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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 police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the suspect allegedly charged at police with a machete during an attempt to arrest him in an orchard in Ijok. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Aug 2026

Perak police chief: Fugitive wanted over knife attack on two cops dies after being shot during arrest

An Indonesian woman and her Bangladeshi boyfriend were charged in the Magistrate’s Court today with the murder of a five-year-old boy last month. — Pexels pic
Malaysia / 03 Aug 2026

Indonesian mother, Bangladeshi partner face murder charge in Penang over death of five‑year‑old son

Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) today reaffirmed its commitment to supporting multi-agency efforts to safeguard Malaysia’s borders against illegal activities. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 03 Aug 2026

MAHB pledges full support, vows tighter airport security after pilot’s Indonesia drug arrest

Firefighters work at the scene after a tree fell on a pickup truck along Jalan Janda Baik in Bentong, killing four people and injuring a child on August 3, 2026. — Bomba pic
Malaysia / 03 Aug 2026

Four killed, child injured after tree crushes Ford Raptor in Bentong

The United States (US) is committed to continuing to strengthen close ties with Malaysia, including in the defence sector, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Aug 2026

Defence Minister Khaled confirms US pledge to deepen Malaysia cooperation at military conference

Klang Royal City Council mayor Datuk Abd Hamid Hussain said officers followed standard operating procedures during the stray dog-catching operation in Taman Teluk Gedung Indah. — Social media pic
Malaysia / 03 Aug 2026

Klang council denies SOP breach during stray dog-catching operation, says animal died in struggle with resident

The High Court heard today that 1MDB and its four subsidiaries are set to prove that former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak stood at the very heart of the alleged fraud that cost the sovereign wealth fund US$5.64 billion. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 03 Aug 2026

Najib in the dock: High Court hears betrayal of rakyat in alleged US$5.64b 1MDB fraud

A female firefly larva in a laboratory, captured by research assistant and environmental science postgraduate student at Monash University Malaysia, Tan Wei Jack, from Bukit Kiara Federal Park. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Aug 2026

Hannah Yeoh vows ecological buffer, rediscovered fireflies drive 300‑metre protection at Bukit Kiara

Lorry driver, wife plead not guilty to abusing daughter. Picture for illustration purposes only. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 03 Aug 2026

Lorry driver and wife plead not guilty as Melaka court hears child abuse charges

The badly damaged Toyota Vellfire and high-powered motorcycle following a four-vehicle crash at KM44.6 of the southbound North-South Expressway near Kulai. A 56-year-old Singaporean motorcyclist was killed and two Malaysian riders were injured. — Social media pic
Malaysia / 03 Aug 2026

Singaporean biker killed, two fellow riders hurt in crash involving Toyota Vellfire on North-South Expressway near Kulai

Selangor state assembly Speaker Lau Weng San said the identity of the lawmaker allegedly facing disqualification has yet to be confirmed. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Aug 2026

State Speaker: Selangor assembly reviewing all lawmakers after bankruptcy disqualification claim

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds expected to affect eight states and the Federal Territory of Labuan until 6pm today.— Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Aug 2026

MetMalaysia alert: Torrential rain, lightning and gusty winds batter states from Kedah to Sarawak

File picture of a security team led by dog handler Henry Yew patrolling a platform for signs of cable theft at the Taman Naga Emas MRT station in Bandar Tasik Selatan, Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 03 Aug 2026

Malaysia targets rail cable theft with possible RM100,000 fines and 1,146 new CCTV cameras, Dewan Negara told

Police said the Toyota Avanza veered onto the left road shoulder before crashing into a roadside guardrail. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Aug 2026

Woman killed, son injured after Toyota Avanza crashes into guardrail in Kedah

Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and hold bilateral talks with Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. — Picture via Facebook/praksokhonn
Malaysia / 03 Aug 2026

Cambodian DPM Prak Sokhonn arrives in Malaysia for two-day official visit

The accused was granted RM6,000 bail and ordered to report to the nearest police station once a month. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Aug 2026

Man pleads not guilty to robbing security guard of shotgun outside Klang bank