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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 / 18 h ago

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

Datuk Seri M. Saravanan attends a Parliament sitting for the tabling of Budget 2023 on October 7, 2022. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 15 h ago

MIC’s Saravanan says he is the ex-minister being charged tomorrow

Malaysia / 19 h ago

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

KCJ Engineering Sdn Bhd managing director and Bumiputera Contractors Association of Malaysia (PKBM) president Datuk Seri Azman Yusoff is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on August 27, 2026.

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Muhyiddin trial: Witness admits testifying to avoid corruption charges, but denies getting MACC ‘immunity’ deal

Some 1,500 students wave the Jalur Gemilang during a rehearsal for the 2026 National Day celebrations at Dataran Putrajaya on August 27, ahead of celebrations being adjusted due to the ongoing transboundary haze. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

From outdoors to indoors: Haze forces National Day Eve switch as PM’s address moves from Dataran Merdeka to PICC

A security officer and his sniffer dog search for survivors following flash floods in Trishuli, Nepal’s Nuwakot district, on August 27, 2026, as rescue teams hunt for more than 1,300 people missing after the disaster. — AFP pic

World / 16 h ago

From Malaysia and Singapore to China, Europe and beyond: The 1,300-plus missing in Nepal-Tibet floods

An undated file photograph shows yellow tape used by the Royal Malaysia Police to secure a perimeter. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Family of four including two young kids found dead in Desa ParkCity home

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Penang leaves fate of agency chairman under corruption probe to Putrajaya

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

Malaysia / 18 h ago

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

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 / 19 h ago

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

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

Malaysia / 19 h ago

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

A member of the security forces and his sniffer dog search for survivors following flash floods at Trishuli in Nepal’s Nuwakot district on August 27, 2026. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Nepal police release names of 23 Malaysians missing in deadly flood disaster

Anwar was right to caution against reducing university democracy to students deciding who becomes a vice-chancellor or dean. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

What You Think / 18 h ago

Anwar, you once had to break through UM’s gates, now make sure no one else has to — Khoo Ying Hooi

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

Malaysia / 17 h ago

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

(Left) An aerial view of the floodwaters surging through the Bhote Koshi River in Nepal’s Rasuwa district on August 26, 2026 while (right) rescuers evacuate a man stranded by flash floods and landslides along the Nepal-Tibet border on the same day. — Nepal army and Nepal police handout pics via AFP

World / 13 h ago

The Himalayas are getting more dangerous because of climate change, and the Nepal-Tibet landslide and flood could be proof

Malaysia

22 m ago

Saravanan claims trial to three corruption charges involving RM1.097m, granted RM450,000 bail

MIC deputy president Datuk Seri M. Saravanan arrives at the Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex, August 28, 2026. The 58-year-old Tapah MP pleaded not guilty after the charges were read before Sessions Court judge Azura Alwi. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Former human resources minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan today claimed trial to three charges of corruptly receiving RM1.097 million in bribes linked to the approval of 1,000 foreign-worker quotas for a company.The 58-year-old Tapah MP pleaded not guilty after the charges were read before Sessions...

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File picture of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) in Putrajaya shrouded in haze, October 3, 2023. Several areas across Malaysia remain at risk of hazy conditions and reduced visibility from August 27 to 31, according to weather forecast models monitored by MetMalaysia. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

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Putrajaya, six states across Malaysia at risk of worsening haze through Aug 31, MetMalaysia says

A general view shows the damage at the family home of Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. — Social media pic

1 h ago

Kuching storm blows off roof at Sarawak deputy premier’s family home

The footage, shared by a Threads user through the @aqilahmaria_ account, showed several of the insects inside a container holding raw meat near a container of prawns. — Screengrab from Threads/@aqilahmaria_

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Viral video of cockroaches in food container prompts DBKL to shut BBQ outlet for 14 days (VIDEO)

A damaged Proton X70 is seen on the side of the road near Kilometre 16 of Jalan Gua Musang-Kuala Lipis. — Social media pic

1 h ago

Two killed in Proton X70 crash while fleeing police checkpoint in Gua Musang

A general view of the KL Tower shrouded in haze in Kuala Lumpur on August 27, 2026. Air quality worsened across the country this morning, with 18 areas recording unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 7am. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

1 h ago

Haze worsens as 18 areas across Malaysia, including KL, Putrajaya, record unhealthy air quality

A member of the security forces and his sniffer dog search for survivors following flash floods at Trishuli in Nepal’s Nuwakot district on August 27, 2026. — AFP pic

1 h ago

Nepal police release names of 23 Malaysians missing in deadly flood disaster

MetMalaysia said the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10km at coordinates 5.5 degrees North and 101.3 degrees East. — Picture from Facebook/MetMalaysia

1 h ago

Temenggor, Gerik hit by 3.4-magnitude earthquake

Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek speaks as a panellist at the Malaysia MADANI Scholars Forum Series 13 themed “Future Education and the Universities and University Colleges Act (UUCA)” at Dewan Tunku Canselor (DTC), Universiti Malaya in Kuala Lumpur on August 26, 2026. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Fadhlina orders MOE integrity unit to probe case of Year Four pupil who died after sports event

The Tapah MP was escorted by several Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officers before being greeted by his supporters. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

1 h ago

Former HR minister M Saravanan greeted by supporters as he arrives at KL High Court to face charges

An undated file photograph shows yellow tape used by the Royal Malaysia Police to secure a perimeter. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Family of four including two young kids found dead in Desa ParkCity home

File picture of foreign nationals detained by Selangor Immigration Department officers during an Integrated Operation around Setia Alam on April 4, 2026. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Explainer: How much leeway do emergency vehicles have on Malaysian roads, and what traffic rules are non-negotiable?

Rohingya refugees gather at the Kuala Lumpur Contingent Police Headquarters following their relocation from outside the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees office on Jalan Bukit Petaling on July 28, 2026. — Bernama pic

13 h ago

Malaysia to repatriate first batch of 1,476 Myanmar nationals on Sept 29

Rescued residents disembark a helicopter at an army camp following flash floods in Battar Bazar town of Nepal’s Nuwakot district on August 27, 2026. — AFP pic

14 h ago

Nepal embassy in KL appeals for flood relief donations as death toll rises

Some 1,500 students wave the Jalur Gemilang during a rehearsal for the 2026 National Day celebrations at Dataran Putrajaya on August 27, ahead of celebrations being adjusted due to the ongoing transboundary haze. — Bernama pic

14 h ago

From outdoors to indoors: Haze forces National Day Eve switch as PM’s address moves from Dataran Merdeka to PICC

A woman wades along a road submerged in sludge and debris after flash floods in the Devighat area in Nepal’s Nuwakot district on August 27, 2026. — AFP pic

15 h ago

Nepal floods: Tok Mat says Malaysian embassy in Kathmandu searching for 55 missing citizens

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