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Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi speaks to the media during the Central Zone Polytechnic and Community College Convocation 2026 at the Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris hall in Tanjung Malim, Perak on September 24, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Lim Guan Eng calls for MACC action on Zahid over RM2.1b ministry overspending, cites UiTM precedent

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said the government expects three major sporting events this weekend to proceed despite the haze affecting parts of Malaysia. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Fahmi: Govt expects F1, KL Marathon and Le Tour de Langkawi to go ahead despite haze

To help lower-salary workers save up more money for their retirement through the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), their employers could help put in more money towards their EPF savings, former EPF CEO Tan Sri Shahril Ridza Ridzuan said today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Ex-EPF CEO proposes employers pay higher EPF contributions for low-wage workers while reducing contributions for high-income staff

A CCTV image shows a gunman pointing a firearm at a white Toyota Land Cruiser at a petrol station in Bidor Sentral on September 29, 2026. — Screengrab via Facebook/Warga Bidor
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Bidor petrol station shooting: Man hospitalised with bullet wound to shoulder

FAM president Datuk Ab Ghani Hassan (second left) at a press conference after the sixth FAM executive committee meeting for the 2025‑2029 term at Wisma FAM, Petaling Jaya.— Bernama pic
Money  / 14 h ago

FAM president apologises to Malaysian fans, pledges reforms after heritage player scandal

EPF CEO Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn noted that longevity is one of the biggest defining forces that will impact Malaysia, including its society and economy. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

EPF CEO outlines four priorities for Malaysia as Malaysians live longer, says all have role to play

Selangor Women’s Development and Community Welfare Committee chairman Anfaal Saari said that the temporary financial assistance is estimated to benefit up to 50 affected families while the law enforcement process is carried out. — Screengrab via Facebook video
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Selangor allocates RM100,000 to help wives and children wronged in maintenance issues

The scene of the fatal May 2 collision on Jalan Ampang. The High Court today dismissed a college student’s bid to strike out the murder charge against him. — File picture
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

College student fails to strike out murder charge over Jalan Ampang collision that killed couple

Several Israeli media reported that a fight had broken out between the plane’s pilots, reportedly causing a distress signal to be activated. — Social media pic
World  / 16 h ago

Tel Aviv-bound Flydubai flight lands in Saudi Arabia after reported cockpit fight

File picture of the ECRL logo and Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train design at the Zenith Hotel in Putrajaya December 18, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

ECRL explained: How fast, how far and when will Malaysia’s new East Coast rail link open?

Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali says Bersatu is preparing to contest the Melaka state election on its own. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

No deal with Pakatan: Azmin says Bersatu preparing to contest Melaka polls alone

Marked with a distinctive gold star on the RFID signage, the upgraded RFID lane works with all existing Touch ‘n Go RFID tags and forms part of the company’s roadmap towards Multi-Lane Fast Flow (MLFF) tolling. — SoyaCincau pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Touch ‘n Go to add 10 Enhanced RFID lanes for Malaysia’s MLFF transition

Flash floods hit the Wisma Persekutuan car park area in Johor Bahru. Sept 30, 2026. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Several areas in Johor Bahru hit by flash floods following heavy rain (VIDEO)

Malaysia’s Immigration Department said a Myanmar teenage girl named in a viral social-media claim remains in detention and was not among 1,476 Myanmar detainees repatriated yesterday. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Immigration Dept denies social media claim that Myanmar teen was repatriated, says she remains in detention

Retail prices of unsubsidised RON97 and RON95 petrol fall 5 sen per litre, while unsubsidised diesel drops 15 sen for Oct 1 to 7. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Money  / 13 h ago

MOF: RON97 fixed at RM5, unsubsidised RON95 at RM4.52, diesel at RM5.27

Sarawak Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said approximately 5,000 people are expected to gather at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching for the Malaysia Day celebration on September 16. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Sep 2026

Abdul Karim: Kuching gears up for Malaysia Day celebration expected to draw 5,000

Sarawak Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah speaks during the press conference today. — Picture courtesy of Ukas
Malaysia / 05 Sep 2026

