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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  / 8 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  / 11 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  / 9 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  / 11 h ago

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

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  / 6 h ago

Boy awarded RM359,123 after botched circumcision leaves permanent scarring

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

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  / 6 h ago

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

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  / 4 h ago

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

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  / 2 h ago

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

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  / 4 h ago

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

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  / 9 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  / 8 h ago

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

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  / 10 h ago

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

PKR’s Wong Chen today confirmed his resignation as Subang MP, effective 5pm. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 10 Aug 2026

PKR’s Wong Chen resigns Subang parliamentary seat, effective Aug 10, press conference Wednesday

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming says the ministry has resolved 1,647 ‘sick’ and abandoned private housing projects worth RM153 billion, benefiting nearly 200,000 homebuyers. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Aug 2026

Housing Ministry resolves RM153b worth of sick or abandoned housing projects, says Nga Kor Ming

The Department of Irrigation and Drainage says 606 portable emergency pumps have been deployed nationwide to address the effects of El Nino. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Aug 2026

Over 600 emergency pumps ready nationwide as Malaysia braces for El Nino, says Irrigation Dept

Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh says any political agreement involving Barisan Nasional for the state election must be formally decided and not based on speculation. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Aug 2026

Any Melaka BN election deal must be made official, says state party chief

BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he had empowered Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh to lead the talks in search of common ground to ensure stable governance in the state. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Aug 2026

Melaka BN free to negotiate, Zahid confirms Ab Rauf empowered to lead coalition seat talks

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming says the government plans to introduce or amend four housing laws under the National Housing Policy 2026-2035. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Aug 2026

Three new housing laws planned as govt reviews Strata Management Act, says Nga Kor Ming

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim leaves after attending the Negeri Sembilan-level the Kembara Inspirasi Belia Akar Umbi (Kibar) Negeri Sembilan 2026 programme at the Pasir Panjang Community Hall July 31, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Aug 2026

Doctors confirm elective surgery success, PM Anwar Ibrahim under strict medical watch

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (pictured) today wished Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim a speedy recovery as the Malaysian leader undergoes a medical procedure. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 10 Aug 2026

Pakistan PM wishes ‘brother’ Anwar swift recovery from medical procedure

The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) will cancel 29,240 summonses issued under the automated number plate recognition (ANPR) system between 2025 and August this year. — Picture via Facebook/MPPP
Malaysia / 10 Aug 2026

Refunds follow furore as Penang cancels 29,240 ANPR summonses, vows manual enforcement only

Pakatan Harapan presidential council member Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the coalition remains open to political cooperation that prioritises stability and the people’s interests. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Aug 2026

Amirudin Shari: Pakatan open to working with Bersatu, Perikatan if stability maintained

A customer makes a payment using a QR code in Cheras on October 5, 2023. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 10 Aug 2026

The death of plastic? E-wallets now displacing credit and debit cards across Malaysia

The High Court in Kuala Lumpur upheld blogger Jufazli Shi Ahmad’s acquittal on two charges involving offensive communications. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 10 Aug 2026

High Court upholds blogger Jufazli Shi’s acquittal over YouTube post against Ismail Sabri, Umno

Minister of Housing and Local Government Nga Kor Ming Nga said the OTP mechanism was expected to be introduced by the end of this year. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 10 Aug 2026

Prevention is better than cure: Govt unveils OTP exit clause to stop sick housing projects

For illustration purposes only. Selangor Infrastructure and Agriculture Committee chairman Datuk Izham Hashim urged local authorities to identify vacant land for possible use in urban farming projects. — Picture by KE Ooi
Malaysia / 10 Aug 2026

Selangor govt to local councils: Don’t let land go idle, put it to use for urban farming

Schools in Sarawak have been told to suspend outdoor activities when Air Pollutant Index readings exceed 100 amid the transboundary haze, the state Education Department said. ― The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 10 Aug 2026

Sarawak schools told to suspend outdoor activities if API exceeds 100

Magistrate Aimi Nawwar Mohamad Othman extended the remand of five men for another week to assist investigations into the murder of a businessman in Batu Pahat. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 10 Aug 2026

Five men remanded another week over murder of Batu Pahat businessman found in fishing net