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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced six immediate measures for the people covering fuel subsidies, school maintenance, artificial intelligence, healthcare digitalisation, e-Invoicing and microfinancing, which will take effect on September 1. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Anwar announces six immediate measures to ease cost‑of‑living pressures

Better known as Axian, Jason Yeoh has spent two decades filming Malaysia’s food culture as it changes around him. He’s made peace with the fact that it always will. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Eat-drink / 16 h ago

Jason Yeoh on two decades in Malaysian food TV, why he’s not afraid of losing tradition and his new series, ‘Axian’s Local Eats’

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has expressed hope that tomorrow’s National Day celebrations will run smoothly. — Picture via Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Malaysia King expresses hope for smooth National Day celebrations after audience with PM Anwar

The monthly quota for petrol and diesel subsidies will be raised again, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim revealed today as he announced several goodies ahead of tomorrow’s Merdeka Day celebration. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Budi95 quota restored to 300 litres, Anwar announces goodies ahead of Merdeka celebration

The author argues that PAS’ push for cooperation with Umno is driven as much by its need to expand into the West Coast as by Malay-Muslim unity. — Picture by Zamzahuri Abas

What You Think / 17 h ago

PAS’ persistent courtship of Umno is really about breaking into the West Coast — Phar Kim Beng

The Foreign Ministry says 91 Malaysians, including 55 in Nepal and 36 in China, remain uncontactable as of 8pm on Saturday following the floods that struck on Aug 26, the Foreign Ministry said. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Nepal floods leave 55 Malaysians uncontactable, 36 more missing in China, says ministry

Fashion designer Datuk Rizalman Ibrahim says his adopted son, Umar Nail, is in stable condition but remains under close medical observation following internal injuries sustained in a road accident. — Picture via social media

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Fashion designer Rizalman says adopted son stable, treated for liver injury after being dragged by lorry

Rescue works continue at Trishuli Center in Nepal’s Nuwakot district on August 30, 2026, after catastrophic flooding on the Nepal-Tibet border. The Madani Government has decided to deploy the Special Malaysian Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) to Nepal to assist in search and rescue operations following the devastating floods in the country. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

PM: Malaysia sends SMART team to locate missing citizens in Nepal, commits US$1m aid

The government will channel billions of ringgit seized from illegal activities into public healthcare and education, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Anwar pledges billions in seized funds for health, education; eases rules for small businesses

According to the Department of Environment’s (DOE) Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, the API reading at the Serian Police headquarters monitoring station reached 412, followed by Samarahan at 332 and Kuching at 304. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Zahid: Cloud seeding targets haze‑hit areas and dams with falling water levels

An aerial view shows a torrent of muddy water surging past houses and through the Trishuli river in the aftermath of flash floods, at Betrawati in Nepal’s Nuwakot district August 29, 2026. After nearly five days of anxious waiting, the family of N. Kalaiselvi, who remains uncontactable in Nepal, is urging the government to bring the missing Malaysians home, regardless of their condition. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Family of missing Malaysian in Nepal urges govt to bring all victims home

The Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) was crucial to determine whether Lembaga Tabung Haji’s (TH) investment losses stemmed from weaknesses in investment decision-making or other factors, said Senator Muhammad Hasbi Muda. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Senator says RCI vital to clarify Tabung Haji losses, systemic flaws demand scrutiny

Pakatan Harapan (PH) is always prepared for any eventuality in the Melaka state election said PH election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Amirudin says Pakatan prepared for all scenarios, including solo Melaka fight if BN deal fails

Three Malaysians are among 261 foreign nationals from 23 countries identified as unaccounted for following a mudslide that struck Gyirong Port along the China-Nepal border. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Three Malaysians among 261 foreign nationals unaccounted for after Gyirong mudslide at China‑Nepal border

Police are investigating a video clip that has gone viral depicting the sale of headscarves, allegedly featuring incomplete Jalur Gemilang patterns, at a supermarket in Subang Jaya, Selangor. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Police probe viral video of headscarves with incomplete Jalur Gemilang patterns in Subang Jaya

Malaysia

5 h ago

Patriotism, national assets and vibrant performances to take centre stage at Dataran Putrajaya tomorrow

The aerial asset display segment draws public attention during the full rehearsal for the 2026 National Day parade themed ‘Malaysia Madani: Kesejahteraan Dinikmati’ at Dataran Putrajaya August 29, 2026. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 — Ahead of tomorrow’s 69th National Day celebration, Dataran Putrajaya is fully prepared to stage a grand gathering of thousands of participants, a showcase of national assets, and vibrant performances designed to ignite the people’s patriotic spirit.Carrying the theme “Malaysia Madani: Kesejahteraan Dinikmati”, this year’s celebration...

