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The search-and-rescue team recovering the missing man’s body. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Bau man missing since Sept 16 found dead trapped between rocks, 500m from farmhouse

PAS election director Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor has cast doubt on DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke’s Cabinet resignation offer in response to former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s conditional royal pardon. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 15 h ago

‘Lots of noise, then silence’: PAS’ Sanusi questions DAP’s Anthony Loke’s resignation offer over Najib house arrest

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin confirms Bersatu has held talks with several political parties on a possible new political alignment ahead of GE16, while denying that his recent acquittal of four charges out of seven in the Jana Wibawa case was linked to efforts to cooperate with Pakatan Harapan. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Muhyiddin confirms Bersatu alliance talks started, denies Jana Wibawa court outcome tied to Pakatan cooperation

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak says he is grateful to supporters who have contributed towards the RM50 million condition imposed under his conditional pardon, but stressed that such support should be given ‘entirely of their own free will and according to their respective means’. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 17 h ago

No one should feel obliged to help pay RM50m fine, Najib tells supporters as Umno solidarity fund hits RM1m

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the proposed House Arrest Act is aimed at addressing prison overcrowding, particularly involving remand detainees, who make up a significant proportion of the prison population while awaiting trial. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Saifuddin Nasution: Proposed House Arrest Act focuses on remand detainees and prison overcrowding

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke’s offer to resign as transport minister following former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s conditional pardon has prompted debate over how the party should register its disagreement while maintaining political stability. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

What You Think / 12 h ago

A single resignation by Loke suffices: Malaysia does not need a constitutional confrontation — Phar Kim Beng

Officials from the Prisons Department visited former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s house at Langgak Duta, Kuala Lumpur, on September 19, 2026 amid speculation of his pending transfer from Kajang Prison to serve out the remainder of his sentence under house arrest. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 19 h ago

AG says Prisons Dept to issue SOPs for Najib’s house arrest, RM50m fine must be paid

Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin speaks to reporters after attending a Maulidur Rasul celebration at Felda Air Tawar 2 in Kota Tinggi, Johor on September 20, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

DAP sec-gen’s Cabinet quit offer over Najib house arrest is his own call, says Umno veep Khaled Nordin

Croatian climber Mauro Persic has expressed regret over the risks he took after being found injured and alone on Mount Kinabalu for eight days. — Picture from Facebook/Mauro Persic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Rescued Croatian hiker fined RM25,000 over Mount Kinabalu climb says trespassing was ‘last thing on my mind’

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is currently serving a six-year sentence at Kajang Prison but has been granted a conditional royal pardon on September 18, 2026 that allows him to serve the remainder under house arrest. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Prisons Dept says still waiting for official notice before Najib’s house arrest can start

File picture of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Transport Minister Anthony Loke. Anwar said he plans to meet Loke before deciding whether to accept his resignation. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Anwar to meet Loke before deciding on resignation, says no letter submitted yet

Pakatan Harapan communications director Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said recent political developments could not be viewed through a single mould, as each state had its own unique political landscape and dynamics. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Fahmi: State‑specific political shifts may lead to Pakatan realignments, cooperation with Bersatu not discussed

Facebook Reels screengrabs on the Community Roda Johor - CRJ account that credited rajahelmyshah, shows an Audi driver travelling against the flow of traffic on Jalan Jim Quee in Johor Bahru on September 18, 2026.

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Cop’s knock wakes startled Audi driver before wrong-way scare in Johor Bahru

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at the Hi-Tea Reunion Perintis Reformis event in Shah Alam September 20, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Anwar: Najib has right to seek pardon, but wider impact must be considered

Lawyers for ex-prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak (centre) say he is still in Kajang Prison as his frozen assets, bank accounts and properties could complicate payment of the RM50 million fine required before he can serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Frozen assets may hinder RM50m payment for Najib’s house arrest, his lawyers say

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Malaysia / 6 h ago

Negeri Sembilan Ruler revokes exco appointments over breach of oath, orders MB to propose new line-up

Negeri Sembilan’s Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir has revoked the appointments of the state’s executive councillors with immediate effect, citing a breach of their oath of office. — Picture by Yusof Isa

SEREMBAN, Sept 21 — Negeri Sembilan’s Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir has revoked the appointments of the state’s executive councillors with immediate effect, saying they breached their oath of office through their actions and statements on September 15.In a statement last night, Istana Besar Seri Menanti said a member...

