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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

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail speaks to members of the media during a press conference after conducting a working visit to an illegal jetty in Lubok Gong, Rantau Panjang, August 26, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

IGP: Tighter border controls help curb smuggling, illegal activities

Kedah police chief Datuk Adzli Abu Shah said the case was detected after a medical officer at a hospital in the Kuala Muda district found that the baby’s mother had used another woman’s identity card during registration last Friday.
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

Kedah police arrest six over suspected baby trafficking in Sungai Petani

School students were seen taking precautions by wearing face masks amid the haze during a visit to Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Subang Jaya, August 26, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

Haze: Health Ministry prepares for possible spike in asthma, respiratory infections

PLUS advises users to plan their journeys earlier by referring to the MyPLUS-TTA (Travel Time Advisory) digital travel schedule through the PLUS App to help distribute traffic and reduce vehicle concentration during peak hours. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

PLUS braces for 2.2 million vehicles during National Day, school holidays

PAC chairman Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin speaks to the media during press conference in Parliament on September 14, 2023. — Photo by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

PAC to probe Tabung Haji governance and RCI recommendations

A 55-year-old man from Perak who was previously acquitted of murdering his 75-year-old father on grounds of insanity has been ordered by a three-judge panel at the Federal Court on August 26, 2026 to remain in safe custody at the pleasure of the Sultan under Section 348 of the Criminal Procedure Code. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

Top court upholds acquittal of Perak man accused of killing dad, says no defence needed on insanity grounds

The 15-year-old is accused of murdering a 16-year-old schoolmate at a secondary school in Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya, on October 14, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

Bandar Utama school murder trial: Defence closes case after boy testifies

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob is expected to be charged with corruption and money laundering at the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur on August 27, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

Ismail Sabri set to face charge over asset declaration tomorrow

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari says his state administration is waiting for a technical report from the police and will conduct a thorough investigation into the theme park ride incident. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

Selangor MB says waiting for police technical report on Sunway Lagoon roller coaster incident that hurt 10 

A wild elephant the public are calling Sulong Chalil is seen on the East-West Highway. — Social media pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

Heartbreak and hope as injured elephant ‘Sulong’ treks 100km back to Gua Musang

Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is seen at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on August 26, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

‘If Muhyiddin did not help me… I would not donate RM4.8m to PPBM’, Bumi contractor says in Jana Wibawa trial

Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on August 26, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

Muhyiddin’s request for Bersatu donations was wrong, Bumiputera contractor chief tells court

Celebrity preacher Abdullah Abdol Razak is charged at the Seremban Session Court with 34 counts of criminal breach of trust involving NGO funds worth RM13.85 million and 17 counts of money laundering amounting to over RM1.5 million in Seremban on August 26, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

Preacher, NGO secretary claim trial to RM13.8m CBT and money laundering charges

Facebook screengrabs showing Facebook screengrabs showing motorcyclists using a stretch of the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link Expressway in Johor for illegal street racing on August 24, 2026.
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

From Johor to Sentul: Police arrest three more over racing stunt on Second Link

Online shopping will be under even tighter scrutiny as the government moves to regulate e-commerce platforms after complaints over electrical and halal products. — Pexels pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

No shutdown, but Fahmi says e-commerce platforms to face tighter rules over electrical, halal products

The Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur can barely be seen amid reduced visibility caused by the haze affecting the city on August 26, 2026. The government will decide this afternoon whether to scale back the August 31st National Day celebration in Putrajaya or move it elsewhere if the API remains unhealthy or worsens. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

Thick haze forces rethink of National Day celebrations in Putrajaya, but cancellation not on cards