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File picture of traffic on the Federal Highway, October 14, 2020. According to Miros, on a three-lane highway, motorists should generally keep left for normal travel, use the middle lane for moderate-speed travel or overtaking slower vehicles, and reserve the right-most lane primarily for overtaking. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Not a ‘fast lane’: Miros tells Malaysian motorists to keep left, overtake right

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced yesterday that the basic eligibility quota for RON95 petrol subsidies would be increased from 200 litres to 300 litres, while the Budi Diesel quota would be raised from 300 litres to 400 litres, effective today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Budi Madani: Restored RON95 quota, higher diesel allocation bring relief to motorists, traders

Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad speaks during a press conference at the Perdana Leadership Foundation in Putrajaya on December 10, 2024. — Picture by Sayuti Zanudin
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

National Day secretariat: Automatic invitations for ex-PMs stopped since 2018

Damaged vehicles are seen at the site of a deadly pile-up at KM110 of the East Coast Expressway 1 (LPT1). — Social media pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Fatal LPT1 accident: Four dead in 11-vehicle crash near Kuantan

Wangsa Maju police chief Annas Sulaiman said police were alerted at about 8.50am after a security guard found the student’s body at Residensi Teratai on Jalan Langkawi. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

College student dies after fall from Setapak condominium

The AI Untuk Rakyat programme targets 100,000 Malaysians aged between 18 and 30, which is inline with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s announcement yesterday. — SoyaCincau pic
Tech-gadgets  / 16 h ago

AI Untuk Rakyat: Malaysians aged 18-30 can redeem three months of ILMUchat Pro worth RM150 for free — here’s how

This photo taken on July 26, 2026 shows people walking past a giant installation of guitars at the Guitar Cultural Plaza in Zheng’an, in south-western China’s Guizhou Province. The town of Zheng’an in the southwest province of Guizhou produces one in every seven of the instruments sold worldwide — but a decade ago, it had no guitar-making industry to speak of at all. — AFP pic
Life  / 6 h ago

China’s guitar capital Zheng’an builds a stairway to export heaven after decade‑long manufacturing boom

Apple CEO Tim Cook (right) and senior vice-president John Ternus attend the premiere of ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4 in Los Angeles on July 27, 2026, ahead of Ternus taking over as chief executive. — AFP pic
Money  / 16 h ago

John Ternus succeeds Tim Cook at Apple as company enters AI era

Batik Air is offering passengers special Merdeka fare discounts and exclusive retail perks at the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang as part of a campaign bringing together the airline’s retail partners. — Picture by John Bunyan
Money  / 18 h ago

Batik Air launches Merdeka campaign with fare cuts and retail deals at Subang Airport

Malaysian High Commissioner to Singapore Datin Paduka Anizan Siti Hajjar Adnin said Malaysians in Singapore serve as ‘unofficial ambassadors’ in strengthening bilateral ties and as an important bridge connecting the two neighbouring countries. — Picture via Facebook/High Commission of Malaysia, Singapore
Singapore  / 18 h ago

Malaysians in Singapore act as ‘unofficial ambassadors’ for bilateral ties, envoy says in National Day remarks

A hazy view is seen along the Kuching Waterfront, with the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading reaching 366 as of 4pm today. According to data from the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, the other areas with hazardous readings were Samarahan (350) and Sri Aman (334). — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Haze worsens in East Malaysia as Sarawak records hazardous API, Sabah unhealthy levels

Hazy conditions are seen at the Labuan Public Marina Jetty, on August 31, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Sarawak haze crisis: Kuching API hits 407, six areas in hazardous zone

A fire is seen in Persiaran Industri Bercham 10, Bercham. — JBPM pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Bercham 10 fire: One hurt as major blaze damages nine factory lots in Ipoh

Duane Davis looks on during a break during closing arguments in his murder trial, related to the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, in Las Vegas on August 31, 2026. — AFP pic
Showbiz  / 4 h ago

Former gang member Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis found guilty of murdering Tupac Shakur 30 years after shooting

A boy required prolonged hospital treatment and further surgery, including full-thickness skin grafting, after a circumcision at a private clinic in 2023. — Pexels pic
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

Boy awarded RM359,123 after botched circumcision leaves permanent scarring

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced yesterday that the basic eligibility quota for RON95 petrol subsidies would be increased from 200 litres to 300 litres, while the Budi Diesel quota would be raised from 300 litres to 400 litres, effective today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 h ago

