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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced six immediate measures for the people covering fuel subsidies, school maintenance, artificial intelligence, healthcare digitalisation, e-Invoicing and microfinancing, which will take effect on September 1. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Anwar announces six immediate measures to ease cost‑of‑living pressures

Fashion designer Datuk Rizalman Ibrahim says his adopted son, Umar Nail, is in stable condition but remains under close medical observation following internal injuries sustained in a road accident. — Picture via social media

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Fashion designer Rizalman says adopted son stable, treated for liver injury after being dragged by lorry

Former Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming announced his resignation from DAP today, ending 14 years with the party while ruling out a GE16 bid of his own. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Ong Kian Ming quits DAP after 14 years, rules out GE16 run but vows to campaign for Khairy

An aerial view shows a torrent of muddy water surging past houses and through the Trishuli river in the aftermath of flash floods, at Betrawati in Nepal’s Nuwakot district August 29, 2026. After nearly five days of anxious waiting, the family of N. Kalaiselvi, who remains uncontactable in Nepal, is urging the government to bring the missing Malaysians home, regardless of their condition. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Family of missing Malaysian in Nepal urges govt to bring all victims home

The government will channel billions of ringgit seized from illegal activities into public healthcare and education, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Anwar pledges billions in seized funds for health, education; eases rules for small businesses

Pakatan Harapan (PH) is always prepared for any eventuality in the Melaka state election said PH election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Amirudin says Pakatan prepared for all scenarios, including solo Melaka fight if BN deal fails

Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister Steven Sim said the spirit of Merdeka was evident in the efforts of his two foster children, Gabriel Ooi and Sandira, to help 17-year-old Nabila, who had to drop out of school after her mother fell ill and lost her source of income. — Picture via Facebook/Steven Sim Chee Keong 沈志强

Life / 15 h ago

Different backgrounds, shared purpose: Merdeka spirit shines as Steven Sim’s foster children help Penang teen resume studies

Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) and ministers attend the 2026 National Day address at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre August 30, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 16 h ago

‘We have one homeland, Malaysia’: Anwar urges Malaysians to keep the spirit of independence alive

Malaysia’s King and Queen, Their Majesties Sultan Ibrahim and Raja Zarith Sofiah, graced the 69th National Day celebration at Dataran Putrajaya today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

King Sultan Ibrahim and Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah grace Putrajaya’s grand 69th National Day parade

Police officers at the scene along Jalan Bukit Kemuning in Shah Alam, where a 45-year-old Bangladeshi pedestrian was killed after being struck by an unidentified vehicle this morning. — Picture courtesy of Shah Alam police

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Police hunt driver after man killed while crossing Shah Alam road

Penang police chief Datuk Dennis Lim said all the suspects, aged between 16 and 33, were arrested in five raids across the state. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Debt dispute sparks armed George Town school fight, police arrest 13 suspects including minors

Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor says his controversial remarks over gambling were aimed at ‘gambling tycoons’, not Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 1 h ago

‘Harsh, but true’: Kedah MB stands by gambling remarks, denies targeting Anwar

Members of the public gather along the shore near a campsite in Kampung Punggai, Pengerang, where a father and his eight-year-old son drowned during a family outing on August 30, 2026. — Social media pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Family outing turns to tragedy as father and eight-year-old son drown off Pengerang

Participants in the AI for the People (AI Untuk Rakyat) programme must complete and pass six designated modules to qualify for a free three-month subscription to selected artificial intelligence applications and software. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

AI for the People participants must complete six modules to receive free AI tools

Lee Jong-yoo is seen with his 'Blue Tower' co-star Baek Bong-gi. — Picture via Instagram

Showbiz / 19 h ago

Lee Yong‑joo, ‘Blue Tower’ actor, dies suddenly of cardiac arrest at 40

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Malaysia / 1 h ago

Upin & Ipin, police dogs and fighter jets steal the show at Malaysia’s 69th National Day parade

A contingent are seen during the National Day parade in Putrajaya on August 31, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 31 — Tens of thousands of Malaysians packed Dataran Putrajaya for the National Day parade today, many with Jalur Gemilang motifs painted on their cheeks and national flags in hand.Some families appeared to have camped overnight to secure the best vantage points for the annual parade, while those...

