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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ordered an immediate investigation into the Immigration Department truck crash that killed three family members at Maju Junction in Kuala Lumpur today morning. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 4 h ago

PM Anwar orders immediate Immigration probe into fatal Maju Junction crash, vows no compromise if wrongdoing found

A former investment bank CEO, a company director and a private higher education institution CFO are expected to face corruption charges in Kuala Lumpur and Seremban today. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Former investment bank CEO among three to face MACC charges involving over RM136m

Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said a 53-year-old man and his two daughters, aged 25 and 12, died at the scene at Maju Junction in Kuala Lumpur. — Screengrabs via Instagram/bos_katering

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Crash with Immigration Dept truck at KL’s Maju Junction kills three family members

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak arrives at the High Court for the hearing of 1MDB’s US$5.64 billion civil suit against him August 17, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

1MDB civil trial: Shahrol Azral denies Jho Low acted as PM, insists Najib briefed indirectly

Eat-drink / 6 h ago

Bangkok’s Haroy debuts its Hat Yai fried chicken in Subang Jaya, eaten the Thai way with sticky rice, chili sauce and fried shallots

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across several areas in Peninsular Malaysia until 9pm today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Heavy rain, strong winds forecast in multiple states, MetMalaysia issues evening alert

The 62-year-old lottery outlet worker had suffered burns to about 50 per cent of her body. — Picture via Facebook/Lim Lip Eng

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Police arrest man suspected of setting 62-year-old Kepong lottery shop worker on fire

Former UBB Investment Bank Limited CEO Razlan Raghazli pleaded not guilty to cheating involving a RM139.8 million payment to a private university management company. — Picture via ubbibank.com

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Former UBB Investment Bank CEO pleads not guilty to RM139.8m cheating charge

Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said the state government will study what legal avenues remain to pursue its zero-gambling policy following its Federal Court setback. — Picture via Facebook/Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor

Malaysia / 3 h ago

‘There may still be another way’: Sanusi signals Kedah will explore legal room to maintain zero-gambling stance

KLIA police chief Assistant Commissioner M Ravi said security personnel intervened and brought the 27-year-old Chinese national to the Terminal 1 police station. — Screengrabs via X/@TGTM_Official

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Police: Chinese national detained after allegedly disrupting passengers at KLIA, later admitted to psychiatric ward

A chief financial officer (CFO) of a private university in Nilai pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to allegedly committing criminal breach of trust involving RM6.56 million in company funds between September 2025 and April this year. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Nilai private university CFO accused of RM6.56m CBT linked to IRB duty payments

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman and his fiancée, singer-actress Bella Astillah, are also reportedly planning several wedding celebrations in Kuala Lumpur, Muar and Sabah later in October. — Screengrab via Instagram/Syed Saddiq

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Syed Saddiq, Bella Astillah to wed on Oct 10 in all-white ceremony at Menara Merdeka Maybank (VIDEO)

University students participate in an anti-corruption rally at Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman in Kuala Lumpur on January 25, 2025. — picture by Sayuti Zainuddin

Malaysia / 8 h ago

UUCA explained: Malaysia’s 55-year-old campus control law and the repeal now on the table

MetMalaysia director-general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip said the 2026-2027 El Nino could rank among the most extreme ever recorded. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 5 h ago

MetMalaysia: Over 90pc chance of ‘Super El Nino’ by year-end, could rival 1997–1998 extreme

The author argues that Malay-Muslim political unity becomes dangerous when built around perceived enemies, and should instead focus on inclusive nation-building across Malaysia’s diverse federation. — Picture by Hari Anggara

What You Think / 6 h ago

Has Perikatan hoisted the MATGA flag? — Phar Kim Beng

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Shah Alam police receive report on Form Three student at risk of hearing loss after alleged bullying

Police have confirmed receiving a report regarding an incident involving a Form Three student who claimed to have been bullied to the extent of being at risk of hearing loss at a secondary school here last week. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

SHAH ALAM, Aug 19 — Police have confirmed receiving a report regarding an incident involving a Form Three student who claimed to have been bullied to the extent of being at risk of hearing loss at a secondary school here last week.Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said the 17-year-old...

