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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

A view of the Kapitan Keling Mosque Road in George Town, one of the roads that will be closed from August 29 to 31, 2026 for the state-level National Day parade and celebrations. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

George Town roads to close for National Day parade from Aug 29–31: Here’s where

Used car dealer How Han Wei, 33 (centre) arrives at the Sessions Court in Kluang, Johor on August 26, 2026, where he pleaded not guilty to a firearm possession charge. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

Kluang used car dealer claims trial over illegal possession of Smith & Wesson pistol

Bersatu Youth Chief Hilman Idham delivers his speech during the party's assembly on November 29, 2024. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

Bersatu Youth chief hints at possible cooperation with Selangor government

Chow Kon Yeow’s comments were fair comment, Court of Appeal rules in Tan Kok Ping (right) libel case. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

Penang tycoon Tan Kok Ping loses libel appeal against CM Chow Kon Yeow, ordered to pay RM50,000

Jakim calls on Muslims in Malaysia to pray for relief, health and safety as Malaysia is shrouded by transboundary haze. The Putra Mosque (left) in Putrajaya is one of three venues where special prayers will be held on August 26, 2026. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

Jakim to hold special prayers tonight as haze blankets Malaysia

Karakit-Kudat ferry passes MMEA’s safety inspection, prompted by a viral video about its passenger capacity. — Daily Express pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

MMEA clears Karakit-Kudat ferry after passenger safety concerns go viral

Sabah Agriculture and Food Security Deputy Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin indicated that pork prices will drop when imports are widened as locals gripe about RM18/kg. — Daily Express pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

Calls grow for Sabah to widen pork imports beyond Denmark and France as prices climb to RM18 per kg

Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram is seen outside the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on September 12, 2022. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

High Court refuses to strike out RM200,000 fee refund suit against Sri Ram’s estate

Sandakan police arrested five males and five females aged from 10 to 39 following the death of a 62-year-old woman found bound in a house toilet on August 19, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

Woman, 62, found bound and dead in Sandakan, cops nab 10 suspects, youngest aged 10

Sabah Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Seri Joachim Gunsalam said the newly completed temporary Bailey bridge would have weight restrictions to ensure the safety of motorists. — Daily Express pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

Sabah to upgrade SICC-Menera Kinabalu stretch, ditch permanent bridge plan

The federal government has given the green light for 367 dilapidated schools nationwide to get a RM9b boost. ― The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

Putrajaya approves 367 projects worth RM9b to replace dilapidated schools

A general view shows the Penang State Museum on Farquhar Street. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

Penang State Museum smashes 2026 visitor targets in first month after reopening

Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh delivers his speech during Umno’s 80th anniversary convention at Dewan Merdeka, WTCKL, May 2, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

Stop shifting goalposts on Tabung Haji RCI, PKR Youth tells Akmal

Workers carry out repair works on the damaged ceiling structure at the Kuching International Airport (KIA) following severe weather on Tuesday. — Picture from Facebook/Malaysia Airports
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

Kuching airport repairs underway after storm damages ceiling

Police successfully traced the 26-year-old missing four days to a house in Kampung Bukit Payong in Pokok Sena, Kedah where he appeared physically unharmed on August 26, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah Barat
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

Missing Penang Kafa teacher due to wed in September turns up in Kedah

Coroner Judge Amir Shah Amir Hassan stunned the counsel, witnesses and others present when he walked out of the Coroner’s Court during the inquest into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir in Kota Kinabalu August 26, 2026. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

Coroner walks out during Zara Qairina inquest after saying ‘Am I not fair enough?’ twice