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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  / 7 h ago

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

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  / 3 h ago

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

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  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 4 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  / 18 h ago

College student dies after fall from Setapak condominium

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  / 7 h ago

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

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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 17 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  / 19 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  / 19 h ago

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

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  / 2 h ago

Boy awarded RM359,123 after botched circumcision leaves permanent scarring

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  / 19 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  / 4 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  / 5 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  / 5 h ago

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

The accused being escorted by police out of the courtroom. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2026

Teacher charged with 10 counts of sexually assaulting pupils in Mukah

The prime minister said education continued to receive the largest allocation under the Madani government’s federal budgets because it was central to the country’s future. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2026

Anwar: Budget 2027 to include allowance for Form Six students

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at IPG Tuanku Bainun, August 28, 2026. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2026

Anwar tells schools, varsities: Zero tolerance for bullying, arrogance

The haze at the Kuching Waterfront, August 23, 2026. — Bernama pic 
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2026

MetMalaysia: Haze expected to persist across Sarawak tomorrow, with thunderstorms in several areas

Location plan of the work area at Jalan Lapangan Terbang (near Lorong Lapangan Terbang 1). — The Borneo Post pic 
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2026

In Sarawak, Jalan Lapangan Terbang junction to close overnight for works from Aug 28 to 29

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mingles with the public at the Taman Sembilang Pavilion after performing Friday prayers at the Sembilang Mosque in Butterworth on August 28, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2026

Anwar: Malaysia coordinating aid to Nepal, may deploy Smart elite rescuers

(From second right) Daniel and the cook are escorted away after proceedings. — The Borneo Post pic 
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2026

Odd-job worker, cook each jailed 10 years, caned two strokes for sexually assaulting teen girl in Kuching

API readings as of 4pm. — Screengrab via APIMS 
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2026

Sri Aman records Sarawak’s worst air quality at 4pm as API hits 215

Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah speaks to reporters after officiating at the event. — The Borneo Post pic 
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2026

Sarawak’s Long Banga, Ba Kelalan STOLports to be upgraded this year with RM30m allocation

Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi speaks during the opening ceremony of the 11th Asia Pacific Structural Engineering and Construction Conference (APSEC) 2025 in Putrajaya on February 18, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2026

LSH Infra-Pertama Makmur JV win job for Bandar Malaysia-Seri Kembangan elevated highway project

Perak MCA state liaison committee chairman Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon said the party took full responsibility and viewed the incident seriously. — Screengrab from social media
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2026

Upside-down Jalur Gemilang, Perak flag: Perak MCA apologises, staff quits

Rescued residents react as they meet family members at an army camp following flash floods in Battar Bazar town of Nepal’s Nuwakot district on August 28, 2026. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2026

‘We have to accept whatever comes’: Family of Bomba special forces officer missing in Nepal stays positive

Kuala Lumpur police chief Commissioner Datuk Fadil Marsus said the man had expressed regret in the note over his wife’s alleged involvement with a love scammer, which he claimed had left him saddled with losses and debts amounting to RM260,000. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2026

Police: RM260,000 in alleged love scam losses cited in Desa ParkCity murder-suicide note

Sabah Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Seri Ewon Benedick said the discussions covered the needs of non-Muslim houses of worship and ways to improve the implementation of development allocations in future. — Picture from Facebook/Ewon Benedick Official Media
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2026

Sabah to review funding for non-Muslim houses of worship ahead of state Budget 2027

A general view of the city skyline shrouded in haze in Kuala Lumpur on August 13, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2026

Why being young and healthy won’t protect you from the haze choking Malaysia

Six individuals, including three women, appeared at the Magistrates’ Court in Tawau today after being charged with trafficking 659.16 grammes of MDMA at a homestay in Taman Nordin early Wednesday. — Pexels pic
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2026

Six charged with trafficking 659g of MDMA in Tawau homestay raid