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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

Police have opened an investigation paper regarding a Facebook post that allegedly contained defamatory statements against police officers at a petrol station in Batu 14, Puchong, Selangor yesterday. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2026

Subang Jaya police open investigation into viral Facebook claim against officers

Exhibition Hall A (Hall A) at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) was temporarily closed today following a minor incident involving smoke and an unpleasant odour at 4.50pm. — Picture via Facebook/Expo MAHA
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2026

MAHA Expo hall closed after smoke incident, visitors evacuated as safety checks carried out

Colonial-era laws restricting students’ freedom should be abolished to allow the true meaning of independence to be fully realised, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2026

Anwar: Colonial‑era laws curbing student freedom must be abolished to realise true independence

Hajiji (centre), also Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (PGRS) president, speaking at a press conference after chairing the PGRS Supreme Leadership Council (AMT) meeting at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) today. — Picture courtesy of PGRS
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2026

GRS to lead seat talks, Hajiji says coalition preparing machinery ahead of GE16

A Bernama check around 5pm today in Gua Musang town heading towards Kuala Krai found traffic to be smooth despite an increase in the number of vehicles since this morning. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2026

Traffic crawls along 20km stretch entering Kelantan as school break and National Day surge builds

Fire and rescue personnel conduct search and rescue operations 2 kilometres from Gyirong Port days after the August 26 mudslide which destroyed the port, in Gyirong County, in China’s western Tibet region August 29, 2026. Mures, 40, said his father K. Balasingam’s journey to perform a religious ceremony on Mount Kailash, Tibet turned into a terrifying nightmare for the family after he was last seen active on the WhatsApp application on the morning of the incident. — CNS/AFP pic
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2026

‘We can only pray’: Family of missing Malaysian in Nepal tragedy anxiously awaits news

API figures are updated hourly based on readings from 68 monitoring stations nationwide. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2026

Air quality worsens, two Sarawak stations breach very unhealthy levels, 29 areas nationwide unhealthy

The Malaysian Meteorological Department has warned of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in seven states and Kuala Lumpur until 7pm today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2026

MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms and heavy rain in six states and KL until 7pm

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers his speech at the opening of the 15th Malaysian Scouts Jamboree at the Penang State Stadium in Batu Kawan August 29, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2026

Anwar says Malaysia’s success must be anchored by a knowledgeable, disciplined generation

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said the Desa ParkCity couple had faced both an alleged love scam and an illegal investment issue, with claims of RM260,000 in losses and debt still under investigation. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2026

Desa ParkCity family tragedy takes new turn as police reveal illegal investment issue alongside alleged love scam

Residents watch as an excavator (top) helps people to collect some of their belongings from their house in the aftermath of flash floods at Trishuli, in Nepal's Nuwakot district on August 29, 2026. Fifty-five Malaysians remain uncontactable following the floods and landslides that struck Rasuwa District, Nepal on August 26, according to Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2026

Wisma Putra: 55 Malaysians still uncontactable as checks expand to Nepal–China border areas

The KL Sessions Court ordered the owner of two German Shepherds to pay RM248,457.60 in damages to a neighbour over a 2021 incident that left him with a fractured spine. — Pexels pic
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2026

Nearly RM250,000 payout after Segambut jogger fractures spine while fending off neighbour’s German Shepherds

Pakatan Harapan election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the coalition is open to considering cooperation with Bersatu in the coming Melaka state election. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2026

Pakatan open to Bersatu tie-up for Melaka state election as Amirudin says ‘that is politics’

Members of the public have been advised to remain vigilant against individuals impersonating officials from the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) programmes. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2026

BNM warns of scammers using phone numbers similar to STR, Sara hotlines and impersonating MoF officials

Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor wears Jalur Gemilang-themed attire featuring an incorrect star during the Merdeka Kibar Jalur Gemilang Boat Parade. — Picture via Facebook/WartaKedah
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2026

Printer apologises, says last-minute order led to incorrect Jalur Gemilang star worn by Kedah MB

Datuk Ewon Benedick said parents should educate and remind their children, particularly teenagers, not to become involved in mule account syndicates, which could expose them to legal action. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2026

Parents must caution teens that mule accounts can lead to legal action, says Ewon