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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  / 10 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  / 6 h ago

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

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  / 7 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  / 10 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  / 5 h ago

Boy awarded RM359,123 after botched circumcision leaves permanent scarring

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  / 4 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  / 2 h ago

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

Hazy conditions are seen at the Labuan Public Marina Jetty, on August 31, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

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

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  / 2 h ago

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

A fire is seen in Persiaran Industri Bercham 10, Bercham. — JBPM pic
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

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

Malaysian tourists are expected to flock to destinations including Hat Yai, Phatthalung, Satun, Betong, Bangkok and Krabi during the holiday period. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

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

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  / 8 h ago

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

Two villagers walk to their farm through the haze in Kampung Tebakang, near Serian on August 30, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

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

Argentina’s forward #10 Lionel Messi cries during the trophy ceremony at the end of the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026. Messi said on August 31, 2026, he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final. — AFP pic
Sports  / 7 h ago

It ‘hurts’: Messi retires from international football after Argentina’s World Cup final defeat

Visitors walk outside the National Registration Department in Putrajaya on September 23, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

NRD: MyKad printing services disrupted until Sept 7 for shift to new-gen

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said empowering entrepreneurs remains a priority for his administration, as micro-entrepreneurs are among the key drivers of the state’s economic growth. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Aug 2026

Selangor to empower local entrepreneurs to compete globally, says Amirudin

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail said the move, which was highly anticipated by PDRM personnel, reflected the government’s concern for those entrusted with the responsibility of safeguarding public safety and order. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Aug 2026

IGP hails new promotion system as boost to morale, career progression

MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman said the individual’s statement was taken to obtain evidence regarding allegations of abuse of power in the purchase of shares in two plantation companies valued at approximately RM370 million. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia / 08 Aug 2026

MACC completes fourth, final day of recording former CFO’s statement in Tabung Haji probe

Tabung Haji said the memorandum submitted by the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) on TH Himpunan Aman Solidariti reflected the public’s genuine concern in supporting the national haj institution to safeguard the interests of the Muslim community.— File picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 08 Aug 2026

Tabung Haji to study NGO proposals, says 75pc of RCI recommendations implemented

North Klang District Police Chief ACP Ramsay Embol said his department received the report on August 5 before the arrests of a freelance host and a businessman, aged in their 30s and 60s respectively, were carried out yesterday. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 08 Aug 2026

Two men arrested over podcast allegedly touching on religious sensitivities, say police

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said close ties and cooperation were essential to ensure the people continued to benefit from government initiatives. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Aug 2026

Anwar: Political differences must not stand in way of Federal-state cooperation

At the upcoming DAP national congress, delegates will decide whether party leaders should leave federal government posts while continuing to support Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Parliament. — File picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 08 Aug 2026

Stay or go? DAP faces catch-22 as crucial congress vote looms

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) poses for a photograph with military officers and personnel during the Semarak Kenegaraan programme at Terendak Camp in Sungai Udang, Melaka. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2026

Anwar: Govt to cut red tape in military, police promotion process

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) meets military officers and personnel during the Semarak Kenegaraan programme at Terendak Camp in Sungai Udang, Melaka, today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2026

Anwar questions RM330m gap in proposed Felda hotel sale, orders full report

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said Malaysia and Singapore will strengthen labour cooperation, including efforts to improve the welfare and protection of gig workers. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2026

Malaysia and Singapore to deepen labour cooperation, boost protection for gig workers

A woman was injured after the SUV she was driving crashed through the glass entrance of the departure hall at Kota Kinabalu International Airport today. — Social media pic via The Borneo Post
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2026

Woman hurt after SUV crashes into KKIA departure hall

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob underwent a successful pacemaker procedure at the National Heart Institute today and remains under close monitoring. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2026

Ismail Sabri stable after successful pacemaker implantation at IJN

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government will seek to increase defence spending in Budget 2027 to strengthen military readiness and personnel welfare. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2026

Malaysia to increase defence spending in Budget 2027, says Anwar

MACC’s National Governance Planning Division deputy director Mohd Gunawan Che Ab Aziz called for stronger whistleblower protection and reforms to government procurement and services. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2026

MACC urges ministry chiefs to protect whistleblowers as Malaysia eyes higher CPI ranking

Yayasan Tuanku Fauziah (YTF) has launched the Women in Technology Awards 2026, a national initiative to recognise outstanding Malaysian women, whose leadership, innovation and technological achievements are shaping the country’s future. — Pexels pic
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2026

Yayasan Tuanku Fauziah launches Women in Technology Awards 2026 to honour Malaysian innovators

Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said the number of foreign visitors could reach 300,000, based on attendance recorded at several Formula 1 races in countries such as France and Japan. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2026

Immigration Dept gears up for F1 Bahrain GP visitor surge at Sepang