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Khairy Jamaluddin speaks to reporters after attending Umno’s 80th anniversary convention at Dewan Merdeka, WTCKL, May 2, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Khairy seeks court order against MYNIC to uncover identity of ‘Corruption Watch’ author

Minister of Housing and Local Government Nga Kor Ming along with the VIPs officiate the event during the launching of the National Housing Policy here at Kuala Lumpur Golf Country Club Convention Centre. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Buying strata? New housing policy proposes showing long-term maintenance costs upfront, tighter management rules

Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor gestures during the Majlis Aidilfitri Anak Kedah di Perantauan at IDCC Shah Alam on May 1, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Sanusi to Ramkarpal: Come give Muslims a talk about not gambling

Ren Zhong, the husband of detained pastor Wang Cong, reads a copy of the Bible and prays with his daughter Huanle at their house in Beihai, southern China's Guangxi province on July 29, 2026. Last October, Chinese authorities detained more than 20 of Zion's members, one of a series of similar clamp downs across the country recently. Zion Church is one of China's largest

World / 19 h ago

Families of detained Chinese Christians cling to faith in legal limbo

A freelance preacher is suspected of abusing his position and misappropriating about RM12.3 million in funds from an NGO for personal gain. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Celebrity preacher, NGO secretary face charges over alleged RM12m misappropriation in Seremban court

A view of Putrajaya enveloped in haze on August 25, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Haze persists across Malaysia as 17 stations record unhealthy air quality

Coroner Judge Amir Shah Amir Hassan stunned the counsel, witnesses and others present when he walked out of the Coroner’s Court during the inquest into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir in Kota Kinabalu August 26, 2026. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Coroner walks out during Zara Qairina inquest after saying ‘Am I not fair enough?’ twice

Two Singapore-built research aircraft developed by Nanyang Technological University students, alumni and professor James Wang have completed their first phase of flight testing in Germany. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 5 h ago

Singapore-built aircraft complete first phase of flight tests in Germany

A Fire and Rescue Department vehicle is pictured on June 21, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 6 h ago

BMW driver dies after crashing into parked cars in Bukit Mertajam, two others hurt

Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh delivers his speech during Umno’s 80th anniversary convention at Dewan Merdeka, WTCKL, May 2, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Stop shifting goalposts on Tabung Haji RCI, PKR Youth tells Akmal

The car dealership’s 50-year-old finance clerk received a WhatsApp message on August 24, 2026 from someone she believed to be the company owner to transfer RM452,000 to three different accounts on the same day. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 4 h ago

WhatsApp ‘boss’ scam leaves Terengganu car dealership RM452,000 poorer

Dolly Parton's death marks the end of a seven‑decade career that reshaped country music, crossed genres, and touched millions. — Picture via X/Dolly Parton

Showbiz / 7 h ago

Singer and country icon Dolly Parton dies at 80 (VIDEO)

Vehicles drive along the highway leading to and from Kuwait City on March 2, 2026. Since the Middle East conflict first erupted in late February with US-Israeli strikes on Iran, the Islamic republic and its allies have hammered Kuwait with recurrent barrages. They have targeted civilian infrastructure, including water desalination plants and energy installations, along with bases hosting American troops. Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz has put Kuwait, which is locked into the waterway and relies on oil exports for revenue, in a difficult economic position. — AFP pic

World / 19 h ago

Once its saviour, US puts Kuwait in Iran's crosshairs

Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram is seen outside the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on September 12, 2022. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 2 h ago

High Court refuses to strike out RM200,000 fee refund suit against Sri Ram’s estate

The Wagyu Ragu Pasta uses mafalde where the frills on the side capture the mellow slow-cooked ragu so well that bite by bite, you taste the perfect match of ‘al dente’ pasta with the sauce. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 5 h ago

Francobolli at Wisma Cosway in KL serves seriously good fresh pasta beautifully paired with various sauces

Malaysia

2 m ago

George Town roads to close for National Day parade from Aug 29–31: Here’s where

A view of the Kapitan Keling Mosque Road in George Town, one of the roads that will be closed from August 29 to 31, 2026 for the state-level National Day parade and celebrations. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 26 — Several major roads here will be closed from Aug 29 to 31 to facilitate the rehearsal and state-level 69th National Day Parade and celebrations at Jalan Padang Kota.The Penang Island City Council (MBPP), in a statement today, said the road closures would begin at 2...

