I suspect the real reason for Singapore's opposition to a toll on Hormuz is not some high-minded devotion to international law, but because if it's set as a precedent and a toll were to exist on the Strait of Malacca, it would basically kill their current business model.
See, geographically speaking, Malacca runs primarily between Malaysia and Indonesia - Singapore only controls a small stretch at the southeastern exit. Yet currently they capture most of the strait's commercial value through port services, bunkering, and transshipment: it's basically like them having the best "service station" on the world's most popular free highway.
What the Hormuz precedent - if established - is all about is the revenge of geography: power given back to the countries that own the road, as opposed to those with the best rest-stop.
Fantastic news for Malaysia and Indonesia (which is partly why you're seeing key Malaysian political figures, like Nurul Izzah Anwar, issue a highly unusual rebuke of Singapore over Balakrishnan’s remarks: https://t.co/Ca8Mf2SRYJ), but a big threat to a city-state whose entire economy is built on being the best service provider on what's largely someone else's waterway.
BREAKING : 🇺🇸 NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani called out Trump for spending billions to kill people in 🇮🇷 Iran
Journalist — Are you against Iran War?
Mamdani — We are talking about a war that killed thousands of civilians, so yes I am dead against it 🔥
Journalist — Does it frustrate you seeing $900 million a day getting wasted on such wars?
Mamdani — We are spending tens of billions of dollars to kill people, that money could have been used to make life easier for our people
“We always seem to have money for war, but not to feed the poor” 🔥
Finally a sane voice from within the United States, we need more such people at the top who can lead the world towards peace. Respect 🫡
Benda paling bodoh @joharighani buat.
Dia paksa BYD jual kereta 200k ke atas kalau nak buat CKD.
Apa bangang Menteri UMNO ni.
Ini level progresif?
Ini lagi jahanam dari Madey
Protect Proton sampai bila?
Tak sedar ke Geely dah kencing kita?
https://t.co/cgp8p2LrIk
Alhamdulillah saya bersama mshaffuan dan Nicholas chin diberikan kepercayaan dari Astro Shaw untuk menghasilkan sebuah short teaser untuk Astro Shaw Cinematic Universe : The Beginning.
Selamat menonton semua
A Gen Z joined the team.
Week one.
During onboarding, the manager said,
“We sometimes stay late during peak periods.”
Gen Z nodded.
Then asked,
“Is that paid… or just expected?”
The room went quiet.
- No attitude.
- No rebellion.
- Just a question.
Later that day, HR mentioned “growth opportunities.”
Gen Z replied,
“Does growth include raises, or just more responsibility?”
Again, silence.
- No laziness.
- No entitlement.
- Just clarity.
That’s when the team realized something.
When people say
“Gen Z is lazy,”
what they really mean is:
Gen Z watched old generation
- skip meals,
- miss birthdays,
- work weekends,
- and burn out
only to be told
“budgets are tight”
and “be grateful you have a job.”
So Gen Z chose differently.
- They don’t romanticize overwork.
- They don’t confuse suffering with ambition.
- They don’t trade health for praise.
They still work hard.
They just refuse to work for nothing.
It’s not laziness.
It’s pattern recognition.
And honestly,
after everything old generation went through…
Can you really blame them?
Malaysia Airlines is proud to announce our partnership with Mumbai Indians, one of the most celebrated teams in world cricket. ✈️ 💙🏏
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Partnering with @mipaltan aligns with our strategic focus on strengthening our presence in India and South Asia, while continuing to enhance our brand footprint across Southeast Asia. With 80 weekly flights connecting ten key Indian cities to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Airlines is well positioned to bring travellers seamlessly to Malaysia, your gateway to Asia and beyond.
This is how we connect cultures, strengthen tourism, and reinforce Malaysia Airlines as the preferred carrier for travellers while creating lasting value through purpose-driven partnerships.
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I have followed developments in Venezuela with grave concern. The leader of Venezuela and his wife were seized in a United States military operation of unusual scope and nature. Such actions constitute a clear violation of international law and amount to an unlawful use of force against a sovereign state.
President Maduro and his wife must be released without any undue delay. Whatever may be the reasons, the forcible removal of a sitting head of government through external action sets a dangerous precedent. It erodes fundamental restraints on the use of power between states and weakens the legal framework that underpins international order.
It is for the people of Venezuela to determine their own political future. As history has shown, abrupt changes in leadership brought about through external force will bring more harm than good, what more in a country already grappling with prolonged economic hardship and deep social strain.
Malaysia regards respect for international law and sovereignty as paramount to peaceful relations between states. Constructive engagement, dialogue and de-escalation remain the most credible path towards an outcome that protects civilians and allows Venezuelans to pursue their legitimate aspirations without further harm.
ANWAR IBRAHIM
Kalau berani, refund tiket penyokong Malaysia untuk tiga game ni la @FAM_Malaysia. Penyokong rugi beli tiket untuk tengok penipuan, kamu sedap saja collect gaji bulan2. Dasar scammer!
#BREAKING: PARLIAMENT DISSOLVED, SNAP ELECTIONS CALLED
The King has endorsed PM Anutin Charnviralkul’s request to dissolve parliament, pre-empting the opposition’s no-confidence motion against his minority govt.
New elections must be held within 45 to 60 days, in this case ranging from Jan 26 to Feb 10, 2026.
In office since just September, and facing heavy public criticism for the govt’s poor flood relief efforts in the South and an determined to carry on an ongoing armed border conflict, Mr. Anutin has triggered snap elections even earlier than he promised.
The Election Commission of Thailand has now 5 days to set an election date and then set the timeline for the campaign in motion.