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The free water taxi service emerged as a highlight for visitors at the 2026 National Day celebration in Dataran Putrajaya today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 50 m ago

Putrajaya’s free water taxis become crowd favourite, offering scenic shortcut to National Day venue

Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor says his controversial remarks over gambling were aimed at ‘gambling tycoons’, not Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 1 h ago

‘Harsh, but true’: Kedah MB stands by gambling remarks, denies targeting Anwar

Looking ahead, Sarawak would also need longer-term strategic measures to strengthen its water security and resilience against prolonged dry weather. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 1 h ago

El Niño drought bites, Sarawak deploys 119 tankers to keep taps flowing

Former Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming announced his resignation from DAP today, ending 14 years with the party while ruling out a GE16 bid of his own. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Ong Kian Ming quits DAP after 14 years, rules out GE16 run but vows to campaign for Khairy

Police officers at the scene along Jalan Bukit Kemuning in Shah Alam, where a 45-year-old Bangladeshi pedestrian was killed after being struck by an unidentified vehicle this morning. — Picture courtesy of Shah Alam police

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Police hunt driver after man killed while crossing Shah Alam road

Paramilitary police search hillside near Gyirong Port mudslide site, western Tibet, August 28, 2026. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Foreign Ministry urges caution, says 36 Malaysians unaccounted for in China and 55 in Nepal

Members of the public gather along the shore near a campsite in Kampung Punggai, Pengerang, where a father and his eight-year-old son drowned during a family outing on August 30, 2026. — Social media pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Family outing turns to tragedy as father and eight-year-old son drown off Pengerang

File picture of gold jewellery. Police are working to identify two suspects after a woman was targeted in a daylight snatch theft outside her home in Cheras. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Snatch thieves fail to grab woman’s handbag, but rip RM2,000 gold bracelet from her wrist outside Cheras home

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The report reviewing the previous RIE cycle found that business R&D expenditure rose 64 per cent, from S$5.5 billion in 2018 to S$9 billion in 2023, with industry R&D jobs growing 33 per cent. However, deep‑tech deal activity has declined since 2023, mirroring global trends amid tighter financial conditions. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Singapore unveils new push to turn research into real‑world impact under S$37b RIE030 plan

According to The Straits Times, MOH said hospitals in the eastern and central regions have recorded consistently higher occupancy rates compared with other parts of the country — a key factor behind the decision to locate the new hospital in the east. — AFP pic

Singapore / 1 h ago

Eastern Singapore to get private not-for-profit hospital to ease bed crunch

Artist’s impression of the resort-styled Canberra Residences in Sembawang, Singapore, where the condominium’s management corporation is suing main contractor MCC Engineering over alleged unresolved defects more than a decade after completion. — Image from Canberra Residences website

Singapore / 20 h ago

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Singapore Airlines is being sued by a British widow for her injuries suffered during turbulence on Flight SQ321 on May 21, 2024 that killed her husband and injured 78 other passengers. — AFP pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Two years on, British widow sues Singapore Airlines over injuries suffered in 2024 turbulence that also killed her husband

According to CNA, as of July, only 433 electric motorcycles were registered in Singapore — a mere 0.2 per cent of the motorcycle population — even as electric cars have surged past 69,000 units. — Photo via Facebook/Scorpio Electric

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A poster of missing Singaporean couple Shubakshi Rawla, 49, and Sumit Rawla, 53, who were last seen at a tea stall near the Rasuwagadhi border area while on a Kailash Yatra pilgrimage, is circulating on social media following the August 2026 Nepal-Tibet floods as their daughters Parnika Rawla, 20, and Dipti Bhatnagar, 15, plead for information. — Picture from Instagram/thesharulchanna

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore families left waiting, praying as nine remain missing after Nepal disaster

A 32-year-old Indonesian man faces a charge of carrying an offensive weapon in a public place, after he was allegedly caught carrying a 19.5cm knife hidden inside his sock while passing through a security screening area at Changi Airport’s Terminal 4, Singapore on August 28, 2026. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Indonesian man allegedly caught hiding knife in sock at Changi Airport now in Singapore dock

Pedestrians cross a road in Chinatown district in Singapore August 26, 2026. More than 5,100 people were injured or killed on Singapore’s roads in the first half of this year, a 3.6 per cent increase from the same period last year, even as fatal accidents fell by about 23 per cent. — AFP pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Over 5,100 injured or killed on Singapore roads in 1H 2026, with motorcyclists and older pedestrians most vulnerable

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An aerial view shows a torrent of muddy water surging through the Trishuli river past houses in the aftermath of flash floods at Betrawati in Nepal's Nuwakot district on August 29, 2026. More than 3,000 people were listed as missing on August 30, with another 768 confirmed dead, after the flash floods and landslides that hit the Nepal-Tibet border. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

Latest missing persons update for Nepal-Tibet border flash floods: 3,048 missing

A Canadian flag flies along the waterfront of Lake Ontario, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on August 27, 2026. US President Donald Trump announced that he is renaming Lake Ontario — a large body of water shared by the United States and Canada —

