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Kajang police chief ACP Naazron Abdul Yusof said police are tracking the driver and passenger of a Perodua Alza after a viral video showed the passenger sticking part of their body out of the rear window on the Kajang-Seremban Expressway — Picture via social media

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Police track Perodua Alza occupants after passenger seen leaning out of rear window

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the state’s two local councils have been ordered to immediately suspend the ANPR system for issuing compounds pending a review. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Penang halts use of automatic number plate recognition for parking offences over public concerns

Three people were rescued after a tree fell on their Perodua Ativa along Jalan Macalister in George Town this morning. — Picture via Facebook/Pusat Gerakan Operasi JBPM Pulau Pinang

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Three freed after fallen tree traps them inside car in George Town

The author argues that Malaysian lecturers increasingly shoulder administrative, emotional and caregiving burdens far beyond teaching, making their often-invisible support essential to students. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Opinion / 16 h ago

The many hats lecturers wear for their students

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said 120 squatter families in Sungkai and Kuala Bikam received land grants, resolving a settlement issue that had lasted more than 40 years. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Govt ends 40-year settlement issue with land grants for 120 Perak families, says housing minister

Kota Kinabalu police chief ACP Shahrudin Mat Husain reportedly said a 66-year-old woman yesterday forgot to put her SUV in parking gear before it rolled forward and crashed into the glass doors of KKIA’s departure hall. — Social media pic via The Borneo Post

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Driver forgot to put SUV in park before crashing into KKIA departure hall, police say

Blackpink members celebrate the group’s 10th anniversary together, forming heart gestures during a Weverse livestream after apologising to fans who were disappointed by the limited anniversary celebrations. — Social media screengrab

Showbiz / 11 h ago

‘We’re sorry’: Blackpink apologise to Blinks after 10th anniversary plans spark fan frustration

The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has denied a viral social media post falsely linked to the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, stressing that the content was fabricated and misleading. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Police lodge report after fake statement linked to deputy IGP spreads on Facebook

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday praised AKPS for seizing a container suspected of carrying strategic goods bound for Israel at the Port of Tanjung Pelepas in Johor. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Anwar hails AKPS for seizing suspected Israel-bound shipment at Johor port

Lee Chee Cheng carving a signboard at his shop in Carnavon Street. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Penang woodcarver keeps age-old craft alive as demand grows (VIDEO)

Khairul Aming’s latest Sambal Nyet release draws attention to the fishermen behind one of Malaysia’s most familiar ingredients. — Social media screengrab

Life / 14 h ago

Whopping 150,000 jars in 114 seconds: Khairul Aming’s Sambal Nyet Bilis sells out before you can say ‘tambah nasi’ (VIDEO)

AI-generated actress Fang Taozi has amassed nearly 400,000 followers in just two months, winning fans with her deliberately lifelike, imperfect appearance. — Picture via social media

Showbiz / 8 h ago

China’s breakout AI actress Fang Taozi has 250 million views — and human performers are getting nervous

The author argues that the delayed Tabung Haji RCI report must now drive institutional reform, independent investigations and stronger safeguards against political interference. — Picture by Hari Anggara

What You Think / 17 h ago

The Tabung Haji RCI came late, accountability must not — Phar Kim Beng

National DAP organising secretary Datuk Chan Foong Hin said concerns over the lack of progress on institutional reforms, partly due to insufficient parliamentary support, will be addressed at the party’s national congress on August 16. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

DAP congress set for Aug 16 showdown, stalled reforms and grassroots frustration to dominate agenda

The author argues that PAS uses DAP as a political bogeyman to promote Malay-Muslim unity while avoiding divisions within Malay politics itself. — Picture by Saw Siow Feng

What You Think / 8 h ago

Malay-Muslim unity cannot be built on fear of DAP — Phar Kim Beng

Malaysia

5 h ago

National unity minister says Orang Asal heritage part of Malaysia’s national identity, not separate

The heritage of Malaysia’s indigenous peoples (Orang Asal) is part of the country’s national legacy and identity, rather than belonging solely to the communities themselves, National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said. — Picture via Facebook/Aaron Ago Dagang

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 — The heritage of Malaysia’s indigenous peoples (Orang Asal) is part of the country’s national legacy and identity, rather than belonging solely to the communities themselves, National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said.In a Facebook post marking the 2026 International Day of the World’s Indigenous...

