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The new deputy IGP could be announced within hours or in the next one or two days, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail today. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Home minister: New deputy IGP chosen after consultation with King, announcement due soon

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim urged countries to tackle unfair trading practices and expand technical cooperation in areas such as semiconductors and artificial intelligence. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Anwar: No country should have to choose between repaying debt and caring for its people

Former minister in the Prime Minister’s Department in charge of religious affairs Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom is scheduled to appear before Sessions Court judge Rosli Ahmad at 9am tomorrow. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Former minister Jamil Khir to face three charges over Tabung Haji probe tomorrow

Abang Johari (standing, eighth left) poses for a group photo with PBB northern zone members after officiating at the PBB Northern Zone Special Convention at Miri Indoor Stadium. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

‘This may be my last time’: Abang Johari hints at possible final term as PBB president, calls on younger leaders to step up

The Thai government is currently conducting a public consultation on a proposed tourism fee of 450 baht (approximately RM55.35) for all foreign visitors. — AFP pic

World / 16 h ago

Thai government proposes flat 450‑baht fee for foreign visitors, eyes rollout in 2027

Former minister in the Prime Minister’s Department for Religious Affairs Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom today claimed trial to three charges of dishonestly causing Lembaga Tabung Haji to dispose of RM860,308,770.51 worth of funds to a Saudi real estate company. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Ex‑minister Jamil Khir claims trial over RM860m Tabung Haji funds channelled into Saudi real estate

On Saturday, October 3, Grammy-nominated international DJ and music producer Axwell will perform on the stage at SIC. — Picture via Facebook/Axwell

Showbiz / 15 h ago

Sepang gears up for Bahrain F1 Grand Prix with concerts, global stars on stage

Apple has raised the prices of several existing iPhone models in Malaysia following the launch of the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo. — SoyaCincau pic

Tech-gadgets / 14 h ago

Apple quietly hikes iPhone Air, 17, 17e prices in Malaysia after 18 Pro launch

Lim Guan Eng said the conclusion of the PAS Muktamar and Umno General Assembly had projected politics centred on religious and racial dominance without respecting the “basic spirit and fundamental tenets” of the Federal Constitution and the rule of law. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Lim Guan Eng calls for unity to counter PAS and Umno’s racial, religious politics

A screengrab from CCTV footage of an incident in which a man is seen kicking a young girl at a Thai restaurant in Telipot, Kota Bharu. — Screengrab via Facebook/Kaki Bisnes Viral

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Kota Bharu police seek man seen kicking young girl in restaurant CCTV video

With City down to 10 men after Phil Foden’s dismissal for kicking Bruno Fernandes, Haaland netted on the hour mark with a close-range finish from Josko Gvardiol’s cross. — AFP pic

Sports / 2 h ago

Pro Ref admits error of judgment over controversial Haaland winner against United

MetMalaysia warned of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in seven states and Kuala Lumpur until 9pm. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds forecast in seven states and KL until 9pm

Visitors bring their families and friends to experience the final day of the Malaysia Parliament Open Day 2026 in Kuala Lumpur on September 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Parliament Open Day draws record 13,368 visitors

Asean therefore needs to understand the Pinglu Canal as part of a much larger transformation. — Picture via Pinglu Canal Group

What You Think / 18 h ago

Asean must prepare for China's new strategic Pinglu Canal — Phar Kim Beng

Fighters loyal to the Houthi authorities, march during a rally to recruit more fighters, in Sanaa, Yemen on September 10, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 14 h ago

How the Houthis went from Yemen’s fringes to controlling a global chokepoint

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Malaysia / 43 m ago

Police expand Long Lellang helicopter crash investigation to refuelling site, flight chronology

Police are expanding their investigation into the helicopter crash in Long Lellang, Baram, by examining the refuelling location and several places the aircraft passed through before the incident to determine whether there were any unusual occurrences. — Bernama pic

KUCHING, Sept 14 — Police are expanding their investigation into the helicopter crash in Long Lellang, Baram, by examining the refuelling location and several places the aircraft passed through before the incident to determine whether there were any unusual occurrences.Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohamad Zainal Abdullah said there are so...

