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File picture of traffic on the Federal Highway, October 14, 2020. According to Miros, on a three-lane highway, motorists should generally keep left for normal travel, use the middle lane for moderate-speed travel or overtaking slower vehicles, and reserve the right-most lane primarily for overtaking. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Not a ‘fast lane’: Miros tells Malaysian motorists to keep left, overtake right

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced yesterday that the basic eligibility quota for RON95 petrol subsidies would be increased from 200 litres to 300 litres, while the Budi Diesel quota would be raised from 300 litres to 400 litres, effective today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Budi Madani: Restored RON95 quota, higher diesel allocation bring relief to motorists, traders

Damaged vehicles are seen at the site of a deadly pile-up at KM110 of the East Coast Expressway 1 (LPT1). — Social media pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Fatal LPT1 accident: Four dead in 11-vehicle crash near Kuantan

King Charles III and Queen Camilla have conveyed their congratulations to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and the people of Malaysia on the country’s National Day on Monday. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

King Charles conveys National Day message to Sultan Ibrahim, praises partnership and shared Commonwealth values

Wangsa Maju police chief Annas Sulaiman said police were alerted at about 8.50am after a security guard found the student’s body at Residensi Teratai on Jalan Langkawi. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 17 h ago

College student dies after fall from Setapak condominium

Rescue helicopter brings reinforcements and supplies in Gyirong Port mudslide search, western Tibet, August 30, 2026. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Family prays for Gelugor hiker missing in Nepal floods, Penang government ready to assist

Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad speaks during a press conference at the Perdana Leadership Foundation in Putrajaya on December 10, 2024. — Picture by Sayuti Zanudin

Malaysia / 2 h ago

National Day secretariat: Automatic invitations for ex-PMs stopped since 2018

The AI Untuk Rakyat programme targets 100,000 Malaysians aged between 18 and 30, which is inline with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s announcement yesterday. — SoyaCincau pic

Tech-gadgets / 15 h ago

AI Untuk Rakyat: Malaysians aged 18-30 can redeem three months of ILMUchat Pro worth RM150 for free — here’s how

This photo taken on July 26, 2026 shows people walking past a giant installation of guitars at the Guitar Cultural Plaza in Zheng’an, in south-western China’s Guizhou Province. The town of Zheng’an in the southwest province of Guizhou produces one in every seven of the instruments sold worldwide — but a decade ago, it had no guitar-making industry to speak of at all. — AFP pic

Life / 5 h ago

China’s guitar capital Zheng’an builds a stairway to export heaven after decade‑long manufacturing boom

Apple CEO Tim Cook (right) and senior vice-president John Ternus attend the premiere of ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4 in Los Angeles on July 27, 2026, ahead of Ternus taking over as chief executive. — AFP pic

Money / 15 h ago

John Ternus succeeds Tim Cook at Apple as company enters AI era

Batik Air is offering passengers special Merdeka fare discounts and exclusive retail perks at the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang as part of a campaign bringing together the airline’s retail partners. — Picture by John Bunyan

Money / 17 h ago

Batik Air launches Merdeka campaign with fare cuts and retail deals at Subang Airport

Malaysian High Commissioner to Singapore Datin Paduka Anizan Siti Hajjar Adnin said Malaysians in Singapore serve as ‘unofficial ambassadors’ in strengthening bilateral ties and as an important bridge connecting the two neighbouring countries. — Picture via Facebook/High Commission of Malaysia, Singapore

Singapore / 17 h ago

Malaysians in Singapore act as ‘unofficial ambassadors’ for bilateral ties, envoy says in National Day remarks

A hazy view is seen along the Kuching Waterfront, with the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading reaching 366 as of 4pm today. According to data from the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, the other areas with hazardous readings were Samarahan (350) and Sri Aman (334). — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Haze worsens in East Malaysia as Sarawak records hazardous API, Sabah unhealthy levels

Duane Davis looks on during a break during closing arguments in his murder trial, related to the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, in Las Vegas on August 31, 2026. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 3 h ago

Former gang member Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis found guilty of murdering Tupac Shakur 30 years after shooting

In a Facebook post in conjunction with National Day today, he said the new political landscape of the country after the 15th General Election (GE15) needs to be accepted with the awareness that government stability is crucial in steering the direction of national development and the welfare of the people. — Picture from Facebook/Armizan Mohd Ali

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Armizan: Political maturity key to keeping unity govt stable

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Malaysia / 21 m ago

MOF: Budi95 and Budi Diesel monthly entitlements back to 300L today

A standee publicises the BUDI95 initiative at a petrol station in Kuala Lumpur on September 25, 2025. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 — The basic monthly eligibility limit under Budi Madani has been increased from 200 to 300 litres, effective today.The Ministry of Finance (MOF), in a Facebook post, said the adjustment covers Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95) and Budi Madani Diesel (Budi Diesel), with eligible recipients entitled to...

