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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  / 9 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  / 12 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  / 10 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  / 12 h ago

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

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  / 7 h ago

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

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  / 4 h ago

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

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  / 7 h ago

Boy awarded RM359,123 after botched circumcision leaves permanent scarring

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  / 3 h ago

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

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  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 5 h ago

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

Investigators have reportedly completed recording statements from the two men in connection with the Tabung Haji probe. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

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

Malaysian tourists are expected to flock to destinations including Hat Yai, Phatthalung, Satun, Betong, Bangkok and Krabi during the holiday period. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

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

Hazy conditions are seen at the Labuan Public Marina Jetty, on August 31, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 9 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  / 10 h ago

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

Two villagers walk to their farm through the haze in Kampung Tebakang, near Serian on August 30, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

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

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said the authorities included the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), agencies responsible for matters under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act (AMLA), Bank Negara Malaysia and the Inland Revenue Board (IRB). — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 12 Aug 2026

Tabung Haji RCI report to go to police, MACC, Bank Negara, IRB for full investigation, says Fahmi

Kulim police chief Supt Syamsul Sinring said one of them immediately fled within the court compound and slid down a pillar from the first floor, while the other re-entered the building before escaping through the rear route. — Screengrab from social media
Malaysia / 12 Aug 2026

Two accused flee Kulim court, one slides down pillar to escape police

Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) chief ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said the lorry was travelling downhill along a straight, sloping road when the incident occurred at about 4.10am. — Picture from social media
Malaysia / 12 Aug 2026

Rubbish lorry crashes through Pantai Hillpark condo wall, crushes three cars

According to a statement by the Ministry of Finance (MoF), for the stated period, the price of RON97 is set at RM4.15 per litre compared to RM4.35 previously, while unsubsidised RON95 is priced at RM3.62 per litre  compared to RM3.77, and unsubsidised diesel is set at RM4.47 per litre compared to RM4.57 previously. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 12 Aug 2026

Finance Ministry: Prices of non subsidised RON97, RON95, diesel cheaper by 20, 15 and 10 sen respectively from Aug 13 to 19 

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Datuk M. Kumar detailing the kidnap and ransom case at the Johor police contingent headquarters in Johor Bahru, August 12, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia / 12 Aug 2026

Singapore fugitive flees to Johor, ends up kidnapped for S$80,000 ransom

Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said investigations revealed that the suspects may have been involved in a housebreaking incident in Taman Desa Petaling on August 4, which caused the victim to suffer losses of about RM6,000 involving cash, jewelry, and a luxury-branded sling bag. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Aug 2026

Five Chinese nationals arrested in Sri Petaling, Pudu over housebreakings in KL

According to the charge, Siti Zulaika Ahmad Sabri, 36, allegedly organised a kootu fund involving 52 participants aged between 24 and 62, with each participant required to contribute cash to the scheme in Kampung Padang Satu, Bukit Kayu Hitam, Changlun. — Pexels pic
Malaysia / 12 Aug 2026

Kedah woman pleads guilty to organising RM1.7m kootu fund scheme

The Bill was tabled by Deputy Menteri Besar Datuk Dr Mohamed Fadzli Hassan and debated by six state assemblymen from Pasir Tumboh, Melor, Galas, Jelawat, Kota Lama and Chempaka. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 12 Aug 2026

Kelantan state assembly passes Syariah Criminal Offences Bill 2026

Haze in Kuching. — The Borneo Post pic 
Malaysia / 12 Aug 2026

Sarawak closes 108 schools in Serian division as API readings exceed 200

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said there are currently 5,000 CCTVs at KLIA Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, but the monitoring aspect of the system also needs attention. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Aug 2026

KLIA CCTV monitoring to be improved to address blind spots, says home minister

An undated photograph shows Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. In a Facebook post, Anwar expressed his appreciation for the Sultan’s prayers and concern. — PMO pic
Malaysia / 12 Aug 2026

Anwar thanks Brunei Sultan for prayers, concern after surgery

File picture of GOF in Sungai Golok at the Malaysia-Thailand border. Malaysia and Thailand are strengthening border security cooperation through government-to-government (G2G) and police-to-police (P2P) platforms, including addressing cross-border crime threats. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Aug 2026

Malaysia, Thailand step up cooperation on border security, cross-border crime

According to the charge, the man is accused of murdering Eng Kim Kheng @ Ng Kim Swee, 78, at Kilometre 38, Jalan Klang-Banting-Port Dickson, in the Kuala Langat district at about 7.20pm on August 7. — Pexels pic
Malaysia / 12 Aug 2026

IPTS student charged with murder after alleged drunk-driving incident in Kuala Langat 

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil speaks to the press during the Merdeka Sponsorship Handover ceremony at the Communications Ministry’s hall in Putrajaya, August 12, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 12 Aug 2026

Fresh RCI into Tabung Haji’s 2021-2025 performance needs Agong’s consent, says Fahmi

A boy waves the Jalur Gemilang during a Merdeka celebration, reflecting the younger generation at the heart of efforts to foster character, critical thinking and respect for differing views. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 12 Aug 2026

Fadhlina: Character education is more than teaching youths to be ‘good’

The High Court has upheld the conviction and prison sentence of businessman Chung Chee Yang for threatening, assaulting and insulting two of his bodyguards, dismissing his appeal against both conviction and sentence. — Pexels pic
Malaysia / 12 Aug 2026

Socso incentive claims land four Melaka company directors in court