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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  / 8 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  / 4 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  / 19 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  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 8 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  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 3 h ago

Boy awarded RM359,123 after botched circumcision leaves permanent scarring

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  / 18 h ago

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

Hazy conditions are seen at the Labuan Public Marina Jetty, on August 31, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

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

Youth and Sports Minister Mohammed Taufiq Johari said the ministry took responsibility for the matter and would ensure communication issues between the athlete, National Sports Council (MSN), national sports association and other parties would not recur. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 2 h ago

Youth and Sports Ministry takes responsibility for communication breakdown over Azizulhasni’s LA28 plans

A fire is seen in Persiaran Industri Bercham 10, Bercham. — JBPM pic
Malaysia  / 6 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  / 6 h ago

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

Two villagers walk to their farm through the haze in Kampung Tebakang, near Serian on August 30, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Haze in Malaysia: Why burning leaves and rubbish in your compound is more dangerous than you think

Argentina’s forward #10 Lionel Messi cries during the trophy ceremony at the end of the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026. Messi said on August 31, 2026, he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final. — AFP pic
Sports  / 6 h ago

It ‘hurts’: Messi retires from international football after Argentina’s World Cup final defeat

Malaysian tourists are expected to flock to destinations including Hat Yai, Phatthalung, Satun, Betong, Bangkok and Krabi during the holiday period. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Merdeka break expected to bring RM36m to southern Thailand from 60,000 Malaysian tourists

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on August 27, 2026. Also pictured is former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

Ismail Sabri out on RM300,000 bail after son settles payment

This handout satellite image released by Planet Labs shows an aerial view of Kolpurtar after flooding in Nepal's Nuwakot District on August 26, 2026. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

Two Fire and Rescue dept officers among Malaysians uncontactable after Nepal flash floods

A former chairman of Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) and a former secretary-general of the Treasury arrive at the Magistrate’s Court for remand proceedings related to an investigation following the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report on the institution in Putrajaya on August 27, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

MACC gets seven-day remand for former Tabung Haji chairman, ex-Treasury sec-gen

Two people walk past the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) logo at its headquarters in Putrajaya on July 3, 2018. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

Penang leaves fate of agency chairman under corruption probe to Putrajaya

For illustration only. A group of Malaysian hikers trekking in the Nepal-Tibet region that saw a deadly flash flood yesterday have reported reaching the Annapurna Base Camp safely on August 27, 2026. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

Safe and sound: Malaysian hikers at Annapurna Base Camp unaffected by Nepal-Tibet floods

Picture for illustration only. Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said the investigation into the August 22, 2026 accident involving a roller coaster ride at the Sunway Lagoon Theme Park was being conducted in collaboration with several other agencies, including the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department and the Selangor Department of Occupational Safety and Health, focusing on technical expertise. — Pexels pic
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

Sunway Lagoon roller coaster accident that landed two in hospital now under Selangor police probe for possible negligence, sabotage

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad says the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency has approved and registered the use of one dengue vaccine in private facilities, but the government is still weighing the cost-benefit as the price is still high. — Pexels pic
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

Dengue cases jump 60.8pc as MOH weighs vaccine rollout due to high cost

Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, prays for the safety of Malaysians and other victims caught in the deadly Nepal-Tibet floods of August 26, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

King voices concern over Malaysians caught in Nepal floods

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) logo is pictured at its headquarters in Putrajaya, September 9, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

After ex-PM Ismail Sabri, MACC says ex-minister to be charged with corruption tomorrow

A view of Mount Kailash in Tibet, a pilgrimage destination for 17 Malaysians organised by Nepal-based Fishtail Tours & Travels who have been unreachable since 10.33am (Malaysian time) August 26, 2026 after flash floods struck near the Nepal-Tibet border. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

Nepal-Tibet floods: 17 Malaysians on Mount Kailash pilgrimage out of contact, another group led by Everest climber N. Mohanadas safe

Participants take part in a lively rehearsal ahead of the 2026 National Day celebrations at Dataran Putrajaya on August 27, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

National Day in Putrajaya: 80,000 visitors, nearly 4,000 police, plenty of road closures but 103 shuttle buses to get you there

Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing (left) warns MM2H agents to follow local laws when promoting Malaysia’s MM2H programmes overseas. — Picture from Facebook/Dato’ Seri Tiong King Sing （拿督斯里张庆信）
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

Follow the rules when recruiting abroad, tourism minister tells MM2H agents

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow speaks during a press conference in George Town on Aug 27, 2026. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

Penang keeps close eye on haze situation before final decision on Merdeka parade

The body, whose gender has yet to be determined, was discovered at about 6.55am inside the wheel compartment of an aircraft from Tokyo, Japan, which landed at about 6.30am — AFP pic
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

Foul smell leads to discovery of body in aircraft wheel compartment at KLIA2

Tawau district police chief Assistant Commissioner Rosdi Mat Jusoh said preliminary investigations found that both vehicles were travelling in the same direction when the incident occurred. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

CAAM officer killed after RXZ crashes under car in Tawau

A Marine Police Force officer was injured in a shooting while on duty at the Marine Guard Post in Lahad Datu, Sabah, yesterday. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

Marine police officer shot while colleague unloads firearm in Lahad Datu