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Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi speaks at the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) September 2026 monthly assembly in Putrajaya on September 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 41 m ago

Zahid Hamidi directs Rural Development Ministry to clear backlog by year-end

A boy required prolonged hospital treatment and further surgery, including full-thickness skin grafting, after a circumcision at a private clinic in 2023. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 37 m ago

Boy awarded RM359,123 after botched circumcision leaves permanent scarring

Two villagers walk to their farm through the haze in Kampung Tebakang, near Serian on August 30, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Haze in Malaysia: Why burning leaves and rubbish in your compound is more dangerous than you think

A damaged vehicle is seen in a ravine on Jalan Hutan Simpan Bagahak. — Social media pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Three killed as Proton Aeroback plunges into ravine on Lahad Datu forest road

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani delivers his keynote address at the 43rd MAJECA-JAMECA Joint Conference in Kuala Lumpur on September 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 m ago

Johari Ghani: US forced labour issue resolved, excess capacity still pending

Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad speaks during a press conference at the Perdana Leadership Foundation in Putrajaya on December 10, 2024. — Picture by Sayuti Zanudin

Malaysia / 2 h ago

National Day secretariat: Automatic invitations for ex-PMs stopped since 2018

Amira Syahida Mat Hassan shows a photograph of her husband Sabrie Rusli, who is feared missing after his boat capsized in the waters off Pulau Tenggol, Dungun on August 27, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Search for fisherman off Pulau Tenggol ends with no clues found

Lim Guan Eng said banks could help fund a proposed one-year interest moratorium and interest-free loans for MSMEs. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Malaysia Day address should bring further reforms for workers, small businesses, says Guan Eng

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The 1.27m-tall robot, named Olly, is being deployed by Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) for a two-week trial aimed at exploring how artificial intelligence-enabled technology could support public transport operations. — Pictures from Facebook/LTA

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Singapore / 1 h ago

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During the transition period, AVS organised nearly 170 free microchipping drives across Singapore, resulting in more than 13,000 pet cats being microchipped. — Picture from Facebook/Alvin Tan

Singapore / 33 m ago

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Singapore / 3 h ago

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The new ‘Drive to Malaysia’ feature allows users to book eligible GetGo vehicles through its app, with the vehicles registered with Malaysia’s Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) system. — Social media pic

Singapore / 41 m ago

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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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This handout photograph taken and released by the Ukrainian State Emergency Service on August 31, 2026 shows firefighters working to stop a fire at a warehouse damaged following a Russian air attack in Kyiv region, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. — State Emergency Service of Ukraine handout pic via AFP

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World / 3 h ago

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New York City Police secure the area where an officer-involved shooting left one dead near Times Square, in New York, on August 31, 2026. According to ABC7 New York, a woman stabbed two people before confronting police. — AFP pic

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Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese gestures as he speaks during a press conference at the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in the capital city of Koror in Palau on September 1, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 1 h ago

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World / 2 h ago

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Money

Oil prices rose further on Tuesday as tensions between the United States and Iran fuelled fears of renewed military clashes, following a weekend flare-up and President Donald Trump’s warning of a ‘hard’ response. — AFP file pic

Money / 1 h ago

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Money / 2 h ago

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At 9.10am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) decreased 7.84 points to 1,718.04 from last Friday’s close of 1,725.88. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Money / 2 h ago

Bursa Malaysia pares gains after opening higher on Wall Street weakness

For August, Malaysia’s PMI stood at 50.2, down from 50.7 in both July and June, signalling only a slight improvement in the health of the Malaysian manufacturing sector and one which was the weakest in the aforementioned sequence. ― Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Money / 2 h ago

Malaysia’s manufacturing sector records third straight month of growth in August, PMI data shows

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Money / 1 h ago

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Security stops a car outside the Omni Grove Park Inn ahead of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ meeting in Asheville, North Carolina August 29, 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 16 h ago

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CoCo Ichibanya is known for its thick Japanese curry served with rice and a wide range of customisable toppings, including pork cutlets, cheese, vegetables and fried chicken. — Picture from Facebook/Neil Hassall

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Amazon is facing a lawsuit from the US Federal Trade Commission and 22 states over allegations that it manipulated digital advertising auctions, leading to more than US$20 billion in overcharges for 1.2 million customers. — AFP pic

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Sports

Youth and Sports Minister Mohammed Taufiq Johari said the ministry took responsibility for the matter and would ensure communication issues between the athlete, National Sports Council (MSN), national sports association and other parties would not recur. — Bernama pic

Sports / 13 m ago

Youth and Sports Ministry takes responsibility for communication breakdown over Azizulhasni’s LA28 plans

National diver Datuk Pandelela Rinong, 33, is the most experienced diver in the national squad and will compete in the women’s 10-metre platform event at the Games, which will be held from September 19 to October 4. — AFP pic

Sports / 1 h ago

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Arsenal’s English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka (centre) scores the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on August 31, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 1 h ago

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