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Khairy Jamaluddin speaks to reporters after attending Umno’s 80th anniversary convention at Dewan Merdeka, WTCKL, May 2, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Khairy seeks court order against MYNIC to uncover identity of ‘Corruption Watch’ author

Minister of Housing and Local Government Nga Kor Ming along with the VIPs officiate the event during the launching of the National Housing Policy here at Kuala Lumpur Golf Country Club Convention Centre. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Buying strata? New housing policy proposes showing long-term maintenance costs upfront, tighter management rules

Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is seen at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on August 26, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 5 h ago

‘If Muhyiddin did not help me… I would not donate RM4.8m to PPBM’, Bumi contractor says in Jana Wibawa trial

Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor gestures during the Majlis Aidilfitri Anak Kedah di Perantauan at IDCC Shah Alam on May 1, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Sanusi to Ramkarpal: Come give Muslims a talk about not gambling

A freelance preacher is suspected of abusing his position and misappropriating about RM12.3 million in funds from an NGO for personal gain. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Celebrity preacher, NGO secretary face charges over alleged RM12m misappropriation in Seremban court

A view of Putrajaya enveloped in haze on August 25, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Haze persists across Malaysia as 17 stations record unhealthy air quality

Coroner Judge Amir Shah Amir Hassan stunned the counsel, witnesses and others present when he walked out of the Coroner’s Court during the inquest into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir in Kota Kinabalu August 26, 2026. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Coroner walks out during Zara Qairina inquest after saying ‘Am I not fair enough?’ twice

Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram is seen outside the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on September 12, 2022. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 7 h ago

High Court refuses to strike out RM200,000 fee refund suit against Sri Ram’s estate

Two Singapore-built research aircraft developed by Nanyang Technological University students, alumni and professor James Wang have completed their first phase of flight testing in Germany. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 10 h ago

Singapore-built aircraft complete first phase of flight tests in Germany

The Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur can barely be seen amid reduced visibility caused by the haze affecting the city on August 26, 2026. The government will decide this afternoon whether to scale back the August 31st National Day celebration in Putrajaya or move it elsewhere if the API remains unhealthy or worsens. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Thick haze forces rethink of National Day celebrations in Putrajaya, but cancellation not on cards

A wild elephant the public are calling Sulong Chalil is seen on the East-West Highway. — Social media pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Heartbreak and hope as injured elephant ‘Sulong’ treks 100km back to Gua Musang

The men, both in their 60s, were detained around 4pm today after arriving at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya. They are expected to be brought to the Putrajaya Magistrates’ Court for a remand application tomorrow. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Ex-Tabung Haji chairman, former Treasury sec-gen arrested by MACC over RCI findings

Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh delivers his speech during Umno’s 80th anniversary convention at Dewan Merdeka, WTCKL, May 2, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Stop shifting goalposts on Tabung Haji RCI, PKR Youth tells Akmal

A Fire and Rescue Department vehicle is pictured on June 21, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 11 h ago

BMW driver dies after crashing into parked cars in Bukit Mertajam, two others hurt

The Wagyu Ragu Pasta uses mafalde where the frills on the side capture the mellow slow-cooked ragu so well that bite by bite, you taste the perfect match of ‘al dente’ pasta with the sauce. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 10 h ago

Francobolli at Wisma Cosway in KL serves seriously good fresh pasta beautifully paired with various sauces

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Malaysia / 2 h ago

Ex-Tabung Haji chairman, former Treasury sec-gen arrested by MACC over RCI findings

The men, both in their 60s, were detained around 4pm today after arriving at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya. They are expected to be brought to the Putrajaya Magistrates’ Court for a remand application tomorrow. — Picture by Choo Choy May

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 26 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested a former Lembaga Tabung Haji chairman and a former Treasury secretary-general to assist an investigation stemming from the findings of the royal commission of inquiry (RCI) into the pilgrims’ fund.The men, both in their 60s, were detained around 4pm...

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State Public Health and Environment Committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin said the move followed the activation of the National Haze Action Plan by the Department of Environment (DOE), approved by the Selangor State Executive Council (MMKN) at its meeting today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Haze: Selangor local authorities told to step up monitoring, crack down on open burning

Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim said the repayment was sought as they no longer held any function following the dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly on June 5, with the allocations having been approved at a State Executive Council (Exco) meeting on June 3 and channelled into their accounts the following day. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

N. Sembilan tells 17 Pakatan state reps, two coordinators to return July-Sept allocations

State Secretary Datuk Dr Ahmad Fadzli Ahmad Tajuddin said the state government encouraged private-sector employers to grant their employees a day off, subject to their discretion and taking into account operational requirements and the continuity of services and business operations. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Selangor Sukma holiday on Sept 1 applies to federal, state civil servants

