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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

The government will channel billions of ringgit seized from illegal activities into public healthcare and education, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 30 Aug 2026

Anwar pledges billions in seized funds for health, education; eases rules for small businesses

Pakatan Harapan (PH) is always prepared for any eventuality in the Melaka state election said PH election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Aug 2026

Amirudin says Pakatan prepared for all scenarios, including solo Melaka fight if BN deal fails

River transport users in Sarawak have been advised to plan their journeys carefully and exercise greater vigilance amid the current drought and haze conditions to avoid untoward incidents. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Aug 2026

Sarawak Rivers Board warns Rajang journeys perilous as haze blinds boatmen, drought shrinks channels

Penang police chief Datuk Dennis Lim said all the suspects, aged between 16 and 33, were arrested in five raids across the state. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Aug 2026

Debt dispute sparks armed George Town school fight, police arrest 13 suspects including minors

Wisma Putra has been urged to establish a dedicated one-stop centre to provide direct, regular and consistent updates to the next of kin of 91 Malaysians who remain uncontactable following the disaster at the Nepal-China border. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 30 Aug 2026

Deputy minister presses Wisma Putra for hotline, briefings as 91 Malaysians missing in Nepal‑China

The monthly quota for petrol and diesel subsidies will be raised again, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim revealed today as he announced several goodies ahead of tomorrow’s Merdeka Day celebration. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 30 Aug 2026

Budi95 quota restored to 300 litres, Anwar announces goodies ahead of Merdeka celebration

Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says formal negotiations with Pakatan Harapan (PH) on possible cooperation for the Melaka state election will begin only after the state assembly is dissolved. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Aug 2026

Melaka’s Ab Rauf to steer BN–Pakatan talks, Zahid says timing depends on dissolution

A generic gold necklace pictured here for illustration purposes only. — Pexels pic
Malaysia / 30 Aug 2026

Three‑year‑old’s gold necklace snatched at Nilai food festival, police probe RM2,900 theft

Two temporary relief centres have been opened at Dewan Kampung Likas and Dewan Damai to shelter more than 200 victims of a fire that broke out in Kampung Lok Buta, Numbak here early this morning. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Aug 2026

Two relief centres opened after Kota Kinabalu fire tragedy leaves 200 victims homeless

According to the Department of Environment’s (DOE) Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, the API reading at the Serian Police headquarters monitoring station reached 412, followed by Samarahan at 332 and Kuching at 304. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Aug 2026

Zahid: Cloud seeding targets haze‑hit areas and dams with falling water levels

Rescue works continue at Trishuli Center in Nepal’s Nuwakot district on August 30, 2026, after catastrophic flooding on the Nepal-Tibet border. The Madani Government has decided to deploy the Special Malaysian Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) to Nepal to assist in search and rescue operations following the devastating floods in the country. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 30 Aug 2026

PM: Malaysia sends SMART team to locate missing citizens in Nepal, commits US$1m aid

A peatland firefighting task force extinguishes a fire in the Tambang area of Kampar, in the Riau province August 27, 2026. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 30 Aug 2026

DOE: Transboundary haze thickens 1,211 hotspots detected in southern Asean, mostly in Kalimantan

Serian, Samarahan and Kuching recorded hazardous-level Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 12.30pm August 30, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Aug 2026

Haze worsens as Serian hits 412, while Samarahan and Kuching record hazardous API levels

Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh (2nd right) and Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin (right) officiate the launch gimmick for the CIMIC (Civil–Military Cooperation) Carnival at Dataran 1Malaysia, Klebang August 30, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Aug 2026

Govt explores Melaka as alternative venue for LIMA, says Khaled Nordin

Sarawak Women, Children and Community Wellbeing Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah will instruct the Social Welfare Department and Early Childhood Development Division to closely monitor developments in the case of a boy who is believed to have been slashed to death here last Friday. — Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 30 Aug 2026

Fatimah orders agencies to ensure welfare support for family in Sibu child death

Acting chairman of the Melaka PKR Leadership Council Adam Adli Abdul Halim. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 30 Aug 2026

Melaka PKR plans early candidate announcements, Adam Adli says new faces need preparation