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Placards are seen during the Indira Gandhi Justice March from Sogo Kuala Lumpur to Bukit Aman to deliver her daughter’s teddy bear in Kuala Lumpur on November 22, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Court of Appeal dismisses Indira Gandhi’s RM100m suit despite flagging police shortcomings

A general view of a roller coaster ride at a theme park. — Unsplash pic

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Roller coaster mishap at Subang Jaya theme park leaves ten hurt, police investigating

Runners prepare to start the IHH Sky Race 2026 at Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur on August 22, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Record-breaking crowds storm Menara Merdeka 118 for IHH Sky Race

The broth for Teochew-style 'bak kut teh' is a lighter brown compared to the darker Hokkien-style 'bak kut teh'; this has a moderate herbal taste and just cooked meat and offal. — Pictures by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 7 h ago

Restoran New Teo Chew brings Teochew-style ‘bak kut teh’, braised fish, ‘kuih’ and more to Damansara Jaya

Speakers take part in the Merdeka, Multiracialism and Dissent, Without Fear or Favour forum in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture courtesy of Tan Poh Lai

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Mr Opposition — The legacy of Tan Chee Khoon

Minister of Housing and Local Government Nga Kor Ming delivers his speech during the launching of the National Housing Policy here at Kuala Lumpur Golf Country Club Convention Centre. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 10 h ago

National Housing Policy: What does the policy mean for Malaysians

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has denied the authenticity of a viral poster announcing a special public holiday to mark the state’s victory at the 2026 Malaysia Games (Sukma). — Picture via Facebook/Amirudin Shari

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Amirudin says viral Sukma holiday poster fake, official decision based on medal tally tonight

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

Malaysia / 5 h ago

E-hailing driver charged with attempted murder after setting woman on fire in Kepong

Iran’s energy sector has taken a hit since joint US-Israeli strikes on the Islamic republic launched the Middle East war in late February. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

Iran discovers more than 200b cubic metres of natural gas reserves

A motorcycling influencer is among eight local men remanded for four days to assist in investigations after blocking a road to race on the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link (Linkedua) highway on Saturday, at the Kulai Magistrate’s Court in Kulai on August 24, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Linkedua shutdown: Eight including motoring influencer held after staging illegal race on Malaysia-Singapore link

PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang (right) attends nomination day for the Negri Sembilan state election in Jempol July 18, 2026. — Facebook pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Hadi: Perikatan and BN already in talks for Melaka state election pact

FMM president Jacob Lee Chor Kok warned that a RM3,100 threshold would widen the gap between Malaysia and competing Asean manufacturing hub. — FMM pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

FMM dismisses MTUC’s RM3,100 minimum wage proposal as unrealistic for businesses

Sarjit, previously helmed Speedy Tigers from March 2024 until last March, apart from coaching the national junior team from 2004 until 2006.— Bernama pic

Sports / 6 h ago

Former Malaysia hockey coach Sarjit Singh dies at 63

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil and his deputy Teo Nie Ching attend a press conference during the Sponsorship Handover Session by Strategic Partners to Human Graphic Participants in conjunction with the 2026 National Day Celebration at Dataran Putrajaya in Putrajaya on August 24, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Melaka polls: Anwar, Amirudin meet as Pakatan weighs BN pact

The 10 undocumented migrants who escaped from the Tanah Merah Immigration Depot, actively being pursued by authorities, are identifiable by their bright green uniforms and shaved heads. — Picture via Facebook/Polis Kontinjen Kelantan

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Kelantan police hunt depot escapees in numbered greens, warn Kota Bharu residents against direct confrontation

Malaysia

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High Court dismisses bid to forfeit RM21m, gold bar seized from Aman Palestin

The High Court here today dismissed the prosecution’s application to forfeit funds amounting to RM21 million, including foreign currency totaling US$139,650.68, which had been frozen under the name of the company Aman Palestin Berhad (Aman Palestin). — Pexels pic

SHAH ALAM, Aug 24 — The High Court here today dismissed the prosecution’s application to forfeit funds amounting to RM21 million, including foreign currency totaling US$139,650.68, which had been frozen under the name of the company Aman Palestin Berhad (Aman Palestin).The forfeiture application also involved a one-kilogram gold bar that...

