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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  / 8 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  / 4 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  / 19 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  / 5 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  / 8 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  / 18 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  / 3 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  / 18 h ago

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

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

Sarawak haze crisis: Kuching API hits 407, six areas in hazardous zone

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  / 2 h ago

Youth and Sports Ministry takes responsibility for communication breakdown over Azizulhasni’s LA28 plans

A fire is seen in Persiaran Industri Bercham 10, Bercham. — JBPM pic
Malaysia  / 6 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  / 6 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

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

Malaysian tourists are expected to flock to destinations including Hat Yai, Phatthalung, Satun, Betong, Bangkok and Krabi during the holiday period. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Merdeka break expected to bring RM36m to southern Thailand from 60,000 Malaysian tourists

Forbes Asia today unveiled its 2026 Best Under A Billion list, featuring 200 of Asia-Pacific’s top-performing small and mid-sized listed companies, with the number of Malaysian firms on the list more than doubling to 19 companies. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2026

AI boom helps 19 Malaysian firms make Forbes Asia’s Best Under A Billion list

Various seized motorcycles are seen at the Terengganu Police Contingent Headquarters in Kuala Terengganu on August 3, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2026

Terengganu police return 222 seized RXZ motorcycles to owners

The Royal Malaysian Customs Department, through a joint operation with the Directorate General of Customs and Excise of Indonesia, is tightening border controls to combat the smuggling of subsidised goods and contraband between the two countries. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2026

Malaysia and Indonesia Customs launch joint border checks to tighten controls, curb smuggling

The Second Meeting of the Fifth Term of the 15th Parliament of Dewan Negara drew to a close today after sitting for 10 days which saw 12 bills approved. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2026

Dewan Negara adjourns 10‑day sitting with 12 Bills passed

An undated illustrative image shows detainees in handcuffs. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2026

Cheras police arrest foreign composer for assaulting student at private institution

An undated file photograph shows yellow tape used by the Royal Malaysia Police to secure a perimeter. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2026

Perlis Good Samaritan killed while assisting auxiliary policeman in earlier accident

A pilot walks towards the departure hall at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Sepang on August 3, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2026

Second Malaysian in a week arrested for drug smuggling in Indonesia

Malaysia / 04 Aug 2026

Police: 11 deaths and 46 accidents from four days of RXZ Members 8.0

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) logo is pictured at its headquarters in Putrajaya, September 9, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2026

Tabung Haji RCI: Design firm director arrested over RM300,000 ‘renovation bribes’

MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman, when contacted, confirmed the arrest and stated that the case is being investigated under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2026

MACC detains former estate manager over RM8m rubber sapling supply probe linked to Tabung Haji RCI

The Ministry of Communications said the requirement is enforced under the Child Protection Code (CPC), which came into effect on June 1, 2026.— Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2026

Social media age verification rules in force since June 1, says Communications Ministry

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the approach reflects the discipline’s fundamental principle that “the dose makes the poison”.— Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2026

Health reforms must be guided by evidence-based data, says Dzulkefly

Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said his department received information from the public at about 4.15 pm about a fight involving Bangladeshi labourers who were colleagues at a plantation in the district. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2026

Plantation brawl in Port Dickson leaves three foreign workers dead, one injured

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the presence of professional dietitians is important to help the community understand the nutritional content of food and to plan meals that meet dietary needs. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2026

Sarawak needs more dietitians to promote balanced nutrition, says Abang Johari

Mukhriz, 61, filed the application on Dec 20, 2024, naming the Director-General of the Inland Revenue Board, Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, and the Government of Malaysia as the first, second, and third respondents, respectively. — Picture by Mukhriz hazim
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2026

Mukhriz’s challenge against RM5m IRB tax notices gets Nov 16 decision date

Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said experience in handling previous conflicts had helped the government strengthen its preparedness. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2026

Foreign Ministry tracking 21,427 Malaysians in conflict-hit countries for possible evacuation