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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

Selangor Menteri Besar and Pakatan Harapan election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari speaks at the Jelajah Kekal Harapan Negeri Sembilan event at the Desa Cempaka night market site in Nilai on July 29, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2026

Pakatan blames ‘racial politics’ after defeat to BN-Perikatan pact in Negeri Sembilan

Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the Pertang state seat Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias celebrates unofficial results in his favour during the 16th Negeri Sembilan State Election at the BN Command Centre in Wisma Umno Negeri Sembilan, Seremban on August 1, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2026

Zahid: BN and Perikatan will partner to establish Negeri Sembilan administration

Muhammad Bakhtiar Mazlan, 22, died on August 1, 2026 after his Honda Vario motorcycle skidded on the East Coast Expressway 2 while he was travelling towards Kuala Lumpur after attending the RXZ Members 8.0 Programme in Kuala Nerus, Terengganu. — Picture from Facebook/Tvetmara Johor Bahru
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2026

A ride cut short: Homeward-bound varsity student dies on highway after RXZ 8.0 gathering in Gong Badak

A woman aged 80 was killed in a two-car crash near SK Kedai Piah in Ketereh, Kelantan that left four others, including the drivers, with serious injuries on August 1, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2026

Myvi and Saga collide near Kelantan school, 80-year-old woman dies, four others seriously injured

As Malaysia’s over-65 age group climbs to 8.4 per cent, the Economy Ministry is identifying a pilot project to address the challenges of an ageing population, with plans for a 2027 rollout. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2026

Economy Ministry eyes pilot project as Malaysia’s ageing population threatens fiscal and care pressures

Penang Port Commission chairman Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin (centre) hands over the Jalur Gemilang to its general manager Datuk V. Vijayaindiaran (right) during the commission’s 70th anniversary celebration and National Month launch on August 1, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2026

Penang Port marks 70 years by giving back to those in need

Terengganu police detained three people, including a teen, suspected of selling ketum water openly at the Paka highway rest stop on July 31, 2026 near a gathering spot for RXZ Members 8.0 programme. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2026

A Paka R&R special? Terengganu police nab trio over alleged open sale of ketum water, one suspect just 16

Newlyweds Noor Farzana Masnoor (right) and Luqman Adam Sudirman arrive in wedding attire at the SJKT Ladang Kubang polling centre in Labu to cast their ballots during the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election on August 1, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2026

Right after saying ‘I do’, this Gen Z bride in Negeri Sembilan says ‘I vote’

Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi follows the latest developments of the 16th Negeri Sembilan State Election alongside BN secretary-general Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki at the BN Command Centre in Wisma Umno Negeri Sembilan, Seremban on August 1, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2026

(Unofficial) Negeri Sembilan polls: ‘PBN’ to form state govt, sets sights on Melaka next

About 12,000 postal ballots are being counted across eight official vote tallying centres in Negeri Sembilan on August 1, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2026

Counting begins for nearly 12,000 postal ballots as Negeri Sembilan polls enter final stretch

Merdeka Centre programme director Ibrahim Suffian said Pakatan Harapan’s track record after eight years in power could be a key factor in whether it retains voter support in the August 1, 2026 state election. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2026

Merdeka Center: Pakatan’s eight-year track record could matter more than shifting alliances in Negeri Sembilan

The Election Commission (EC), in a Facebook post, reported that the Kota state constituency recorded the highest turnout so far at 72.1 per cent, closely followed by Seri Menanti and Labu at 70.9 per cent each. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2026

Negeri Sembilan voter turnout climbs to 65.38pc by 4pm

PAS election director Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said such practices could damage the party’s internal ecosystem. — Picture via Facebook/Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2026

Mixing politics with business destroys parties, Sanusi warns PAS members against project‑seeking donors

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan said the move aims to strengthen the legal framework and overall management of the pilgrimage fund board, Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH). — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2026

Stakeholder feedback crucial in Tabung Haji Act amendments, says minister

The Meteorological Department has issued a thunderstorm warning for several states, with heavy rain and strong winds expected until 7pm today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2026

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning, heavy rain and strong winds forecast across states until 7pm

JPN Selangor said full cooperation was being given to police investigating the case. — Picture via Facebook/Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Selangor
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2026

State Education Department offers support following Hulu Selangor teacher’s death, police probe ongoing