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Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng called on the Inspector-General of Police to explain what he described as differing treatment in recent Jalur Gemilang cases. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Why remand Kulai pair but not Perak MCA staff? Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng asks police after flag gaffe

Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor wears Jalur Gemilang-themed attire featuring an incorrect star during the Merdeka Kibar Jalur Gemilang Boat Parade. — Picture via Facebook/WartaKedah

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Printer apologises, says last-minute order led to incorrect Jalur Gemilang star worn by Kedah MB

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a special weather forecast in conjunction with the 2026 National Day celebration, with several states set to experience thunderstorms, heavy rain and haze on August 31. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 11 h ago

MetMalaysia issues special National Day forecast with thunderstorms, rain and haze expected through the weekend

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said post-mortems confirmed that the two children died from stab wounds to the neck, while their mother suffered fatal sharp-force trauma to the neck and chest. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Desa ParkCity deaths: Post-mortems show two children were stabbed in the neck, mother suffered sharp-force wounds, says KL police chief

People queue to register as they arrive after being rescued from a flash flood site at Trishuli Army camp in Nepal’s Nuwakot district August 28, 2026. Thirty-six Malaysians in Tibet, China have reported to be safe following flash floods and landslides in the China-Nepal border area. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Foreign Ministry says 36 Malaysians in Tibet reported safe, with checks widening to Chinese border areas

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said his government reduced the number of special lottery draws from 22 a year to eight. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Called a ‘gambling boss’, Anwar fires back: I cut special lottery draws from 22 to eight

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said the Desa ParkCity couple had faced both an alleged love scam and an illegal investment issue, with claims of RM260,000 in losses and debt still under investigation. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Desa ParkCity family tragedy takes new turn as police reveal illegal investment issue alongside alleged love scam

Police have detained seven Yemeni nationals to assist in investigations into an incident involving two cars being driven dangerously along Jalan Sungai Besi in Kuala Lumpur early yesterday. — Picture from social media

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Police detain seven Yemeni men after viral video of dangerous car stunt at Jalan Sungai Besi

Residents watch as an excavator (top) helps people to collect some of their belongings from their house in the aftermath of flash floods at Trishuli, in Nepal's Nuwakot district on August 29, 2026. Fifty-five Malaysians remain uncontactable following the floods and landslides that struck Rasuwa District, Nepal on August 26, according to Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Wisma Putra: 55 Malaysians still uncontactable as checks expand to Nepal–China border areas

PKR election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said Pakatan Harapan remains open to election negotiations with Barisan Nasional, but insists both sides must approach the talks sincerely. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Amirudin tells Umno to ‘look in the mirror’ over sincerity in election seat talks

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mingles with members of the public at the launch of the Skim Usahawan Bangkit Madani Permatang Pauh in Kubang Semang, Bukit Mertajam, on August 29, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Anwar vows to claw back billions lost to leakages and return money to Malaysians

A KL concert promoted as featuring artists behind the music of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ has been put on hold until further notice. — Picture via X/Sony Pictures Animation

Showbiz / 5 h ago

‘Rolling Stone Music Live: With KPop Demon Hunters’ KL concert put on hold

The KL Sessions Court ordered the owner of two German Shepherds to pay RM248,457.60 in damages to a neighbour over a 2021 incident that left him with a fractured spine. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Nearly RM250,000 payout after Segambut jogger fractures spine while fending off neighbour’s German Shepherds

Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the party has agreed to give its state leadership the mandate to hold discussions and negotiations with any political party interested in cooperating in the next election. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Umno allows state leaders to negotiate cooperation with any party for next election

Traditional Crispy Sotong Balls. — Picture by CK Lim

Eat-drink / 10 h ago

From crispy ‘sotong’ balls to crystal ice vege salad, this nearly 50-year-old Johor Bahru institution proves old-school classics never go out of style

Malaysia

5 m ago

Immigration to seek Thai details on syndicate trafficking China nationals from Cambodia into Malaysia

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

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — The Immigration Department will work with Thai authorities to obtain detailed information on an alleged syndicate trafficking China nationals from Cambodia to Malaysia.Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said they were monitoring developments of the case even though they have yet to receive any official report...

