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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  / 9 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  / 5 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  / 6 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  / 9 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  / 19 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  / 4 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  / 19 h ago

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

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  / 3 h ago

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

Hazy conditions are seen at the Labuan Public Marina Jetty, on August 31, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 6 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  / 7 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  / 7 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

Malaysian tourists are expected to flock to destinations including Hat Yai, Phatthalung, Satun, Betong, Bangkok and Krabi during the holiday period. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

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

Norlia Abdul Manaf, 59, (left), the mother of the late Nur Atiqah Sofiya Mohd Kazwan Kassim, is comforted by family members outside the Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Hospital Forensic Medicine Unit in Temerloh on September 1, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

Deadly LPT1 pile-up: Four dead include family returning from National Day parade in Putrajaya

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

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on August 27, 2026. More than 80 supporters of the former prime minister turned up at the court complex this morning to show their support. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

More than 80 Ismail Sabri supporters travel three hours from Bera to KL court complex

Pahang Palace says the late princess’s remains would be taken to the Pahang Royal Mausoleum in Pekan this morning for burial with full honours. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

Sultan of Pahang’s sister Tengku Aishah dies, to be laid to rest with full honours

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

Ismail Sabri arrives in court to face asset declaration charges

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan arrived at King Abdulaziz International Airport at 5.45 pm and was welcomed by Malaysian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Datuk Syed Bakri Syed Abdul Rahman. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

Mohamad Hasan in Jeddah for OIC meeting on latest developments in Palestine

Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said Malaysia has great potential to continue strengthening the country’s agro-food sector by taking appropriate approaches based on the experiences of other countries, without neglecting the interests of local industry players. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

Mohamad Sabu: Malaysia must leverage technology, rural development to strengthen food security

Manjung district police chief ACP Hasbullah Abd Rahman said the Manjung district police headquarters (IPD) operations room received a complaint from a 21-year-old victim via WhatsApp at around 10.30 pm, informing that he had been locked in the house. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

Three foreign nationals arrested over alleged confinement of Chinese job seeker in Manjung

Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) director-general Datuk Abdul Kadir Abu Hashim said monitoring showed Sulong was no longer detected along the JRTB towards Jeli, Kosmo! Online reported. — Screengrab from social media
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

Sulong the elephant moves into Kelantan forest after days along Gerik-Jeli highway

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) said RON97 will be priced at RM4.30 per litre, up from RM4.25, while unsubsidised RON95 will increase to RM3.82 from RM3.77 and unsubsidised diesel to RM4.72 from RM4.67. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

RON97, unsubsidised RON95 and diesel prices up 5 sen per litre

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said this role was established through the Asean Labour Ministers’ Work Programme 2026-2030, thus continuing the mandate given to Malaysia in driving the green jobs agenda since chairing the Asean Labour Ministers’ Meeting (ALMM) and the Senior Labour Officials Meeting (SLOM) in 2018. — File picture by Choo Choy May.
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

Ramanan: Malaysia to steer Asean green jobs agenda, focus on skills for future workforce

Based on data from the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS), Samarahan recorded the highest API reading in Sarawak at 164, followed by the Serian District Police Headquarters (162) and Sri Aman (155). Meanwhile, Cheras in Kuala Lumpur recorded an API reading of 129. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

Haze: Four areas in Sarawak, capital record unhealthy API readings

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this was important to ensure universities once again serve as platforms for critical thinking and fresh perspectives in addressing the challenges facing education today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

Anwar: Give university students full freedom to voice views, foster critical thinking

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir said the move to review and improve the existing legal framework are important to ensure that the higher education ecosystem remains relevant and is not further constrained by old regulations. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

Zambry: Comprehensive review of higher education laws needed to keep ecosystem relevant

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he has personally been consistent in opposing the act for a long time, and emphasised the government’s current commitment to bringing about comprehensive change for the benefit of students and higher education institutions. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

Anwar urges patience as govt works on comprehensive AUKU reforms for students

Residents look at buildings and streets submerged by mud following flash floods and a landslide disaster in Devghat, in Nepal's Nuwakot district on August 26, 2026. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

Nepal floods: 17 Malaysians among hundreds still unaccounted for

Though government data shows nearly 90 per cent of eligible Budi95 users consume less than 200 litres a month, how far can that allocation actually take you? — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2026

Budi95’s monthly limit: How far can 200 litres take you?

The Iban phrase, meaning ‘The dream does not bode well... don’t do it’ has remained etched in the memory of the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sarawak Tun Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, even after more than 50 years. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

‘The dream does not bode well’: Wan Junaidi recalls jungle operation that shaped his leadership