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Two men escaped the gallows after the Court of Appeal substituted their death sentences with 30 years’ imprisonment and 12 strokes of the cane each for drug trafficking. — Pexels pic

Court of Appeal spares two men gallows, orders 30 years jail plus 12 rotan strokes

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said mutual respect, tolerance and an understanding of neighbouring countries’ regulations were crucial to maintaining good relations. — Bernama pic

Zahid urges Malaysian bikers abroad to obey host laws after Hat Yai summons row

Penang will await a decision from DAP’s national leadership before considering any move to introduce an Equal Constituency Development Enactment in the state, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. — Bernama pic

Chow says Penang awaits DAP leadership call before equal constituency law move

CCID director Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said 127 people had so far had their statements recorded to assist the investigations.. — Bernama pic

Police vow transparent Tabung Haji investigations, warn public against speculation or rumours

Malaysia will utilise Asean diplomatic channels to seek a solution to the transboundary haze affecting several areas in the region, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. — Bernama pic

Foreign minister says Asean best platform as Malaysia pushes regional action on haze crisis

Selected rail and bus services operated by Rapid KL will operate 24 hours on Aug 30 and 31 to facilitate public movement in conjunction with the 2026 National Day celebrations. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Rapid KL to run 24‑hour trains and buses for Merdeka Eve and National Day crowds

Ten General Operations Force personnel were detained over an alleged extortion case at an electronic waste processing factory in Tasik Gelugor, Penang. — Picture By Raymond  Manuel

Ten GOF personnel detained in Penang extortion probe involving e-waste factory

PAS President Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang speaks during a press conference after the opening of the 70th PAS Annual Congress at the Al-Makmur Complex in Temerloh on September 14, 2024. — Bernama pic

PAS tells BN to choose between Perikatan and Pakatan in Melaka

A company managing director alleged that Sayed Amir Muzzakkir Al Sayed Mohamad (pictured) received RM350,000 in cash for helping the company secure a RM381 million police project tender. — Bernama pic

Company MD says he handed Hamzah Zainudin’s former aide RM350,000 cash in paper bags after firm won police tender

Former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on August 21, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Muhyiddin trial: Witness says MOF wanted open tender, PMO insisted on direct negotiation, pre‑qualification

Afternoon checks show nine areas in Sarawak recording unhealthy air quality, while the API reached a very unhealthy level of 227 in Serian at 2pm on August 21, 2026. — Bernama pic

Afternoon checks show nine Sarawak areas with unhealthy air quality, Serian still very unhealthy

The Health Ministry banned three batches of Chomel hand sanitiser after they were found to contain excessive levels of methanol in Putrajaya on August 21, 2026. — Picture via Facebook/Chomel

MOH bans three batches of Chomel hand sanitiser over excessive methanol content

Police arrested a suspected drug trafficker who allegedly injured an officer while brandishing a machete during a raid in Kampung Lubok Bongor, Jeli, on August 20, 2026. — Pexels pic

Police arrest drug suspect after struggle with machete leaves officer injured in Jeli

Six individuals are brought to the Session Court in Johor Bahru for the charge of kidnapping a Singaporean man to obtain a SGD20,000 (RM63,000) ransom on August 21, 2026. — Bernama pic

Six charged with kidnapping Singaporean man for S$20,000 ransom in Johor

Government buildings are seen in the Duta Enclave in Kuala Lumpur on July 24, 2024. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

High Court proceeds with Duta Enclave assessment as Semantan Estate weighs secret settlement terms

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attends the 13th Annual Consultation with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the Merdeka Palace on July 29, 2025. — Bernama pic

Anwar asks Indonesia’s Prabowo to intercede in Felda's RM2.5b PT Eagle High loss