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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  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 16 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  / 2 h ago

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

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  / 19 h ago

King Charles conveys National Day message to Sultan Ibrahim, praises partnership and shared Commonwealth values

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  / 17 h ago

College student dies after fall from Setapak condominium

Rescue helicopter brings reinforcements and supplies in Gyirong Port mudslide search, western Tibet, August 30, 2026. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Family prays for Gelugor hiker missing in Nepal floods, Penang government ready to assist

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  / 15 h ago

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

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  / 1 h ago

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

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  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 15 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  / 17 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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 17 h ago

Haze worsens in East Malaysia as Sarawak records hazardous API, Sabah unhealthy levels

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  / 3 h ago

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

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  / 18 h ago

Armizan: Political maturity key to keeping unity govt stable

Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Steven Sim said Kuskop will expedite the disbursement of an additional RM1 billion in microcredit funding for MSMEs, bringing this year’s total allocation to RM6 billion. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 h ago

Kuskop to expedite disbursement of PM’s additional RM1b microcredit pledge, says minister

The announcement is eagerly anticipated as it will provide greater clarity on the proposed expansion of the Sarawak Legislative Assembly from 82 to 99 seats. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 h ago

Election Commission to reveal proposed new, renamed Sarawak state seats on Sept 1

A dog is seen attacking a smaller stray, known as Tim, at Pearl Hill in Tanjung Bungah, Penang, in footage that later went viral. The Penang Island City Council has since seized the dog, while the Veterinary Services Department is investigating the incident under the Animal Welfare Act 2015. — Social media screengrab
Malaysia / 21 h ago

Penang council seizes licensed dog after viral video shows attack on stray in Tanjung Bungah

Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah and Raja Permaisuri Perak Tuanku Zara Salim wave the Jalur Gemilang during the Perak-level National Day 2026 celebration in Ipoh August 31, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 h ago

‘Ultraman’ detained near main stage ahead of Sultan Nazrin’s arrival at Perak National Day celebration, says state police chief

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said final preparations for the 2026 Malaysia Day celebration in Kuching will be reviewed at a meeting on September 5. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 h ago

Malaysia Day 2026: Final prep meeting set for Sept 5 ahead of Kuching celebration, says Fahmi

File photo of DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke and then Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming during a press conference in Kajang May 11, 2022. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 21 h ago

‘Habis madu, sepah dibuang’: Anthony Loke posts Malay proverb after Ong Kian Ming quits DAP

As the roar of fighter jets thundered across the skies above Dataran Putrajaya, the spirited voice of Major Dinnesh Nicolas Rene became the bridge between the aerial spectacle and the thousands of eyes fixed skyward, ensuring every manoeuvre was brought to life with precision and passion. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 h ago

Voice behind National Day air show, Major Dinnesh brings fighter jet manoeuvres alive

The roar of fighter jets reverberated across the skies over Putrajaya today as the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) staged a thrilling air display, one of the highlights of the 69th National Day celebration. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 22 h ago

Roar of fighter jets dominates Putrajaya skies as RMAF stages National Day air show

Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said cloud seeding will depend on suitable cloud conditions during the September 3 to 5 window. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 h ago

Sarawak to carry out cloud seeding Sept 3 to 5 as haze worsens, four water plants shut

Malaysia’s King and Queen, Their Majesties Sultan Ibrahim and Raja Zarith Sofiah, extended 69th National Day greetings to all Malaysians. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 h ago

Malaysia’s King and Queen mark 69th National Day, send greetings to all citizens

A state of emergency will only be declared if the Air Pollutant Index (API) reaches 500 or above under the National Haze Action Plan, said Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 23 h ago

Sarawak says no emergency unless API breaches 500, Serian readings remain hazardous

DAP national chairman Gobind Singh Deo declined to comment on Ong Kian Ming’s resignation from the party, saying National Day was ‘not a day for politics’. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 23 h ago

‘Not today’: Gobind keeps politics off the table on National Day as questions turn to Ong Kian Ming’s DAP resignation

The meaning of independence must be reflected in people’s lives by ensuring they have access to skills, better employment opportunities and are not left behind in the nation’s development, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 23 h ago

National Day reflections: Zahid stresses TVET jobs, Fadillah calls for harmony and shared future

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim praised and expressed his appreciation to everyone involved, as well as members of the public who attended the 2026 National Day celebration at Dataran Putrajaya here today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 1d ago

‘Great show!’ Anwar thanks Malaysians, mingles with crowds at National Day parade

The free water taxi service emerged as a highlight for visitors at the 2026 National Day celebration in Dataran Putrajaya today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 1d ago

Putrajaya’s free water taxis become crowd favourite, offering scenic shortcut to National Day venue

A marching contingent is seen during the National Day 2026 parade at Dataran Putrajaya in Putrajaya on August 31, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 1d ago

Upin & Ipin, police dogs and fighter jets steal the show at Malaysia’s 69th National Day parade