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Police should generally give you a reasonable opportunity to speak to your lawyer, although there are limited circumstances where they may delay this if immediate questioning is necessary for the investigation. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 11 h ago

If police stop you in Malaysia, here's what you should know

PAS secretary general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan declared the party has received no approaches or offers to join the unity government. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Takiyuddin says PAS has no offers to join unity government, will await DAP’s decision

Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng has announced a RM5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect who doused a woman with fuel and set her alight in a brutal attack at Taman Pusat Kepong yesterday. — Picture via Facebook/Lim Lip Eng

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Lim Lip Eng posts RM5,000 bounty after woman set alight in brutal Kepong petrol attack

Datuk M.Nasir’s first ever musical theatre Mansur & Liu, is set to open at Istana Budaya from September 10 to September 20. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Showbiz / 11 h ago

M.Nasir bets big on newcomer Melinda Dadew and Aliff Aziz as the main stars of his Mansur & Liu musical

Police are hunting a man who allegedly set a 62-year-old woman on fire at a number forecast outlet in Taman Pusat Kepong, Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Number forecast operator doused in petrol and set ablaze while working in Kepong

Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar speaks to reporters at the 2026 World Ranger Day celebration at Wisma Darul Iman in Kuala Terengganu today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Terengganu MB says Jalur Gemilang flown without crescent moon and star was ‘unintentional’, ‘isolated’ incident

Search and rescue personnel conducting a water surface check for two missing primary school boys at the dam in Taman Scientex, Pasir Gudang. — Picture courtesy of the Johor Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Two boys reported missing last night found drowned at Pasir Gudang dam after overnight search

Shoyu Ramen is a sight to behold with its clear chicken broth laced with 'shoyu tare' and generously topped with 'char siu', beef, 'wonton' plus an egg. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 9 h ago

Japan’s highly-rated Homemade Ramen Muginae debuts its famed ‘shoyu ramen’ on Jalan Sin Chew Kee

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi congratulated men’s doubles pairs Tee Kai Wun-Yap Roy King and Soh Wooi Yik-Man Wei Chong on finishing champions and runners-up at the 2026 Korea Masters Badminton Championships. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Zahid congratulates Malaysian men’s doubles pairs after Korea Masters one-two

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is undergoing medical examinations and procedures prescribed by a team of specialist doctors, his office confirmed today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Anwar undergoing medical checks, PMO confirms two‑day specialist observation period

PH’s greatest danger now may not actually be PN, PAS or BN. It may be demoralisation. — Bernama pic

What You Think / 9 h ago

When Sabah and Sarawak have not fallen, Pakatan Harapan must not give in — Phar Kim Beng

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Immigration Dept arrests Pakistani man over alleged use of official logo, warning lights on vehicle

A QR code for payment is seen at the Cik Gebu Arena Food Park in Stadium MPS Bandar Baru Selayang, Selangor on July 18, 2022. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Cashless for all: E-wallets now a national habit for Malaysians across generations

Nilai assemblyman J. Arul Kumar appointed Negeri Sembilan DAP chairman today, Anthony Loke confirms. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Anthony Loke steps aside after 22 years, Arul Kumar appointed Negeri Sembilan DAP chairman

Family members of 12-year-old school shooting victim Naphat Chaima react during her funeral at the Wat Lat Pla Duk Buddhist temple in Nonthaburi province, north of Thailand’s capital Bangkok, on August 9, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

‘I am deeply sorry’: Father of teen Thai school gunman apologises to victims’ families after rampage

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Malaysia / 1 h ago

Doctors confirm elective surgery success, PM Anwar Ibrahim under strict medical watch

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim leaves after attending the Negeri Sembilan-level the Kembara Inspirasi Belia Akar Umbi (Kibar) Negeri Sembilan 2026 programme at the Pasir Panjang Community Hall July 31, 2026. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has successfully undergone elective laparoscopic surgery to treat an abdominal para umbilical hernia, his medical team confirmed today.The procedure was carried out smoothly under the care of specialist doctors.Anwar is currently undergoing physiotherapy and remains under close observation, Datuk...

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Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh says any political agreement involving Barisan Nasional for the state election must be formally decided and not based on speculation. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Any Melaka BN election deal must be made official, says state party chief

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming says the government plans to introduce or amend four housing laws under the National Housing Policy 2026-2035. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Three new housing laws planned as govt reviews Strata Management Act, says Nga Kor Ming

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (pictured) today wished Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim a speedy recovery as the Malaysian leader undergoes a medical procedure. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Pakistan PM wishes ‘brother’ Anwar swift recovery from medical procedure

The High Court in Kuala Lumpur upheld blogger Jufazli Shi Ahmad’s acquittal on two charges involving offensive communications. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 2 h ago

High Court upholds blogger Jufazli Shi’s acquittal over YouTube post against Ismail Sabri, Umno

