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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  / 7 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  / 8 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  / 3 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  / 5 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  / 3 h ago

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

Hazy conditions are seen at the Labuan Public Marina Jetty, on August 31, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Sarawak haze crisis: Kuching API hits 407, six areas in hazardous zone

Malaysian tourists are expected to flock to destinations including Hat Yai, Phatthalung, Satun, Betong, Bangkok and Krabi during the holiday period. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

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

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

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

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  / 3 h ago

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

Two villagers walk to their farm through the haze in Kampung Tebakang, near Serian on August 30, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 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  / 9 h ago

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

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday praised AKPS for seizing a container suspected of carrying strategic goods bound for Israel at the Port of Tanjung Pelepas in Johor. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 09 Aug 2026

Anwar hails AKPS for seizing suspected Israel-bound shipment at Johor port

Lee Chee Cheng carving a signboard at his shop in Carnavon Street. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia / 09 Aug 2026

Penang woodcarver keeps age-old craft alive as demand grows (VIDEO)

School students begin first day at a school in Selangor, January 3, 2023. Picture is for illustration purpose only. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 08 Aug 2026

Experts urge holistic measures, warn teacher workload threatens mental health and classroom quality

The National Information Dissemination Centre (Nadi) Mahir initiative, enabling parents to purchase school uniforms on an instalment plan, is helping to ease their financial burden. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Aug 2026

Fadhlina hails Nadi Mahir school uniform instalment plan easing parents’ burden, empowering entrepreneurs

Penang Pakatan Harapan (PH) has decided to retain the Barisan Nasional (BN) state executive councillor in the state administration until the next general election (GE), said its chairman Chow Kon Yeow. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Aug 2026

Chow stresses Penang Pakatan unity, BN exco retained as coalition eyes next GE

Barisan Nasional (BN) remains open to negotiations on seat allocations for the Melaka State Election, including seat swaps, provided they are conducted honestly and in good faith, said BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Aug 2026

Seat swaps possible in Melaka, Zahid says negotiations must remain fair and principled

Discussions on the issue of shrimp imports from Thailand are at the final stage and are expected to be resolved by mid-August, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Malaysia / 08 Aug 2026

Shrimp import talks with Thailand at final stage, resolution expected by mid‑August, says Mat Sabu

A Chemor teacher alleges workplace bullying, intimidation and emotional distress. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 08 Aug 2026

Perak Education Department vows fair handling of Chemor teacher bullying complaint, welfare prioritised

Police investigating motive behind suitcase left at Bukit Kayu Hitam ICQS. — Picture via Facebook/AKPS Bukit Kayu Hitam
Malaysia / 08 Aug 2026

Police seek owner, motive behind pink suitcase left at Bukit Kayu Hitam ICQS after explosive scare

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the meeting would be conducted by State Human Resources, Poverty Alleviation, Indigenous & Minority Affairs Committee chairman V. Papparaidu, together with representatives from the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso), to obtain relevant information from the affected workers. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Aug 2026

Amirudin: Selangor govt to meet Panasonic workers over jobs, assistance after planned closure

National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh (right) explains the dangers of drugs to children on the AADK mobile bus during the AADK Madani Foster Village and Madani Foster School programmes at Felda Tenang here today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Aug 2026

AADK backs mandatory drug screening for all Malaysia Airlines pilots, cabin crew

On July 31, it was reported that the Dewan Rakyat special sitting on the RCI report regarding the Tabung Haji board would be held on August 11. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Aug 2026

Tabung Haji recovery plan addressed RM12.6b losses but further reforms needed, says RCI

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the move was in line with the Madani government’s commitment to ensuring a comprehensive investigation into the report. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Aug 2026

Anwar pledges thorough probe into every Tabung Haji RCI finding following King’s decree

The RCI report, which examined TH’s operations between 2014 and 2020, highlighted numerous governance weaknesses and alleged excessive political interference in profit distribution and haj operations. — File picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 08 Aug 2026

MACC, police and IRB ramp up investigations into alleged Tabung Haji irregularities after RCI report

Minister of National Unity Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said Malaysia’s approach was anchored in the recognition that diversity should not be viewed as a source of division, but as a strength that could be harnessed through mutual respect, openness and cooperation.. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Aug 2026

Malaysia’s interfaith approach offers lessons for peace, social harmony, says Aaron

Perak Fire and Rescue Department assistant director (Operations) Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said the Teluk Intan accident today involved a 25-tonne empty lorry and two vehicles, a Toyota Vellfire and a Honda HRV. — Picture by Devan Manuel
Malaysia / 08 Aug 2026

Two killed in separate Perak accidents involving lorry, three vehicles and family car