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File photo of DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke and then Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming during a press conference in Kajang May 11, 2022. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 11 h ago

‘Habis madu, sepah dibuang’: Anthony Loke posts Malay proverb after Ong Kian Ming quits DAP

Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor says his controversial remarks over gambling were aimed at ‘gambling tycoons’, not Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 14 h ago

‘Harsh, but true’: Kedah MB stands by gambling remarks, denies targeting Anwar

Former Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming announced his resignation from DAP today, ending 14 years with the party while ruling out a GE16 bid of his own. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Ong Kian Ming quits DAP after 14 years, rules out GE16 run but vows to campaign for Khairy

Malaysia’s King and Queen, Their Majesties Sultan Ibrahim and Raja Zarith Sofiah, graced the 69th National Day celebration at Dataran Putrajaya today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

King Sultan Ibrahim and Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah grace Putrajaya’s grand 69th National Day parade

A marching contingent is seen during the National Day 2026 parade at Dataran Putrajaya in Putrajaya on August 31, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Upin & Ipin, police dogs and fighter jets steal the show at Malaysia’s 69th National Day parade

Malaysian tower-running world champion Soh Wai Ching poses with the Jalur Gemilang and his Malaysia Book of Records certificate after completing Penang Hill’s 3km Heritage Trail in 25 minutes 55.25 seconds, his second national record in three days. — Picture via Facebook/mypenanghill

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Malaysian tower-running world champ Soh Wai Ching powers up Penang Hill in under 26 minutes on Merdeka Day

DAP national chairman Gobind Singh Deo declined to comment on Ong Kian Ming’s resignation from the party, saying National Day was ‘not a day for politics’. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 13 h ago

‘Not today’: Gobind keeps politics off the table on National Day as questions turn to Ong Kian Ming’s DAP resignation

As the roar of fighter jets thundered across the skies above Dataran Putrajaya, the spirited voice of Major Dinnesh Nicolas Rene became the bridge between the aerial spectacle and the thousands of eyes fixed skyward, ensuring every manoeuvre was brought to life with precision and passion. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Voice behind National Day air show, Major Dinnesh brings fighter jet manoeuvres alive

Members of the public gather along the shore near a campsite in Kampung Punggai, Pengerang, where a father and his eight-year-old son drowned during a family outing on August 30, 2026. — Social media pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Family outing turns to tragedy as father and eight-year-old son drown off Pengerang

Police officers at the scene along Jalan Bukit Kemuning in Shah Alam, where a 45-year-old Bangladeshi pedestrian was killed after being struck by an unidentified vehicle this morning. — Picture courtesy of Shah Alam police

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Police hunt driver after man killed while crossing Shah Alam road

Kak Dah Nasi Berlauk Istimewa’s spread of ‘gulai’ and other cooked dishes is impressive but everyone will ask for their famous ‘gulai ikan aya’. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 16 h ago

Head to Kak Dah Nasi Berlauk in Ampang for ‘ori Kelate’ flavours and the rarely seen ‘kerabu sare’

The author argues that Merdeka must be built on fair governance, proportionality and shared belonging, so every Malaysian feels equally invested in the nation’s future. — Bernama pic

What You Think / 17 h ago

This is my country, too! — Chang Lih Kang

Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah and Raja Permaisuri Perak Tuanku Zara Salim wave the Jalur Gemilang during the Perak-level National Day 2026 celebration in Ipoh August 31, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

‘Ultraman’ detained near main stage ahead of Sultan Nazrin’s arrival at Perak National Day celebration, says state police chief

Marcus Rashford has spent much of the last two seasons on loan at Aston Villa and Barcelona after falling out of favour with Carrick’s predecessor Ruben Amorim.— AFP pic

Sports / 16 h ago

Rashford’s return ‘fantastic’ for Man Utd, says Carrick

A dog is seen attacking a smaller stray, known as Tim, at Pearl Hill in Tanjung Bungah, Penang, in footage that later went viral. The Penang Island City Council has since seized the dog, while the Veterinary Services Department is investigating the incident under the Animal Welfare Act 2015. — Social media screengrab

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Penang council seizes licensed dog after viral video shows attack on stray in Tanjung Bungah

Malaysia

5 h ago

Budi Madani: Restored RON95 quota, higher diesel allocation bring relief to motorists, traders

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced yesterday that the basic eligibility quota for RON95 petrol subsidies would be increased from 200 litres to 300 litres, while the Budi Diesel quota would be raised from 300 litres to 400 litres, effective today. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31 — The government’s decision to restore the assistance quota under the Budi Madani programme for RON95 petrol and increase the diesel quota has been well received by various layers of society and traders, considering it a timely step in alleviating the burden of living costs.The announcement...

