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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  / 6 h ago

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

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced yesterday that the basic eligibility quota for RON95 petrol subsidies would be increased from 200 litres to 300 litres, while the Budi Diesel quota would be raised from 300 litres to 400 litres, effective today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Budi Madani: Restored RON95 quota, higher diesel allocation bring relief to motorists, traders

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  / 2 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  / 3 h ago

Fatal LPT1 accident: Four dead in 11-vehicle crash near Kuantan

Wangsa Maju police chief Annas Sulaiman said police were alerted at about 8.50am after a security guard found the student’s body at Residensi Teratai on Jalan Langkawi. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

College student dies after fall from Setapak condominium

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  / 16 h ago

AI Untuk Rakyat: Malaysians aged 18-30 can redeem three months of ILMUchat Pro worth RM150 for free — here’s how

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  / 6 h ago

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

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  / 16 h ago

John Ternus succeeds Tim Cook at Apple as company enters AI era

Batik Air is offering passengers special Merdeka fare discounts and exclusive retail perks at the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang as part of a campaign bringing together the airline’s retail partners. — Picture by John Bunyan
Money  / 18 h ago

Batik Air launches Merdeka campaign with fare cuts and retail deals at Subang Airport

Malaysian High Commissioner to Singapore Datin Paduka Anizan Siti Hajjar Adnin said Malaysians in Singapore serve as ‘unofficial ambassadors’ in strengthening bilateral ties and as an important bridge connecting the two neighbouring countries. — Picture via Facebook/High Commission of Malaysia, Singapore
Singapore  / 18 h ago

Malaysians in Singapore act as ‘unofficial ambassadors’ for bilateral ties, envoy says in National Day remarks

A hazy view is seen along the Kuching Waterfront, with the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading reaching 366 as of 4pm today. According to data from the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, the other areas with hazardous readings were Samarahan (350) and Sri Aman (334). — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Haze worsens in East Malaysia as Sarawak records hazardous API, Sabah unhealthy levels

Hazy conditions are seen at the Labuan Public Marina Jetty, on August 31, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 3 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  / 4 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  / 4 h ago

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

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  / 1 h ago

Boy awarded RM359,123 after botched circumcision leaves permanent scarring

Dataran Putrajaya came alive this morning as tens of thousands of visitors gathered for the 2026 National Day celebrations. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 1d ago

Tens of thousands gather before sunrise as favourable weather lifts National Day spirit

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and members of the Cabinet today joined thousands of Malaysians in celebrating the 69th National Day at Dataran Putrajaya, here. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 1d ago

PM Anwar joins Cabinet and thousands at Dataran Putrajaya for Malaysia’s 69th National Day parade

After Merdeka, our fledgling country needed institutions to govern itself, infrastructure to support its growing population and economy, and national symbols through which its people could begin to see themselves as part of something larger than the territories and communities they had inherited. —Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 1d ago

Building Merdeka: How the nation‑building projects of 1957-65 shaped the early years of independence

The aerial asset display segment draws public attention during the full rehearsal for the 2026 National Day parade themed ‘Malaysia Madani: Kesejahteraan Dinikmati’ at Dataran Putrajaya August 29, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 1d ago

Patriotism, national assets and vibrant performances to take centre stage at Dataran Putrajaya tomorrow

Fashion designer Datuk Rizalman Ibrahim says his adopted son, Umar Nail, is in stable condition but remains under close medical observation following internal injuries sustained in a road accident. — Picture via social media
Malaysia / 1d ago

Fashion designer Rizalman says adopted son stable, treated for liver injury after being dragged by lorry

Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) and ministers attend the 2026 National Day address at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre August 30, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 1d ago

‘We have one homeland, Malaysia’: Anwar urges Malaysians to keep the spirit of independence alive

Participants in the AI for the People (AI Untuk Rakyat) programme must complete and pass six designated modules to qualify for a free three-month subscription to selected artificial intelligence applications and software. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 1d ago

AI for the People participants must complete six modules to receive free AI tools

Family members of Malaysians still missing after the Nepal border flood are seen attending a briefing at Wisma Putra in Putrajaya August 30, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 1d ago

Families of three missing Malaysians in Nepal hope for good news on their safety

A total of 15 government hospitals are among the initial group that will benefit from an allocation of RM1 billion to strengthen the digital efficiency of the public health sector, said Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 1d ago

Fahmi: 15 govt hospitals among early recipients of RM1b allocation to boost digital access and electronic medical record rollout

An aerial view shows a torrent of muddy water surging past houses and through the Trishuli river in the aftermath of flash floods, at Betrawati in Nepal’s Nuwakot district August 29, 2026. After nearly five days of anxious waiting, the family of N. Kalaiselvi, who remains uncontactable in Nepal, is urging the government to bring the missing Malaysians home, regardless of their condition. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 1d ago

Family of missing Malaysian in Nepal urges govt to bring all victims home

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced six immediate measures for the people covering fuel subsidies, school maintenance, artificial intelligence, healthcare digitalisation, e-Invoicing and microfinancing, which will take effect on September 1. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 1d ago

Anwar announces six immediate measures to ease cost‑of‑living pressures

Members of the public planning to attend the 2026 National Day celebration at Dataran Putrajaya tomorrow, are advised to plan their journey and arrive early, following the closure of several major roads around the government administrative centre. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 1d ago

Public urged to plan journey, arrive early amid National Day road closures in Putrajaya

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail said the Pahang government will step up enforcement against activities involving mineral resources to ensure that all such operations comply with the law. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 1d ago

MB: Pahang strengthens mineral‑sector enforcement, orders probe after trailers suspected of moving minerals out of Raub site

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the people to safeguard the country to the best of their ability and uphold unity as the pillar of Malaysia’s strength. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 1d ago

Ahead of National Day, Anwar urges Malaysians to protect the nation and stay united

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers his speech during the 2026 National Day address at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre August 30, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 1d ago

Anwar: School maintenance allocation to rise from RM1b to RM1.5b in 2027

File photo of a ferry with 547 people being stranded at 1.2 nautical miles off the Kuala Kedah estuary at 4.15pm. Langkawi ferry operators are appealing to the federal government to expedite dredging works in the shipping lanes in Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis which are now experiencing silt deposits that affect shipping safety. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 1d ago

Ferry operators urge urgent dredging of Kuala Kedah, Kuala Perlis lanes, warn silted routes could disrupt Langkawi schedules during peak season