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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

The Ministry of Finance today denied a viral claim that all Malaysians aged 18 and above will receive a one-off RM100 Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) payment in conjunction with National Day. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2026

Finance Ministry urges public not to spread false poster on RM100 SARA payout for National Day

A former chief financial officer of a statutory body-owned company spent more than six hours giving a statement to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission today to assist in the investigation regarding findings in the Royal Commission of Inquiry Report on Tabung Haji. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2026

MACC questions former CFO for six hours over Tabung Haji RCI findings

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said social media platform operators have been given time to align their internal mechanisms to ensure that the removal of high-risk content involving scams and online gambling is carried out automatically. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2026

Fahmi: Social media platforms given time to align with ONSA on scams, online gambling

Police have submitted the investigation paper on the death of Rocky the dog to the deputy public prosecutor’s office. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2026

Police submit Rocky dog death probe in Klang to DPP, owner weighing legal options

Jertih Fire and Rescue Station Chief Mustafa Ismail said his team received an emergency call at 10.28am and arrived at the location at 11.44am, before successfully controlling the fire about 30 minutes later. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2026

Man suffers burns in fire that damaged five RAKR houses in Seberang Jerteh

PKR information chief Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said the upcoming PKR national congress is expected to look into the party’s performance in the Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections and also the federal government’s policies. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2026

Fahmi: PKR congress to assess party performance in Johor, Negeri Sembilan polls

Communications Minister and Madani Government spokesperson Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Ministry of Human Resources to immediately process the first 15,000 foreign worker applications to address labour shortages in key sectors and support Malaysia’s economic activities. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2026

PM directs Human Resources Ministry to expedite 15,000 foreign worker applications, says Fahmi

The eastbound route on the Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah Bridge (JSAHMS), from Batu Maung to Batu Kawan, will be temporarily closed from 8pm on August 8 until 3am on August 9. — File picture by KE Ooi
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2026

Penang Second Bridge eastbound route to Batu Kawan closed Aug 8 night for Cultural Night Run

Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the concessionaire of the East Coast Expressway 2 has been instructed to immediately repair the damaged safety fence and review long-term measures to enhance safety following a collision involving a vehicle and a herd of elephants at KM274.6 northbound along the Cheneh-Chukai stretch last night. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2026

Works minister: LPT2 concessionaire to repair fence, review long‑term safety after elephant crash

The Malaysian Immigration Department detained three Indonesian nationals, including a man suspected to be the mastermind of a passport forgery syndicate, during operations at two locations around Kuala Lumpur last night. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2026

Immigration busts passport forgery syndicate in KL raids, arrests three, seizes 119 forged passports

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said the Myanmar junta must also ensure that the refugees would not face any danger before the repatriation process could begin. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2026

Malaysia to discuss refugee repatriation plan with Myanmar junta, says Fahmi

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin begins a two-day official visit to Vietnam today to strengthen defence cooperation between the two countries. — Picture via Facebook/Khaled Nordin
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2026

Defence minister on two‑day visit to Hanoi to strengthen Malaysia‑Vietnam defence ties

On July 31, it was reported that the Dewan Rakyat special sitting on the RCI report regarding the Tabung Haji board would be held on August 11. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2026

Fahmi: Up to 40 MPs ready to debate Tabung Haji RCI report

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said more stringent aviation security measures, in addition to tighter screening protocols, were among the measures being considered. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2026

Fahmi says tighter airport security measures being considered after pilot’s arrest over alleged drug trafficking

Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said investigators were recording statements from witnesses in Malaysia and abroad, while obtaining relevant documents to complete the investigations. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2026

Federal police open five investigation papers over alleged Tabung Haji commercial crimes

Johor deputy police chief DCP Hoo Chuan Huat said the operation, which began at 11 am, was carried out at five separate locations in Johor Bahru, Kulai and Muar, and led to the arrest of five local men, one foreign man and one foreign woman, aged between 36 and 46. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2026

Johor police bust drug syndicate using vape cartridges, seize RM10.68m worth of drugs