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The Melaka State Government has given an assurance that the safety of raw water sources and treated supply remains a top priority after suspected human remains were found in the Durian Tunggal Dam reserve yesterday. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 30 m ago

Melaka assures treated water safe after suspected human remains found at Durian Tunggal Dam reserve

A fire at the Pulau Tenggol public jetty parking area near Jalan Rajawali in Dungun yesterday afternoon affected 11 cars, including two that were badly damaged. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 52 m ago

Fire breaks out at Pulau Tenggol jetty parking area, 11 cars affected, says Dungun Fire Dept

A man was killed after being trapped inside a four‑wheel drive following a collision involving seven vehicles and a motorcycle at the traffic lights on Jalan Kolam here this morning. — Screenshot from social media video

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Hilux driver dies after early‑morning seven‑vehicle collision at Kota Kinabalu traffic lights

A bomb threat received via email targeting a business premises at The Mall, Mid Valley Southkey here last night has been confirmed as a hoax after police inspections found no explosives. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Johor police sweep Mid Valley Southkey after email bomb scare, declare premises safe

Former minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex September 14, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Former minister Jamil Khir appears in KL court over Tabung Haji RCI charges

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to meet Keralam Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan and Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar in Calicut, also known as Kozhikode, today to discuss bilateral cooperation between Malaysia and Keralam. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Anwar to meet Keralam CM and governor on bilateral cooperation

Sentul acting district police chief Supt Jasni Zolpa said the incident occurred at about 8.40am while the victim was working at the market. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Man hospitalised after unknown assailant stabs him at KL Wholesale Market

Police said the remains found cemented inside a barrel were believed to have been decomposing for at least three weeks. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Anglers find barrel with suspected human remains near Machap Water Reservoir

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Singapore Prime Minister Larence Wong warns that residents in the city state face more that economic pressures risk fraying social bonds. — Picture from Facebook/Lawrence Wong

Singapore / 18 h ago

Keep widening who counts as ‘our own’, Lawrence Wong tells Singaporeans amid racial tensions over airline, Nepal crisis

The management corporation of Foresque Residences in Singapore has sued the condominium’s developer and four other parties over alleged balcony defects discovered after a piece of concrete fell about 20 metres. — TODAY file pic

Singapore / 39 m ago

Singapore condo sues five parties after concrete chunk falls 20 metres from balcony

A four-member team at Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University is training AI tools on anonymised transaction data from a mobile budgeting app to help predict how governments' cash handout policies might influence spending. — Pexels pic

Singapore / 22 h ago

What happens after govt handouts? Singapore NTU researchers use AI to find out

Thinking of buying a PC in Singapore? Prices are soaring, according to a September 2026 check by The Straits Times. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 23 h ago

Singapore PC prices jump up to 40pc as AI boom squeezes supply

The authorities said scammers could exploit reused passwords from those breaches to gain access to victims’ cryptocurrency accounts. ― iStock pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore police warn crypto users after hackers exploit compromised email accounts

The True Singapore Group, which operates True Fitness, True Yoga, TFX and Yoga Edition, said all outlets under the brands would close as part of the winding-up process, with the group reporting a loss of HK$34.3 million on revenue of HK$181.2 million in 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Melvin Yong

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore’s True Fitness, True Yoga to shut down amid fierce competition, mounting liabilities; members report S$609,000 losses

A pink enamel clutch shaped like a serpent’s head. — Screengrab from CNA

Singapore / 1d ago

Fifteen-carat yellow diamond ring, serpent clutch among luxury haul from Singapore’s biggest money laundering case

CNA reported that MHA issued the denial after Israeli newspaper ‘Haaretz’ said on September 7 that officials from the Israel Prison Service and National Security Ministry had made a ‘secret visit’ to Singapore and that the death penalty had been raised despite not being on the agenda. — Picture from Facebook/Ministry of Home Affairs, Singapore

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs denies death penalty discussed during Israeli delegation visit

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A woman in Pennsylvania has died from measles complications, bringing the number of measles-related deaths in the US this year to three. — Pexels pic

World / 1 m ago

US measles death toll rises to three as cases surge past 3,000

This file picture shows Mount Semeru spewing smoke and ash in Lumajang on December 4, 2022. The volcano erupted three times on September 14, 2026, sending ash as high as 1,000 metres above its summit. — AFP pic

World / 6 m ago

Mount Semeru erupts three times, spews ash up to 1,000 metres

Soldiers keep watch as voters head to a polling station in Marawi City, Mindanao, on September 14, 2026, for the first elected parliament in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). — AFP pic

World / 32 m ago

Philippines’ autonomous Muslim region votes for first parliament after three shot dead on eve of election

US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media before boarding Air Force One to leave from Shannon Airport, western Ireland on September 13, 2026, after attending the final day of the Irish Open golf tournament in nearby Doonbeg. — AFP pic

World / 1 h ago

Trump rejects calls to slow AI development despite safety fears

Oman has postponed talks between Iran and Gulf countries on the future of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil and gas supplies. — AFP pic

