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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 Health Ministry is adopting a tailored approach to upgrading health facilities in the interior of Sabah and Sarawak by taking into account the geographical challenges and specific needs of each area, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2026

MOH upgrading health facilities in Sabah, Sarawak interior based on local needs, says deputy minister

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) M. Kulasegaran during the oral question-and-answer session at the Third Meeting of the Fifth Session of the 15th Parliament (Dewan Negara) at the Parliament Building August 3, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2026

Deputy minister: Security laws must protect safety without undermining human rights

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has obtained a five-day remand order against three more individuals, including a deputy general manager for construction, an occupational safety and health manager, and a project director of a property company that is a subsidiary of a statutory body, over the alleged misappropriation of about RM450,000 in Notice of Penalty (NOP) charges. — Picture by Choo Choy May .
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2026

MACC remands three more over alleged RM450,000 misuse of penalty payments

Lawyer Latheefa Koya, who represented M Paramaguru, 49, said Justice Hazlina Hussain quashed the charge after finding it was fatally defective. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2026

High Court acquits temple chairman over alleged trespass at Sri Maha Mariamman temple

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari during the question-and-answer session at the Second Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Selangor State Legislative Assembly at the Selangor State Assembly Hall in Shah Alam August 5, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2026

Selangor AI White Paper to outline landscape, map benefits, challenges, value proposition, says MB

Police have opened investigation papers into four crimes reported in Tanjung Bungah between July 28 and August 2, involving housebreaking, robbery, trespassing and theft. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2026

Cops investigate housebreaking, robbery in Tanjung Bungah; CCTV shows lone suspect in five‑day crime spree

Selangor Islamic Affairs and Innovation Committee chairman Mohd Fahmi Ngah said the state government is fine-tuning a new model for the reimplementation of the WiFi Smart Selangor initiative, taking into account various factors, including changing user needs. — Picture via Facebook/Dr. Fahmi Ngah
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2026

Selangor fine‑tunes new model for WiFi Smart Selangor reimplementation, says state exco

General Operations Force Northern Brigade Commander (Ulu Kinta) SAC Balveer Singh Mahindar Singh displays photos of electronic waste (e-waste) seized during raids on three premises around Ipoh on August 3, during a press conference at the GOF Ulu Kinta base in Ipoh August 5, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2026

GOF seizes RM9.39m worth of illegal e‑waste in Ipoh raids, 14 arrested

The Kedah Immigration Department arrested 81 undocumented migrants during Ops Sapu at a construction site in Kuala Kedah yesterday. — Picture via Facebook/Kedah Immigration Department
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2026

Ops Sapu: 81 undocumented migrants held at Kedah construction site

PLUS Malaysia Bhd has opened tenders for Packages 2 and 5 of the Juru-Sungai Dua Traffic Dispersal Project as the project enters its next phase, with Package 1 recording an overall physical progress of 34.63 per cent as of July 31. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2026

PLUS opens tenders for next phase of Juru-Sungai Dua traffic dispersal project

On July 29, the suspect was arrested after police received a report regarding a female college student who was admitted to Enche Besar Hajjah Khalsom Hospital (HEBHK) here and believed to have recently given birth. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2026

Teen’s remand extended over death of newborn found with stab wounds in Kluang

The Public Service Department has opened applications for the 2026 Dermasiswa B40 programme for 2025 SPM holders from eligible B40 families to pursue diploma studies at institutions of higher learning in the country. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2026

SPM 2025 holders can now apply for Public Service Dept’s Dermasiswa B40 scholarships until Aug 16

A couple were injured after their multi-purpose vehicle collided with a herd of wild elephants at Kilometre 274.6 of the East Coast Expressway 2, after the Cheneh Toll Plaza, near here last night. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2026

Driver and wife injured after MPV hits herd of wild elephants on LPT2 near Chukai

File picture of Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor arriving at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on December 22, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2026

Rosmah seeks stay on RM67.4m ruling, cites RM100,000 bank balance and concerns over jeweller’s finances

A shop assistant was injured after a car crashed into a pastry shop in Taman Berkeley, Klang, at about 3.30pm yesterday. — Picture via social media
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2026

Car crashes into Klang pastry shop after driver selects wrong gear, injuring assistant

The scene where a local man died at a care home in Tanjung Rambutan August 5, 2026. Police are conducting further investigations after an initial examination revealed several injuries on the victim's body. The case has been classified under Section 302 of the Penal Code. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2026

Man found dead at Tanjung Rambutan care facility, police launch murder probe