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Solehah Yaacob – an academic who attracted widespread attention in 2025 with her assertion that ancient Romans may have learned shipbuilding techniques from Malay seafarers – is no longer with the International Islamic University Malaysia as of August 23, 2026. — Picture from Instagram/solehah.yaacob

Malaysia / 17 h ago

IIUM ends ties with academic behind controversial Roman-Malay shipbuilding claim

Selangor athletes parade the state flag during the flag handover ceremony for the Selangor contingent participating in the 2026 Malaysia Games (Sukma) and Para Sukma at the Sultan Abdul Aziz Silver Jubilee Hall Auditorium July 26, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Selangor may declare holiday if host contingent emerge overall Sukma champions, says exco

The General Operations Force (GOF) arrested 15 individuals and seized various mining equipment worth RM449,000 during Ops Gali Mega (Eastern Zone) in Bukit Kor, Marang August 20, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

GOF seizes RM1.135m in gold‑mining equipment in Kuala Betis raid; suspect allegedly misused sand‑extraction permit

The Ministry of Health has recorded a sharp increase in asthma and upper respiratory tract infection cases amid haze conditions affecting several areas in the country. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Health Ministry reports surge in respiratory illnesses as several areas hit unhealthy API levels

Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the Social Welfare Department spent about RM728.5 million on assistance for senior citizens, persons with disabilities and chronic patients nationwide as of June 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Care should not fall on families alone, says Nancy as welfare spending hits RM728m

Bagan Dalam State Assemblyman Kumaran Krishnan (third from right) shows the site of a modern Hindu crematorium construction project to Penang Hindu Endowments Board (PHEB) Chairman RSN Rayer (2nd right) in Bagan August 23, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

PM approves additional RM1m for Hindu crematorium project in Bagan, says PHEB

Charred vehicles are seen at the Bongor Subdistrict Administrative Organisation office in Ra-ngae district in the southern Thai province of Narathiwat on August 23, 2026, following dozens of coordinated arson and incendiary attacks across Thailand’s insurgency-hit south. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

No militants have crossed into Malaysia after southern Thailand attacks, authorities say

Alex Lanier became the first singles badminton player from France to clinch the world championship title. — AFP pic

Sports / 12 h ago

France’s Alex Lanier wins historic men’s singles world badminton title in New Delhi

An 11-year-old boy who went missing while attending a Quran memorisation programme was found in a pond near Kampung Kapal in Lenggeng, Negeri Sembilan early on August 23, 2026 and later pronounced dead from drowning with no signs of abuse amid speculation on social media. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Post-mortem shows 11-year-old tahfiz participant found in Lenggeng pond died from drowning, police say no signs of abuse

Wisma Putra urges Malaysians to rethink southern Thailand trips after overnight blasts on August 22, 2026 that were heard and felt over 110km away in Kelantan border towns. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 16 h ago

After southern Thailand blasts, Wisma Putra tells Malaysians to think twice before crossing border

Ukraine and Russia are both developing their own alternatives to Starlink, the satellite system used for battlefield communications whose access is ultimately controlled by tech titan Elon Musk, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said. — AFP pic

World / 14 h ago

Zelensky reveals Ukraine developing Starlink alternative with Europe as Russia teams up with China

Rescuers are searching for 22 people missing after the Panama-flagged bulk carrier MV Ocean Winner sank off India’s eastern coast while en route to Singapore. — Unsplash pic

World / 18 h ago

Twenty-two crew missing after Singapore-bound bulk carrier sinks off eastern India

Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat (left) directs Machang officers to investigate a case under the Sexual Offences Against Children Act after a 15-year-old girl found unconscious by the roadside in the district on August 20, 2026 claimed to have been told to undress by the motorcyclist she hitched a ride with. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Teen girl fled motorcyclist after he allegedly told her to undress, Kelantan police now investigating possible sexual assault

Fire and rescue personnel recovered the bodies of two teenage boys who were swept away by strong currents in Sungai Pegalan at Kampung Bakti, Sabah. — Picture via Facebook/BombaKeningau

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Two boys, 13 and 16, found dead after being swept away by strong currents in Sabah

Ipoh-born filmmaker Keane T.K. Wong finally made his feature-film debut with ‘Afterpiece’, which was screened at the Hong Kong Gala Presentation 2026. — Picture courtesy of Click Entertainment and Raymond Manuel

Showbiz / 16 h ago

Ipoh-born Keane Wong’s ‘Afterpiece’ journeys from Shanghai to New York before Malaysia premiere

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National Housing Policy: What does the policy mean for Malaysians

Minister of Housing and Local Government Nga Kor Ming delivers his speech during the launching of the National Housing Policy here at Kuala Lumpur Golf Country Club Convention Centre. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — Malaysia’s newly unveiled National Housing Policy or Dasar Perumahan Negara (DRN) 2026-2035 aims to change how homes are planned, built, financed and managed.The policy proposes using more detailed local data to determine where housing is needed, expanding rental and financing options, making better use of...

