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Judge Roz Mawar Rozain ruled through an online proceeding that the state government lacked legal standing (locus standi) to initiate the proceedings under Order 89 of the Rules of Court. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

High Court dismisses Negeri Sembilan state government’s bid to evict Undangs from official halls, residences

Pinduoduo has been relentless with social media advertisements, making itself highly visible in networks like Facebook to lure shoppers directly to factory-gate prices that undercut domestic retail by stark margins. — Pinduoduo screenshot composite

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Worth the bargain? Malaysian consumers win big on Pinduoduo as local sellers cry foul

Ivan Kuznetsov and Angelina Nikolau, the couple who climbed to the top of the Empire State Building earlier in the summer, walk into a Manhattan courthouse for a hearing related to the incident on August 24, 2026 in New York City. The Russian couple, who currently live in East Orange, New Jersey, became a global sensation when video of their climb up the spire of the iconic skyscraper and marriage proposal while there went viral. — Spencer Platt/Getty Images pic via AFP

Life / 5 h ago

Malaysia’s Merdeka 118 climbers face US charges after scaling Empire State Building to propose

Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said the syndicate’s modus operandi involved collecting passports belonging to foreign nationals without requiring the document owners’ physical presence at the country’s entry points. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Immigration lodges police report after viral UTC Pudu post found inconsistent with CCTV records

Four states in Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak are expected to experience thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds until 1pm today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across four states and Sarawak

Menara Finas Damansara officially opened today in a ceremony officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 19 h ago

PM Anwar inaugurates Malaysia’s latest film landmark

A general view shows Kuching enveloped in haze on August 23, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Sarawak and Klang Valley worst hit as 30 spots in Malaysia breach ‘Unhealthy’ API levels

Kajang District Police Chief ACP Naazron Abdul Yusof said the road closures were aimed at ensuring smooth traffic flow and public safety throughout the programme scheduled for Aug 30. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Police confirm Kajang road closures as Merdeka Eve celebration rehearsals roll out

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) today issued a Level 1 (caution category) hot weather status for 17 areas across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 5 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of sustained hot spell, 17 areas nationwide placed under caution status

Hong Kong actor Mat Yeung’s newly opened roast meat restaurant in Petaling Jaya has been temporarily shut by the city council over alleged licensing and premises violations. — Picture from Facebook/Six Hub Roast House

Showbiz / 4 h ago

Hong Kong star Mat Yeung’s new SS2 restaurant in PJ temporarily shut over premises breach

Chua Tian Chang or Tian Chua is seen during the 16th PKR National Congress at IDCC in Shah Alam on July 16, 2022. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Will Tian Chua contest Batu again? Returning PKR veteran eyes political revival

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari announced that the Selangor government has declared Sept 1 as a special holiday. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Selangor marks Sukma victory with Sept 1 holiday, honouring athletes and 10,000 volunteers

Traditionally, when it comes to warung cendol, the first image that comes to mind is a small stall or lorry on the side of the road, but Warung Cendol Wak Paad defies this convention.

Making a 45-year-old traditional Malay house an attraction, the warung located at Jalan Haji Musran, Kampung Rantau Panjang here attracts customers not only from around the Klang Valley, but some are even willing to drive from Melaka and Johor.

Run by young entrepreneur Siti Zulaika Supaad, 29, this cendol warung is also a

Life / 7 h ago

Heritage house gives new life to family ‘cendol’ legacy

Will national men’s doubles partnership Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik reunite as a pair? — Bernama pic

Sports / 18 h ago

Aaron Chia–Soh Wooi Yik reunion still up in the air despite strong world championships run, says coach

The Malaysia Civil Defence Force (APM) takes the fatal snakebite incident involving one of its personnel seriously and remains open to reviewing and improving safety measures, risk management and the implementation of activities from time to time. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Civil Defence Force vows safety review after trained sergeant dies from cobra bite

Malaysia

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Malaysians advised to reconsider non‑essential travel to Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat amid unrest

Malaysians in Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat have been urged to remain vigilant following a series of recent security incidents in the three southern Thai provinces. — Bernama pic

KANGAR, Aug 25 — Malaysians in Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat, as well as those planning to travel there, have been urged to remain vigilant following a series of recent security incidents in the three southern Thai provinces.Malaysia’s Consul General in Songkhla, Thailand, Ahmad Fahmi Ahmad Sarkawi, said those planning to...

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Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah delivers an address at the Perak State Maulidur Rasul 1448H/2026M celebration in Ipoh on August 25, 2026. — Bernama pic

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Sultan Nazrin calls for less political rivalry among Malaysia’s Muslim leaders

A proposal for a forensic audit to be conducted into the management of the Federal Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority (Felda) will be discussed by the Cabinet, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Bernama pic

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Prime Minister confirms Felda forensic audit proposal will be tabled at Cabinet meeting soon

Hazy conditions are seen in George Town, Penang, on Aug 25, 2026. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

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Haze alert: Penang health exco advises face masks as API levels spike

Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said the syndicate’s modus operandi involved collecting passports belonging to foreign nationals without requiring the document owners’ physical presence at the country’s entry points. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

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Immigration lodges police report after viral UTC Pudu post found inconsistent with CCTV records

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is examining information related to the implementation of the oil palm development and replanting programme at Felda Palong 7 in Bandar Sri Jempol, Negeri Sembilan. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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MACC probes RM80m Felda Palong 7 oil palm replanting scheme after settlers raise concerns

Four states in Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak are expected to experience thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds until 1pm today. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across four states and Sarawak

A general view shows Kuching enveloped in haze on August 23, 2026. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Sarawak and Klang Valley worst hit as 30 spots in Malaysia breach ‘Unhealthy’ API levels

The Malaysia Civil Defence Force (APM) takes the fatal snakebite incident involving one of its personnel seriously and remains open to reviewing and improving safety measures, risk management and the implementation of activities from time to time. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Civil Defence Force vows safety review after trained sergeant dies from cobra bite

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that he will continue striving to bring about change and reform for the country. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

4 h ago

Anwar reflects on Prophet’s leadership, promises change and justice for Malaysia in Maulidur Rasul message

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari and the state government for their commitment and hard work in successfully hosting the 2026 Malaysia Games (Sukma). — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

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Anwar applauds Sukma 2026 champions, urges youth to chase glory and carry Malaysia’s name worldwide

IKEA Malaysia says the Kuching store is scheduled to open in December 2026.

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IKEA picks Kuching for first-ever small store format in Malaysia, eyes December opening

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) today issued a Level 1 (caution category) hot weather status for 17 areas across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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MetMalaysia warns of sustained hot spell, 17 areas nationwide placed under caution status

Chua Tian Chang or Tian Chua is seen during the 16th PKR National Congress at IDCC in Shah Alam on July 16, 2022. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

5 h ago

Will Tian Chua contest Batu again? Returning PKR veteran eyes political revival

An elderly woman and her granddaughter were killed after the Perodua Axia they were travelling in veered off the road and crashed into a tree in Pasir Mas. — Bernama pic/PDRM

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Police say Pasir Mas crash kills elderly woman and granddaughter, third victim hospitalised with injuries

Kajang District Police Chief ACP Naazron Abdul Yusof said the road closures were aimed at ensuring smooth traffic flow and public safety throughout the programme scheduled for Aug 30. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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Police confirm Kajang road closures as Merdeka Eve celebration rehearsals roll out

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