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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

Perak Sultan Sultan Nazrin Shah and Raja Permaisuri of Perak Tuanku Zara Salim attend the opening of the Manjung Municipal Council’s Merdeka Hall today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2026

Perak Sultan opens Manjung Municipal Council’s new Merdeka Hall

This file picture shows two Rapid KL trains pictured at the Glenmarie 2 station on the first day of passenger operations for the LRT Shah Alam Line on June 29, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2026

LRT3 article sparks RM100m defamation suit by MRCB, vice-chairman against journalist

Deputy Johor police chief Hoo Chuan Huat said three men were arrested after a man’s body was found wrapped in a fishing net in Batu Pahat. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2026

Police arrest three after missing Johor man found dead in river

Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Fuziah Salleh said the requirement applies to any use of copyrighted works, whether for AI applications or other purposes. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2026

AI training using copyrighted works requires owners’ approval, says deputy minister

Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department director Commissioner Datuk Hussein Omar Khan, however, said the number of arrests and drug seizures indicated that KLIA remained a preferred transit point for syndicates attempting to smuggle drugs overseas. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2026

Drug seizures at KLIA jump nearly six-fold as syndicates target airport

Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department director Commissioner Datuk Hussein Omar Khan (centre) speaks at a press conference at the Selangor police headquarters in Shah Alam on August 4, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2026

How did a Malaysia Airlines pilot’s drug-filled baggage clear KLIA? Police identify person of interest

Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said the government is considering a levy on EVs after RM3.3 billion in incentives yielded limited private-sector investment in charging infrastructure. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2026

Govt eyes levy on EVs to close gap in public charging infrastructure

Malaysia / 04 Aug 2026

Mother’s desperate attempts to save son fail in Kuala Terengganu fire

State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin said the proposal is not intended to separate Sabah from the national tourism framework, but rather to establish a more effective operational partnership between the federal and state governments. ― Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2026

Sabah proposes tourism be placed under Concurrent List in line with MA63

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim (seated) answering questions from reporters upon arriving to begin his first day of duties at the Menteri Besar’s Office at Wisma Negeri today. Also present was state Secretary Datuk Mohd Zafir Ibrahim. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2026

Negeri Sembilan considers creating Deputy Exco positions, says MB

Temerloh district police chief ACP Mohd Nasyim Bahron said police were alerted to the crash involving a motorcyclist and his pillion rider at 8.20 pm. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2026

Teenage students killed after motorcycle crashes near Temerloh

Suzanne Liew, wife of missing pastor Raymond Koh, is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2026

Suhakam: Further delay in Pastor Raymond Koh case could jeopardise crucial evidence, witnesses

Fire and Rescue Operations Division assistant director John Sagun Francis said a team from the Nibong Tebal Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) was sent to the scene after receiving an emergency call at 8.14 pm. — Picture by Devan Manuel
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2026

Pulau Burung landfill fire extinguished after nearly four-hour operation

On July 28, the MACC arrested 12 individuals, including six immigration officers, in a joint operation conducted with several other agencies across the Klang Valley and Penang. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2026

MACC arrests five more immigration officers over alleged MyIMMs hacking

On June 20, Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) signed several agreements with two Turkmenistan companies, including a Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) covering Offshore Blocks 19 and 20, as well as a Cooperation Agreement (CA) for a 2D seismic survey covering the northern offshore blocks. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2026

Govt seeks wider gas supply options as Malaysia moves to boost energy security

Five Malaysian gold medallists in the men’s weightlifting events at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games pose for a photograph at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) Armadillo. From left: Muhammad Erry Hidayat, Muhammad Hafizuddin Rosli, Mohamad Aniq Kasdan, Muhamad Aznil Bidin and Mohamad Syahmi Nor Ghazali. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2026

Anwar praises Malaysian contingent’s fighting spirit at Glasgow Commonwealth Games