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming says the ministry has resolved 1,647 ‘sick’ and abandoned private housing projects worth RM153 billion, benefiting nearly 200,000 homebuyers. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 57 m ago

Housing Ministry resolves RM153b worth of sick or abandoned housing projects, says Nga Kor Ming

The Department of Irrigation and Drainage says 606 portable emergency pumps have been deployed nationwide to address the effects of El Nino. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Over 600 emergency pumps ready nationwide as Malaysia braces for El Nino, says Irrigation Dept

The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) will cancel 29,240 summonses issued under the automated number plate recognition (ANPR) system between 2025 and August this year. — Picture via Facebook/MPPP

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Refunds follow furore as Penang cancels 29,240 ANPR summonses, vows manual enforcement only

Magistrate Aimi Nawwar Mohamad Othman extended the remand of five men for another week to assist investigations into the murder of a businessman in Batu Pahat. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Five men remanded another week over murder of Batu Pahat businessman found in fishing net

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A worker cleans a walkway in Clementi after a 34-year-old man was found with suspected self-inflicted injuries on August 10. A 56-year-old member of the public had disarmed the man before police arrived. — Picture via Facebook/SG News Warehouse Sale & Events

Singapore / 1 h ago

Man taken to hospital after suspected self-inflicted stabbing in Singapore’s Clementi

Some 42,000 spectators packed the National Stadium for Singapore’s 61st National Day Parade, which returned to the venue after a decade. — Picture via Facebook/LawrenceWongST

Singapore / 9 h ago

Singapore celebrates 61st National Day with stadium return and historic Kallang gun salute

East Coast GRC MP Tan Kiat How welcomed his third child, Micah, on August 10 after his wife’s water broke during the National Day Parade the night before. — Picture via Facebook/kiathowsg

Singapore / 1 h ago

Singapore MP Tan Kiat How welcomes ‘best National Day gift’ after wife’s water breaks during parade

Marine life foraged from an intertidal area at Changi is laid out in the kitchen of Havelock Palace before being cooked, in footage that later sparked public backlash. — Picture via Facebook/Complaint Singapore

Singapore / 7 h ago

From Changi shore to restaurant plate: Singapore eatery apologises for cooking foraged marine life

The 24-hour PSI in Singapore’s Central region stood at 81 at 1pm on Sunday, within the moderate range. — Picture via Facebook/sgministryofmanpower

Singapore / 7 h ago

Haze risk rises: Singapore task force ready if PSI tops 100

AKPS assistant commander Vimala Ramalinggam from the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex presents a National Day cake to Woodlands Immigration and Checkpoints Authority Senior Asst Comm Roger Leong Teck Huat as Singapore marked its 61st National Day on August 9. — Picture via Facebook/akpsbsi

Singapore / 7 h ago

Malaysia and Singapore border teams mark National Day with cross-Causeway greetings

Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh invoked the idea of ‘RSS Singapore’ in a National Day message centred on solidarity and support for those facing hardship. — File pic

Singapore / 6 h ago

‘Collectively, we are RSS Singapore’: Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh calls for shared responsibility in National Day message

Picture for illustration only. A 22-year-old driver of a deregistered car reversed into a petrol station attendant, killing the 69-year-old in Singapore on August 7, 2026. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Unlicensed driver allegedly reverses into Singapore petrol station attendant, killing him

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World

Australia’s transport safety watchdog has opened an investigation into the latest near-miss at Sydney Airport. — AFP pic

World / 51 m ago

Too close for comfort: Two suspended after second Sydney Airport near-miss in less than two weeks

Photo is for illustration purposes only. Former Nonthaburi MP Chalong Riewrang surrendered to police after allegedly shooting PAO president Pol Col Thongchai Yenprasert four times. — Unsplash pic

World / 4 h ago

Thai ex-MP allegedly shoots Nonthaburi council chief dead then calls TV anchor to confess

Family members of 12-year-old school shooting victim Naphat Chaima react during her funeral at the Wat Lat Pla Duk Buddhist temple in Nonthaburi province, north of Thailand’s capital Bangkok, on August 9, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

‘I am deeply sorry’: Father of teen Thai school gunman apologises to victims’ families after rampage

Hatyaiwittayalai School in Hat Yai has moved classes online for Monday and Tuesday following alleged firearm threats by a sacked foreign teacher. ― iStock pic

World / 3 h ago

Alleged gun threat by sacked teacher forces Thai school with 3,600 pupils to close

Metropolitan Police said the Ferrari Monza SP2 was one of only 499 made and had been in Britain for just one day before it was seized. — Picture via Metropolitan Police

World / 30 m ago

London’s supercar crackdown bags rare £3.7m Ferrari Monza SP2 from uninsured learner driver