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Facebook Reels screengrabs on the Community Roda Johor - CRJ account that credited rajahelmyshah, shows an Audi driver travelling against the flow of traffic on Jalan Jim Quee in Johor Bahru on September 18, 2026.

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Cop’s knock wakes startled Audi driver before wrong-way scare in Johor Bahru

A Bangladeshi man who behaved aggressively and disturbed passengers at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 on Thursday is suspected of having mental health issues. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Police: Foreign man who caused disturbance at KLIA suspected of having mental health issues

About 600 childcare providers, family members and industry stakeholders attended the Central Zone Gala Pesona Kasih Madani in Taman Melawati, Kuala Lumpur. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Childcare is economic infrastructure, not ‘just a job’, says Tengku Zafrul

Five temporary relief centres have been opened in Gua Musang following heavy rain since last night, with 221 victims from 57 families housed at the centres as of 1.33pm today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Floods: Five relief centres opened in Gua Musang, 221 evacuees housed

PAS election director Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor has cast doubt on DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke’s Cabinet resignation offer in response to former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s conditional royal pardon. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 15 h ago

‘Lots of noise, then silence’: PAS’ Sanusi questions DAP’s Anthony Loke’s resignation offer over Najib house arrest

A man and a woman were found dead in a car at Taman Inang Sari, Durian Tunggal around midnight last night. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Missing woman among two found dead in car in Durian Tunggal

The victim was threatened with arrest over alleged money laundering and drug offences before being told to hand over ATM cards and jewellery. — File pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Fake cops scare retired Bachok teacher into handing over ATM cards and wife’s gold necklace

Tambun MP’s special officer Mohamad Hairul Amir Sabri hands over the Prime Minister’s RM5,000 initial assistance to family representative Raja Ikhwan Hadi Raja Ahmad following the fire that claimed three lives in Taman Desa Tambun. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 13 h ago

PM channels RM5,000 initial assistance to Tambun fire victims

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A 22-year-old man was arrested at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore yesterday over alleged voyeurism. — TODAY pic

Singapore / 13 h ago

Singapore police arrest 22-year-old man at Nanyang Technological University for alleged voyeurism

Younger Singaporeans are increasingly turning to wellness treatments such as saunas, cold plunges and red light therapy in pursuit of better long-term health and recovery. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 14 h ago

Spend now, age better later? Young Singaporeans embrace longevity lifestyle

A satellite image shows wind directions across South-east Asia on September 17, 2026, amid regional concern over transboundary smoke affecting Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. — Picture from Facebook/National Environment Agency

Singapore / 1d ago

Haze returns to unhealthy levels in Singapore as smoke drifts from Indonesia

Singapore police have arrested two men, aged 27 and 33, for allegedly possessing or gaining access to child abuse material following an Italian investigation into the Telegram community New Saga, said to have more than 1,000 users worldwide. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Italy probe into Telegram child abuse network leads to two arrests in Singapore

For illustration only. An Indonesian businessman allegedly used 34 counterfeit S$10,000 notes at the Resorts World Sentosa casino in Singapore to obtain casino chips during three visits in June 2026. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Conned or complicit? Indonesian businessman under probe in Singapore over suspected fake notes at Sentosa casino

A Microsoft Teams screen on a smartphone illustrates how scammers exploit workplace trust — and the instinct to follow instructions from senior bosses. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore company CFO nearly loses S$120,000 after scammers impersonate bosses on Teams

Alphabet’s autonomous‑driving company Waymo said today it will launch a fully driverless ride‑hailing service in Singapore in 2028, marking its first entry into South‑east Asia. — AFP pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Alphabet’s Waymo to deploy fully autonomous ride‑hailing service in Singapore in 2028

Singapore’s Land Transport Authority said today that the additional cost arising from the two‑year delay to the North-South Corridor will only be known after the project is completed. — TODAY file pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore’s North-South Corridor faces two‑year delay; LTA says cost impact known only after project ends

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World

This frame grab taken from AFPTV video footage shows fighters affiliated with the Saudi-backed Yemeni government engaging in clashes with Houthi authorities in Al-Jawf province on September 15, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 13 h ago

US says Saudi-Houthi conflict could ‘escalate rapidly’

An injured Palestinian boy awaits treatment at the Kuwaiti hospital following Israeli strikes in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on May 7, 2024. — AFP pic

World / 11 h ago

Fuel shortage forces Gaza hospital to suspend operations, leaving thousands without daily medical care

