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Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the operation followed intelligence obtained after investigators interrogated the pilot over two days. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Bukit Aman say they know how Malaysia Airlines pilot cleared KLIA checks after three-day interrogation

— Lim Guan Eng has clarified that Penang Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) decision to work with Umno in the state government was not discussed at last week’s Penang DAP delegates’ meeting. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Lim Guan Eng rebukes Penang CM Chow, disputes claim DAP delegates endorsed Umno partnership

Inderpal Singh’s Bentley crashed into a guardrail in Kelana Jaya in 2020 after he swerved to avoid a dog, but MSIG later rejected his RM1.05 million repair claim, alleging the accident was suspicious and fraudulent. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Bentley owner wins RM900,000 payout after Kelana Jaya crash, Appeals Court rejects staged-accident claim

Bang was in Bangkok to play in the International Qualifying Tournament for the Korean women’s professional tour. — Picture via Facebook

Sports / 16 h ago

Australian teenage golf star Jessica Bang dies after brain haemorrhage in Thailand

A Google Earth satellite view of view of Pulau Jerejak (left), where a 32.37-hectare integrated development including a proposed financial centre, resort, serviced apartments and hotel is planned to complement Penang’s high-tech sector.

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Pulau Jerejak as financial hub? Putrajaya backs plan to boost Penang’s high-tech sector

File picture of traffic at NKVE highway April 20, 2023. A traffic diversion will be implemented along the Damansara-Shah Alam route at KM13.60 to KM14.35 in both directions of the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) for six months, from today until February 9, 2027. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Six-month traffic diversion begins today along Damansara-Shah Alam NKVE

Johor DAP chief Teo Nie Ching said the state leadership is leaving it to more than 400 delegates, who have the freedom to make decisions based on their respective views and understanding of the party’s direction. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Teo Nie Ching insists Johor DAP won’t dictate, delegates hold Cabinet fate in Sunday congress

Malaysians could ride the ECRL from Kota Bharu in Kelantan to Gombak in Selangor as early as December 2026, if the rail passes all safety checks, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

ECRL Kota Bharu–Gombak service targets December 2026 launch, a month ahead of schedule

A 51-year-old businessman with a ‘Datuk Seri’ title was charged with CBT involving RM37.1 million in company funds in 2022 on August 14, 2026 at the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

‘Datuk Seri’ businessman claims trial to RM37.1m company funds breach of trust at Bukit Tunku bank

The author suggests that DAP leaving the federal government or weakening its commitment to Pakatan Harapan would ultimately benefit PAS by giving the party greater political ammunition. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

What You Think / 16 h ago

Ten irascible reasons why PAS wants DAP to leave Pakatan Harapan: Hadi-Led PAS gains the most — Phar Kim Beng

After 23 years in court, the dispute over the government's compensation to Semantan Estate moves closer to a settlement. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 16 h ago

A way out after 23 years? Govt offers Semantan Estate settlement in Duta Enclave dispute

Chow Kon Yeow says Penang DAP takes no stance, leaves Cabinet exit motion to delegates

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Chow Kon Yeow says Penang DAP takes no stance, leaves Cabinet exit motion to delegates

After a year since the attack on his child in Putrajaya, Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has claimed the case has ‘gone quiet and died off’. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 18 h ago

One year after son attacked, Rafizi decries threats, says case ‘died off’ unresolved

MetMalaysia has issued a thunderstorm, heavy rain and strong winds warning covering parts of Perak, Johor, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and Melaka, as well as the whole of Terengganu and Pahang. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Thunderstorms, heavy rain ahead tonight for Selangor, Perak, Johor and four other states, MetMalaysia warns

Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook (second right) and other officials pose for a group photo after the launch of the Comprehensive Inspection Train, unveiling of the ECRL’s main station design concepts, and the start of System Integration Testing and Fault-Free Run at the Gombak ECRL Station August 14, 2026. Also present are Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar (right) and Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah (left). — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Not just train stops: ECRL stations are getting a Malaysian glow-up, telling East Coast stories

Malaysia

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PKR congress opens amid electoral setbacks and reformist departures

For a party built around reform, equal treatment and institutional change, its time in government has brought another challenge: convincing voters those ideals remain relevant after nearly four years in power.― File picture by Hari Anggara

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 — Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) heads into its national congress this weekend facing a problem that goes beyond recent electoral defeats: convincing Malaysians that it still has something to fight for.The party is grappling with the departure of prominent reformist figures, internal dissent and poor results in...

