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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  / 7 h ago

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

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  / 3 h ago

National Day secretariat: Automatic invitations for ex-PMs stopped since 2018

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced yesterday that the basic eligibility quota for RON95 petrol subsidies would be increased from 200 litres to 300 litres, while the Budi Diesel quota would be raised from 300 litres to 400 litres, effective today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Budi Madani: Restored RON95 quota, higher diesel allocation bring relief to motorists, traders

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  / 4 h ago

Fatal LPT1 accident: Four dead in 11-vehicle crash near Kuantan

Wangsa Maju police chief Annas Sulaiman said police were alerted at about 8.50am after a security guard found the student’s body at Residensi Teratai on Jalan Langkawi. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

College student dies after fall from Setapak condominium

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  / 7 h ago

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

The AI Untuk Rakyat programme targets 100,000 Malaysians aged between 18 and 30, which is inline with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s announcement yesterday. — SoyaCincau pic
Tech-gadgets  / 17 h ago

AI Untuk Rakyat: Malaysians aged 18-30 can redeem three months of ILMUchat Pro worth RM150 for free — here’s how

Apple CEO Tim Cook (right) and senior vice-president John Ternus attend the premiere of ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4 in Los Angeles on July 27, 2026, ahead of Ternus taking over as chief executive. — AFP pic
Money  / 17 h ago

John Ternus succeeds Tim Cook at Apple as company enters AI era

Batik Air is offering passengers special Merdeka fare discounts and exclusive retail perks at the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang as part of a campaign bringing together the airline’s retail partners. — Picture by John Bunyan
Money  / 19 h ago

Batik Air launches Merdeka campaign with fare cuts and retail deals at Subang Airport

Malaysian High Commissioner to Singapore Datin Paduka Anizan Siti Hajjar Adnin said Malaysians in Singapore serve as ‘unofficial ambassadors’ in strengthening bilateral ties and as an important bridge connecting the two neighbouring countries. — Picture via Facebook/High Commission of Malaysia, Singapore
Singapore  / 19 h ago

Malaysians in Singapore act as ‘unofficial ambassadors’ for bilateral ties, envoy says in National Day remarks

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  / 2 h ago

Boy awarded RM359,123 after botched circumcision leaves permanent scarring

A hazy view is seen along the Kuching Waterfront, with the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading reaching 366 as of 4pm today. According to data from the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, the other areas with hazardous readings were Samarahan (350) and Sri Aman (334). — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Haze worsens in East Malaysia as Sarawak records hazardous API, Sabah unhealthy levels

Hazy conditions are seen at the Labuan Public Marina Jetty, on August 31, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 4 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  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 5 h ago

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

PKR election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said Pakatan Harapan remains open to election negotiations with Barisan Nasional, but insists both sides must approach the talks sincerely. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 2d ago

Amirudin tells Umno to ‘look in the mirror’ over sincerity in election seat talks

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said post-mortems confirmed that the two children died from stab wounds to the neck, while their mother suffered fatal sharp-force trauma to the neck and chest. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 2d ago

Desa ParkCity deaths: Post-mortems show two children were stabbed in the neck, mother suffered sharp-force wounds, says KL police chief

Dancers from the National Department for Culture and Arts captivated spectators with their closing performance during the full rehearsal for the 2026 National Day celebrations at Dataran Putrajaya August 29, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 2d ago

Putrajaya comes alive as National Day 2026 full rehearsal gets under way

Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said 121 MoUs worth about RM8 billion are expected to be signed in conjunction with MAHA 2026, with around RM4 billion involving partnerships with China. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 2d ago

Durian, pineapple and RM8b in deals: Malaysia goes big at MAHA 2026

Deputy Communications Minister and Kulai MP Teo Nie Ching (left) places a Jalur Gemilang sticker on a motorist’s vehicle during the Japen@Petronas Jalur Gemilang Expression Programme in Kulai August 29, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 2d ago

Jendela Phase Two to begin at 1,000 sites nationwide this year, says deputy minister

Police have advised visitors to arrive early, avoid illegal parking and look after their children and belongings during the 69th National Day celebrations at Dataran Putrajaya. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 2d ago

More than 2,300 police deployed for National Day celebrations in Putrajaya 

Smoke rises from the Pos Laju building in Bekenu, after a fire destroyed about 60 per cent of the structure on August 29, 2026. No injuries were reported. — Social media pic
Malaysia / 2d ago

Fire destroys 60pc of Pos Laju building in Bekenu, no injuries reported

Organisers will provide N95 masks to more than 10,000 participants at the 2026 National Day celebrations in Putrajaya as part of precautionary measures amid the haze. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 2d ago

Mask up for Merdeka: National Day crowds urged to wear N95s amid haze

Putrajaya Corporation will provide free water taxi services from 5am to 2pm on August 31 to help members of the public travel to the 2026 National Day Celebration at Dataran Putrajaya. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 2d ago

Going to Dataran Putrajaya for National Day celebrations? Free water taxis are available from 5am on Aug 31

The crime scene cordoned off with police tape. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 2d ago

Man, 49, held in murder probe after five-year-old boy dies in Sibu

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has approved RM4.6 million this year to upgrade basic infrastructure at 27 Islamic educational institutions across Penang, up from RM2.11 million for 11 institutions last year. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 2d ago

Anwar approves RM4.6m for upgrades at 27 Penang Islamic institutions

Members of the public are advised to wear face masks when outside as hazy conditions descend on Kuching on August 29, 2026. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 2d ago

Smoke from West Kalimantan pushes four Sarawak locations into ‘very unhealthy’ zone

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim shares a lighthearted moment with a member of the public in Permatang Pauh on August 28, 2026. The prime minister said today he has never forgotten the constituency where his political career began. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2026

‘How could I forget?’ Anwar calls Permatang Pauh his hometown and birthplace of political journey

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil inspects the full rehearsal for the 2026 National Day parade at Dataran Putrajaya August 29, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2026

National Day celebrations at Dataran Putrajaya to proceed as planned, says Fahmi

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mingles with members of the public at the launch of the Skim Usahawan Bangkit Madani Permatang Pauh in Kubang Semang, Bukit Mertajam, on August 29, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2026

Anwar vows to claw back billions lost to leakages and return money to Malaysians

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mingles with members of the public while attending the launch of the Skim Usahawan Bangkit (SUB) Madani Permatang Pauh at Yayasan Aman in Bukit Mertajam August 29, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2026

Anwar: Tabung Haji RCI probe crucial to prevent further losses and identify those responsible for the RM12b shortfall