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The body, whose gender has yet to be determined, was discovered at about 6.55am inside the wheel compartment of an aircraft from Tokyo, Japan, which landed at about 6.30am — AFP pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Foul smell leads to discovery of body in aircraft wheel compartment at KLIA2

Bangsar’s Restoran Berjaya will close after 45 years as the owner Madam Ho has decided to retire. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Eat-drink / 8 h ago

Restoran Berjaya in Bangsar, a beloved eatery that has served ‘nasi padang’, curry ‘mee’, ‘wantan mee’, and more for 45 years, is closing on August 30

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob claimed trial after the charge, made under Section 36(2) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act, was read out to him. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Ex-PM Ismail Sabri charged with failure to declare assets to MACC; pleads not guilty

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also PKR president, had recently said the party’s doors remained open to former leaders and reformists who wanted to return and contribute to its reform agenda. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 6 h ago

‘Was there an invitation?’ Anwar questions Azmin’s claim he was invited back to PKR

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on August 27, 2026. Also pictured is former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Ismail Sabri out on RM300,000 bail after son settles payment

Malaysia / 3 h ago

After ex-PM Ismail Sabri, MACC says ex-minister to be charged with corruption tomorrow

Though government data shows nearly 90 per cent of eligible Budi95 users consume less than 200 litres a month, how far can that allocation actually take you? — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Budi95’s monthly limit: How far can 200 litres take you?

Pahang Palace says the late princess’s remains would be taken to the Pahang Royal Mausoleum in Pekan this morning for burial with full honours. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Sultan of Pahang’s sister Tengku Aishah dies, to be laid to rest with full honours

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on August 27, 2026. More than 80 supporters of the former prime minister turned up at the court complex this morning to show their support. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 9 h ago

More than 80 Ismail Sabri supporters travel three hours from Bera to KL court complex

Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak pictured at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex this morning. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Rare sight at KL court as Najib, Muhyiddin and Ismail Sabri appear for separate cases

Residents look at buildings and streets submerged by mud following flash floods and a landslide disaster in Devghat, in Nepal's Nuwakot district on August 26, 2026. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Nepal floods: 17 Malaysians among hundreds still unaccounted for

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar said he had instructed the relevant agencies to identify and contact Malaysian diplomatic missions in both countries to expedite assistance. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Anwar orders National Security Council, Nadma and Foreign Ministry to step up aid for Malaysians in India, Nepal

A view of Mount Kailash in Tibet, a pilgrimage destination for 17 Malaysians organised by Nepal-based Fishtail Tours & Travels who have been unreachable since 10.33am (Malaysian time) August 26, 2026 after flash floods struck near the Nepal-Tibet border. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Nepal-Tibet floods: 17 Malaysians on Mount Kailash pilgrimage out of contact, another group led by Everest climber N. Mohanadas safe

US President Donald Trump declared a national emergency over foreign-made equipment in the country’s electric grid, citing potential security threats from hostile governments. — AFP

World / 6 h ago

Trump declares national emergency over foreign-made equipment in power grid

Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei has warned national players against using the threat of leaving BAM as leverage amid uncertainty over the future of Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik’s partnership. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Sports / 9 h ago

‘We cannot keep pampering the players’: Lee Chong Wei’s blunt message amid Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik uncertainty

Malaysia

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1MDB ex-CEO says he took Jho Low’s word on Petrosaudi deal

Former 1MDB chief executive officer Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi is seen at the Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex on October 9, 2019. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — Former 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) chief executive officer Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi told the High Court today that he believed fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho or Jho Low’s information about the proposed US$2.5 billion joint venture (JV) signing ceremony between the company and PetroSaudi...

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Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said a detailed investigation, including statements recorded from various parties, such as family members, colleagues and students, found that the victim had been in good condition before the incident. — Picture by Yusof Isa

1 h ago

Police find no evidence stress contributed to Hulu Selangor teacher’s death

Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said that initial investigations revealed that both groups operate in and around the state capital and are involved in several business activities. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Shah Alam brawl that killed man linked to secret society turf war, says Selangor police chief

File picture of people buying lottery numbers at the Sports Toto lottery shop in Selayang Baru, May 22, 2024. The Finance Ministry said Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor’s remarks, recently reported by the media, could give the impression that the Madani government was not controlling gambling activities or had approved new licences to increase the number of gambling premises in Kedah. — Picture by Hari Anggara

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Finance Ministry: No new gambling licences issued under Madani govt

File picture of evening traffic jam along the Federal Highway. The Cabinet has given the proposed Bandar Malaysia-Seri Kembangan Elevated Expressway (BSE) the green light in principle, Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said today. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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Cabinet gives in-principle nod to Bandar Malaysia-Seri Kembangan elevated expressway

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on August 27, 2026. Also pictured is former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

2 h ago

Ismail Sabri out on RM300,000 bail after son settles payment

This handout satellite image released by Planet Labs shows an aerial view of Kolpurtar after flooding in Nepal's Nuwakot District on August 26, 2026. — AFP pic

2 h ago

Two Fire and Rescue dept officers among Malaysians uncontactable after Nepal flash floods

A former chairman of Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) and a former secretary-general of the Treasury arrive at the Magistrate’s Court for remand proceedings related to an investigation following the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report on the institution in Putrajaya on August 27, 2026. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

MACC gets seven-day remand for former Tabung Haji chairman, ex-Treasury sec-gen

3 h ago

Penang leaves fate of agency chairman under corruption probe to Putrajaya

For illustration only. A group of Malaysian hikers trekking in the Nepal-Tibet region that saw a deadly flash flood yesterday have reported reaching the Annapurna Base Camp safely on August 27, 2026. — Unsplash pic

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Safe and sound: Malaysian hikers at Annapurna Base Camp unaffected by Nepal-Tibet floods

Picture for illustration only. Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said the investigation into the August 22, 2026 accident involving a roller coaster ride at the Sunway Lagoon Theme Park was being conducted in collaboration with several other agencies, including the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department and the Selangor Department of Occupational Safety and Health, focusing on technical expertise. — Pexels pic

2 h ago

Sunway Lagoon roller coaster accident that landed two in hospital now under Selangor police probe for possible negligence, sabotage

Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, prays for the safety of Malaysians and other victims caught in the deadly Nepal-Tibet floods of August 26, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

2 h ago

King voices concern over Malaysians caught in Nepal floods

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad says the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency has approved and registered the use of one dengue vaccine in private facilities, but the government is still weighing the cost-benefit as the price is still high. — Pexels pic

2 h ago

Dengue cases jump 60.8pc as MOH weighs vaccine rollout due to high cost

3 h ago

After ex-PM Ismail Sabri, MACC says ex-minister to be charged with corruption tomorrow

A view of Mount Kailash in Tibet, a pilgrimage destination for 17 Malaysians organised by Nepal-based Fishtail Tours & Travels who have been unreachable since 10.33am (Malaysian time) August 26, 2026 after flash floods struck near the Nepal-Tibet border. — Unsplash pic

3 h ago

Nepal-Tibet floods: 17 Malaysians on Mount Kailash pilgrimage out of contact, another group led by Everest climber N. Mohanadas safe

Participants take part in a lively rehearsal ahead of the 2026 National Day celebrations at Dataran Putrajaya on August 27, 2026. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

National Day in Putrajaya: 80,000 visitors, nearly 4,000 police, plenty of road closures but 103 shuttle buses to get you there

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