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Nepal’s army personnel carry the bodies of deceased flood victims during a search operation along the Narayani river at Bharatpur in Nepal’s Chitwan district on August 31, 2026. Malaysia has sought permission from the Nepalese government to deploy the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) to assist in search and rescue (SAR) operations following the floods in the country. — AFP pic

7 h ago

Malaysia seeks Nepal’s nod to deploy SMART team for flood SAR mission, says Tok Mat

Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu delivers a speech during the launch of Laman Padi and the Malaysia Book of Records recognition ceremony held in conjunction with the Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Exhibition (MAHA) 2026 at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS), August 31, 2026. — Bernama pic

7 h ago

MAHA 2026 attracts 1.8 million visitors, records RM6m sales in three days

Regent of Terengganu Tengku Muhammad Ismail Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin (centre) receives a salute from uniformed personnel during the 2026 National Day parade and procession at Dataran Shahbandar in Kuala Terengganu, August 31, 2026. A three-year-old boy sustained an injury to his left foot after it was accidentally run over by a tow vehicle taking part in the 2026 National Day parade this morning. — Bernama pic

7 h ago

Three-year-old boy injured after foot run over by tow vehicle at Terengganu National Day parade

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said access to artificial intelligence (AI) technology should be expanded among youth to ensure they possessed skills relevant to the needs of the current job market and were not left behind in global technologicl developments. — Bernama pic

7 h ago

AI programme to equip 100,000 youths for changing job market, says HR minister

In a Facebook post in conjunction with National Day today, he said the new political landscape of the country after the 15th General Election (GE15) needs to be accepted with the awareness that government stability is crucial in steering the direction of national development and the welfare of the people. — Picture from Facebook/Armizan Mohd Ali

7 h ago

Armizan: Political maturity key to keeping unity govt stable

King Charles III and Queen Camilla have conveyed their congratulations to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and the people of Malaysia on the country’s National Day on Monday. — AFP pic

8 h ago

King Charles conveys National Day message to Sultan Ibrahim, praises partnership and shared Commonwealth values

The Sabah government will channel RM3,000 in aid to each Malaysian head of household affected by a fire in Kampung Lok Buta, Numbak, here, which destroyed more than 200 homes early yesterday morning. — Bernama pic

8 h ago

Sabah CM Hajiji announces RM3,000 aid for each household hit by Kota Kinabalu fire

Rescue helicopter brings reinforcements and supplies in Gyirong Port mudslide search, western Tibet, August 30, 2026. — AFP pic

8 h ago

Family prays for Gelugor hiker missing in Nepal floods, Penang government ready to assist

The bus carrying 35 students and a teacher lies on its side following an accident along the Kota Belud-Kundasang road in Sabah on August 31, 2026. Nine students suffered minor injuries in the crash. — Social media pic

9 h ago

Nine students injured after school bus carrying 36 crashes in Sabah

As the nation celebrated its 69th National Day, 12 newborns, including a pair of twin girls, began their life stories at Hospital Tunku Azizah (HTA) here today. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

From midnight to noon, Hospital Tunku Azizah welcomes 12 Merdeka babies including twin girls

The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) features 10 Labrador Retrievers. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

Customs sniffer dogs Goku and Cafrey join military K9s marching at Putrajaya National Day

Police have arrested a suspect and recovered a homemade firearm, known locally as a ‘bakakuk’, in connection with the shooting of a 17-year-old in Long Lidong, Lawas. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

10 h ago

Suspect arrested after teen shot when hunting companion mistakes him for animal in Sarawak

Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Steven Sim said Kuskop will expedite the disbursement of an additional RM1 billion in microcredit funding for MSMEs, bringing this year’s total allocation to RM6 billion. — Bernama pic

10 h ago

Kuskop to expedite disbursement of PM’s additional RM1b microcredit pledge, says minister

The announcement is eagerly anticipated as it will provide greater clarity on the proposed expansion of the Sarawak Legislative Assembly from 82 to 99 seats. — Bernama pic

10 h ago

Election Commission to reveal proposed new, renamed Sarawak state seats on Sept 1

A dog is seen attacking a smaller stray, known as Tim, at Pearl Hill in Tanjung Bungah, Penang, in footage that later went viral. The Penang Island City Council has since seized the dog, while the Veterinary Services Department is investigating the incident under the Animal Welfare Act 2015. — Social media screengrab

10 h ago

Penang council seizes licensed dog after viral video shows attack on stray in Tanjung Bungah

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