World / 1 h ago

Oman postpones Iran-Gulf talks on Strait of Hormuz

This file picture shows Britain’s Prime Minister Andy Burnham shaking hands with Scottish National Party (SNP) leader John Swinney (right) in Glasgow, July 23, 2026. Swinney and other separatist leaders will meet in Cardiff to advance their campaigns for Scottish and Welsh independence and Irish reunification. — AFP pic

World / 1 h ago

UK separatist leaders to hold rare talks on independence push

Electrical technicians carry out maintenance work in the Hadxayfong district of Vientiane August 22, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

Laos power paradox: Booming exports to Thailand and Vietnam, but blackouts at home persist

An area roughly a third of Hong Kong including villages, natural wetlands and farmland is being converted into the ‘Northern Metropolis’. — AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

Villages and wetlands sacrificed as Hong Kong builds vast Northern Metropolis tech hub

Money

At 8 am, the local currency edged up to 4.0630/0730 against the greenback from last Friday’s close of 4.0685/0725. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 2 h ago

Ringgit rises against US dollar as markets brace for FOMC decision

The US Federal Reserve goes into a key rate-setting meeting this week and analysts say central bank chief Kevin Warsh’s credibility is on the line. — AFP pic

Money / 4 h ago

Inflation fight puts Kevin Warsh on the line as US Fed decision looms over global markets

OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman cites safety as the main reason why the IPO won’t be going ahead in 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 19 h ago

Sam Altman says OpenAI IPO is not happening this year

At 9.15 am, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 1.11 points, or 0.06 per cent, to 1,685.63 from Friday’s close of 1,686.74. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 1 h ago

Bursa Malaysia slips at opening as foreign selling weighs on market sentiment

Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) expects three more international airlines to begin flights to Kuala Lumpur by year-end, in addition to Lufthansa’s planned return in October. — Bernama pic

Money / 2d ago

MAHB expects three more international airlines for KL by year-end, alongside Lufthansa return

Businesses are set to spend at least €381.7 million lobbying European Union institutions this year, according to Corporate Europe Observatory and LobbyControl. — AFP pic

Money / 2d ago

From potato chips to silicon chips: Lobbies cover all in Brussels

A worker manufactures sneakers near an Argentinian national flag at the Kioshi footwear factory, which is operating at a minimum capacity, in 9 de Abril, Esteban Echeverria, Buenos Aires province, Argentina on August 27, 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 10 Sep 2026

Cheap imports, empty factories: Argentina’s manufacturers feel the squeeze

This handout satellite image taken on April 24, 2026 by 2026 Planet Labs PBC shows a mining area believed to be the Man Maw mine, located in autonomous Wa State in eastern Myanmar, near the Chinese border. — 2026 Planet Labs PBC handout pic via AFP

Money / 10 Sep 2026

Myanmar tin mine resumes operations as China imports surge

Sports

With City down to 10 men after Phil Foden’s dismissal for kicking Bruno Fernandes, Haaland netted on the hour mark with a close-range finish from Josko Gvardiol’s cross. — AFP pic

Sports / 2 h ago

Pro Ref admits error of judgment over controversial Haaland winner against United

Kane scored 36 league goals last campaign but after drawing a blank in his first two matches he told DAZN: “That’s football—sometimes you have to wait more than you’d have expected. — AFP pic

Sports / 1 h ago

Kane scores first goal of season as Bayern edge promoted Elversberg 2-1

Manchester United's English head coach Michael Carrick will have a three-week international break to reflect on a poor start. — AFP pic

Sports / 1 h ago

Carrick questions VAR decision to allow Haaland winner in Manchester derby

Torres now has six goals in five outings in all competitions for PSG. — AFP pic

Sports / 1 h ago

Torres keeps scoring as PSG edge Brest 1-0 to revive Ligue 1 campaign

Lamine Yamal helped Barcelona retain La Liga before becoming a world champion with Spain this summer, strengthening his claim for the game’s most prestigious individual award. — AFP pic

Sports / 2 h ago

This year I deserve Ballon d'Or: Barca's Yamal

Maresca sprinted down the touchline to celebrate in front of the travelling City fans at full-time on Sunday, fully aware of the significance of winning his first Manchester derby in dramatic circumstances. — AFP pic

Sports / 2 h ago

Ten-man City stun Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford as Maresca makes perfect start

Team McLaren-Mercedes’ Lando Norris (right) celebrates after securing pole position during qualifying at the Madring circuit in Madrid on September 12, 2026, ahead of the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix. — AFP pic

Sports / 22 h ago

Norris pulls off ‘masterpiece’ lap to snatch pole in Madrid

Team Red Bull’s Max Verstappen drives in the pit lane at the start of the qualifying session at the Madring circuit on September 12, 2026 in Madrid, ahead of the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

No corners to pass on: Verstappen’s warning for Spanish GP