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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

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

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 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

Melaka Opposition leader Mohd Yadzil Yaakub and Parti Wawasan Negara president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin in a photo dated February 27, 2026. Mohd Yadzil expects Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional leaders to hold talks soon over a possible electoral understanding ahead of the state election. — Picture via Facebook/mohdyadzil
Malaysia / 03 Aug 2026

Melaka Opposition leader expects BN-Perikatan talks soon on state election pact

A female student at a private institution of higher learning (IPTS) was killed in a road accident while returning home from the RXZ Members 8.0 gathering at the Gong Badak Motor Racing Circuit in Kuala Nerus yesterday. — Picture via social media
Malaysia / 03 Aug 2026

Kuantan student dies after motorcycle slams into stationary Triton on LPT2 returning from RXZ event

Frequent afternoon rain has continued in parts of Malaysia despite the Southwest Monsoon. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 03 Aug 2026

Hot mornings, rainy afternoons: Why Malaysia keeps getting thunderstorms despite the dry season

Lightning can occur even during light drizzle or strike up to 16 kilometres away from the centre of a thunderstorm. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Aug 2026

Protect yourself from lightning: MetMalaysia debunks dangerous thunderstorm myths

The implementation of the Hybrid Workday Policy, which begins today for states observing a Friday-Saturday weekend, has been described as a positive step towards modernising and strengthening the digitalisation of public services without compromising service delivery to the people. ― Pexels pic
Malaysia / 02 Aug 2026

Hybrid Workday policy modernises Malaysia’s public sector as civil servants embrace digitalisation

Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat (left) attends a coordination meeting between the Kelantan Education Department and state police headquarters at the department’s office in Tunjung, Kota Bharu today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Aug 2026

Show evidence suspects fled to Malaysia, Kelantan police tell Thai authorities amid 90km border fence plan

Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir (right) presents the letter of appointment to Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim during the appointment and swearing-in ceremony at the Balairong Seri, Istana Besar Seri Menanti, Kuala Pilah today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Aug 2026

BN thanks Tuanku Muhriz for consenting to Ismail Lasim’s appointment as Negeri Sembilan MB

Police arrested seven individuals, including two teenage girls, to assist in the investigation of a knife-point robbery case at a residential unit in Jalan Ampang last Friday. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 02 Aug 2026

Police arrest seven, including two teens, in Jalan Ampang knife‑point robbery investigation

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm, heavy rain and strong winds warning for 10 states until 6pm today. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 02 Aug 2026

Thunderstorm warning issued for 10 states until 6pm

Bystanders after evacuating the Sunway Square Mall due to a fire. — Threads video screenshot
Malaysia / 02 Aug 2026

Fire breaks out at Sunway Square Mall, blaze contained before firefighters arrive 

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Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim said safeguarding the royal institution was the responsibility of every Negeri Sembilan citizen and remained essential to maintaining harmony and close relations between the monarchy and the state administration. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Aug 2026

Negeri Sembilan MB: New state government committed to upholding royal institution

Melaka Barisan Nasional (BN) is open to cooperating with any party under a BN Plus formula for the upcoming state election, its chairman and Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Aug 2026

Open to negotiations: Melaka MB says willing to discuss cooperation with any party for the coming state polls

Speaking at his first press conference after taking his oath of office, Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim said the holiday had received the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Aug 2026

Gesture of appreciation: Negeri Sembilan MB announces special state public holiday tomorrow

The newly appointed menteri besar also said representatives from both Perikatan Nasional and Barisan Nasional — including Umno, MCA and MIC assemblymen — would be considered in the formation of the state administration. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Aug 2026

Negeri Sembilan exco lineup to be discussed with Zahid, finalised by Friday, says new MB

Police are investigating a viral video showing two males, including a 16-year-old student, fighting at the Pandamaran Sports Complex car park in Klang. — Screengrabs via Facebook/Penyulam Aksara
Malaysia / 02 Aug 2026

Police probe viral Pandamaran car park brawl involving 16-year-old student

Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir (left) delivers his royal address during the appointment and swearing-in ceremony of the Negeri Sembilan menteri besar at Istana Seri Menanti in Kuala Pilah today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Aug 2026

Tuanku Muhriz tells Negeri Sembilan assemblymen to put people above politics