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The Pahang police have received 28 reports lodged against Perikatan Nasional chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin who allegedly touched on 3R (race, religion, royalty) while campaigning for the Nenggiri state by-election. — Bernama pic

Pahang police receive 28 reports against Muhyiddin over remark allegedly questioning previous Agong’s sovereignty

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Barisan Nasional’s  (BN) victory in the Nenggiri state by-election yesterday proves that the people are rejecting the culture of politics filled with insults and slander. — Bernama pic

BN win in Nenggiri proves voters reject insult and slander-based politics, says Pakatan chairman Anwar

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the Prime Minister’s Department was asked to study the proposal to ease the financial burden on trainees and as an effort to attract students to join the volunteer team. — Bernama pic

Government mulls over allowances for Civil Defence Student Corps, says DPM Zahid

The Health Ministry will increase surveillance at Malaysia’s international entry points and advocacy on mpox following the mpox was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organisation for the second time on August 14. — Picture by Ham Abu Bakar

Health Ministry ramps up mpox monitoring at Malaysia’s entry points after global health emergency declared

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain clarified today that the police officer caught on camera assaulting a deaf e-hailing driver was disciplined for a separate matter. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

IGP: Royal escort who allegedly assaulted e-hailing driver already disciplined for asset declaration failure, any further internal probe is double jeopardy

The High Court here declared that a 28-year-old local is not a person professing the religion of Islam. — Reuters pic

Sabah judge orders ‘Islam’ removed from man’s MyKad after non-Muslim upbringing

Perak police chief Datuk Azizi Mat Aris, who confirmed the matter, said the man will face charges under Section 506 of the Penal Code and Section 307 of the same code for attempted murder, online news outlet Sinar Harian reported today. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Sadako, is that you? Woman pretending to be a ghost in JB arrested

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (right) today received a courtesy call from Brunei Crown Prince Pengiran Muda Mahkota Al-Muhtadee Billah Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah at the Seri Perdana Complex in Putrajaya August 18, 2024. — Bernama pic

Brunei Crown Prince’s visit to Malaysia underscores commitment to bilateral growth, says PM Anwar

Perikatan Nasional’s director for the Nenggiri by-election Tan Sri Annuar Musa has alleged that 2,000 people did not vote in the polls due to rumours of vote-buying, claiming that it affected the coalition’s chances. — Picture via Facebook/Tan Sri Annuar Musa

Annuar Musa claims vote-buying rumours kept over 2,000 voters away, affecting Perikatan in Nenggiri polls

The Ministry of Economy said it will ensure Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s desire to reform the public service is translated at the ministry level and to the agencies under it. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Economy Ministry pledges to drive public service reform with PM Anwar’s vision

Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra attends a press conference at the Pheu Thai party headquarters following a royal endorsement ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand, August 18, 2024. — Reuters pic

Anwar congratulates Paetongtarn Shinawatra on becoming Thailand’s youngest PM

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil is seen during a visit to hand over personal donations to PR Puspa, the mother of the late social media influencer A. Rajeswary, or Esha, at her home in Bandar Baru Ampang August 18, 2024. — Bernama pic

Fahmi: Govt to form special task force to tackle social media regulation and enforcement

Jelutong MP RSN Rayer has lodged a police report against former premier Muhyiddin Yassin, accusing him of sedition against the royal institution. — Picture by Hari Anggara

DAP MP wants Muhyiddin investigated for sedition over remarks against previous Agong

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the victory of the Barisan Nasional candidate Mohd Azmawi Fikri Abdul Ghani (2nd right) in the Nenggiri state by-election yesterday proves that the people of Kelantan accept the partnership formed under the unity government. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

BN’s Nenggiri win a ‘morale boost’ for unity government, says PM Anwar

File picture of Mohd Yusof Mokhtar, 35, and his late wife Istiqomah Ahmad Rozi with their children. Police said her remains will be handed over to her family tomorrow. — Picture from social media

Family to receive remains of teacher Istiqomah eight months after tragic murder, dismemberment

The body of 10-year-old Nuraina Humaira Rosli, an Orang Asli child reported missing on Friday, was found in a marshy area near Orang Asli Kampung Bersah, Pos Kuala Mu, yesterday. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

Search ends with tragic discovery of 10-year-old girl’s body in Pos Kuala Mu swamp near Sungai Siput