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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

Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) flag bearers prepare to raise the Jalur Gemilang on the Tallest Flagpole in Southeast Asia in conjunction with the 69th National Day at Dataran Selangor, Kelab Shah Alam, Seksyen 13 in Shah Alam on August 26, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

Look beyond racial and political lines this Merdeka, urges Sultan of Selangor

The car dealership’s 50-year-old finance clerk received a WhatsApp message on August 24, 2026 from someone she believed to be the company owner to transfer RM452,000 to three different accounts on the same day. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

WhatsApp ‘boss’ scam leaves Terengganu car dealership RM452,000 poorer

A 17-year-old student in Penang experienced emotional distress after her face, name, class and phone number were allegedly circulated through obscene posters and fake social media accounts since April 2026, ahead of SPM exams. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

Penang SPM candidate targeted in sexual cyberbullying gets Education Dept support, protection

A man takes photos of the Taipei 101 building standing among residential and commercial buildings in Taipei on April 28, 2026. For decades, the Republic of China in Taipei also claimed to be the legitimate Chinese government, but in 1971 Beijing took over the China seat at the United Nations from Taipei. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

One China policy: Understanding Malaysia’s position on Beijing and Taipei

A motorcycling influencer is among eight local men remanded for four days to assist in investigations after blocking a road to race on the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link (Linkedua) highway on Saturday, at the Kulai Magistrate’s Court in Kulai on August 24, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

Three more nabbed over illegal race on Malaysia-Singapore Second Link

Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu speaks at the 2023 Srikandi and Armada Bersatu Annual General Assembly at IDCC in Shah Alam on November 23, 2023. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

Bersatu leadership approves two Pahang reps’ move to back Umno menteri besar

Penang students are to start online classes once the API hits level 200, which is the ‘very unhealthy’ category, as the transboundary haze situation worsens. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

Penang Education Dept sets up haze ‘war room’, schools to switch to home learning once API hits 200

UnisZa’s air quality and environment researcher Azman Azid calls for an early warning system to forecast deteriorating air quality before API readings rise even as the Health Ministry reports a surge in asthma and other respiratory diseases. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

Malaysia must move beyond reactive API readings to forecast haze, says air quality researcher

The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department said the 24-year-old man who died in the crash was trapped in the driver’s seat. — Picture from Miri Sentral Fire and Rescue Department
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

One dead, three injured after 4WD crashes into tree at Miri public park

The driver and two out of five passengers in the Perodua Viva were pronounced dead at the scene by MOH medical personnel. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

Three dead after Perodua Viva skids and crashes on Kunak-Semporna road

A Fire and Rescue Department vehicle is pictured on June 21, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

BMW driver dies after crashing into parked cars in Bukit Mertajam, two others hurt

Damaged vehicles are seen at the site of a fatal accident near KM 80 of the Johor Bahru–Mersing Road. — PDRM pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

Three die after Toyota Vios and Honda City collide on JB-Mersing road

A father, 40, and his son, nine died in a house fire in Kampung Tok Jembal, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu at about 4am on August 26, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Berita RTM Terengganu
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

Predawn blaze claims lives of father and nine-year-old son in Kuala Nerus

Malaysia-Thailand cross-border traffic declined towards the end of August 2026 following a spate of attacks in southern Thailand. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

Southern Thailand violence puts a damper on cross-border travel from Malaysia

Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor gestures during the Majlis Aidilfitri Anak Kedah di Perantauan at IDCC Shah Alam on May 1, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

Sanusi to Ramkarpal: Come give Muslims a talk about not gambling

Khairy Jamaluddin speaks to reporters after attending Umno’s 80th anniversary convention at Dewan Merdeka, WTCKL, May 2, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2026

Khairy seeks court order against MYNIC to uncover identity of ‘Corruption Watch’ author