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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 / 17 h ago

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

Family members and friends pay their last respects to the wife of the late former national men’s hockey team captain and coach Sarjit Singh, Kulwant Kaur (left), at Shamshan Bhoomi Wake Hall, Jalan Loke Yew, here this afternoon. — Bernama pic

Sports / 13 h ago

Hockey legend Sarjit Singh laid to rest as family, friends and sporting fraternity bid farewell

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi supports a proposal for the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to establish a special body to investigate the management of Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) from 2017 to the present. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Zahid backs PAC move to probe Tabung Haji management since 2017, stresses facts over perception

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

Malaysia / 17 h ago

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

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 / 18 h ago

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

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

Malaysia / 14 h ago

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

Sunway Group founder Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah expressed regret over the Sunway Lagoon roller coaster accident, saying they were fortunate there were no fatalities. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Jeffrey Cheah says metal fatigue possible cause of Sunway Lagoon roller coaster incident

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

Malaysia / 19 h ago

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

The 2026 production will take place at its new home, the Jeffrey Cheah Performing Arts Centre (JCPAC) at Sunway Square, running from October 31 to November 15. — Screengrab from X/Bernama TV

Showbiz / 14 h ago

‘Puteri Gunung Ledang The Musical’ sells out in two hours, 22,000 still in queue

The judge that the reduced sentence should not be misconstrued as recognising a minor’s agreement as a defence against statutory rape. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

High Court slashes man’s rape sentence from 10 years to one, citing youth and rehabilitation

Coach Herry Iman Pierngadi stressed that a comprehensive assessment still needs to be carried out on their performance as well as other combinations before a final decision is made at the end of this year. — Bernama pic

Sports / 13 h ago

Aaron-Wooi Yik’s World Championships silver not enough to secure permanent pairing, says coach

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

Malaysia / 17 h ago

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

Guests and staff at Sunway Lagoon are seen reacting during a roller coaster incident that left 10 people with minor injuries. — Screengrabs via Facebook/Warga Wilayah

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Sunway Lagoon says cooperating with authorities after roller coaster incident

MyKad printing services nationwide will face temporary disruption from August 26 to 31 as the National Registration Department transitions to the new generation identity card. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 9 h ago

MyKad printing services nationwide to face temporary disruption from tomorrow to Aug 31

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

Malaysia / 17 h ago

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

Malaysia

9 h ago

MyKad printing services nationwide to face temporary disruption from tomorrow to Aug 31

MyKad printing services nationwide will face temporary disruption from August 26 to 31 as the National Registration Department transitions to the new generation identity card. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 25 — MyKad printing services nationwide are expected to experience temporary disruption starting tomorrow (Aug 26) until Aug 31 following the transition process to the new generation MyKad.The National Registration Department (JPN) said it was currently implementing the transition from the existing MyKad structure to the new generation...

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The collapsed section at Kuching International Airport has been cordoned off. — The Borneo Post pic

9 h ago

Strong winds, heavy rain damage Kuching International Airport roof (VIDEO)

In a statement, MetMalaysia said the epicentre was located about 18 kilometres south-west of Batu Pahat. — magnific.com pic

10 h ago

MetMalaysia: Weak 3.1-magnitude earthquake strikes off Batu Pahat

Police will tighten security and traffic controls in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya from August 26 ahead of the 69th Merdeka Eve celebrations and National Day 2026. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

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National Day 2026: Putrajaya road closures begin tomorrow, only two bridges to remain open

National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang speaks during the Yayasan Tunku Abdul Rahman 60th anniversary celebration in Kuala Lumpur, on Aug 13, 2026. — YTAR pic

12 h ago

Yayasan Tunku Abdul Rahman marks 60 years with RM96.6m poured into youth empowerment

PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan speaks during a press conference at Perikatan Nasional headquarters in Kuala Lumpur February 08, 2024. Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

12 h ago

PAS muktamar to debate Umno ties and Muslim unity, says Takiyuddin

The judge that the reduced sentence should not be misconstrued as recognising a minor’s agreement as a defence against statutory rape. — Unsplash pic

13 h ago

High Court slashes man’s rape sentence from 10 years to one, citing youth and rehabilitation

A male prisoner died after he was believed to have been beaten by three other inmates at a prison in the district yesterday. — Unsplash pic

12 h ago

Prisoner dies in Marang after alleged beating by three inmates over old debt

Gua Musang police chief Supt Sik Choon Foo said the incident occurred at about 3.15pm. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

13 h ago

Police: Plantation supervisor seriously injured in machete attack at workers’ quarters in Gua Musang

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi supports a proposal for the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to establish a special body to investigate the management of Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) from 2017 to the present. — Bernama pic

13 h ago

Zahid backs PAC move to probe Tabung Haji management since 2017, stresses facts over perception

SMART Team Commander PgKB I Abdul Manaf Che Isa. — Bernama pic

13 h ago

Malaysia’s SMART rescue team prepares for United Nations reclassification, aims to retain status

Asean leaders have been urged to conduct an urgent high-level review of the Asean Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution and adopt a stronger, time-bound and enforceable regional action plan to prevent the haze situation from worsening. — Bernama pic

13 h ago

Lee Lam Thye urges urgent review of Asean haze pact, calls for enforceable action plan

Police arrested a man at a hotel in Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur, yesterday to assist investigations into the burning and theft of copies of the Quran. — Picture by Choo Choy May

14 h ago

Man arrested in Chow Kit hotel over Quran burning, theft investigations

Hot weather and strong winds are complicating efforts to put out a 51.4-hectare peat fire along Jalan Bypass Sebana Cove-Punggai that started yesterday. — Bernama pic

14 h ago

Hot weather and strong winds complicate firefighting as 51‑hectare Kota Tinggi peat blaze rages

At the national level, the celebration at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang was attended by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. — Bernama pic

14 h ago

Thousands join Maulidur Rasul nationwide, Anwar leads UPM procession under Madani Dihayati theme

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

14 h ago

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

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