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A general view of the Kuala Lumpur skyline. NPE advised motorists to plan their journeys during the partial road closures in the capital. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Jalan Syed Putra-Jalan Istana intersection to close in stages from Sept 14

Datuk Peter Anthony is seen outside the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur in this file photo taken on August 1, 2022. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

No special treatment in Peter Anthony’s release, says Prisons Department

A pink enamel clutch shaped like a serpent’s head. — Screengrab from CNA
Singapore  / 8 h ago

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

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  / 9 h ago

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

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is welcomed by India’s Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, upon his arrival at Air Force Station Palam in New Delhi on September 11, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

‘Slayyy’: PM Anwar turns ‘Guru’ for Malaysia’s Brics diplomatic mission

A lawyer for Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim (pictured) has denied claims that money in the former Tabung Haji chairman’s family accounts was forfeited by the government. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Lawyer denies govt forfeited funds in Abdul Azeez family’s Tabung Haji accounts

Visitors to the park availed themselves of the myriad photo opportunities, with lines forming for attractions such as this mirrored selfie spot. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni
Life  / 8 h ago

Pokémon fans swarm KLCC to enjoy 30th anniversary festivities, pop-up store tickets gone by early morning

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  / 11 h ago

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

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  / 7 h ago

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

The restrictions were disclosed in previously unreported court filings linked to a Singapore freezing injunction against Radiant World and Pinkesh Nahar, Bloomberg reported, citing documents relating to an earlier worldwide freezing order issued by a London court. — AFP pic
Singapore  / 4 h ago

Singapore court freezes up to US$499m in Radiant World assets, caps founder’s spending at £4,000 a week

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim meets Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the 18th Brics Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi on September 12, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Malaysia-Russia ties in focus as PM Anwar, Putin meet at Brics summit

Pakatan Harapan secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says there is no need to rush towards GE16 as the Anwar government still has many things it wants to complete before its term expires in February 2028. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

‘We still have until February 2028’, Pakatan sec-gen says as GE16 chatter grows

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (left) holds a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the 18th Brics Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi on September 12, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

King renews Putin’s invitation to visit Malaysia through PM Anwar at Brics summit

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre left) meets Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (centre right) on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit in New Delhi, India on September 12, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Anwar to Iran: Keep Hormuz open, choose diplomacy over conflict

UMNO President Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (centre) waves to party delegates as he arrives alongside Deputy President Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan (right) and Secretary-General Datuk Dr. Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki (left) for the 2026 UMNO General Assembly at the World Trade Centre (WTC) in Kuala Lumpur. September 11, 2026 — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

A spring in Umno’s step: Three things we learnt from its 2026 general assembly

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Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohamad Zainal Abdullah (centre) speaks to reporters outside the Miri Hospital mortuary on September 12, 2026, confirming that the remains of all five Long Lellang helicopter crash victims have been handed over to their families. — The Borneo Post pic
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Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (second row, fourth left) and other party leaders give a ‘thumbs-up’ at the close of the Umno general assembly in Kuala Lumpur on September 12, 2026, where he said the door for cooperation between Umno and PAS is now ‘wide open’ ahead of GE16. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
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