This aerial picture shows approximately 3,500 people taking part in parading a 500-meter-long Indonesian flag in Bogor, West Java on August 9, 2026, as part of the upcoming celebrations for Indonesia’s 81st Independence Day on August 17. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

Indonesia clerics warn men against wearing dresses for Independence Day games

People use umbrellas to shelter from the rain as they walk on The Bund a day after Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in Shanghai August 10, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 5 h ago

Typhoon Dolphin weakens but leaves hundreds of flights cancelled and flood alerts across China

An abandoned suitcase in rural New South Wales triggered a homicide investigation after its contents were initially mistaken for human remains. — File pic

World / 3 h ago

Mystery ‘corpse’ with bruises and nose piercing in Australia turns out to be a sex doll

Money

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said intra-asian trade remains below 25 per cent, leaving significant room for deeper economic integration. — Bernama pic

Money / 1 h ago

Asean must boost internal trade to realise 2030 economic ambitions, says Mohamad Hasan

Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin said companies benefiting from Malaysia’s strong trade performance should consider rewarding workers with higher salaries and bonuses. — Bernama pic

Money / 2 h ago

Miti urges strong-performing firms to reward workers with higher pay and bonuses

Building costs moved higher across much of Malaysia in July, although Sabah recorded slight declines in some categories. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 5 h ago

Malaysia’s construction material prices creep higher — except sand, which jumps nearly 15pc, DOSM says

Unitree has emerged as one of China’s best-known humanoid robot makers, with models capable of running, dancing and performing complex movements. — File pic

Money / 5 h ago

Robot fever: Unitree IPO demand tops initial Shanghai offering 2,700 times over

A customer uses his phone in front of a board with the menu at AGI Bar in Beijing’s in Zhongguancun district on August 9, 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 2 h ago

Free DeepSeek with your beer? Beijing bar captures China’s AI boom

Malaysia’s palm oil stockpiles rose 3.32 per cent to 2.63 million tonnes in July as crude palm oil production increased. — File pic

Money / 2 h ago

Malaysia’s palm oil stocks rise in July despite 14.5pc jump in exports

Salt farmers in Kampot and Kep are facing heavier dry-season rainfall and high tides that can flood evaporation ponds. — AFP pic

Money / 5 h ago

Too much rain, too little sun: Cambodia’s salt farmers face a changing climate

Tokyo stocks climbed about 2 per cent, with chipmakers among the strongest performers after Wall Street’s record-setting session. — AFP pic

Money / 6 h ago

Tech leads Asian rally as Trump plays ‘chess game’ with Iran and oil spikes

Sports

Fifa president Gianni Infantino is facing renewed pressure after Uefa, Concacaf and the AFC issued a joint statement on football leadership and trust. — AFP pic

Sports / 1 h ago

‘Football belongs to no individual’: Infantino hit by extraordinary joint rebuke from Uefa, Concacaf and AFC

Malaysia’s Yap Roy King and Tee Kai Wun emerged victorious in an all-Malaysian Korea Masters final against Soh Wooi Yik and Man Wei Chong. — Social media screengrab

Sports / 1 h ago

‘This was just a Super 300’: Malaysian shuttler Yap Roy King hungry for more after Korea Masters triumph

Around 2,000 people gathered outside Funchal’s Sé Cathedral in Madeira amid rumours Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez were getting married there — only to discover the ceremony was for another couple, Fábio and Nicole. — AFP pic

Sports / 3 h ago

Wrong wedding! Thousands of Ronaldo fans descend on Madeira cathedral expecting Cristiano and Georgina — only to find Fábio and Nicole at the altar

Jose Mourinho has revealed he signed an agreement to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager in 2013 before ultimately returning to Chelsea. — AFP pic

Sports / 8 h ago

Mourinho reveals he signed to replace Ferguson at Man United before tearfully backing out

JDT player Arif Aiman Mohd Hanapi (left) scores a goal against Chelsea FC during the international friendly match between JDT and Chelsea FC at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Iskandar Puteri August 9, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 9 h ago

So close! JDT denied famous Chelsea scalp by stoppage-time own goal in 3-3 thriller

JDT players celebrate after scoring against Chelsea FC during the international friendly match between JDT and Chelsea FC at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Iskandar Puteri August 9, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 9 h ago

‘Nobody can sleep’: JDT boss Xisco Munoz fires warning after Southern Tigers hold Chelsea 3-3

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola saw his side surrender a two-goal lead in a 3-2 friendly defeat by Monaco in his first match at Anfield. — AFP pic

Sports / 8 h ago

Monaco spoil Iraola’s Anfield bow, Liverpool surrender two-goal lead for second game running

Argentine football star Lionel Messi arrives at the Islas Malvinas International Airport after the death of his father Jorge Messi in Rosario, Santa Fe province, Argentina on August 8, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 8 h ago

The man behind Messi: Football icon says final goodbye to father Jorge, his first coach and lifelong agent