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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

On Aug 4, a beam of a pre-war building collapsed, injuring two tourists. —Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue department
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

Penang urged to enforce safety checks for ageing heritage buildings after Armenian Street incident

 Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin as saying that initial investigations found the incident occurred late on Aug 3 after the victim allegedly became aggressive and disturbed other residents at the care home. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

Caregiver allegedly told residents to tie up man before fatal beating at Perak care home, police say

Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said they arrested the suspects - five men and two women aged between 22 and 44 - between 12.30 am and 3.05 am on Tuesday (Aug 4). — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

Married couple among seven nabbed as police seize 2.8kg of MDMA in Perak raids

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said as digital technologies become increasingly embedded across every sector of the economy, trust, security and resilience must advance in tandem with innovation. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

Fahmi calls for stronger cybersecurity, trusted AI adoption to drive Malaysia’s digital future

State exco Wong Hon Wai (centre) visiting one of the booths at the Visit Penang Carnival at Sunway Carnival Mall. Next to him is ATAP chairman Datuk Ch’ng Huck Theng (left). — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

Penang ranks third in international hotel guests, records nearly one million visitors in Q1 2026

State Communications and Multimedia, Youth, Sports and Non-Governmental Organisation Committee chairman Datuk Fadzli Mohamad Kamal said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is always cooperating with the police to tackle these vandalism and theft cases. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

Pahang records over RM3m losses from telecom infrastructure vandalism, thefts

The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said the overall index rose to 120.3 points in the April-to-June period, reflecting higher prices charged by domestic service providers across several industries. ― Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

Malaysia’s services producer prices accelerate to 2.9pc growth in Q2 2026, says DOSM

The 41-year-old pleaded not guilty to all charges after they were read before Judge Jean Sharmila Jesudason. — Picture by John Bunyan
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

Lorry driver charged with sexually assaulting two daughters in Seri Iskandar

Deputy Prime Minister and Rural and Regional Development Minister, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that anyone found involved in wrongdoing or mismanagement within government agencies and statutory bodies must be held accountable. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

Zahid says those involved in TH mismanagement must face consequences

Selangor Investment, Trade and Mobility Committee chairman Ng Sze Han said the state government continues to emphasise sustainable data centre development that is balanced with environmental needs and the well-being of the people.— Picture courtesy of Ng Sze Han’s office
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

Selangor exco: Data centre growth not straining domestic water supply

Kangar District Police chief ACP Yusharifuddin Mohd Yusop said police received a report from a 61-year-old man at 12.35 pm yesterday. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

Another suspected human skeleton found in gunny sack in Perlis, murder probe underway

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail said the discussions were aimed at coordinating action and identifying other high-risk locations to enable preventive measures to be taken to avoid similar incidents in the future. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

Pahang orders immediate action on hazardous trees after deadly Janda Baik incident

Minister of Finance II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said that while the government can provide policy certainty and maintain a credible fiscal framework and financing innovation. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

Amir Hamzah: Govt to unlock markets, private capital must drive investment

Kubang Pasu police chief Supt Mohd Radzi Abdul Rahim said the couple, aged 36 and 39, surrendered at the Kubang Pasu district police headquarters at about 1.30 am today. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

Missing couple and son detained in Kubang Pasu over alleged RM25,000 ‘kutu’ scam

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi speaks during the monthly assembly of the Rural and Regional Development Ministry in Putrajaya on August 6, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

After Johor and Negeri Sembilan wins, Zahid sees ‘blue wave’ heading to Putrajaya

Zahid, who is also Rural and Regional Development Minister, claimed the purported pressure came in the form of officers being questioned over their presence at the events, which he said was likely framed as civil servants participating in political activities. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

Zahid claims ministry officers ‘pressured’ over attending BN-linked events during state polls