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The two-day meeting, which began yesterday, was chaired by the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Conference of Rulers deliberates PM term limits, AG‑PP separation and Child Act amendments

How much will you be able to save in taxes in Malaysia, based on the proposed new income tax rates and individual tax relief in Budget 2027? — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Budget 2027: How much tax could Malaysians save under the proposed new rates? We did the maths for you

The Ministry of Education (MOE) has reverted to the National Haze Action Plan (PTJK) guidelines, which mandate the immediate closure of schools when the Air Pollutant Index (API) reaches 200. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

MOE reverts to haze plan: Schools shut at API 200, outdoor classes at 100, parents may keep kids home

Grilled Pork Chop is pounded into a thinner piece, allowing it to retain its juices after grilling. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 6 h ago

Come to Nancy Don Theseira Kitchen in Taman Mayang Jaya for Western food and home-cooked Melaka Portuguese curries

Chinese actor Wang Yibo (centre) enjoys a claypot bak kut teh meal with members of his racing team in Pudu, Kuala Lumpur, ahead of the China GT Championship season finale at Sepang International Circuit next month. — Picture via social media
Showbiz  / 5 h ago

From bak kut teh in Pudu to durian at Jalan Alor: Chinese heartthrob Wang Yibo eats his way around KL ahead of Sepang race

A female officer from the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) was found dead — believed to have been murdered by her husband — at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) quarters here in Nilai. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Customs Dept officer murdered at KLIA quarters as husband surrenders, police launch full investigation

City police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said the alleged offences took place at the suspect’s home, which was also used as a tuition centre. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Tuition teacher held over alleged sexual offences involving five male students in Bukit Jalil

Jais director Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad said the arrests were made at about 6pm over suspected offences under Section 29 of the Syariah Criminal Offences (Selangor) Enactment 1995. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Jais confirms two arrests in alleged khalwat case involving public figure

Schools under the Klang, Kuala Selangor, Kuala Langat, Hulu Langat, Gombak, Sepang, Petaling Perdana and Petaling Utama district education offices will be closed tomorrow due to the haze. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Selangor schools in Klang, Petaling, Gombak and more closed tomorrow as haze worsens

Rapid KL added that it will continue to work with the Royal Malaysia Police to assist in the investigation and prevent similar incidents from recurring. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Rapid KL: Cable theft attempt halts power on Kajang Line for an hour, police report lodged

The accident occurred at about 10.50pm when the officers were believed to be inspecting a lorry on the emergency lane. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

JPJ officer dies after lorry crashes into department vehicle during inspection

Norhazwani Ibrahim the youngest of nine siblings was described as a cheerful person who rarely shared her problems with the family. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

AKPS officer allegedly killed by husband was in divorce proceedings, says brother

The Malaysian government is proposing legal amendments that would raise the minimum fine for driving without a licence and speeding from RM300 to RM500, while also introducing a specific offence for street racing. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

New road transport law takes effect, illegal street racing now a specific offence

DAP Padungan assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen suspended for remainder of Sarawak State Legislative Assembly sitting. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Sarawak state assembly suspends DAP’s Chong Chieng Jen over offensive language, unverified claims in Budget debate

File picture of school students wearing face masks amid haze conditions in Kuala Lumpur. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

MOH says mask up, avoid outdoor activity as haze blankets Malaysia with unhealthy air

Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor says his controversial remarks over gambling were aimed at ‘gambling tycoons’, not Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 31 Aug 2026

‘Harsh, but true’: Kedah MB stands by gambling remarks, denies targeting Anwar

Twenty-three people were injured after a tour bus was involved in a single-vehicle accident at the Kanowit roundabout along the Pan Borneo Highway here early Monday. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 31 Aug 2026

Twenty‑three injured after tour bus crashes at Kanowit roundabout along Pan Borneo Highway

The Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) is still awaiting feedback from the Nepalese government as to whether it is ready to receive a search and rescue (SAR) team from Malaysia to assist in operations following the massive floods that hit the country. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 31 Aug 2026

Malaysia’s SMART team awaits Nepal nod, fully prepared for flood search and rescue mission

Malaysian tower-running world champion Soh Wai Ching poses with the Jalur Gemilang and his Malaysia Book of Records certificate after completing Penang Hill’s 3km Heritage Trail in 25 minutes 55.25 seconds, his second national record in three days. — Picture via Facebook/mypenanghill
Malaysia / 31 Aug 2026

Malaysian tower-running world champ Soh Wai Ching powers up Penang Hill in under 26 minutes on Merdeka Day

Four areas in Sarawak — Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman and Kuching — recorded hazardous air quality levels this morning. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 31 Aug 2026

DOE: Malaysia haze worsens amid 324 Kalimantan hotspots, four Sarawak areas hazardous

Looking ahead, Sarawak would also need longer-term strategic measures to strengthen its water security and resilience against prolonged dry weather. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 31 Aug 2026

El Niño drought bites, Sarawak deploys 119 tankers to keep taps flowing

Motorists reported seeing Sulong back in Gerik, with the injury to his leg still visible. — Picture via social media
Malaysia / 31 Aug 2026

‘His leg is still injured’: Concern grows as elephant Sulong reappears in Gerik

Paramilitary police search hillside near Gyirong Port mudslide site, western Tibet, August 28, 2026. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 31 Aug 2026

Foreign Ministry urges caution, says 36 Malaysians unaccounted for in China and 55 in Nepal

The Inland Revenue Board emphasised that the government strongly encouraged MSMEs to participate voluntarily in e-Invoice implementation, in line with the country’s aspiration to digitalise businesses. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 31 Aug 2026

IRB stresses voluntary participation as government lifts e‑Invoice threshold, easing compliance for MSMEs

Police officers at the scene along Jalan Bukit Kemuning in Shah Alam, where a 45-year-old Bangladeshi pedestrian was killed after being struck by an unidentified vehicle this morning. — Picture courtesy of Shah Alam police
Malaysia / 31 Aug 2026

Police hunt driver after man killed while crossing Shah Alam road

Kajang district police chief ACP Naazron Abdul Yusof said a police report regarding the 29-year-old victim was lodged at 2.28am and the victim is currently receiving treatment at Kajang Hospital. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 31 Aug 2026

Four suspects remanded after 29‑year‑old slashed with sharp weapons in brutal Kajang roadside attack

File picture of gold jewellery. Police are working to identify two suspects after a woman was targeted in a daylight snatch theft outside her home in Cheras. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 31 Aug 2026

Snatch thieves fail to grab woman’s handbag, but rip RM2,000 gold bracelet from her wrist outside Cheras home

Members of the public gather along the shore near a campsite in Kampung Punggai, Pengerang, where a father and his eight-year-old son drowned during a family outing on August 30, 2026. — Social media pic
Malaysia / 31 Aug 2026

Family outing turns to tragedy as father and eight-year-old son drown off Pengerang

Serian recorded an API reading of 476 at 8.20am today, the highest among several Sarawak locations experiencing hazardous air quality. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 31 Aug 2026

Serian API nears 500 as four Sarawak areas hit hazardous levels

Malaysia’s King and Queen, Their Majesties Sultan Ibrahim and Raja Zarith Sofiah, graced the 69th National Day celebration at Dataran Putrajaya today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 31 Aug 2026

King Sultan Ibrahim and Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah grace Putrajaya’s grand 69th National Day parade

Former Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming announced his resignation from DAP today, ending 14 years with the party while ruling out a GE16 bid of his own. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 31 Aug 2026

Ong Kian Ming quits DAP after 14 years, rules out GE16 run but vows to campaign for Khairy