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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

KTMB said in a statement yesterday that the expanded service will cover seven stations—Paloh, Kluang, Renggam, Layang-Layang, Kulai, Kempas Baru and JB Sentral—with the journey from Paloh to JB Sentral taking about 120 minutes. — Picture by Devan Manuel
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2026

KTMB expands Southern Shuttle route linking Paloh to JB Sentral from Aug 8

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the commitment also encompassed efforts to enhance cooperation in combating cross-border crime. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2026

Malaysia, Cambodia to strengthen cooperation in AI, digital economy and cross-border crime, says Anwar

Anthony Loke, who is also Transport Minister, said the decision was made out of a sense of responsibility and after having held the position for 22 years. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2026

Loke resigns as Negeri Sembilan DAP chairman after state election defeat, stays on as party sec-gen

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke said the matter was decided at the party’s central executive committee (CEC) meeting yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2026

DAP to put govt role to vote as delegates decide whether party stays until Parliament ends

The Federal Constitution enables “new born” children who were found abandoned here to be Malaysian citizens, unless the presumption that their mother is a permanent resident is rebutted or proven otherwise. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2026

What is a ‘new born child’? Malaysia’s Court of Appeal clarifies citizenship laws for abandoned children

A screen grab shows a Malaysian pilot accused of smuggling 25 kilogrammes of ecstasy at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
Malaysia / 03 Aug 2026

Indonesian authorities put out airport video of Malaysian pilot allegedly smuggling 25kg ecstasy

Fire and Rescue Department personnel stand near a pickup truck tha
Malaysia / 03 Aug 2026

Maran Umno Youth chief, wife and child among four killed in Bentong crash

Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin speaks to reporters during the Penang PDRM Op Selamat 2024/2025 Advocacy Ceremony in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri at the Juru Toll Plaza on March 28, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Aug 2026

Police question 10 individuals over deaths of two teen girls in Ipoh

Former Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng attends the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court for the continuation of his corruption trial involving the Penang undersea tunnel project on August 3, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Aug 2026

MACC officer rejects bias claim in Lim Guan Eng undersea tunnel probe

A Parti Warisan member gestures in Kulai, Johor, on February 23, 2022. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 03 Aug 2026

‘Slander and forgery’: Warisan denies fake letter claiming unity government exit

AKPS chief Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said authorities are examining how the pilot’s baggage passed airport screening without being flagged. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Aug 2026

Malaysia Airlines pilot’s baggage raised no alarm at KLIA before drug arrest in Jakarta, border agency chief says

The Court of Appeal here today heard that celebrity preacher Da’i Syed’s rape conviction was unsafe and should not be upheld due to several flaws in the prosecution’s case concerning the issue of consent. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Aug 2026

Defence claims celebrity preacher Da’i Syed conviction unsafe, insists victim’s actions pointed to consent

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said stray-dog enforcement must balance animal welfare with public safety. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Aug 2026

Selangor MB urges humane stray-dog enforcement after Rocky’s death

The Kelantan Fire and Rescue Department expects the Super El Niño phenomenon, forecast to peak towards the end of this year, to increase the risk of fires in the state due to hotter and drier weather. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Aug 2026

Fire Department warns Kelantan at greater risk of destructive blazes under Super El Niño

The Malaysian Social Work Profession Council will be established soon after the Social Work Profession Act comes into force, said Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Lim Hui Ying. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Aug 2026

Deputy minister says Social Work Council coming once new Act officially takes effect

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek says ministry stepping up psychosocial support after Selangor teacher’s death — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Aug 2026

Education Minister Fadhlina vows stronger psychosocial support after Selangor teacher’s tragic death