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Family members of Malaysians still missing after the Nepal border flood are seen attending a briefing at Wisma Putra in Putrajaya August 30, 2026. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

Families of three missing Malaysians in Nepal hope for good news on their safety

A total of 15 government hospitals are among the initial group that will benefit from an allocation of RM1 billion to strengthen the digital efficiency of the public health sector, said Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

Fahmi: 15 govt hospitals among early recipients of RM1b allocation to boost digital access and electronic medical record rollout

An aerial view shows a torrent of muddy water surging past houses and through the Trishuli river in the aftermath of flash floods, at Betrawati in Nepal’s Nuwakot district August 29, 2026. After nearly five days of anxious waiting, the family of N. Kalaiselvi, who remains uncontactable in Nepal, is urging the government to bring the missing Malaysians home, regardless of their condition. — AFP pic

6 h ago

Family of missing Malaysian in Nepal urges govt to bring all victims home

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced six immediate measures for the people covering fuel subsidies, school maintenance, artificial intelligence, healthcare digitalisation, e-Invoicing and microfinancing, which will take effect on September 1. — Picture by Yusof Isa

6 h ago

Anwar announces six immediate measures to ease cost‑of‑living pressures

Members of the public planning to attend the 2026 National Day celebration at Dataran Putrajaya tomorrow, are advised to plan their journey and arrive early, following the closure of several major roads around the government administrative centre. — Bernama pic

7 h ago

Public urged to plan journey, arrive early amid National Day road closures in Putrajaya

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail said the Pahang government will step up enforcement against activities involving mineral resources to ensure that all such operations comply with the law. — Bernama pic

7 h ago

MB: Pahang strengthens mineral‑sector enforcement, orders probe after trailers suspected of moving minerals out of Raub site

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the people to safeguard the country to the best of their ability and uphold unity as the pillar of Malaysia’s strength. — Picture by Yusof Isa

7 h ago

Ahead of National Day, Anwar urges Malaysians to protect the nation and stay united

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers his speech during the 2026 National Day address at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre August 30, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

7 h ago

Anwar: School maintenance allocation to rise from RM1b to RM1.5b in 2027

File photo of a ferry with 547 people being stranded at 1.2 nautical miles off the Kuala Kedah estuary at 4.15pm. Langkawi ferry operators are appealing to the federal government to expedite dredging works in the shipping lanes in Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis which are now experiencing silt deposits that affect shipping safety. — Bernama pic

8 h ago

Ferry operators urge urgent dredging of Kuala Kedah, Kuala Perlis lanes, warn silted routes could disrupt Langkawi schedules during peak season

The government will channel billions of ringgit seized from illegal activities into public healthcare and education, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. — Picture by Yusof Isa

8 h ago

Anwar pledges billions in seized funds for health, education; eases rules for small businesses

Pakatan Harapan (PH) is always prepared for any eventuality in the Melaka state election said PH election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

Amirudin says Pakatan prepared for all scenarios, including solo Melaka fight if BN deal fails

River transport users in Sarawak have been advised to plan their journeys carefully and exercise greater vigilance amid the current drought and haze conditions to avoid untoward incidents. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

Sarawak Rivers Board warns Rajang journeys perilous as haze blinds boatmen, drought shrinks channels

Penang police chief Datuk Dennis Lim said all the suspects, aged between 16 and 33, were arrested in five raids across the state. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

Debt dispute sparks armed George Town school fight, police arrest 13 suspects including minors

Wisma Putra has been urged to establish a dedicated one-stop centre to provide direct, regular and consistent updates to the next of kin of 91 Malaysians who remain uncontactable following the disaster at the Nepal-China border. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

9 h ago

Deputy minister presses Wisma Putra for hotline, briefings as 91 Malaysians missing in Nepal‑China

The monthly quota for petrol and diesel subsidies will be raised again, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim revealed today as he announced several goodies ahead of tomorrow’s Merdeka Day celebration. — Picture by Yusof Isa

10 h ago

Budi95 quota restored to 300 litres, Anwar announces goodies ahead of Merdeka celebration

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