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The Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur can barely be seen amid reduced visibility caused by the haze affecting the city on August 26, 2026. The government will decide this afternoon whether to scale back the August 31st National Day celebration in Putrajaya or move it elsewhere if the API remains unhealthy or worsens. — Bernama pic

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Thick haze forces rethink of National Day celebrations in Putrajaya, but cancellation not on cards

Bersatu Youth Chief Hilman Idham delivers his speech during the party's assembly on November 29, 2024. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

1 h ago

Bersatu Youth chief hints at possible cooperation with Selangor government

Used car dealer How Han Wei, 33 (centre) arrives at the Sessions Court in Kluang, Johor on August 26, 2026, where he pleaded not guilty to a firearm possession charge. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Kluang used car dealer claims trial over illegal possession of Smith & Wesson pistol

A view of the Kapitan Keling Mosque Road in George Town, one of the roads that will be closed from August 29 to 31, 2026 for the state-level National Day parade and celebrations. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

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George Town roads to close for National Day parade from Aug 29–31: Here’s where

Chow Kon Yeow’s comments were fair comment, Court of Appeal rules in Tan Kok Ping (right) libel case. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

1 h ago

Penang tycoon Tan Kok Ping loses libel appeal against CM Chow Kon Yeow, ordered to pay RM50,000

Jakim calls on Muslims in Malaysia to pray for relief, health and safety as Malaysia is shrouded by transboundary haze. The Putra Mosque (left) in Putrajaya is one of three venues where special prayers will be held on August 26, 2026. — AFP pic

1 h ago

Jakim to hold special prayers tonight as haze blankets Malaysia

Karakit-Kudat ferry passes MMEA’s safety inspection, prompted by a viral video about its passenger capacity. — Daily Express pic

1 h ago

MMEA clears Karakit-Kudat ferry after passenger safety concerns go viral

Sabah Agriculture and Food Security Deputy Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin indicated that pork prices will drop when imports are widened as locals gripe about RM18/kg. — Daily Express pic

2 h ago

Calls grow for Sabah to widen pork imports beyond Denmark and France as prices climb to RM18 per kg

Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram is seen outside the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on September 12, 2022. — Picture by Hari Anggara

2 h ago

High Court refuses to strike out RM200,000 fee refund suit against Sri Ram’s estate

Sandakan police arrested five males and five females aged from 10 to 39 following the death of a 62-year-old woman found bound in a house toilet on August 19, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

2 h ago

Woman, 62, found bound and dead in Sandakan, cops nab 10 suspects, youngest aged 10

Sabah Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Seri Joachim Gunsalam said the newly completed temporary Bailey bridge would have weight restrictions to ensure the safety of motorists. — Daily Express pic

2 h ago

Sabah to upgrade SICC-Menera Kinabalu stretch, ditch permanent bridge plan

The federal government has given the green light for 367 dilapidated schools nationwide to get a RM9b boost. ― The Borneo Post pic

2 h ago

Putrajaya approves 367 projects worth RM9b to replace dilapidated schools

A general view shows the Penang State Museum on Farquhar Street. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

2 h ago

Penang State Museum smashes 2026 visitor targets in first month after reopening

Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh delivers his speech during Umno’s 80th anniversary convention at Dewan Merdeka, WTCKL, May 2, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

2 h ago

Stop shifting goalposts on Tabung Haji RCI, PKR Youth tells Akmal

Workers carry out repair works on the damaged ceiling structure at the Kuching International Airport (KIA) following severe weather on Tuesday. — Picture from Facebook/Malaysia Airports

3 h ago

Kuching airport repairs underway after storm damages ceiling

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