Budi Madani: Restored RON95 quota, higher diesel allocation bring relief to motorists, traders

Wangsa Maju police chief Annas Sulaiman said police were alerted at about 8.50am after a security guard found the student’s body at Residensi Teratai on Jalan Langkawi. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 17 h ago

College student dies after fall from Setapak condominium

Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu says Malaysia needs to raise its rice self-sufficiency ratio to at least 80 per cent to ensure adequate supply. — File picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 18 h ago

Mat Sabu: Malaysia needs rice self-sufficiency rate of at least 80pc for secure supply

A hazy view is seen along the Kuching Waterfront, with the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading reaching 366 as of 4pm today. According to data from the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, the other areas with hazardous readings were Samarahan (350) and Sri Aman (334). — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 h ago

Haze worsens in East Malaysia as Sarawak records hazardous API, Sabah unhealthy levels

Nepal’s army personnel carry the bodies of deceased flood victims during a search operation along the Narayani river at Bharatpur in Nepal’s Chitwan district on August 31, 2026. Malaysia has sought permission from the Nepalese government to deploy the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) to assist in search and rescue (SAR) operations following the floods in the country. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 18 h ago

Malaysia seeks Nepal’s nod to deploy SMART team for flood SAR mission, says Tok Mat 

Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu delivers a speech during the launch of Laman Padi and the Malaysia Book of Records recognition ceremony held in conjunction with the Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Exhibition (MAHA) 2026 at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS), August 31, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 h ago

MAHA 2026 attracts 1.8 million visitors, records RM6m sales in three days

Regent of Terengganu Tengku Muhammad Ismail Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin (centre) receives a salute from uniformed personnel during the 2026 National Day parade and procession at Dataran Shahbandar in Kuala Terengganu, August 31, 2026. A three-year-old boy sustained an injury to his left foot after it was accidentally run over by a tow vehicle taking part in the 2026 National Day parade this morning. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 h ago

Three-year-old boy injured after foot run over by tow vehicle at Terengganu National Day parade

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said access to artificial intelligence (AI) technology should be expanded among youth to ensure they possessed skills relevant to the needs of the current job market and were not left behind in global technologicl developments. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 19 h ago

AI programme to equip 100,000 youths for changing job market, says HR minister 

In a Facebook post in conjunction with National Day today, he said the new political landscape of the country after the 15th General Election (GE15) needs to be accepted with the awareness that government stability is crucial in steering the direction of national development and the welfare of the people. — Picture from Facebook/Armizan Mohd Ali
Malaysia / 19 h ago

Armizan: Political maturity key to keeping unity govt stable

King Charles III and Queen Camilla have conveyed their congratulations to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and the people of Malaysia on the country’s National Day on Monday. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 19 h ago

King Charles conveys National Day message to Sultan Ibrahim, praises partnership and shared Commonwealth values

The Sabah government will channel RM3,000 in aid to each Malaysian head of household affected by a fire in Kampung Lok Buta, Numbak, here, which destroyed more than 200 homes early yesterday morning. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 h ago

Sabah CM Hajiji announces RM3,000 aid for each household hit by Kota Kinabalu fire

Rescue helicopter brings reinforcements and supplies in Gyirong Port mudslide search, western Tibet, August 30, 2026. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 20 h ago

Family prays for Gelugor hiker missing in Nepal floods, Penang government ready to assist

The bus carrying 35 students and a teacher lies on its side following an accident along the Kota Belud-Kundasang road in Sabah on August 31, 2026. Nine students suffered minor injuries in the crash. — Social media pic
Malaysia / 21 h ago

Nine students injured after school bus carrying 36 crashes in Sabah

As the nation celebrated its 69th National Day, 12 newborns, including a pair of twin girls, began their life stories at Hospital Tunku Azizah (HTA) here today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 h ago

From midnight to noon, Hospital Tunku Azizah welcomes 12 Merdeka babies including twin girls

The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) features 10 Labrador Retrievers. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 h ago

Customs sniffer dogs Goku and Cafrey join military K9s marching at Putrajaya National Day

Police have arrested a suspect and recovered a homemade firearm, known locally as a ‘bakakuk’, in connection with the shooting of a 17-year-old in Long Lidong, Lawas. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 21 h ago

Suspect arrested after teen shot when hunting companion mistakes him for animal in Sarawak