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail said PDRM has not yet received a complete report on the case. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

IGP: Police awaiting Indonesia report on Malaysian couple arrested over drug-laced vapes

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, accompanied by dignitaries, presses a telegraph key to officiate Telekom Malaysia Bhd’s 80th anniversary celebration at the Tun Chancellor Hall, Multimedia University, in Cyberjaya August 26, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 50 m ago

Anwar hails TM’s 80-year role in expanding connectivity, calls for shared prosperity

Several journals linked to the Zara Qairina Mahathir inquest were found to contain handwritten entries by more than one person, the Coroner’s Court heard today. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Zara Qairina inquest: Forensic examiner finds multiple writers in student’s journals

National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said the initiative not only reflected systematic and inclusive urban planning, but also provided appropriate spaces for communities of different faiths to practise their respective religions peacefully and harmoniously. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Precinct 20 sites in Putrajaya designated for non-Muslim places of worship, says national unity minister

Khairy Jamaluddin speaks at the launch of boutique corporate advisory firm Flowstate Advisors in Kuala Lumpur, August 26, 2026. — Picture by Leslie Lau

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Khairy launches Flowstate as GE16 uncertainty looms, to advise on political, investment risks

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Singapore Police Force (SPF) said 22,397 cases were recorded and scam losses amounted to S$500.2 million during the corresponding period last year.— AFP pic

Singapore / 3 h ago

Singapore sees 17.9pc drop in scams and cybercrime, but losses remain high

A 63-year-old chef was sentenced to eight and a half years’ jail for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl at a Singapore restaurant while staff and customers were present. — AFP pic

Singapore / 4 h ago

Singapore chef jailed eight and a half years for sexually assaulting 11-year-old girl at restaurant

A suspected counterfeit currency plot was uncovered at Marina Bay Sands Casino after a fake S$100 note was found among S$150,000 being deposited into an account. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 8 h ago

Chinese national nabbed after fake notes found in S$150,000 deposit at Marina Bay Sands Casino

Singaporean online commentator Amos Yee Pang Sang faces four new charges over alleged race-related content and indecent communications concerning children, bringing his total charges to seven.. — Illinois Department of Corrections pic

Singapore / 8 h ago

Blogger Amos Yee handed four new charges in Singapore over alleged racial disharmony, indecent online content

Two Singapore-built research aircraft developed by Nanyang Technological University students, alumni and professor James Wang have completed their first phase of flight testing in Germany. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 10 h ago

Singapore-built aircraft complete first phase of flight tests in Germany

Singapore Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow said the waterways exemplify countries working together and committing to the common good in the face of global supply chain uncertainties. — Picture from https://intlreg.org/

Singapore / 1d ago

Melaka, Singapore straits show what countries can achieve through close cooperation, says minister

Singapore’s Foreign Ministry said the proposed construction of residential settlements in the East 1 (E1) area would further fragment the West Bank and severely undermine the prospects for a viable two-state solution. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore urges Israel to halt West Bank settlement expansion, says it violates international law

A man takes pictures of the haze hovering over the Singapore Strait waterway in Singapore August 20, 2026. Singapore has stepped up monitoring of air quality after observing surge in hotspots and smoke activity in part of Indonesia over the weekend. — AFP pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore steps up air‑quality checks amid rising smoke activity in Kalimantan and Sumatra

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A house lies deluged in sludge after flash floods at Devghat in Nepal's Nuwakot district on August 26, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 1 h ago

Over 380 tourists uncontactable after floods hit Nepal border region

Jaweria (centre), who lost her child in the fire, reacts after a blaze at the Mother and Child Health (MCH) ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Hospital in Islamabad on Aug 26, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

‘Give me my child back’: Parents demand answers after 14 babies die in Pakistan hospital fire

Netanyahu said they had discussed the possibility of diplomacy with the Islamic republic and added: “I doubt, however, that an agreement can be reached with that group there, with those savages. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

Netanyahu rules out diplomacy with Iran, backs Trump’s economic pressure campaign

Residents look at houses partially submerged in muddy water after flash floods at Trishuli Bazar in Nepal’s Nuwakot district on August 26, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

Mudslide from Nepal causes ‘major casualties’ at Tibet border

Iran and Oman are discussing a temporary shipping corridor and joint mine-clearing in the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran says it will not reopen the waterway unless the US ends the war and lifts its blockade. — AFP pic

World / 7 h ago

Iran says Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until US ends war, lifts blockade

A man rows a boat on the Kahayan River in the haze covered city of Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan on August 26, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 5 h ago

Indonesia haze puts 3.4 million at respiratory risk, says ministry

For illustration purposes only. South Korea scrambled fighter jets after multiple Russian military aircraft entered its air defence identification zone over the East Sea without violating its airspace. ― AFP pic

