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The ownership of Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) remains with the federal government said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. — Bernama pic

Federal government keeps Petronas, but states to see bigger share through new deals, says Azalina

The many water bungalows perched above turquoise waters have earned Semporna the nickname ‘Maldives of Malaysia.’ — Picture by Julia Chan

Paradise under pressure: Semporna’s tourism boom bites back

Penang DAP will be lodging a police report against an illegal gathering organised by Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh in Kepala Batas this evening. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Penang DAP to file police report over ‘illegal’ Umno Youth-led rally on upside-down flag controversy

Eighty-nine per cent of Malaysian internet users are using artificial intelligence daily compared with 75 per cent recorded in 2024, a study by Telenor Asia revealed. — Reuters pic

AI becomes part of daily life for 89pc of Malaysians, Telenor Asia study finds, but users demand ethical safeguards

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said his official visit to Myanmar on Sept 19, together with his counterparts from Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand, will, among other matters, discuss the methods for implementing the planned elections in the country. — Bernama pic

Tok Mat: Malaysia and Asean push for transparency in Myanmar’s election plans and Rohingya crisis during Sept 19 visit

On Tuesday, non-governmental organisation Hindraf’s chairman P. Waytha Moorthy filed a lawsuit, seeking a court order to immediately stop Anwar from being both Tambun MP and the prime minister. — Picture Razak Ghazali

Waytha Moorthy’s legal bid to disqualify Anwar as PM and MP is baseless, AGC says, citing full royal pardon

Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said police have tightened security measures for Pandan MP Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and his family following the attack on his son at a shopping mall in Putrajaya yesterday. — Bernama pic

Police tighten security for Rafizi’s family after syringe attack on son

The Royal Malaysian Navy has denied claims of a standoff between its forces and the Philippine Navy, as alleged in a viral social media video. — Screengrab via YouTube/InfoSpark Hub

Royal Malaysian Navy dismisses viral video falsely claiming Sabah standoff with Philippine Navy

The Magistrate’s Court today issued remand orders against 10 individuals, including five senior Malaysian Armed Forces officers, to assist the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s  investigation into a smuggling syndicate operating in the country’s south. — Picture by Choo Choy May.

MACC: Five senior military officers accused of leaking intel to RM5m-a-month smuggling ring, among 10 remanded

Seven individuals comprising a civil servant and six contractors were remanded for five days starting today to assist in investigations into allegations of submitting false claims totalling RM139,000 last year. — Picture By Raymond  Manuel

MACC: Seven, including civil servant, arrested in Melaka over RM139,000 false catering claims

File photo of the departure hall at Kuala Lumpur International Airport January 24, 2025. A Chinese national was arrested after allegedly acting aggressively and injuring an Immigration counter officer during a departure inspection at KLIA yesterday. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Chinese national arrested after allegedly assaulting KLIA immigration officer in scuffle over missing entry records

File photo for illustration purposes only. Wangsa Maju district police chief ACP Mohammad Lazim Ismail said two men, in their 20s, were arrested while flying a drone near a security forces building. — Reuters pic

Two Chinese nationals charged with spying after flying drone near KL security building

Johor Regent Tunku Mahkota Ismail (centre) with 21st Special Service Group Commander Major General Ahmad Shuhaimi Mat Wajab (right) and Colonel Mohd Farid Azwanshah Sahar. — Picture via Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

King awards ‘Datuk’ title to 21SSG commander, Johor Regent’s aide

The ECRL connects state capitals, major urban centres, industrials hubs, ports, airports, and tourism zones and interchanges with existing railway line in Peninsular Malaysia. — Bernama pic

ECRL boost: Pahang eyes mineral hub, new industrial clusters along rail corridor

Pandan MP Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli at a press conference in the Parliament here. — Bernama pic

Selangor police: Bukit Aman joins probe into assault on Rafizi’s son at Putrajaya mall, suspect still unidentified

EPF recorded RM38.92b investment income for first half of 2025, up 3pc from last year. — Photo by Choo Choy May

EPF posts RM38.92b investment income in first half of 2025, up 3pc