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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

MRT Corp said the Penang Mutiara LRT Line has continued to make steady progress through a series of key delivery milestones covering engineering design, construction planning, land readiness and railway systems implementation.
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

MRT Corp awards RM3.03b Penang Mutiara LRT systems contract to MRCB-Theta Edge JV

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the programme reflected the state government’s commitment to ensuring that mosques continued to serve as centres of worship, knowledge dissemination, and the strengthening of ukhuwah (brotherhood) among Muslims. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

Johor MB launches Semarak Maghrib and Isyak programme to boost mosque attendance

MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman had said that both agencies also exchanged views on operational challenges, including Customs inspection procedures, bureaucratic hurdles and internal issues faced by the department. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

C4 calls for clearer mandate, transparency in MACC-Customs dept task force

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) said the incident had affected train operations on the route, while cleanup works and repairs to restore the power supply are underway. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

KTMB services disrupted after lorry carrying flammable liquid causes power outage on Kulai-Kempas route

Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said the meeting provided an opportunity for both sides to exchange views on cooperation between Malaysia and the United Nations. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

Mohamad Hasan meets UN resident coordinator to discuss Malaysia-UN cooperation

Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said investigations showed that the three men were travelling by train from Bangkok to Narathiwat when they were apprehended. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

Three Sarawakians arrested in Thailand with 87kg of syabu, says Bukit Aman

Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the police were informed by the Indonesian National Police (POLRI) about the arrest of the three women from Sabah, aged between 30 and 39. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

Three Malaysian women held in Jakarta after drugs found hidden in luggage, shoes

Kerteh Fire and Rescue Station Operations Commander Senior Fire Officer II Mokhtar Dollah said the victim, Muhammad Syahmi Farhan Mohd Firdaus, 6, from Kerteh near here, was found drowned by members of the public who also assisted in the search operation for the victim at 5:43 pm. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

Six-year-old autistic boy drowns after being swept away by waves at Kerteh beach

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) said RON97 is now priced at RM4.35 per litre, down from RM4.40 previously, while unsubsidised RON95 has dropped to RM3.77 per litre from RM3.82. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

RON97, unsubsidised RON95 and diesel prices down five sen this week

Bukit Aman JSJN director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the team will be in Jakarta from Aug 11 to 15 to assist in completing the investigation, including identifying the source of drug supplies, smuggling methods, and the possibility of the suspects’ connections with syndicates in Indonesia. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

Bukit Aman to send team to Jakarta to probe Malaysian pilot drug case

Bau district police chief Supt Mohd Haide A Rahman said police were alerted to the incident at about 8.53 am before a team was immediately dispatched to the school. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

Teacher found dead in SMK Bau toilet, police rule out foul play

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the meeting with Singapore Grand Prix (GP) Executive Director Michael Roche was aimed at studying Singapore’s experience and best practices to ensure the event at SIC is organised successfully. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

Anwar meets Singapore GP chief ahead of Formula 1 return to Sepang

The Court of Appeal decided that a baby left with an adult should also get the same legal protection as a baby found by the roadside. — Picture by Razak Ghazali
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2026

Court declares Seremban-born girl a Malaysian, rules anti-statelessness protection applies to her

The national contingent that brought glory to Malaysia at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games arrive safely at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) after concluding their campaign with a haul of eight gold, three silver, and five bronze medals August 5, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2026

Cabinet congratulates Malaysian contingent on Glasgow 2026 success, says Fahmi

Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said 10 high-performing schools in each district, comprising five primary and five secondary schools, will be selected based on their academic achievement, co-curricular performance, and student character development. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2026

State and district education offices to nominate schools for MOE reform initiative, each to get RM100,000, says deputy minister

Former Jeli Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed has reaffirmed that he has no intention of contesting in the 16th General Election, saying it is time for a new generation of leaders to take on greater responsibilities. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2026

At 76, Mustapa Mohamed rules out GE16 return, urges young leaders to take helm