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Lim Guan Eng said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow and state executive councillor Zairil Khir Johari should adopt the same reformist approach and political will to fulfil the election manifesto and ease the cost of living for Penang residents. — Bernama pic

Lim Guan Eng calls for Penang fee, quit rent and water tariff hikes to be deferred

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan speaks during a press conference at Wisma HRD Corp in Kuala Lumpur on July 6, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Ramanan: PM discussed Budget 2027 with Indian community leaders and NGOs

PAS Kedah Youth chief Ilyas Ahmad said efforts to unite Muslims at the federal level should be led by PAS, which he said should no longer make way for other parties to put forward the prime ministerial candidate. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

PAS targets prime minister’s post, says no more ‘giving way’ to other parties

Rescue workers carry the body of a drowned teen ashore near Pantai Klebang. — JBPM pic

Teen TVET student found drowned after disappearing while crab hunting in Melaka

Malaysia is particularly strong in the back end of the semiconductor supply chain — assembly, packaging and testing — but is seeking a bigger role in higher-value activities such as chip design, advanced packaging, semiconductor equipment and research and development. — AFP pic

Malaysia’s chip ambitions: From assembly hub to semiconductor powerhouse

A hazy sun is seen near the Kuching Waterfront in Kuching. Serian recorded a hazardous API reading of 391, while four other areas in Sarawak registered very unhealthy air quality. — Bernama pic

Serian records hazardous API 391, four other Sarawak areas at very unhealthy levels

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail speaks at a press conference following the handover of the completed Region Three Marine Police Base project in Tok Bali, Pasir Puteh, September 3, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia probes claim subsidised padi fertiliser smuggled into Thailand for bomb-making

Witness KCJ Engineering Sdn Bhd managing director and Bumiputera Contractors Association of Malaysia (PKBM) president Datuk Seri Azman Yusoff is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex.

Contractor: Muhyiddin’s Bersatu donation request wasn’t my imagination, I didn’t report it fearing abetment accusations

The government carried out cloud seeding operations in Perlis and Kedah today as an early, targeted measure to address dry weather, low rainfall and the risk of deteriorating air quality. — Bernama pic

MetMalaysia conducts cloud seeding over Perlis, Kedah to boost dam water levels

At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 6.39 points 1,715.13, compared with yesterday’s close of 1,708.74. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Bursa Malaysia ends higher, FBM KLCI gains 6.39 points as BNM holds OPR

Tengku Zafrul says the decision to increase special forecast number draws to 22 annually was the collective responsibility of the former Cabinet, including its PAS ministers. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Increase to 22 special draws was a collective responsibility of previous government, says Tengku Zafrul

A total of 55 Malaysians were reported uncontactable after the disaster on August 26. Another 77 Malaysians, who were confirmed safe in Tibet and Nepal, have been brought to Kathmandu for processing before returning to Malaysia. — AFP pic

‘You were supposed to come back today’: Wife marks anniversary as firefighter husband remains missing in Nepal

Former Matta Sabah chairman Mohd Azlan Saleh Abd Salam suggests targeted airfare and fuel assistance to help Sabah remain competitive ahead of Visit Sabah 2027. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Rising airfares could undermine Visit Sabah 2027 tourism push, says former state Matta chief

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir shares his insights at the EIC Connect OGA at Kuala Lumpur Conference Centee today. — Bernama pic

Akmal Nasrullah: Oil and gas here to stay even as Malaysia pushes for green energy

Jeyenderan, who is also chief executive officer of Maritime Network Sdn Bhd, said Malaysia should use the period before the US announces its findings to strengthen its evidence and demonstrate that its commitments were being effectively implemented. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia must act now as 10pc US tariff not guaranteed ceiling, says industry expert

Ipoh district police chief Assistant Commissioner Muhammad Najib Hamzah said police had yet to receive any report regarding the incident. — Picture via Facebook

Ipoh police probe viral video of two children sitting on roof of moving MPV