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Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the Social Welfare Department spent about RM728.5 million on assistance for senior citizens, persons with disabilities and chronic patients nationwide as of June 2026. — Bernama pic

14 h ago

Care should not fall on families alone, says Nancy as welfare spending hits RM728m

A boatman wears a face mask as haze shrouds Kuching, where the API reached 180 at noon on August 23, 2026. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

Haze watch: Sungai Petani, Johan Setia worsen as five more areas in Malaysia edge towards unhealthy levels

Police have detained a man suspected of making a seditious and insulting Facebook post against the Royal Institution, the Malaysian government and a security agency. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

15 h ago

Kemaman police detain man over alleged seditious Facebook post against Royal Institution and govt

The condition of Teluk Kalong Beach, which is polluted with coal, as seen during an inspection on August 23, 2026. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

Terengganu’s Teluk Kalong Beach hit by coal pollution again, second incident this year

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (left) visits the exhibition and sales booths at the World Islamic Tourism and Trade Expo (WITEX) at the World Trade Centre August 23, 2026. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

Zahid: Malaysia should build full ecosystem to lead global Muslim travel economy

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, in collaboration with the Selangor state government, plans to expand its filtered internet service to public premises and private higher learning institutions. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

15 h ago

MCMC, Selangor to expand filtered internet service to public premises and private institutions, says exco

Selangor athletes parade the state flag during the flag handover ceremony for the Selangor contingent participating in the 2026 Malaysia Games (Sukma) and Para Sukma at the Sultan Abdul Aziz Silver Jubilee Hall Auditorium July 26, 2026. — Bernama pic

16 h ago

Selangor may declare holiday if host contingent emerge overall Sukma champions, says exco

For illustration only. Penang looks to bring investors closer to its 20,000-strong pool of integrated circuit design engineers through a proposed financial hub on Pulau Jerejak. — Unsplash pic

16 h ago

Got 20,000 tech engineers, but where are the investors? Jerejak may have the answer, says Bayan Baru MP

Bagan Dalam State Assemblyman Kumaran Krishnan (third from right) shows the site of a modern Hindu crematorium construction project to Penang Hindu Endowments Board (PHEB) Chairman RSN Rayer (2nd right) in Bagan August 23, 2026. — Bernama pic

16 h ago

PM approves additional RM1m for Hindu crematorium project in Bagan, says PHEB

An 11-year-old boy who went missing while attending a Quran memorisation programme was found in a pond near Kampung Kapal in Lenggeng, Negeri Sembilan early on August 23, 2026 and later pronounced dead from drowning with no signs of abuse amid speculation on social media. — Unsplash pic

16 h ago

Post-mortem shows 11-year-old tahfiz participant found in Lenggeng pond died from drowning, police say no signs of abuse

Wisma Putra urges Malaysians to rethink southern Thailand trips after overnight blasts on August 22, 2026 that were heard and felt over 110km away in Kelantan border towns. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

16 h ago

After southern Thailand blasts, Wisma Putra tells Malaysians to think twice before crossing border

Solehah Yaacob – an academic who attracted widespread attention in 2025 with her assertion that ancient Romans may have learned shipbuilding techniques from Malay seafarers – is no longer with the International Islamic University Malaysia as of August 23, 2026. — Picture from Instagram/solehah.yaacob

17 h ago

IIUM ends ties with academic behind controversial Roman-Malay shipbuilding claim

Clock ticks as searches look for a 13-year-old boy swept away by currents in Sungai Pegalan in Keningau, Sabah on August 23, 2026 after recovering the body of his 16-year-old friend. — Pictures from Facebook/Balai Bomba dan Penyelamat Keningau

17 h ago

Sabah searchers find body of one boy after two teens swept away in Keningau river

The Ministry of Health has recorded a sharp increase in asthma and upper respiratory tract infection cases amid haze conditions affecting several areas in the country. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

17 h ago

Health Ministry reports surge in respiratory illnesses as several areas hit unhealthy API levels

For illustration only. A quarrel between two neighbours on Jalan Perak in George Town, Penang turned ugly when the 62-year-old allegedly attacked the 80-year-old with a steel rod on August 23, 2026. — Unsplash pic

17 h ago

Neighbourly row lands 80-year-old man in Penang Hospital, 62-year-old man in police custody

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