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A Malaysian man was killed while his friend was seriously injured after the motorcycle they were riding was involved in an accident in the Bannang Sareng area, Mueang Yala district, Thailand. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

Malaysian tahfiz student killed, friend injured after motorcycle crashes into pole in Yala

The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has denied a viral social media post falsely linked to the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, stressing that the content was fabricated and misleading. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

7 h ago

Police lodge report after fake statement linked to deputy IGP spreads on Facebook

The prime minister’s wife and Tabung Pahlawan Campaign patron Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail attends the closing ceremony of the MyHeroes Golf Championship Cup 2026 in Seri Kembangan on August 9, 2026. — Bernama pic

8 h ago

Military veterans need more second-career opportunities, says Dr Wan Azizah

Perikatan chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar reportedly said the coalition is open to talks with BN, including possible seat swaps, ahead of the Melaka state election. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

8 h ago

Melaka seat swaps on the table for Perikatan, Samsuri tells BN

Melaka Pakatan Harapan (PH) is open to negotiations with any party for the upcoming Melaka State Election, said its chairman Adly Zahari. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

Melaka Pakatan open to talks, coalition welcomes negotiations ahead state election

Kota Kinabalu police chief ACP Shahrudin Mat Husain reportedly said a 66-year-old woman yesterday forgot to put her SUV in parking gear before it rolled forward and crashed into the glass doors of KKIA’s departure hall. — Social media pic via The Borneo Post

9 h ago

Driver forgot to put SUV in park before crashing into KKIA departure hall, police say

Perikatan chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar reportedly said Bersatu remains a member of the coalition despite claims that its membership had automatically lapsed. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

9 h ago

Samsuri says Bersatu remains in Perikatan despite Hadi’s claim

Any political understanding between Umno and PAS that may work in Peninsular Malaysia may not necessarily be suitable for Sabah, said Umno Sabah treasurer Datuk Seri Salleh Said Keruak. — The Borneo Post pic

10 h ago

Umno‑PAS pact not for Sabah, Salleh Keruak says politics driven by autonomy rights

National DAP organising secretary Datuk Chan Foong Hin said concerns over the lack of progress on institutional reforms, partly due to insufficient parliamentary support, will be addressed at the party’s national congress on August 16. — The Borneo Post pic

10 h ago

DAP congress set for Aug 16 showdown, stalled reforms and grassroots frustration to dominate agenda

The haze in Kuching as seen on August 8, 2026. — The Borneo Post pic

10 h ago

Sarawak haze thickens, Serian tops API at 170 as Kuching, Bintulu readings hit 155

The 2026 Malaysia Day celebration will be held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), Sarawak, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said. — Bernama pic

10 h ago

Malaysia Day 2026 celebration set for Kuching’s Borneo Convention Centre, says Fahmi

Three people were rescued after a tree fell on their Perodua Ativa along Jalan Macalister in George Town this morning. — Picture via Facebook/Pusat Gerakan Operasi JBPM Pulau Pinang

12 h ago

Three freed after fallen tree traps them inside car in George Town

Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said Prasarana will operate public transport services around the clock from the night of August 30 into August 31 for the National Day celebrations. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

10 h ago

Prasarana to run 24-hour public transport services for National Day, says Fahmi

Unregistered marriages risk children’s rights, complicating birth certificates, education, healthcare and inheritance, says Zulkifli. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

12 h ago

Minister warns unregistered marriages risk children’s rights, complicate birth certificates, education

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said Malaysia has concluded forced-labour discussions with the US following Washington’s imposition of an additional 10 per cent tariff on Malaysian goods. — Bernama pic

12 h ago

Malaysia awaits US response on excess capacity after concluding forced-labour tariff talks, says Johari Ghani

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