World / 3 h ago

Google Maps renames Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ in US — but not Canada

This US Navy handout photo released on July 15, 2026 and taken on June 30 by US Central Command Public Affairs shows the Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 flying in formation over the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in the Arabian Sea. On February 28, the United States and Israel launched a massive offensive against Iran, igniting a war that swiftly engulfed the region and hit global energy markets. Six months on, the US and the Islamic republic remain locked in conflict, with no sign of an imminent resolution despite repeated rounds of negotiations. — US Navy handout via AFP

World / 3 h ago

US strikes Iran for first time in a month, Tehran retaliates and reports casualties

Air India yesterday said it could not comment on the reported test results because authorities had not shared the findings of the post-flight screening with them. — AFP pic

World / 5 h ago

India’s aviation boom faces turbulence amid safety concerns

US President Donald Trump has sued several newspapers including the Wall Street Journal and New York Times, and ordered federal funding slashed for public media. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

Trump calls for ‘punishment’ of NBC reporter

A New York Police Department patrol car destroyed by the collapse of the World Trade Center is seen during a media preview of the National Museum of the United States Army's new 9/11 commemorative exhibit and special artifact display on August 27, 2026, in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The new exhibit, titled Steel & Stone, will open ahead of the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, and includes artifacts highlighting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' role in the nation's response. — Getty Images via AFP

World / 5 h ago

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Activists light candles and place flowers outside the Mother and Child Health ward at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital in Islamabad following a fire that killed 14 infants on August 26, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 19 h ago

Pakistan suspends eight officials after 14 newborns die in Islamabad hospital fire

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Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez (right) is expecting some US$209 billion (RM841.7 billion) for her country from the oil development agreement with the United States. — Venezuelan Presidency handout pic via AFP

Money / 22 h ago

Venezuela says oil deal with US could put US$19 per barrel into state coffers

Iran’s energy sector has been hit by disruptions since joint US-Israeli strikes on the Islamic Republic triggered the Middle East war in late February 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 1d ago

Iran transfers US$7.5b in oil revenues to central bank amid US blockade

Wall Street slips as US Federal Reserve chief Kevin Warsh flagged fighting high inflation as a priority in his Jackson Hole address on August 28, 2026. — Unsplash pic

Money / 1d ago

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US Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh speaks at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on August 28, 2026, where he expressed concern over high inflation. — Getty Images via AFP

Money / 1d ago

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Fosun’s headquarters in Shanghai, China. The Chinese conglomerate, which owns Club Med, has filed for an initial public offering of the travel operator and its tourism-focused businesses in Hong Kong. — AFP pic

Money / 2d ago

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A Venezuelan flag flies as the US and Venezuela negotiate a major oil deal that President Donald Trump said would give the United States majority control of 65 billion barrels of proven petroleum reserves. — AFP pic

Money / 2d ago

Trump says US clinches ‘biggest oil deal in world history’ with Venezuela worth nearly US$100b

Iceland’s fishing industry, which accounts for nearly 40 per cent of the country’s goods exports, fears renewed EU membership talks could threaten its control over quotas, fishing rights and foreign investment. — AFP pic

Money / 2d ago

Iceland’s EU vote puts its fishing wealth — and hard-won rights — on the line

Malaysia secured RM218.5 billion in approved investments in the first half of 2026, up 11.7 per cent from RM195.5 billion in the same period last year, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 2d ago

Mida: Malaysia secures RM218.5b in approved investments in 1H 2026, up 11.7pc

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Pogacar, the clear leader of La Vuelta until his crash, greeted his followers on his Instagram account with a photo showing him in a hospital bed wearing a neck brace.— Instagram story screenshot

Sports / 3 h ago

Five-time Tour de France winner Pogacar posts selfie on social media after La Vuelta tournament-ending crash

Ipswich Town’s English back Jacob Greaves (left) fouls Manchester United's Brazilian striker #10 Matheus Cunha (right) for a penalty during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Ipswich Town at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on August 30, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 2 h ago

Fernandes hat-trick inspires Man Utd rout of Ipswich

Argentina’s 2022 World Cup winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has signed a three-year contract with Chelsea, following a deal worth £7.5 million (RM40.9 million), according to British media. — AFP pic

Sports / 18 h ago

Chelsea sign Argentina’s Martinez from Villa

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Real Madrid's English midfielder #05 Jude Bellingham (L) and Malaga's Spanish defender #04 Einar Galilea fight for the ball during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and Malaga CF at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on August 30, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 3 h ago

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Sports / 16 h ago

Dutch federation calls for football summit without Infantino