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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  / 10 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  / 6 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  / 7 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  / 10 h ago

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

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  / 5 h ago

Boy awarded RM359,123 after botched circumcision leaves permanent scarring

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  / 4 h ago

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

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  / 2 h ago

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

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

Sarawak haze crisis: Kuching API hits 407, six areas in hazardous zone

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor leaves the Palace of Justice after the hearing of her appeal in the Sarawak solar hybrid project corruption case in Putrajaya, September 1, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Court of Appeal allows Rosmah to introduce new evidence in solar graft appeal

A fire is seen in Persiaran Industri Bercham 10, Bercham. — JBPM pic
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Bercham 10 fire: One hurt as major blaze damages nine factory lots in Ipoh

Malaysian tourists are expected to flock to destinations including Hat Yai, Phatthalung, Satun, Betong, Bangkok and Krabi during the holiday period. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

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

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  / 8 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  / 6 h ago

Haze in Malaysia: Why burning leaves and rubbish in your compound is more dangerous than you think

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  / 7 h ago

It ‘hurts’: Messi retires from international football after Argentina’s World Cup final defeat

Visitors walk outside the National Registration Department in Putrajaya on September 23, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

NRD: MyKad printing services disrupted until Sept 7 for shift to new-gen

Menara Finas Damansara officially opened today in a ceremony officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 24 Aug 2026

PM Anwar inaugurates Malaysia’s latest film landmark

Seen in this picture is a composite of the advertisement and auction notice announcing the auction of the building where Village Park Nasi Lemak operates. — Picture composite
Malaysia / 24 Aug 2026

Shoplot housing Village Park restaurant in Uptown Damansara set for RM5.3m auction

The High Court here today dismissed the prosecution’s application to forfeit funds amounting to RM21 million, including foreign currency totaling US$139,650.68, which had been frozen under the name of the company Aman Palestin Berhad (Aman Palestin). — Pexels pic
Malaysia / 24 Aug 2026

High Court dismisses bid to forfeit RM21m, gold bar seized from Aman Palestin

Penang became the first state in the country to enforce the Private Accommodation By-Laws effective Aug 1, to strengthen the regulation and enforcement of private accommodation operations. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 24 Aug 2026

Penang enforces Private Accommodation By‑Laws, vows crackdown on unlicensed short‑term rentals

Identical twins Dr Serene Lock Sow Mun and Irene Lock Sow Mei, 36, who have shared a classroom since primary school, achieved national recognition after being named among Malaysia’s top engineers at the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) Engineering Awards ceremony last night. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Aug 2026

Twins Serene and Irene Lock clinch top honours at Malaysia’s BEM Engineering Awards

A person holds an umbrella as it rains in Kuantan, Pahang, on March 4, 2023. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Aug 2026

MetMalaysia warns of evening storms across peninsula, Sabah, Sarawak

Malaysia Airlines Bhd will retime selected flights arriving at and departing from KL International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 following temporary airspace closures in conjunction with the 69th National Day celebrations. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 24 Aug 2026

Malaysia Airlines retimes KLIA flights as airspace closes for National Day flypast rehearsals

The lawsuit was filed with the High Court of Sabah and Sarawak in Kota Kinabalu on August 21. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 24 Aug 2026

Ex-Sabah women and children’s hospital director sues successor, top official over removal

All four journals examined in connection with the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir were incomplete, with one of them found to have 64 sheets missing, the Coroner’s Court heard today. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia / 24 Aug 2026

Zara Qairina inquest hears olive‑green ‘Love And Peace’ journal altered, 64 sheets missing

Malaysia / 24 Aug 2026

Police tighten Malaysia–Thailand border security after Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat blasts

National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) chief executive officer Datuk Azmir Saifuddin Mutalib delivers his speech during a meeting on the National Film Policy at the FINAS corporate office in Damansara Damai on August 24, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 24 Aug 2026

Finas moves to combat ‘cartels’ and ensure fair competition in local film market

Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed to ramp up preventive measures to tackle cross-border haze, to safeguard air quality, especially in the lead-up to the National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 24 Aug 2026

Malaysia, Indonesia to synchronise haze suppression ops as monsoon and El Niño converge

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the government respects the investigation process and any action must be taken in accordance with the law and by the relevant authorities. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 24 Aug 2026

Economy minister: Tabung Haji’s RM96b investments make governance crucial to market confidence

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) will provide eight additional KTM Komuter Utara train services for the Butterworth and Padang Besar route from Aug 27-31. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 24 Aug 2026

KTMB rolls out special timetable, adds trains for northern routes during school holidays and Merdeka

A 35-year-old tahfiz teacher pleaded not guilty today in the Ampang Sessions Court to four counts of committing physical sexual assault against two male pupils at a religious school in Taman Keramat. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Aug 2026

Tahfiz teacher in Ampang pleads not guilty to four sexual assault charges on pupils

Yang Dipertua Negeri Melaka Tun Mohd Ali Rustam (right) confers the Darjah Gemilang Seri Melaka on Inspector‑General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail at Seri Negeri, Ayer Keroh. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Aug 2026

IGP urges Malaysians to reduce travel to southern Thailand amid tense security