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Exhibition Hall A (Hall A) at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) was temporarily closed today following a minor incident involving smoke and an unpleasant odour at 4.50pm. — Picture via Facebook/Expo MAHA

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MAHA Expo hall closed after smoke incident, visitors evacuated as safety checks carried out

Colonial-era laws restricting students’ freedom should be abolished to allow the true meaning of independence to be fully realised, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Anwar: Colonial‑era laws curbing student freedom must be abolished to realise true independence

Hajiji (centre), also Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (PGRS) president, speaking at a press conference after chairing the PGRS Supreme Leadership Council (AMT) meeting at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) today. — Picture courtesy of PGRS

1 h ago

GRS to lead seat talks, Hajiji says coalition preparing machinery ahead of GE16

A Bernama check around 5pm today in Gua Musang town heading towards Kuala Krai found traffic to be smooth despite an increase in the number of vehicles since this morning. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Traffic crawls along 20km stretch entering Kelantan as school break and National Day surge builds

Fire and rescue personnel conduct search and rescue operations 2 kilometres from Gyirong Port days after the August 26 mudslide which destroyed the port, in Gyirong County, in China’s western Tibet region August 29, 2026. Mures, 40, said his father K. Balasingam’s journey to perform a religious ceremony on Mount Kailash, Tibet turned into a terrifying nightmare for the family after he was last seen active on the WhatsApp application on the morning of the incident. — CNS/AFP pic

3 h ago

‘We can only pray’: Family of missing Malaysian in Nepal tragedy anxiously awaits news

API figures are updated hourly based on readings from 68 monitoring stations nationwide. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

2 h ago

Air quality worsens, two Sarawak stations breach very unhealthy levels, 29 areas nationwide unhealthy

The Malaysian Meteorological Department has warned of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in seven states and Kuala Lumpur until 7pm today. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms and heavy rain in six states and KL until 7pm

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers his speech at the opening of the 15th Malaysian Scouts Jamboree at the Penang State Stadium in Batu Kawan August 29, 2026. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Anwar says Malaysia’s success must be anchored by a knowledgeable, disciplined generation

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said the Desa ParkCity couple had faced both an alleged love scam and an illegal investment issue, with claims of RM260,000 in losses and debt still under investigation. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

3 h ago

Desa ParkCity family tragedy takes new turn as police reveal illegal investment issue alongside alleged love scam

Residents watch as an excavator (top) helps people to collect some of their belongings from their house in the aftermath of flash floods at Trishuli, in Nepal's Nuwakot district on August 29, 2026. Fifty-five Malaysians remain uncontactable following the floods and landslides that struck Rasuwa District, Nepal on August 26, according to Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry. — AFP pic

4 h ago

Wisma Putra: 55 Malaysians still uncontactable as checks expand to Nepal–China border areas

The KL Sessions Court ordered the owner of two German Shepherds to pay RM248,457.60 in damages to a neighbour over a 2021 incident that left him with a fractured spine. — Pexels pic

4 h ago

Nearly RM250,000 payout after Segambut jogger fractures spine while fending off neighbour’s German Shepherds

Pakatan Harapan election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the coalition is open to considering cooperation with Bersatu in the coming Melaka state election. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Pakatan open to Bersatu tie-up for Melaka state election as Amirudin says ‘that is politics’

Members of the public have been advised to remain vigilant against individuals impersonating officials from the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) programmes. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

4 h ago

BNM warns of scammers using phone numbers similar to STR, Sara hotlines and impersonating MoF officials

Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor wears Jalur Gemilang-themed attire featuring an incorrect star during the Merdeka Kibar Jalur Gemilang Boat Parade. — Picture via Facebook/WartaKedah

4 h ago

Printer apologises, says last-minute order led to incorrect Jalur Gemilang star worn by Kedah MB

Datuk Ewon Benedick said parents should educate and remind their children, particularly teenagers, not to become involved in mule account syndicates, which could expose them to legal action. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Parents must caution teens that mule accounts can lead to legal action, says Ewon

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