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In a statement today, KTMB said 100 additional ETS services, offering 31,600 seats, would operate over 10 days from August 21 to 23, August 28 to 31, and September 4 to 6. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

11 h ago

KTMB adds 124 ETS, EMU Plus services, nearly 39,000 seats for National Day, school holidays

General view of Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) Shah Alam Line at Johan Setia LRT Station in Klang on June 28, 2026. The public transport operator also informed that passengers can check the fare rates for the Shah Alam Line via the official MyRapid website. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

12 h ago

Free rides are over: LRT3 Shah Alam Line passengers start paying tomorrow

Deputy Public Prosecutor Afzainizam Abdul Aziz in his rebuttal said that DSP Mohd Nazri Abdul Razak’s action of chasing Muhammad Zaharif Affendi Muhd Zamrie at close range was done with the knowledge that the act could result in death. — Picture by Farhan Najib

12 h ago

‘Extraordinarily rash’: Prosecutor says police officer deliberately chased Ipoh teen before fatal crash

Cars pass a commuter on a flooded road near Chiba metro station in Chiba on August 13, 2026, as heavy rain swept through the area. Torrential rain pummelled eastern Japan, triggering landslides and power outages, and prompting the weather authority to issue its highest-level heavy rain warning for the region for the first time. — AFP pic

12 h ago

Chiba floods: Malaysians in Japan urged to stay alert, avoid unnecessary travel

Sepang police chief ACP Norhizam Bahaman said the road closures would be implemented from 8.30am to 12.30pm throughout the period, involving the competition routes used by 142 participants. — Picture via X/Bernama

12 h ago

Heading to Sepang? Expect road closures for Sukma cycling events from Sunday until Aug 19

Inderpal Singh’s Bentley crashed into a guardrail in Kelana Jaya in 2020 after he swerved to avoid a dog, but MSIG later rejected his RM1.05 million repair claim, alleging the accident was suspicious and fraudulent. — Unsplash pic

12 h ago

Bentley owner wins RM900,000 payout after Kelana Jaya crash, Appeals Court rejects staged-accident claim

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is also the Bagan Datuk Member of Parliament, said the parliamentary constituency had tremendous potential, and it was the responsibility of relevant stakeholders to ensure that every potential was translated into development that benefits the people. — Picture from Facebook/Zahid Hamidi

12 h ago

Zahid: Bagan Datuk has potential to become competitive, liveable town

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said cooperation between the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Home Ministry (KDN) was important to verify the refugees’ status and assess the security situation they would face upon return. — Bernama pic

12 h ago

Malaysia to prioritise safety of Myanmar refugees before repatriation, says foreign minister

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the policy provided structured guidelines on the actions to be taken by various stakeholders when concerns arose over pupil safety and welfare. — Bernama pic

13 h ago

Education minister: Pupil protection policy clarifies roles, does not burden teachers

File picture of a cloud seeding operation. The Sarawak government, in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma), is planning to carry out a third series of cloud seeding operations (OPA) in the state soon. — Bernama pic

13 h ago

Sarawak plans third cloud seeding operation amid prolonged hot, dry weather

File picture of traffic at NKVE highway April 20, 2023. A traffic diversion will be implemented along the Damansara-Shah Alam route at KM13.60 to KM14.35 in both directions of the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) for six months, from today until February 9, 2027. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

13 h ago

Six-month traffic diversion begins today along Damansara-Shah Alam NKVE

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department operations division asst director Ashrul Riezal Asbar said six firefighters from Bestari Jaya Fire and Rescue Station conducted flood risk assessment in the area at 3.45pm and found that the road was inundated in a foot of water, adding that no evacuation of residents was conducted. — Screengrab from Facebook/Jaly Ahmad Ppc

13 h ago

Flash floods hit parts of Puncak Alam after hour-long downpour (VIDEO)

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim noted that while disruptions to the global supply chains have exerted upward pressure on prices worldwide, Malaysia’s inflation remained contained at 1.9 per cent in 2Q 2026. — Bernama pic

13 h ago

Anwar: Govt measures help Malaysia weather West Asia crisis, sustain growth

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today welcomed Malaysia’s stronger than expected second quarter growth. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

14 h ago

PM Anwar hails stronger Q2 expansion, says govt shielded households from global inflation

— Lim Guan Eng has clarified that Penang Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) decision to work with Umno in the state government was not discussed at last week’s Penang DAP delegates’ meeting. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

14 h ago

Lim Guan Eng rebukes Penang CM Chow, disputes claim DAP delegates endorsed Umno partnership

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