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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  / 9 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  / 5 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  / 6 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  / 9 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  / 19 h ago

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

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  / 4 h ago

Boy awarded RM359,123 after botched circumcision leaves permanent scarring

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  / 19 h ago

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

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  / 3 h ago

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

Hazy conditions are seen at the Labuan Public Marina Jetty, on August 31, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 6 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  / 7 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  / 7 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  / 5 h ago

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

Malaysian tourists are expected to flock to destinations including Hat Yai, Phatthalung, Satun, Betong, Bangkok and Krabi during the holiday period. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

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

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  / 1 h ago

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

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  / 6 h ago

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

Traffic is seen on the North-South Expressway near the Pedas-Linggi Toll Plaza on March 24, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2026

End of lane hoggers? Malaysia trials minimum speed limits to combat highway congestion

This file picture shows former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob arriving for questioning at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission headquarters in Putrajaya on March 13, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

Former PM Ismail Sabri to be charged at KL Sessions Court

MACC continued questioning a former company chief financial officer over alleged power abuse involving the RM370 million purchase of shares in two plantation firms linked to findings in the Tabung Haji RCI report. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

MACC questions former CFO for third day over RM370m share deal flagged in Tabung Haji RCI

Parti Bersatu Sabah leaders, led by acting president Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam (seated, centre), performing the party war cry after the Supreme Council meeting at its headquarters in Donggongon on Tuesday. — Picture courtesy of PBS
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

Joachim Gunsalam elected PBS president unopposed as party sees record nominations

Nurul Izzah would officiate the PKR Women’s and Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) congresses on Aug 14 before going on leave. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

PKR gives Nurul Izzah temporary leave from deputy president duties after congress

Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said the use of the modular construction system enables projects to be completed more quickly according to schedule, ensuring that the facilities will be ready for use for the 2027 Year One school session.— Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

Ahmad Maslan says modular system will ensure Cakna Madani classrooms completed before 2027 school term

Former Public Accounts Committee (PAC) member Tony Pua, 54, said he was familiar with the contents of the report, having read it as a PAC member at the material time. — Malay Mail file pic
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

1MDB audit excluded Najib’s personal bank accounts, Tony Pua tells court

Abdul Wahid Ismail (left), 55, and his wife Fauziah Muda, 52, watch dashcam footage of his MPV colliding with a herd of wild elephants at their home in Kampung Pasir Gajah, Chukai, August 6, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

MPV driver calls for improved LPT2 safety measures after elephant collision

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir meeting participants during the pre-launch of KL20 2026 at M Resort here today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

Akmal Nasrullah: KL’s rising startup ranking just the beginning as Malaysia eyes lasting growth

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the summit will be held as a three-city series, beginning in Penang on Sept 24, followed by Johor on Sept 29, before culminating in Kuala Lumpur on Nov 5. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

KL20 Summit goes nationwide with Penang, Johor stops as Malaysia ramps up startup ambitions

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus (centre) witnesses the handover of duties as Dang Wangi district police chief from SAC Sazalee Adam (left) to Supt Nuzulan Mohd Din at the Kuala Lumpur police headquarters, August 6, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

Kuala Lumpur police reshuffle six senior positions including CID, narcotics and district chiefs

Four company owners, Choo Lee Peng, 58, Chuah Hok Guan, 60, Chiang Hon Wai, 44, and Chong Yee Hoe, 55, leave the Sessions Court here today after pleading not guilty to 29 charges involving false documents submitted for incentive claims under the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) Daya Kerjaya 2.0 Programme. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

Actress, business owners among 17 facing charges over alleged Perkeso claims scam

Fahmi, who is also the Madani government spokesman, said state-level political developments had nothing to do with the government’s stance and commitment at the federal level. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

Fahmi says Unity govt remains stable despite Johor, Negeri Sembilan political developments

Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said a forensic specialist from Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital confirmed the cause after an autopsy was carried out yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

Care home resident died from head trauma after alleged beating, police say

The family has lodged three police reports and filed a complaint with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) over fake social media accounts that used her daughter’s name and photographs. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

Penang Education Department launches probe after student allegedly targeted in sexual harassment, AI-manipulated images case

Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim is expected to attend the ceremony.  — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

Negeri Sembilan’s new exco line-up to take oath at Seri Menanti tomorrow