World / 7 h ago

South Korea scrambles fighter jets as Russian military aircraft enter air defence zone

Australian children under 16 are increasing their use of social media apps such as TikTok and Instagram despite a nationwide ban introduced in December. — AFP pic

World / 7 h ago

Social media use rebounds among Australian children despite under-16 ban

Money

At 6 pm, the ringgit rose to 4.0240/0280 against the US dollar from Monday’s close of 4.0405/0440. The market was closed on Tuesday in conjunction with Prophet Muhammad’s birthday. — Bernama pic

Money / 2 h ago

Ringgit ends higher against US dollar on softer Treasury yields ahead of Jackson Hole

At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) surged 12.21 points to 1,748.54 from Monday’s close of 1,736.33. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Money / 3 h ago

Bursa Malaysia ends higher on buying interest in YTL, banking counters

Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin said Malaysia’s automotive component makers should explore opportunities in humanoid robotics as the government looks to move the sector into the ‘next frontier’ of technology. — Bernama pic

Money / 5 h ago

Humanoid robots are the ‘next frontier’ for Malaysia’s automotive suppliers, says deputy minister

Alliance Bank Malaysia’s first-quarter net profit rose 25 per cent year-on-year to RM248.32 million, supported by lower expected credit-loss allowances and higher revenue. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 6 h ago

Alliance Bank’s first-quarter net profit jumps 25pc to RM248.3m

Mah Sing is acquiring about 14.4 acres of land in Ampang for RM186.17 million, where it plans to develop the RM1.92 billion M Araya serviced apartment project. — Image courtesy of Mah Sing

Money / 5 h ago

Mah Sing buys RM186m Ampang land for RM1.92b M Araya project

Proton expects total vehicle sales to reach 200,000 units in 2026, which would mark its strongest annual performance in 15 years after selling about 100,000 vehicles in the first half. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Money / 9 h ago

Proton powers towards best year in 15 years with 200,000-car sales target

India is deploying special ‘Kanda Express’ trains to move onions from Maharashtra to cities across the country as the government seeks to curb a sharp rise in retail prices. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 6 h ago

India’s unusual answer to soaring onion prices: Put 800 tonnes on a train

Matta president Nigel Wong said tax incentives, better tourism infrastructure investment and a bigger promotional allocation are among the association’s key requests for Budget 2027. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 6 h ago

Tax breaks, walkable streets and attraction upgrades top Matta’s Budget 2027 wish list

Sports

This photograph taken on July 7, 2026 shows a professional boxer Aliya Soomro (back) watching her junior boxers during a sparring session at a local boxing club in Karachi’s Lyari town. — AFP pic

Sports / 44 m ago

Pakistan’s girls fight social norms to pursue boxing dreams

Manchester City moved for Bouaddi after selling Spain’s World Cup-winning captain Rodri to Barcelona and Tijjani Reijnders to Al-Qadsiah, with Nico Gonzalez also poised to leave the Etihad. — AFP

Sports / 2 h ago

Man City sign Morocco star Bouaddi for US$117m in record Premier League teenage deal

Malaysian Sepaktakraw Federation (PSM) president Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan has warned Malaysia to be wary of Indonesia, Vietnam and hosts Japan in their Asian Games gold-medal bid. — Bernama pic

Sports / 6 h ago

‘It will not be easy’: Malaysia set sights on two Asian Games sepak takraw titles

Mercedes’ British driver Lewis Hamilton drives his car during the Formula One Malaysia Grand Prix in Sepang on October 1, 2017. — AFP pic

Sports / 7 h ago

Sepang’s Bahrain F1 GP preparations move into high gear with circuit-wide refurbishment from Sept 7

A total of 132 athletes from Selangor Sukma 2026 have been identified as potential candidates for Malaysia’s preparations for the 2027 SEA Games. — Bernama pic

Sports / 9 h ago

Malaysia identifies 132 Sukma athletes for 2027 SEA Games push after record-breaking performances

(From left) Former professional women’s tennis player Kimiko Date, member of the Japanese boy group INI Takeru Goto and former Japanese women’s national football team player Homare Sawa attend the flame-lighting ceremony for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Nagoya City August 22, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 10 h ago

Cruise ships, container huts and hotels: Japan races to house 17,000 Asian Games participants

Vietnam are one match away from successfully defending their Asean Cup title after beating Thailand 2-0 in the first leg. — AFP pic

Sports / 9 h ago

Fifa chief Infantino heads to Hanoi as Vietnam eye Asean Cup history against Thailand

Carlos Baleba described Manchester United as the ‘club of my dreams’ after sealing his move from Brighton. — AFP pic

Sports / 12 h ago

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