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Malaysia Airlines Bhd will retime selected flights arriving at and departing from KL International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 following temporary airspace closures in conjunction with the 69th National Day celebrations. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

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Malaysia Airlines retimes KLIA flights as airspace closes for National Day flypast rehearsals

The lawsuit was filed with the High Court of Sabah and Sarawak in Kota Kinabalu on August 21. — Unsplash pic

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Ex-Sabah women and children’s hospital director sues successor, top official over removal

All four journals examined in connection with the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir were incomplete, with one of them found to have 64 sheets missing, the Coroner’s Court heard today. — Picture via Facebook

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Zara Qairina inquest hears olive‑green ‘Love And Peace’ journal altered, 64 sheets missing

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Police tighten Malaysia–Thailand border security after Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat blasts

National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) chief executive officer Datuk Azmir Saifuddin Mutalib delivers his speech during a meeting on the National Film Policy at the FINAS corporate office in Damansara Damai on August 24, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

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Finas moves to combat ‘cartels’ and ensure fair competition in local film market

Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed to ramp up preventive measures to tackle cross-border haze, to safeguard air quality, especially in the lead-up to the National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

1 h ago

Malaysia, Indonesia to synchronise haze suppression ops as monsoon and El Niño converge

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the government respects the investigation process and any action must be taken in accordance with the law and by the relevant authorities. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

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Economy minister: Tabung Haji’s RM96b investments make governance crucial to market confidence

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) will provide eight additional KTM Komuter Utara train services for the Butterworth and Padang Besar route from Aug 27-31. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

1 h ago

KTMB rolls out special timetable, adds trains for northern routes during school holidays and Merdeka

A 35-year-old tahfiz teacher pleaded not guilty today in the Ampang Sessions Court to four counts of committing physical sexual assault against two male pupils at a religious school in Taman Keramat. — Bernama pic

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Tahfiz teacher in Ampang pleads not guilty to four sexual assault charges on pupils

Yang Dipertua Negeri Melaka Tun Mohd Ali Rustam (right) confers the Darjah Gemilang Seri Melaka on Inspector‑General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail at Seri Negeri, Ayer Keroh. — Bernama pic

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IGP urges Malaysians to reduce travel to southern Thailand amid tense security

A worker was electrocuted during installation works on an electric pole at Bandar Tabin Jaya, here on Saturday. — The Borneo Post pic

2 h ago

Sabah Electricity confirms fatal electrocution during pole replacement works in Sandakan, one injured

A general view of a roller coaster ride at a theme park. — Unsplash pic

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Roller coaster mishap at Subang Jaya theme park leaves ten hurt, police investigating

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will deliver the 2026 National Day ‘Amanat Perdana’ on Aug 30 — Bernama pic

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PM Anwar to deliver National Day ‘Amanat Perdana’ at Dataran Merdeka

A motorcycling influencer is among eight local men remanded for four days to assist in investigations after blocking a road to race on the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link (Linkedua) highway on Saturday, at the Kulai Magistrate’s Court in Kulai on August 24, 2026. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Linkedua shutdown: Eight including motoring influencer held after staging illegal race on Malaysia-Singapore link

Singer Datuk Siti Roziana Zain, better known as Ziana Zain, receives the Darjah Pangkuan Seri Melaka (D.P.S.M) which carries the title Datuk during the Investiture Ceremony in conjunction with the 77th Birthday of Melaka Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Mohd Ali Rustam at Balai Istiadat Seri Negeri in Ayer Keroh, Melaka on August 24, 2026. — Bernama pic

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Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek among top honourees at Melaka’s state awards

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