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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  / 7 h ago

National Day secretariat: Automatic invitations for ex-PMs stopped since 2018

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  / 11 h ago

Not a ‘fast lane’: Miros tells Malaysian motorists to keep left, overtake right

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  / 8 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  / 11 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  / 6 h ago

Boy awarded RM359,123 after botched circumcision leaves permanent scarring

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  / 3 h ago

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

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  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 3 h ago

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

Hazy conditions are seen at the Labuan Public Marina Jetty, on August 31, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

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

Malaysian tourists are expected to flock to destinations including Hat Yai, Phatthalung, Satun, Betong, Bangkok and Krabi during the holiday period. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

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

Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin arrives at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex for his ongoing trial, September 1, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Former PM Muhyiddin, ‘Azman’ and ‘Adam’ listed in same July 2020 golf game at Tropicana, witness tells court

A fire is seen in Persiaran Industri Bercham 10, Bercham. — JBPM pic
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

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

Marina Square shopping centre in Singapore, which will close on March 31, 2027 for redevelopment. — Picture from https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=513984
Singapore  / 3 h ago

Singapore’s Marina Square to shut for four-year redevelopment, leaving parents worried about playgrounds

Two villagers walk to their farm through the haze in Kampung Tebakang, near Serian on August 30, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

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

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  / 9 h ago

Former gang member Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis found guilty of murdering Tupac Shakur 30 years after shooting

Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the proposal to replace the existing Act was made because the previous legislation only confirmed transactions without outlining legal responsibilities comprehensively. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 23 Aug 2026

Armizan says new e‑commerce Bill will tighten platform and seller accountability

Hazy conditions are observed in Kuching, Sarawak, in this file photograph. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 23 Aug 2026

Breathe easy? Not today as Sarawak chokes and Selangor, Perak and Kedah cough

A man suffered burns to his arm while a hotel restaurant here was completely destroyed in a fire yesterday afternoon. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department
Malaysia / 23 Aug 2026

Man suffers burns as fire destroys hotel restaurant in Semporna

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin will have an audience with the Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, to brief him on administrative issues within the Malaysian Armed Forces. — Picture by Firdaus Latif.
Malaysia / 23 Aug 2026

Khaled Nordin seeks audience with Johor Regent to clarify MAF and Mindef management issues

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has assured that the close ties between the Federal Government under his leadership and the state governments of Sarawak and Sabah will continue to be strengthened based on mutual respect and trust. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 23 Aug 2026

Anwar vows stronger federal–Sabah–Sarawak cooperation ahead of MA63 meeting

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was conferred the Most Esteemed Family Order of Laila Utama by the Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah in Bandar Seri Begawan August 22, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 23 Aug 2026

Anwar: ALC‑27 boosts Malaysia‑Brunei strategic cooperation and bilateral goodwill

Saik Wai Fong at Eng Seng Kuih Kapit. — Picture courtesy of Penang Global Tourism
Malaysia / 23 Aug 2026

Penang’s Eng Seng keeps traditional charcoal-fired ‘kuih kapit’ alive year-round

Police have arrested seven local men following a fight at a car park in front of a grocery store here, which was captured on video that has gone viral on social media since yesterday. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 22 Aug 2026

Police: Seven men arrested after viral car park fight in front of Bintulu grocery store

Two men, including 78‑year‑old, trapped on 14th‑floor ledge at Jelutong flats — Bernama pic/JBPM
Malaysia / 22 Aug 2026

Elderly man, neighbour trapped on 14th‑floor ledge rescued unharmed by Penang firefighters

The Madani Government does not plan to buyout Datasonic Technologies Sdn Bhd (DTSB), a company that provides services related to people’s identity, according to the National Security Council (MKN). — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 22 Aug 2026

NSC blocks Datasonic takeover, vows to shield MyKad and passport identity under strict oversight

Nationwide air quality mostly moderate, no areas record good, very unhealthy or hazardous. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 Aug 2026

DOE tracks 68 stations nationwide, no areas report good air as haze worsens

Universiti Malaya (UM) academic Dr Lee Yee Qing became the first Malaysian scientist to receive the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) Young Investigator Award. — Picture via Facebook/U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia / 22 Aug 2026

UM scientist Lee Yee Qing clinches prestigious Young Investigator Award in tropical medicine research

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed his appreciation to Brunei for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to him and the entire Malaysian delegation throughout their stay in the country. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia / 22 Aug 2026

PM Anwar thanks Brunei for warm welcome, hospitality during two‑day Annual Leaders’ Consultation

A Malaysian man detained by Pakistani authorities during a raid on a fraudulent call centre in Islamabad recently has been released and has safely returned home. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 22 Aug 2026

Police confirm Malaysian among 258 foreigners held in Pakistan scam raid now freed, home

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah at the Nurul Iman Palace today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 Aug 2026

Malaysia, Brunei voice concern over West Asia tensions, urge restraint and respect for sovereignty

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in several areas in Kelantan, Sarawak and Sabah until 7pm today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 Aug 2026

MetMalaysia warns thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in Kelantan, Sarawak, Sabah until 7pm