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Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan delivers a speech at the pre-launch ceremony of the 13th MRC 2026 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur August 19, 2026. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Works Ministry seeks bigger 2027 development budget to bolster infrastructure plans, says Ahmad Maslan

Malaysians are reminded that consular assistance provided by Malaysian embassies or High Commissions to citizens detained abroad does not grant them immunity from the laws of the host country. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

1 h ago

Consular assistance to Malaysians detained abroad does not grant immunity, says legal expert

Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Fadil Marsus at the Narcotics Crime Investigation Department’s drug case exhibit disposal ceremony at the Kuala Lumpur Contingent Headquarters in Kuala Lumpur August 19, 2026. — Bernama pic

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KL police dispose of RM15m in seized drugs to ensure integrity of case exhibits

A total of 28 non-permanent stilt houses were destroyed in a fire at Kampung Nunuyan Laut, Nunuyan Laut Island, Sandakan August 19, 2026. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department

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Firefighters save 162 homes after blaze destroys 28 stilt houses at Pulau Nunuyan Laut in Sandakan

Participants of a high-powered motorcycle convoy take part in the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and Ipoh Super Biker’s Club recreational riding and charity contribution event — held in conjunction with the 219th Police Day celebrations — as well as the flag-off ceremony for the National Month and ‘Fly the Jalur Gemilang’ campaign, at the Kelantan Contingent Police Headquarters in Kota Bharu August 19, 2026. — Bernama pic

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Police receive 375 tactical e‑bikes worth RM8m for faster, quieter border patrols

Malaysia has an annual allocation of 1,100 places under Australia’s subclass 462 Work and Holiday visa programme. — AFP pic

1 h ago

Malaysians among applicants affected as Australia slows Work and Holiday visa processing

Kelantan Police Chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat flags off a high-powered motorcycle convoy today at the Kelantan Contingent Police Headquarters in Kota Bharu August 19, 2026. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Kelantan police vow firm action against ‘tonto’ used to block enforcement in human‑smuggling cases

Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said the department will conduct an internal investigation into compliance with standard operating procedures and vehicle safety. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

2 h ago

Immigration Dept opens internal probe after fatal KL crash that killed three

Pahang’s hardcore poverty was brought to an end on Feb 19, with all 2,913 heads of household recorded in the Jan 15, 2026 figure removed from the status, said state Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

MB: Pahang reports end of recorded hardcore poverty, with 2,913 households lifted and overall poverty down 30pc

Parliamentary Special Select Committee on Women, Children and Community Development chairman Yeo Bee Yin said the government should provide more subsidies and tax incentives to companies to set up breastfeeding rooms and childcare facilities in the workplace. — Picture by Firdaus Latif.

2 h ago

More workplace subsidies, tax incentives needed to support breastfeeding mothers, says Yeo Bee Yin

An investment company director, previously charged with criminal breach of trust, was brought before the Sessions Court here again today to face 10 charges of receiving RM13.4 million in proceeds from unlawful activities. — Pexels pic

2 h ago

Investment firm director previously charged with CBT now faces RM13.4m money‑laundering counts

A chief financial officer (CFO) of a private university in Nilai pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to allegedly committing criminal breach of trust involving RM6.56 million in company funds between September 2025 and April this year. — Pexels pic

2 h ago

Nilai private university CFO accused of RM6.56m CBT linked to IRB duty payments

Former UBB Investment Bank Limited CEO Razlan Raghazli pleaded not guilty to cheating involving a RM139.8 million payment to a private university management company. — Picture via ubbibank.com

3 h ago

Former UBB Investment Bank CEO pleads not guilty to RM139.8m cheating charge

KLIA police chief Assistant Commissioner M Ravi said security personnel intervened and brought the 27-year-old Chinese national to the Terminal 1 police station. — Screengrabs via X/@TGTM_Official

3 h ago

Police: Chinese national detained after allegedly disrupting passengers at KLIA, later admitted to psychiatric ward

Rapid KL said all trains have returned to their usual schedules following the earlier disruption. — Picture by Hari Anggara

4 h ago

Kelana Jaya LRT services back to normal after Putra Heights safety system fault

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