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Kajang police chief ACP Naazron Abdul Yusof said police are tracking the driver and passenger of a Perodua Alza after a viral video showed the passenger sticking part of their body out of the rear window on the Kajang-Seremban Expressway — Picture via social media

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Police track Perodua Alza occupants after passenger seen leaning out of rear window

Barisan Nasional (BN) remains open to negotiations on seat allocations for the Melaka State Election, including seat swaps, provided they are conducted honestly and in good faith, said BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Seat swaps possible in Melaka, Zahid says negotiations must remain fair and principled

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the state’s two local councils have been ordered to immediately suspend the ANPR system for issuing compounds pending a review. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Penang halts use of automatic number plate recognition for parking offences over public concerns

Wei Chong-Wooi Yik recovered from losing the opening game 18-21 to edge the second 22-20 before wrapping up a 21-18 victory in the decider. — Pexels pic

Sports / 18 h ago

Man Wei Chong-Soh Wooi Yik set up all-Malaysian Korea Masters men doubles’ final

The author argues that Malaysian lecturers increasingly shoulder administrative, emotional and caregiving burdens far beyond teaching, making their often-invisible support essential to students. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Opinion / 4 h ago

The many hats lecturers wear for their students

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday praised AKPS for seizing a container suspected of carrying strategic goods bound for Israel at the Port of Tanjung Pelepas in Johor. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Anwar hails AKPS for seizing suspected Israel-bound shipment at Johor port

Penang Pakatan Harapan (PH) has decided to retain the Barisan Nasional (BN) state executive councillor in the state administration until the next general election (GE), said its chairman Chow Kon Yeow. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Chow stresses Penang Pakatan unity, BN exco retained as coalition eyes next GE

Lee Chee Cheng carving a signboard at his shop in Carnavon Street. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Penang woodcarver keeps age-old craft alive as demand grows (VIDEO)

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said 120 squatter families in Sungkai and Kuala Bikam received land grants, resolving a settlement issue that had lasted more than 40 years. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Govt ends 40-year settlement issue with land grants for 120 Perak families, says housing minister

A Chemor teacher alleges workplace bullying, intimidation and emotional distress. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Perak Education Department vows fair handling of Chemor teacher bullying complaint, welfare prioritised

The author argues that the delayed Tabung Haji RCI report must now drive institutional reform, independent investigations and stronger safeguards against political interference. — Picture by Hari Anggara

What You Think / 5 h ago

The Tabung Haji RCI came late, accountability must not — Phar Kim Beng

Police investigating motive behind suitcase left at Bukit Kayu Hitam ICQS. — Picture via Facebook/AKPS Bukit Kayu Hitam

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Police seek owner, motive behind pink suitcase left at Bukit Kayu Hitam ICQS after explosive scare

Amazon said that by generating its own power, it would avoid passing the cost on to ordinary Americans, whose electricity bills have spiked as utilities charge consumers for the new infrastructure feeding the AI boom. — AFP pic

Money / 16 h ago

Amazon behind massive private gas plant for new data centres

People carry the coffin of Nepalese mountaineer Pur Bahadur Gurung, who was killed in an avalanche in Pakistan, upon its arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on August 6, 2026. World-renowned British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja, 43, was among the victims along with six elite Nepali guides, killed in the avalanche on July 30. — AFP pic

World / 18 h ago

Nepal rescuers find bodies of five climbers killed last year

Khairul Aming’s latest Sambal Nyet release draws attention to the fishermen behind one of Malaysia’s most familiar ingredients. — Social media screengrab

Life / 2 h ago

Whopping 150,000 jars in 114 seconds: Khairul Aming’s Sambal Nyet Bilis sells out before you can say ‘tambah nasi’ (VIDEO)

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Minister warns unregistered marriages risk children’s rights, complicate birth certificates, education

Unregistered marriages risk children’s rights, complicating birth certificates, education, healthcare and inheritance, says Zulkifli. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

LABUAN, Aug 9 — Unregistered marriages can have serious implications on children’s rights and family welfare, including difficulties in obtaining birth certificates, accessing education and healthcare, as well as inheritance matters, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan.He said there were still couples who had...

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Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob is reportedly recovering at IJN after undergoing a successful pacemaker procedure for an abnormal heart rhythm. — Bernama pic

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'Wishing them a speedy recovery': Anwar visits Ismail Sabri and Fadillah at IJN

Pakatan Harapan (PH) welcomes the openness of Barisan Nasional regarding the distribution of seats for the upcoming Melaka state election said PH communications director Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil. — Bernama pic

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Pakatan hails BN openness, Fahmi says Melaka seat talks offer chance for stability

The government will look into upgrading scanning machines at airports nationwide as part of efforts to strengthen security and improve the effectiveness of baggage screening, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. — Bernama pic

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Saifuddin Nasution vows scanner upgrade, promises smarter baggage checks after pilot drug scandal

Bersatu information chief Datuk Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz reportedly said the party plans to lodge a report with the RoS over claims that its PN membership had automatically lapsed. — Bernama file pic

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Bersatu turns to RoS after Hadi says party automatically out of Perikatan

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said 120 squatter families in Sungkai and Kuala Bikam received land grants, resolving a settlement issue that had lasted more than 40 years. — Bernama pic

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Govt ends 40-year settlement issue with land grants for 120 Perak families, says housing minister

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Immigration investigates video of vehicle reportedly misusing department logo

Perlis Umno chairman Datuk Rozabil Abd Rahman reportedly said the party is preparing to contest all 15 state seats and three parliamentary constituencies on its own at the next election. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

3 h ago

Perlis Umno gears up to contest all seats solo at next election

Kuching recorded an unhealthy API reading of 153 this morning, while Samarahan, Serian, Bintulu and Samalaju were also affected by transboundary haze. — The Borneo Post pic

3 h ago

Five Sarawak areas record unhealthy API levels amid transboundary haze

Kajang police chief ACP Naazron Abdul Yusof said police are tracking the driver and passenger of a Perodua Alza after a viral video showed the passenger sticking part of their body out of the rear window on the Kajang-Seremban Expressway — Picture via social media

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Police track Perodua Alza occupants after passenger seen leaning out of rear window

Raub police chief Supt Mohd Shahril Abdul Rahman said a 46-year-old man drowned while trying to save his eight-year-old son who had fallen into a fish pond at a resort in Sungai Ruan. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

4 h ago

Man drowns while attempting to rescue eight-year-old son from Raub resort fish pond

Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said the Works Ministry hopes to receive the highest development allocation in Budget 2027 to fund infrastructure development and maintenance nationwide. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Works Ministry eyes bigger Budget 2027 allocation for development and maintenance

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the state’s two local councils have been ordered to immediately suspend the ANPR system for issuing compounds pending a review. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Penang halts use of automatic number plate recognition for parking offences over public concerns

Bukit Aman CID director Datuk M. Kumar said six people have been remanded for seven days to assist investigations into the abduction of two foreign nationals in Alor Setar. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

4 h ago

Six remanded over Alor Setar kidnapping case after police rescue two foreign nationals

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday praised AKPS for seizing a container suspected of carrying strategic goods bound for Israel at the Port of Tanjung Pelepas in Johor. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

4 h ago

Anwar hails AKPS for seizing suspected Israel-bound shipment at Johor port

Lee Chee Cheng carving a signboard at his shop in Carnavon Street. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

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Penang woodcarver keeps age-old craft alive as demand grows (VIDEO)

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