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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  / 7 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  / 3 h ago

National Day secretariat: Automatic invitations for ex-PMs stopped since 2018

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced yesterday that the basic eligibility quota for RON95 petrol subsidies would be increased from 200 litres to 300 litres, while the Budi Diesel quota would be raised from 300 litres to 400 litres, effective today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Budi Madani: Restored RON95 quota, higher diesel allocation bring relief to motorists, traders

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  / 4 h ago

Fatal LPT1 accident: Four dead in 11-vehicle crash near Kuantan

Wangsa Maju police chief Annas Sulaiman said police were alerted at about 8.50am after a security guard found the student’s body at Residensi Teratai on Jalan Langkawi. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

College student dies after fall from Setapak condominium

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  / 7 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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 17 h ago

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

Batik Air is offering passengers special Merdeka fare discounts and exclusive retail perks at the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang as part of a campaign bringing together the airline’s retail partners. — Picture by John Bunyan
Money  / 19 h ago

Batik Air launches Merdeka campaign with fare cuts and retail deals at Subang Airport

Malaysian High Commissioner to Singapore Datin Paduka Anizan Siti Hajjar Adnin said Malaysians in Singapore serve as ‘unofficial ambassadors’ in strengthening bilateral ties and as an important bridge connecting the two neighbouring countries. — Picture via Facebook/High Commission of Malaysia, Singapore
Singapore  / 19 h ago

Malaysians in Singapore act as ‘unofficial ambassadors’ for bilateral ties, envoy says in National Day remarks

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  / 2 h ago

Boy awarded RM359,123 after botched circumcision leaves permanent scarring

A hazy view is seen along the Kuching Waterfront, with the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading reaching 366 as of 4pm today. According to data from the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, the other areas with hazardous readings were Samarahan (350) and Sri Aman (334). — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Haze worsens in East Malaysia as Sarawak records hazardous API, Sabah unhealthy levels

Hazy conditions are seen at the Labuan Public Marina Jetty, on August 31, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 4 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  / 5 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  / 5 h ago

Former gang member Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis found guilty of murdering Tupac Shakur 30 years after shooting

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim greets members of the public while attending the launch of the Skim Usahawan Bangkit Madani Permatang Pauh at Yayasan Aman in Bukit Mertajam August 29, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2026

Anwar to unveil initiatives addressing people’s daily concerns in National Day speech

A general view of haze in Putrajaya. In Peninsular Malaysia, unhealthy air quality was recorded in Sungai Petani (161), Langkawi (157) and Alor Setar (155) in Kedah; Minden (160), Seberang Perai (157) and Seberang Jaya (156) in Penang; Cheras (160) and Batu Muda (155) in Kuala Lumpur; and Putrajaya (155). — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2026

DOE: Sri Aman’s API hits 221 as 28 areas nationwide record unhealthy air quality

A food stall and a general goods storage room in front of Sekolah Kebangsaan Ampang here were destroyed in a fire early this morning. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2026

Fire destroys food stall and storage room outside SK Ampang; no casualties reported

Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari has called for a thorough investigation into the case of an 11-year-old girl who allegedly died from a heart condition after reportedly being made to take part in a sporting activity by a teacher.
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2026

Probe must be comprehensive after family alleges pupil with heart condition was made to run, says sports minister

Sharing his experience of the case, Attorney General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar, who was then a deputy public prosecutor handling the trial, said a sovereign nation must be firm in protecting its security while ensuring that those accused of threatening national security are dealt with through a transparent, fair and impartial legal process. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2026

AG says Lahad Datu trial shows how justice system safeguards national sovereignty

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said his government reduced the number of special lottery draws from 22 a year to eight. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2026

Called a ‘gambling boss’, Anwar fires back: I cut special lottery draws from 22 to eight

Sarawak Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang (centre), joined by Wong on his left and others, prepares to officiate at the opening ceremony for the roadshow. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2026

Sarawak targets 20,000 affordable homes by 2030, says deputy minister

One of the suspects being held by police. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2026

Police arrest two men for allegedly impersonating enforcement officers to extort RM1,500 from foreigner in Penampang

A stretch of Jalan Matang affected by the pipeline leak. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2026

Water disruption expected as Sarawak Water conducts Jalan Matang pipeline repairs Sept 4-5; traffic diversion from Sept 3-12

The government is monitoring inflation movements due to developments in the West Asian crisis to ensure cost pressures from supply disruptions and rising commodity prices do not burden the people. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2026

Govt monitoring inflation to avoid cost pressure on the people amid West Asia crisis, says deputy minister

Hamdan Samad suffered injuries to his left leg and right hand in the 4pm incident. — Daily Express pic
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2026

Sabah clam hunter survives crocodile attack after friend beats nine-foot reptile on the head

The aftermath of the accident involving two vehicles and an automatic car wash machine in Kota Belud. — Daily Express pic
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2026

Kota Belud car wash crash sparks deja vu weeks after Kota Kinabalu International Airport smash

A proposal to introduce a RM500 First-Time Marriage Incentive for youths in Perak will be submitted to the relevant State Executive Council (Exco) member for further discussion and refinement before being considered under the 2027 state budget. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2026

Perak mulls RM500 first‑time marriage incentive to ease financial burden on youths ahead of 2027 state budget

Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the party has agreed to give its state leadership the mandate to hold discussions and negotiations with any political party interested in cooperating in the next election. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2026

Umno allows state leaders to negotiate cooperation with any party for next election

Thick black smoke billows from a fabric-processing factory as flames engulf the premises in Jalan Bagan Ajam, Butterworth, on August 28, 2026. The blaze destroyed about 80 per cent of the factory and left its 58-year-old owner with first-degree burns. — Social media pic
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2026

Factory owner suffers first-degree burns trying to fight blaze that destroys 80pc of Butterworth premises

Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah delivers the Royal Address at the Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) 2026 Royal Address Ceremony at Dewan Konsert Seri Budiman, UiTM Shah Alam August 28, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2026

UiTM must remain accessible to underprivileged Bumiputera students, says Sultan Sharafuddin