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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

Police officers detained the three suspects after their vehicle was intercepted along Jalan Lilin in Sungai Merah following a pursuit. — The Borneo Post pic 
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2026

Three men arrested after leading police on car chase in Sibu

On August 4, a beam from a pre‑war building collapsed, injuring two tourists. — Picture courtesy of Bomba
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2026

Unsafe George Town heritage properties to be shuttered, MBPP vows strict enforcement on owners

Haze envelopes downtown Kuching city, as seen from the top of Bangunan Sultan Iskandar on August 7, 2026. — The Borneo Post pic 
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2026

Serian joins Kuching, Samarahan as unhealthy API readings rise

PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang said the PN constitution provides that any party choosing to join or establish another alliance would automatically cease to be a member of the coalition. — File picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2026

Hadi says Bersatu no longer part of Perikatan after plans for new coalition

Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said the stance was in line with the department’s efforts to strengthen integrity and ensure that every officer carries out the trust and responsibilities entrusted to them with full professionalism. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2026

‘No more warnings’: Immigration D-G vows action against rogue officers

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and other dignitaries flag off new vehicles during the launch of the National Madani Taxi Renewal Programme in Kuala Lumpur in this file picture dated July 3, 2026. Taxi drivers are allowed to license or replace their vehicles with models other than the Proton S70 under the Teksi Madani programme. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2026

Taxi drivers can replace vehicles with models other than Proton S70, says APAD

MAG said the individual was a second officer travelling in the cockpit jump seat as an observer and was not the pilot flying the aircraft. The group said the individual had also been off duty for two days before the incident, adding that the aircraft was operated safely at all times by two qualified operating pilots. ― File picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2026

Malaysia Airlines pilot detained in Jakarta was not flying aircraft, says Malaysia Aviation Group

The proposed task force was announced following discussions between MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman and Customs director-general Datuk Amran Ahmad during Amran’s courtesy visit to the anti-graft agency’s headquarters. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2026

MACC-Customs anti-smuggling task force still under discussion, says department

A 41-year-old technician was charged in the Sessions Court in Ipoh, Perak with seven counts of sexually assaulting his 14-year-old stepdaughter for the past three years in Bandar Universiti, Seri Iskandar. — Picture by John Bunyan
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2026

Technician pleads not guilty to seven counts of sexually assaulting 14-year-old stepdaughter

MCMC deputy director (development) Eneng Faridah Iskandar emphasised that the restriction ensures every social media platform is taking proactive steps to protect vulnerable groups, especially underage children navigating online content. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2026

MCMC: Under-16 social media restrictions aim to ensure greater platform accountability 

The Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir presents the appointment letter to new exco for the new term to Labu assemblywoman Siti Nur Umaira Hasim during the Appointment and Swearing-in Ceremony of the Negeri Sembilan State Executive Council members at Istana Besar Seri Menanti, August 7, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2026

Ten assemblymen sworn in as N. Sembilan exco members

The Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir and Tunku Ampuan Besar Tuanku Aishah Rohani Tengku Besar Mahmud during the appointment and swearing-in ceremony of the Negeri Sembilan State Executive Council members at Istana Besar Seri Menanti, Kuala Pilah, August 7, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2026

Tuanku Muhriz reminds new N. Sembilan exco to reject abuse of power, prioritise people

Kuala Terengganu district police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said the victim was duped after responding to a ‘Jom Eksport Ke Indonesia’ advertisement on Facebook and joining a WhatsApp group offering guidance on exporting products to Indonesia. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2026

Terengganu technician loses RM58,500 in scam promising Indonesia export approval

Nurshazwen Mohd Idris, 19, is charged with killing the baby girl she gave birth to at a house at Jalan Setia Mutiara 2/6, Taman Setia Mutiara here at about 10am, July 29. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2026

Kluang college student charged with murdering newborn girl

File picture of pilots at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) departure hall in Sepang, August 3, 2026. Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has commenced mandatory drug screening for all 1,260 Malaysia Airlines pilots and will implement stricter screening for all active pilots, going beyond current industry practice. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2026

Malaysia Aviation Group mandates pilot drug tests after off-duty crew member’s Jakarta drug arrest

On Tuesday (August 4), the video showing the discovery of the marine mammal carcass was shared on Instagram and attracted the attention of netizens, with many expressing concern over the condition of marine life in the waters there. — Screengrab from social media
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2026

Perak authorities probe suspected Irrawaddy dolphin carcass washed ashore in Ban Pecah