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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  / 12 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  / 15 h ago

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

Investigators have reportedly completed recording statements from the two men in connection with the Tabung Haji probe. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Former Tabung Haji chairman, ex-Treasury sec-gen released from MACC custody in RCI-linked probe

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  / 8 h ago

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

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  / 6 h ago

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

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  / 13 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  / 15 h ago

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

MACC arrests ex‑minister linked to Tabung Haji RCI report. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Former minister held by MACC to assist Tabung Haji RCI investigation on hotel deal

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  / 8 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  / 10 h ago

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

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  / 10 h ago

Boy awarded RM359,123 after botched circumcision leaves permanent scarring

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  / 8 h ago

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

Malaysian tourists are expected to flock to destinations including Hat Yai, Phatthalung, Satun, Betong, Bangkok and Krabi during the holiday period. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

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

This US Navy handout photograph released on April 17, 2026, by US Central Command Public Affairs shows USS Abraham Lincoln (left) conducting blockade operations in the Arabian Sea on April 16, 2026. The resort city of Pattaya, a rest-and-recreation destination for US troops since the Vietnam War, has stepped up security as it prepares to welcome the sailors and Marines from the USS Abraham Lincoln. — AFP pic
World  / 6 h ago

Thailand braces for 5,000 US sailors as aircraft carrier arrives

A fire is seen in Persiaran Industri Bercham 10, Bercham. — JBPM pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

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

Sultan Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah presents the prize to Malay Language Public Speaking Competition champion for the primary school category, Hana Nabila Nor Hisham (second left), during the Prize Presentation Ceremony for the Programme to Instil Loyalty to the Ruler and Country in conjunction with the Merdeka Month celebration at the Bangunan Perak Darul Ridzuan yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 16 Aug 2026

Sultan Nazrin graces Perak Merdeka Month programme with 214,095 student entries

Eastern Sabah Security Command commander Datuk Victor Sanjos said that security in both areas was under control and the public need not be concerned about the claims. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 16 Aug 2026

ESSCom chief: Claims of armed men entering Semporna, Lahad Datu baseless

Kemaman district police chief Supt Mohd Razi Mohd Rosli said the investigation under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948 and Section 233 of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 is being conducted after a report was received from a 29-year-old man at 11.14 am yesterday.  — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 16 Aug 2026

Police probe Facebook account owner over alleged seditious, insulting post against royals, govt

Iskandar Puteri deputy police chief Supt Saifullah Jaya @ Yahaya said the two men were arrested yesterday by the district Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division. — Picture via Facebook/PDRM
Malaysia / 16 Aug 2026

Two drivers detained for allegedly blocking traffic to give way to supercar convoy

Minister Datuk Seri R Ramanan said the views gathered would be presented to the Cabinet soon for consideration. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 16 Aug 2026

Ramanan: PTPK financing may be converted from loans to grants

Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Deputy Minister Datuk Fuziah Salleh said the encouraging response showed that more food operators were willing to work with the government to help ease the people’s cost-of-living burden. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 16 Aug 2026

Menu Rahmah operators nationwide reach 3,210 as of July, says deputy minister

Prime Minister’s Senior Political Advisor Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said that although various initiatives have been implemented by the Madani government, much more effort is needed to ensure their benefits are enjoyed by all strata of society. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 16 Aug 2026

Tengku Zafrul: Reform struggle must deliver tangible results for people

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the state government received reports from the Operations Centre of the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) regarding the tremors. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia / 16 Aug 2026

Penang CM: State remains under control after North Sumatra earthquake tremors

MetMalaysia said the earthquake was centred at coordinates 2.9 degrees north and 98.8 degrees east, at a depth of 154 kilometres (km), 37 km southwest of Pematangsiantar. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia / 16 Aug 2026

Northern Sumatra earthquake sends tremors across parts of Peninsular Malaysia

Fire and Rescue Director General Datuk Seri Nor Hisham Mohammad speaks to the Malaymail during an interview session here at Fire and Rescue Headquarters, Putrajaya. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 16 Aug 2026

Fire dept calls for systematic measures to prevent fallen tree incidents nationwide

Yeoh Siong Huat preparing traditional ‘bedak sejuk’. — Picture courtesy of Penang Global Tourism
Malaysia / 16 Aug 2026

From rice to remedy: Penang maker’s time‑honoured 40‑day method keeps traditional ‘bedak sejuk’ craft alive

The 36-year-old teacher at Sekolah Kebangsaan Bawang in Beluran sees Jawi lessons as an opportunity to broaden students’ understanding of the national language’s heritage, particularly among those who initially viewed the script as foreign and linked it exclusively to Islam. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia / 15 Aug 2026

Sabah teacher uses Jawi to bridge cultural and religious differences in Beluran

Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, who is also Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) chairman, and other leaders today attended the 2026 PKR National Congress. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 15 Aug 2026

Sabah leaders’ presence at PKR congress reflects strong ties, cooperation, says Mustapha

Auditor General Datuk Seri Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi said audit findings were translated into the Auditor General’s Report, which is one of the important instruments in the country’s checks-and-balances mechanism. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 15 Aug 2026

Auditor-general: Audit reports key to strengthening accountability, transparency and governance

Effective today, the Socar app will no longer accept Wallet top-ups and new monthly pass subscriptions. — SoyaCincau pic
Malaysia / 15 Aug 2026

On-demand car sharing platform, Socar is shutting down in Malaysia after 8 years of operations.

PKR Information Chief, who is also Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil, said the move followed several proposals raised by delegates at the ongoing PKR National Congress 2026 at the Melaka International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITC), Ayer Keroh. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 15 Aug 2026

Fahmi: PKR to strengthen communication strategy to better convey govt messages