves after a press conference at the Miraflores Presidential Palace in Caracas on Jan 14, 2026. - (Photo by JUAN BARRETO / AFP)
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Venezuela claims it freed more than 400 prisoners
BOGOTA - Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez announced Wednesday that 406 political...
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Akmal’s Challenge, Zahid’s Dilemma: Grassroots unrests as Umno Youth tests loyalty
THE 2025 Umno General Assembly opens today at the World Trade Centre under a cloud of internal...
Calls for GE16 to coincide with the Melaka and Johor state elections have already emerged. Bernama FILE PIX
Calls for GE16 to coincide with the Melaka and Johor state elections have already emerged. Bernama FILE PIX
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State elections could come early, GE16 remains safe
SHAH ALAM - Sabah is set to open Malaysia’s political calendar with high-stakes by-elections in...
The workshop brought together media practitioners from Sinar Daily and members of the UTM community to explore best practices in handling the media with integrity, managing issues and crises, and communicating clearly under pressure.
The workshop brought together media practitioners from Sinar Daily and members of the UTM community to explore best practices in handling the media with integrity, managing issues and crises, and communicating clearly under pressure.
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Sinar Daily, UTM collaborate on media relationship management workshop and podcast
JOHOR BAHRU – Sinar Daily has successfully collaborated with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)...
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Mohd Syafaeez Mat Liki, 35, said he never imagined that a video call with his son, Hayl Haarith, on the night before the incident would be their last before they parted forever.
Mohd Syafaeez Mat Liki, 35, said he never imagined that a video call with his son, Hayl Haarith, on the night before the incident would be their last before they parted forever.
‘I will not forgive and will seek justice’ – Father of baby believed abused to death
The victims sustained injuries to the head, legs and hands.
The victims sustained injuries to the head, legs and hands.
Two injured after Myvi crashes into restaurant
What began as a dispute over an allegedly unauthorised temple structure has escalated into threats, political reactions, arrests and an arson attack.
What began as a dispute over an allegedly unauthorised temple structure has escalated into threats, political reactions, arrests and an arson attack.
Land laws, religious sites and public order: Decoding the recent wave of social and...
The body of an elderly man was found lying by the roadside near Taman La Cottage, Taman Putra Perdana, Puchong on Monday.
The body of an elderly man was found lying by the roadside near Taman La Cottage, Taman Putra Perdana, Puchong on Monday.
Elderly man found dead by roadside
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Young, modern — yet traditional? Study finds Gen Z men favour conventional marriage...
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Malaysian in Bahrain shares life under the shadow of war
Wan Zalina Wan Zakwan with her husband Umar Salleh and children Ahmad Zyad, 12, and Muhammad Ali, 8.
Wan Zalina Wan Zakwan with her husband Umar Salleh and children Ahmad Zyad, 12, and Muhammad Ali, 8.
Elderly Malaysian-born US citizen found dead in cluttered home
Sabarodzi said that since the front door was completely blocked, firefighters had to break open the back door to facilitate the removal of the body, which was then handed over to the police. - Photo courtesy of JBPM
Sabarodzi said that since the front door was completely blocked, firefighters had to break open the back door to facilitate the removal of the body, which was then handed over to the police. - Photo courtesy of JBPM
Malaysians strongly advised to defer non-essential travel to 7 Middle East countries
A passenger looks at a flight information board at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on March 3, 2026 after carriers cancelled flights amid the Middle East conflict. The biggest disruption to global air transport since the Covid pandemic snarled travel for a fourth day on March 3, with thousands of flights affected and busy Gulf hubs including Dubai and Doha shuttered as Iran lashed out after US-Israeli strikes. (Photo by Munir UZ ZAMAN / AFP)
A passenger looks at a flight information board at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on March 3, 2026 after carriers cancelled flights amid the Middle East conflict. The biggest disruption to global air transport since the Covid pandemic snarled travel for a fourth day on March 3, with thousands of flights affected and busy Gulf hubs including Dubai and Doha shuttered as Iran lashed out after US-Israeli strikes. (Photo by Munir UZ ZAMAN / AFP)
Couple caught for khalwat, eating instant noodles during the day in hotel room
A couple in their 20s were detained by enforcement officers from the Johor Islamic Religious Department (JAINJ) for alleged khalwat (close proximity) in a hotel room here.
A couple in their 20s were detained by enforcement officers from the Johor Islamic Religious Department (JAINJ) for alleged khalwat (close proximity) in a hotel room here.
Payment of phase 2 STR tomorrow – PM Anwar
Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) staff Fatihah Hanim Hassan Basri demonstrates the Rahmah Madani Sales Application launched by the Prime Minister during a gathering with KPDN staff here today. Photo by Bernama
Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) staff Fatihah Hanim Hassan Basri demonstrates the Rahmah Madani Sales Application launched by the Prime Minister during a gathering with KPDN staff here today. Photo by Bernama
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