Haze affects tourist arrivals and upcoming events in Sarawak, says state minister

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Kuala Lumpur has arrested an owner of a consulting, management and business company on suspicion of soliciting and accepting bribes of about RM30,000 in return for obtaining grants and loans under the Bumiputera entrepreneur financial financing scheme for two companies related to armaments and defence. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 05 Sep 2026

MACC detains company owner for allegedly soliciting RM30,000 to secure defence‑sector financing

A gloomy sun is seen through the haze near the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly building in Kuching on September 1, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Sep 2026

Serian tops very unhealthy API readings as six Sarawak areas exceed 200

Nepal’s army personal take part in search operations in the aftermath of flash floods in Nepal’s Nuwakot district September 1, 2026. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 05 Sep 2026

In Nepal for eight days, Malaysian wife presses on with search for missing special‑operations firefighter

People load a victim’s body, recovered from the Hydropower Project tunnel, to an ambulance as they prepare to send it to Kathmandu for a DNA test in the aftermath of flash floods in Trishuli, Nepal’s Nuwakot district September 4, 2026. All DNA samples from the next-of-kin of 55 Malaysians still unaccounted for following floods and landslides in Nepal have been obtained, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 05 Sep 2026

Malaysia sends families’ DNA samples to Nepal to help identify 55 missing Malaysians, says Tok Mat

The historic Chew Jetty here was unaffected by a fire that broke out about 20 metres away and destroyed five business premises early this morning, said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Sep 2026

Chew Jetty heritage site unaffected by blaze, Penang govt to help owners of five destroyed premises, says CM

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said continuous improvements to LIMA, particularly in terms of venue size and facilities, were necessary, especially as more neighbouring countries were also organising similar exhibitions. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Sep 2026

‘If Langkawi too small’: Defence minister says LIMA may need alternative venue

Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup said the measure could be considered if the API reading was at a very dangerous level. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Sep 2026

Government ready to declare emergency if API exceeds 400, says Arthur Kurup

The Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) will begin placing resident specialists in several hospitals in Sabah such as Kota Marudu and Beaufort as a measure to overcome the shortage of specialists in the state. — Pexels.com pic
Malaysia / 05 Sep 2026

‘Not just Kota Kinabalu’: MOH targets Sandakan, Tawau clusters in Sabah specialist expansion

Harrison Sastre (2nd left) brings his family to buy essential items at a supermarket in Serian September 5, 2026. The usually vibrant streets of Serian town, typically bustling with weekend crowds, appeared unusually quiet today, amidst the ongoing haze and the declaration of an emergency in the area. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Sep 2026

Serian town unusually quiet amid thick haze and emergency declaration

Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sihasak Phuangketkeow, is scheduled to pay a two-day working visit to Malaysia from Sunday to September 7, according to the PR Thai Government. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 05 Sep 2026

Thai DPM Sihasak to undertake two‑day working visit to Malaysia from Sept 6

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said the goal of education is not merely to produce knowledgeable and skilled graduates, but to shape better individuals who are capable of navigating a changing world and the demands of the job market. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 05 Sep 2026

Zambry: Malaysia Higher Education Plan 2026-2035 aims to shape students with strong values alongside academic excellence

Government, private offices and other workplaces affected by the haze emergency in Serian, including industries, plantations, construction sites and quarries may continue their operations but must take health precautionary measures. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Sep 2026

Workplaces in Serian may operate during haze emergency with health precautions, says SDMC

Nadma director Meor Ismail Meor Akim poses for a photograph during the send‑off ceremony for the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) deployment to Nepal at Subang Air Base September 5, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Sep 2026

Nadma sends 11‑member SMART team to Nepal for flood and landslide SAR

Production capacity at the Merbau Chondong Water Treatment Plant in Machang has dropped by almost half following a leak in a 1,000-millimetre Glass-Fibre Reinforced Plastic raw water pipe, said Air Kelantan Sdn Bhd. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 05 Sep 2026

Air Kelantan: Pipe leak cuts water supply in Machang, Pasir Puteh and Kota Bharu Selatan, affecting 34,000 accounts