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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

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  / 19 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  / 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  / 4 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

A Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) operations centre spokesman said eight personnel from the Petra Jaya Fire and Rescue Station were sent to the scene to retrieve the body after receiving a distress call at 9.34am. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

Missing woman, 63, found dead in Kuching drain

Former Felda chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad is currently serving a six-year prison sentence over nine corruption charges involving RM3.09 million in bribes linked to the purchase of Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites (MPHS) in Kuching, Sarawak, 12 years ago. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

Jailed former N. Sembilan MB Isa Samad to undergo heart procedure at Serdang Hospital

The Malaysia Medical Claims Inflation Report 2025 found that 11.22 percentage points of the increase came from a rise in the number of claims, while the remainder was attributed to higher healthcare costs. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

Higher healthcare use drives Malaysia’s 12.28pc medical claims inflation

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said Malaysians should instead use the occasion to express their love for the country and clearly establish their commitment to not turning Malaysia into a political platform for foreign elements. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

Don’t let Rohingya issue overshadow Merdeka celebrations, defence minister tells Malaysians

Policemen escort the two mechanics (centre) who were charged in the Kulai Magistrate’s Court today with reckless and dangerous motorcycle riding at the Second Link Expressway last Saturday. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

Two mechanics, including PwD, charged over reckless riding in Second Link illegal race

Aszizi Ayub, 37, (wearing a face mask) was acquitted and discharged by the Sessions Court in Ipoh, Perak, of a charge of allowing a cannabis plant to be cultivated at his home. — Picture by John Bunyan
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

Wireman escapes mandatory life term after court acquits him over cannabis cultivation charge

Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak pictured at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex this morning. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

Rare sight at KL court as Najib, Muhyiddin and Ismail Sabri appear for separate cases

The Times frontman Naza Mohamad said their late guitarist Nazreen Sharkawi was loved by fans and friends for his humble and easy-going nature. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

The Times frontman recalls last conversation with late guitarist, urges dashcam witnesses to come forward

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also PKR president, had recently said the party’s doors remained open to former leaders and reformists who wanted to return and contribute to its reform agenda. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

‘Was there an invitation?’ Anwar questions Azmin’s claim he was invited back to PKR

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar said he had instructed the relevant agencies to identify and contact Malaysian diplomatic missions in both countries to expedite assistance. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

Anwar orders National Security Council, Nadma and Foreign Ministry to step up aid for Malaysians in India, Nepal

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar delivers his speech during the launch of the National Innovation and Commercialisation Expo 2026 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, August 27, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

Anwar urges Malaysia’s tech sector to innovate without losing sight of values

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said Malaysia is awaiting Kongsberg’s response before consulting the government on further action. — Picture by Firdaus Latif.
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

NSM missile row: Malaysia awaiting Kongsberg response to demands, says Defence Minister

Buloh Kasap assemblyman Zahari Sarip was appointed as the Johor state assembly Speaker this morning. — Picture courtesy of the Johor state government.
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

Buloh Kasap rep Zahari Sarip sworn in as Johor state assembly Speaker

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the armed forces are increasing surveillance at the borders to prevent insurgents from infiltrating into Malaysia and spreading the violence here. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

Malaysia tightens Thai border security, to appoint facilitators for southern Thailand peace talks

Rescuers carry in their arms a flood survivor, following flash floods and a landslide disaster in Devghat, in Nepal’s Nuwakot district on August 26, 2026. A massive flood and landslide disaster on the Nepal-Tibet border killed at least 103 people on August 26, 2026 and left several hundred missing, many of them foreign tourists. Aid workers said entire settlements had been ‘wiped out’. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

Defence minister: Malaysia ready to deploy humanitarian aid to flood-hit Nepal

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob claimed trial after the charge, made under Section 36(2) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act, was read out to him. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

Ex-PM Ismail Sabri charged with failure to declare assets to MACC; pleads not guilty