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An undated file photograph shows former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Tun Dr Hasmah Mohd Ali in Kuala Lumpur. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Anwar to attend funeral of Dr Hasmah, pays tribute to her service

The new Malaysian international passport displayed during its launch at the Parliament lobby in Kuala Lumpur on June 30, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Malaysia’s passport now No. 2 globally, sharing silver tier with Singapore

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who used a motorised wheelchair and wore an oxygen tube, remained present throughout the funeral rites as family members gathered to pay their last respects. Also pictured are his sons Mukhriz and Mokhzani. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 9 h ago

After 70 years together, Dr Mahathir weeps as Dr Hasmah laid to rest

Family members pour rose water and sprinkle flower petals on the grave of Tun Dr Hasmah Mohd Ali. On the left is Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Dr Hasmah laid to rest at National Mausoleum as crowd of supporters gather in droves to pay last respects

The High Court here has fixed Jan 7 next year to hear the Mareva injunction application filed by 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) and 10 other companies against Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Rosmah faces Mareva injunction bid, 1MDB seeks to freeze US$346m luxury assets

Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir accompanies the body of his late mother Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali at the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur on September 28, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Anwar: Dr Hasmah to receive state funeral

His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia today expressed their condolences on the passing of the late Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali. — Picture via Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

Malaysia / 18 h ago

King and Queen of Malaysia express condolences on passing of Dr Siti Hasmah

A file photograph shows Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali launching the Culture House event at Menara Kuala Lumpur on April 30, 2019. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Dr Siti Hasmah dies aged 100 at IJN

Tun Dr Hasmah Mohd Ali is seen during Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s public meet and greet at the Perdana Leadership Foundation in Putrajaya during his 100th birthday celebration on July 10, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Remembering the legacy of Dr Hasmah, ‘Ibu Negara’ Malaysia

Any decision on a possible increase in the minimum wage to RM2,000 should be left to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s announcement when tabling Budget 2027, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Economy Minister Akmal says RM2,000 minimum wage decision rests with PM Anwar in Budget 2027

An undated photograph shows Tun Dr Hasmah Mohd Ali flanked by Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman and Bella Astillah. — Picture via Facebook/Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Tributes pour in for Dr Hasmah, Malaysia’s beloved ‘Ibu Negara’

Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Tengku Ampuan Pahang Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah pay their last respects to the late Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali at Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s residence in Seri Kembangan on September 28, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Fahmi: Dr Hasmah to be laid to rest beside Endon Mahmood at National Mausoleum

Singapore Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong shared on Facebook a photo with Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Tun Dr Siti Hasmah, taken in May 2018. — Picture via Facebook/Lee Hsien Loong

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Singapore Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong recalls Dr Hasmah’s humour, zest and love for music

Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir accompanies the remains of his mother Tun Dr Siti Hasmah as they leave the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Remains of Dr Siti Hasmah taken from IJN to family residence in Seri Kembangan

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Saravanan, family arrive at MACC headquarters for asset declaration notices

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Malaysia / 11 h ago

Dr Hasmah laid to rest at National Mausoleum as crowd of supporters gather in droves to pay last respects

Family members pour rose water and sprinkle flower petals on the grave of Tun Dr Hasmah Mohd Ali. On the left is Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 28 — The remains of the late Tun Dr Hasmah Mohd Ali have been laid to rest at the National Mausoleum in Precinct 20, Putrajaya.The burial was witnessed by droves of supporters, as well as family members and friends who gathered to pay their final respects.Mourners gathered around...

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Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali is flanked by Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei and his wife Wong Mew Choo in this undated photograph. — Lee Chong Wei/Facebook pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Lee Chong Wei mourns Dr Hasmah: ‘To us, she was a warrior’

A total of 481,119 summonses were issued by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) against foreign drivers through the special operation codenamed ‘Ops Khas Pemandu Warga Asing’ (PeWA) from 2024 to September this year. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

JPJ cracks down on foreign drivers, 481,119 summonses issued from 2024 to Sept 2026

A civil servant and a former chief executive officer today pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here to three corruption charges involving RM18,000 in bribes allegedly linked to facilitating gold mining operations in Sabah. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Civil servant, ex‑CEO plead not guilty to RM18,000 gold mining graft charges

The National Mental Health Crisis Line (HEAL 15555) has intervened in 518 behavioural crisis cases over the past four years, covering suicidal ideation and suicide attempts, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

HEAL 15555 crisis line records 267,873 calls for counselling, intervention since Covid‑19 pandemic

Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said the project was among the state’s priorities submitted by the Perak Economic Planning Unit to the Finance Ministry ahead of the Budget announcement. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Perak seeks RM1.4b in Budget 2027 for key water infrastructure

The proposed Freedom of Information Bill 2026 must genuinely provide access to information and should not impose excessive restrictions that undermine the purpose of the legislation, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Azalina: Freedom of Information Bill must balance openness with safeguards, avoid excessive prohibitions

The High Court here has fixed Jan 7 next year to hear the Mareva injunction application filed by 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) and 10 other companies against Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Rosmah faces Mareva injunction bid, 1MDB seeks to freeze US$346m luxury assets

Tabung Haji (TH) will open appeals for the 1448H/2027 Haj season via the THiJARI application and website from Oct 2, a month earlier than in the previous season. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Tabung Haji opens Haj appeals Oct 2, earlier start gives pilgrims more prep time

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People inspect their damaged home after bombardments carried out by Myanmar's military in Tabayin, in Myanmar’s Sagaing Region December 6, 2025. A military airstrike on a market in western Myanmar killed 33 people today and wounded 36 more, a rebel faction which controls the area said in a statement. — AFP pic

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The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar today, weighed down by continued hawkish sentiment surrounding US interest rates. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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Bursa Malaysia ended marginally lower today amid selling activity as the market lacked fresh catalysts to spur investors’ buying interest, an analyst said. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 11 h ago

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Money / 13 h ago

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At 11.01 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased by 0.79 points to 1,670.83 from Friday’s close of 1,671.62, after opening 0.93 of-a-point higher at 1,672.55. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

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Sports / 8 h ago

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Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) 2026 Stage Two winner Lennart Jasch (centre) of Tudor Pro Cycling Team emerges as the best rider after completing the 145.6-kilometre race from Dataran Warisan Taiping to Gunung Jerai, Kedah September 28, 2026. XDS Astana Team rider Matteo Malucelli claims the Blue Jersey as the Sprint King, while Aisan Racing Team rider Yuhi Todome is named Best Asian Rider and wears the White Jersey. — Bernama pic

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The peloton climbs towards the summit of Gunung Jerai during Stage Two of the Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) Malaysia 2026 from Dataran Warisan Taiping to Gunung Jerai, Kedah September 28, 2026. — Bernama pic

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