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Dungun police chief Supt Nik Ab Halim Nik Mat said police received a report on the incident at 3.41 pm. — File picture by Mukhriz Hazim

Four-month old baby dies after found unconscious at Dungun childcare centre

Gerik police chief Supt Abdul Samad Othman said information regarding the group’s condition was received at about 5.30 pm today after a family member managed to contact one of the mountain guides accompanying the group. — Picture via Facebook

Police: Six missing Gunung Trans Gerah hikers contacted, safe for now

A total of 11 officers and members of the Malaysian Special Search and Rescue Team (SMART) departed for Nepal from the Subang Air Base at 9am today.The team was flown in using an A400M aircraft belonging to the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) to participate in search and rescue (SAR) operations for victims affected by floods and landslides in the country. — Bernama pic

Malaysians urged to register on Foreign Ministry’s E-Konsular as precaution, though not mandatory

Yesterday, the SMART MAS01 team, deployed as part of the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission to Nepal, arrived safely at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu at noon local time. — Bernama pic

Malaysia deploying DNA experts to identify disaster victims, pending Nepal’s go-ahead

The remand order for the man, who is in his 70s, was issued by the Kota Tinggi Magistrate’s Court to facilitate further investigations under Section 324 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt with a weapon. — Pexels pic

Elderly man remanded four days for slashing wife’s hand

Selangor Police Chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said of that number, seven men are wanted to assist in the investigation of a fight in Taman Alam Megah that resulted in the death of a 23-year-old local man on Aug 25. — Picture by Choo Choy May .

Police tracking down 10 suspects to assist in murder, gang fight in Shah Alam

The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) said TEDUH, developed by the National Housing Department (JPN), is a one-stop platform providing access to information such as developers’ licence status, advertising permit and developer’s licence (APDL), project progress and information related to private housing projects. — File picture by Hari Anggara

Housing Ministry: Check Teduh to check project, developer information before buying property

In a statement, PTPTN said the RM39.7 million scheme benefits 26,457 students entering bachelor’s degree programmes at public universities and polytechnics for the September 2026 intake. — Bernama pic

Over 26,000 new undergraduates to benefit from RM1,500 PTPTN advance payments

MRL said in a statement on the ECRL Facebook page today that a recently recirculated information on social media regarding the passenger fares is inaccurate and has never been verified by any authority. — Malaysia Rail Link picture

Malaysia rail link: ECRL passenger fares to be known by year-end

Children, senior citizens and those with respiratory conditions should reduce strenuous outdoor activities if API readings rise. — Bernama pic

Minden air quality hits unhealthy level as API rises to 142, says Penang exco

PKR vice-president Datuk Chang Lih Kang says tied between Pakatan Harapan and Umno-BN remain cordial and that neither party speak on political matters during the weekly Cabinet meetings. — Bernama pic

No cracks in federal unity govt, says Pakatan minister as Umno closes gap with PAS ahead of assembly

The roller coaster attraction involved in the August 22, 2026 incident at Sunway Lagoon theme park in Subang Jaya, which is believed to have stopped abruptly after failing to move forward during a ride, remains closed while investigations are ongoing. — Screengrabs via Facebook/Warga Wilayah

Selangor police say investigation into Sunway Lagoon ride gone wrong to take at least three months as it waits for tech report

Umno picks PAS over Pakatan Harapan for its 2026 general assembly. — File picture by Hari Anggara

No seat for Pakatan at annual Umno assembly, but PAS gets red carpet 

Relief aid volunteers from Mercy Malaysia and its partners in Nepal deliver essential medical, hygiene and cooking supplies to flood-affected families in remote areas as relief efforts continue and communities prepare to leave temporary shelters. — Picture from Facebook/MERCY Malaysia

Some Nepal villages so devastated, you’d think they never existed, says Malaysian relief volunteer

Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has signalled that the state legislative assembly could be dissolved by the end of September 2026, paving the way for a state election. — Bernama pic

Two Fridays to go? Melaka CM Ab Rauf drops biggest hint yet on state assembly dissolution

The Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta’s operating suspension had been extended until 6pm  September 7, 2026, forcing stranded passengers to scramble for alternative arrangements even as flights remain disrupted due to the eruption of Anak Krakatau. — Bernama pic

RM10,000 and a detour via Surabaya: Malaysian family stranded in Indonesia scrambles to get home after ash cloud cancels flights