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The two-day meeting, which began yesterday, was chaired by the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Conference of Rulers deliberates PM term limits, AG‑PP separation and Child Act amendments

How much will you be able to save in taxes in Malaysia, based on the proposed new income tax rates and individual tax relief in Budget 2027? — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Budget 2027: How much tax could Malaysians save under the proposed new rates? We did the maths for you

The Ministry of Education (MOE) has reverted to the National Haze Action Plan (PTJK) guidelines, which mandate the immediate closure of schools when the Air Pollutant Index (API) reaches 200. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

MOE reverts to haze plan: Schools shut at API 200, outdoor classes at 100, parents may keep kids home

Grilled Pork Chop is pounded into a thinner piece, allowing it to retain its juices after grilling. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 6 h ago

Come to Nancy Don Theseira Kitchen in Taman Mayang Jaya for Western food and home-cooked Melaka Portuguese curries

Chinese actor Wang Yibo (centre) enjoys a claypot bak kut teh meal with members of his racing team in Pudu, Kuala Lumpur, ahead of the China GT Championship season finale at Sepang International Circuit next month. — Picture via social media
Showbiz  / 5 h ago

From bak kut teh in Pudu to durian at Jalan Alor: Chinese heartthrob Wang Yibo eats his way around KL ahead of Sepang race

A female officer from the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) was found dead — believed to have been murdered by her husband — at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) quarters here in Nilai. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Customs Dept officer murdered at KLIA quarters as husband surrenders, police launch full investigation

City police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said the alleged offences took place at the suspect’s home, which was also used as a tuition centre. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Tuition teacher held over alleged sexual offences involving five male students in Bukit Jalil

Jais director Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad said the arrests were made at about 6pm over suspected offences under Section 29 of the Syariah Criminal Offences (Selangor) Enactment 1995. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Jais confirms two arrests in alleged khalwat case involving public figure

Schools under the Klang, Kuala Selangor, Kuala Langat, Hulu Langat, Gombak, Sepang, Petaling Perdana and Petaling Utama district education offices will be closed tomorrow due to the haze. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Selangor schools in Klang, Petaling, Gombak and more closed tomorrow as haze worsens

Rapid KL added that it will continue to work with the Royal Malaysia Police to assist in the investigation and prevent similar incidents from recurring. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Rapid KL: Cable theft attempt halts power on Kajang Line for an hour, police report lodged

The accident occurred at about 10.50pm when the officers were believed to be inspecting a lorry on the emergency lane. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

JPJ officer dies after lorry crashes into department vehicle during inspection

Norhazwani Ibrahim the youngest of nine siblings was described as a cheerful person who rarely shared her problems with the family. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

AKPS officer allegedly killed by husband was in divorce proceedings, says brother

The Malaysian government is proposing legal amendments that would raise the minimum fine for driving without a licence and speeding from RM300 to RM500, while also introducing a specific offence for street racing. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

New road transport law takes effect, illegal street racing now a specific offence

DAP Padungan assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen suspended for remainder of Sarawak State Legislative Assembly sitting. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Sarawak state assembly suspends DAP’s Chong Chieng Jen over offensive language, unverified claims in Budget debate

File picture of school students wearing face masks amid haze conditions in Kuala Lumpur. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

MOH says mask up, avoid outdoor activity as haze blankets Malaysia with unhealthy air

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 / 31 Aug 2026

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 / 31 Aug 2026

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 / 31 Aug 2026

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 / 31 Aug 2026

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 / 31 Aug 2026

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 / 31 Aug 2026

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 / 31 Aug 2026

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 / 31 Aug 2026

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 / 31 Aug 2026

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 / 31 Aug 2026

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 / 31 Aug 2026

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 / 31 Aug 2026

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 / 31 Aug 2026

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 / 31 Aug 2026

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 / 31 Aug 2026

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 / 31 Aug 2026

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