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The Department of Environment is paying special attention to the fire incidents reported in bushes and peatlands near Jalan Sibujaya Barat in Mukah and Sungai Nai in Daro amid the current dry spell. — Screengrab via ASMC

DOE monitors bush and peatland fires in Mukah, Daro in Sarawak amid dry spell

Skudai assemblyman Marina Ibrahim (left) has been appointed a special officer for Orang Asli affairs under the Sultan Ibrahim Johor Foundation, state Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi (right) announced on September 5, 2026. —  Picture via Facebook/Marina Binti Ibrahim

After quitting politics, former Skudai rep Marina Ibrahim is now Johor Sultan’s special officer for Orang Asli affairs

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has denied claims of a rift or problems between him and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, stressing instead that Barisan Nasional remains committed to ensuring the country’s political stability until the end of the term. — Bernama pic

Zahid denies rift with Anwar, reaffirms BN’s commitment to political stability

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim delivers his speech during the closing ceremony of the Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Exhibition (MAHA) 2026 at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang September 6, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Anwar: MACC to investigate fertiliser‑supply delay to paddy farmers in Kedah; errant contractors may face termination

A married couple’s fight over the TV volume ended with the woman slashed with a parang and her husband in Kota Tinggi, Johor police custody under Section 324 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt with a dangerous weapon or means. — Unsplash pic

TV volume row leaves woman with slash wound in Kota Tinggi, cops nab husband 

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke speaks during the DAP Wanita National Congress at a hotel in Putrajaya on September 6, 2026. — Bernama pic

Anthony Loke says govt has 15 months to finish reforms, no need to rush GE16

File photo of KLIA. KLIA has urged passengers bound for Jakarta on affected flights to contact their airlines for the latest schedule information, after volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau forced the temporary closure of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. — Picture by Choo Choy May

KLIA sets up resting areas for Jakarta‑bound passengers after Anak Krakatau ash forces airport shutdown

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi delivers his speech during the closing ceremony of the 2026 national‑level Orang Asli Sports Carnival at the EduCity Sports Complex September 6, 2026. — Bernama pic

DPM Zahid: Over 600 Orang Asli students now pursuing higher education, reflecting rising social mobility

DAP wants both the PM term-limit and AG-PP separation Bills back on the table when the Dewan Rakyat sits from October 5 to December 8, 2026. — Bernama pic

PM term limit, AG-PP split: DAP wants both Bills tabled in Oct-Dec sitting

AirAsia flights to and from Jakarta have been hit by volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau eruption on September 6, 2026. — AFP pic

AirAsia cancels, reschedules Jakarta flights as Anak Krakatau erupts

Malaysia’s SMART MAS01 team arrives at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on September 5, 2026 to assist Nepal with humanitarian aid for the flood disaster. — Picture from Facebook/Bernama

Malaysia’s SMART team begins Nepal mission after arriving in Kathmandu

Picture for illustration only. Penang DOSH said the construction worker fell from a height of seven metres while descending from scaffolding to take his lunch at 1.30pm September 5, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Construction worker dies in Penang after seven-metre fall at Bayan Lepas site

The Sarawak capital of Kuching had the highest API reading nationwide at 223 at 10am September 6, 2026. — Bernama pic

Breathing isn’t easy in Kuching, Malaysia’s haziest spot at 10am as API hits 223

One 21-year-old student died after falling ill while participating in the UiTM endurance challenge at its Jengka campus in Maran, Pahang on September 5, 2026; eight other participants have been hospitalised. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Varsity student dies, eight in hospital after UiTM endurance challenge in Jengka

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail (in pic) reaffirms his support and loyalty to Tuanku Muhriz ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir as the royal succession dispute dating back to April 2026 deepens. — Bernama pic

Negeri Sembilan MB Ismail Lasim stands by Tuanku Muhriz amid fresh royal succession claim

David H. Gamble Jr, the US Chargé d’Affaires ad interim in Kuala Lumpur, denies US interference in Malaysian political leadership as insinuation by PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang on September 5, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur

US envoy rejects Hadi’s claim it offered to help shape Malaysian govt leadership