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A Republic of Singapore Navy combat vessel.
Singapore is quietly reshaping naval warfare in Southeast Asia with its shift to unmanned surface vessels – and neighbours are taking notice, writes Haris Hussain.
Questions are being raised over the presumed inaction and silence from the authorities following the death of Gan Chin Eng, 62, at Taiping Prison on Jan 17. Allegations of brutality involving some 100 inmates and 60 prison wardens remain unaddressed.
The growing demand for unfiltered information and rapid technological advancements pose serious challenges to Malaysian media in earning public trust and adapting to artificial intelligence.
The Europa League final is more than just winning a trophy. It’s a financial windfall, with the winner earning a place in the lucrative Champions League – potentially worth £100 million from ticket sales, broadcasting revenue, and bonuses.
An image of an A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport
Airbus is in talks with Malaysia to supply the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) with its A330 MRTTs, aiming to enhance the air force's aerial refuelling and strategic transport capabilities amid growing regional security demands.
At least one international sports body based in Kuala Lumpur may relocate if Malaysia continues barring officials from certain nations from entering the country.
An image of Rafizi Ramli (left) and Nurul Izzah Anwar.
The fight for the deputy presidency between Nurul Izzah Anwar and Rafizi Ramli will likely chart the future direction of PKR, whatever the outcome may be. The party leadership must navigate stormy waters in a new political landscape where shifting alliances might be the norm, writes Associate Professor Dr Azeem Fazwan Ahmad Farouk.
Pyrotechnics during the opening gambit this morning.
The Russian Knights made their entrance, but the much-anticipated Su-57 Felon was missing as Langkawi’s skies threatened to derail the 17th edition of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) exhibition.
An image of Ariffin Ghani (left) and Suhardi Alias.
There will likely be a shake-up in Malaysian sports with Arrifin Ghani slated to become the Sports Commissioner. The man he will replace, Suhardi Alias, is expected to head the Institute for Youth Research Malaysia.
Digital Ministry secretary-general Fabian Bigar delivering Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo's speech at the launch of Cyber Games 2025 in Kuala Lumpur on May 20, 2025.
The hosting of the inaugural Cyber Games 2025 in Kuala Lumpur reinforces Malaysia’s agenda, as Asean chair, to bolster the region’s cyber ecosystem and promote trust in digital environments across member states.
Noraseela Khalid during the podcast Julang in March 2025.
Training in Germany revitalised Noraseela Khalid’s career in hurdles. The Olympians hopes more Malaysian athletes can benefit from training in Europe.
Selangor Athletics Association vice-president A. Varughese (far left) says the body’s president, Nurhayati Karim, has his full backing and has nothing to hide.
Selangor Athletics Association vice-president A. Varughese says the body’s president, Nurhayati Karim, has his full backing and has nothing to hide, despite six affiliates claiming to have lost confidence in her leadership.
Batu MP P. Prabakaran speaking at an event on May 17, 2025.
Batu Member of Parliament, P. Prabakaran, says the battle to be Parti Keadilan Rakyat deputy president between Rafizi Ramli and Nurul Izzah Anwar shows the party is willing to accept challenges.
Unlike the algorithm of a machine, humans have choices. We can step back and examine our patterns. But many people don’t. If their routine reinforces certain beliefs or values, they assume these must be true because those are the thoughts they’ve grown accustomed to, writes Datuk Seri Dr Jahaberdeen Mohamed Yunoos.
A YouTube video featuring two rats fighting as part of the Universe 25 experiment explainer.
Despair is not intelligence. Cynicism is not clarity. And surrendering your hope to a social media post is not wisdom, writes academician Professor Dr Nahrizul Adib Kadri.

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