Thick smoke rises from a fire on the MRT railway line near Tao Poon station in Bangkok’s Bang Sue district. — Screengrab via X/@itwillshallpast

World / 13 h ago

Fire erupts along Bangkok MRT line, forcing shutdown and delays

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World / 14 h ago

Ten lions found dead in suspected poisoning at Tanzania’s Unesco-listed wildlife reserve

Israeli soldiers and police close the Atara checkpoint, north of Ramallah in the West Bank. — AFP pic

World / 10 h ago

Israeli army shuts checkpoints, blocks 104 teachers, disrupting schooling for 1,100 West Bank students

Six alleged gunmen were killed in a clash with Philippine security forces in Mindanao, while about 350 residents were forced to evacuate. — Unsplash pic

World / 17 h ago

Six killed, hundreds displaced in Bangsamoro clash with Philippine forces

US President Donald Trump defended the artificial intelligence industry and announced a new government ‘AI Force’ to target bad actors. — AFP pic

World / 20 h ago

Trump creates ‘AI Force’, floats ‘supreme intelligence’ as new name for AI

Demonstrators hold placards during a climate protest under the slogan ‘No 50°C summers!’ in Lausanne on September 19, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 20 h ago

‘No 50-degree summers!’: Thousands march in Switzerland over climate inaction

Money

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Money / 1d ago

Malaysia Airlines staff named best in Asia, cabin crew at global 3rd place

Bank Mellat has been subjected to Western sanctions for years over accusations Tehran was pursuing an atomic weapon under the cover of a civil nuclear programme. — AFP pic

Money / 1d ago

Turkiye revokes Iran’s Bank Mellat licence amid US pressure on Tehran

Markets worldwide, including Malaysia, are likely to remain cautious while watching to see if the US Federal Reserve moves to raise rates further. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Money / 1d ago

Ringgit to trade between RM4.06 and RM4.09 against US dollar next week as as Fed officials weigh further rate hike

SIA takes the crown in the 2026 Skyrax World Airline Awards, displacing Qatar Airways, which won in 2025. — AFP pic

Money / 1d ago

SIA reclaims world’s best airline title, AirAsia takes low-cost honours

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim raised the e-invoicing threshold to RM3 million effective September, exempting more than 1.1 million businesses, but SMEs and hoteliers say the practical problems persist. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Money / 1d ago

Higher threshold, same headache: SMEs push for simpler tax reporting

Shipping giant Maersk has ordered 26 large container vessels as part of its fleet renewal push. — AFP pic

Money / 1d ago

Maersk orders 26 large container ships to renew fleet

Tenaga Nasional Bhd said today it will cover the cost impact of the expanded electricity tariff fuel‑surcharge exemption until the end of the year. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Money / 2d ago

TNB to provide expanded fuel surcharge exemption as more households qualify

The increase in coal prices to US$148 per tonne on Sept 10, 2026 will directly impact the cost of electricity generation, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir today. — AFP pic

Money / 2d ago

Coal price surge jolts Malaysia’s power costs, economy minister warns of direct impact

Sports

Jazeman Jaafar, who came close to securing a Formula One role, now runs a programme giving Malaysian talent hands-on exposure to international motorsport. — Bernama pic

Sports / 9 h ago

He nearly made F1, now Jazeman Jaafar is opening doors for Malaysia’s next motorsport generation

Thevendran Kaliana Sundram opened Malaysia’s medal account in Aichi-Nagoya with a dominant 9-1 victory in the karate bronze-medal bout. — Bernama pic

Sports / 12 h ago

Thevendran strikes karate bronze to deliver Malaysia’s first Aichi-Nagoya medal

Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah won in straight games as Malaysia cruised to a 3-0 victory over Hong Kong, China. — AFP pic

Sports / 12 h ago

Pearly Tan-Thinaah help Malaysia cruise past Hong Kong into Asian Games badminton quarters

Indonesia’s Sumaya (L) heads a return to Myanmar’s Wai Khin Hnin during their women’s singles final teqball match at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya on September 20, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 11 h ago

Asian Games debut teqball sees Myanmar’s Wai Khin Hnin crowned inaugural women’s singles champion

Paris Saint-Germain’s Qatari President Nasser al-Khelaifi is under investigation in France on conflict-of-interest suspicions, prosecutors in the French capital said on Sunday. — AFP pic

Sports / 11 h ago

PSG boss Nasser al‑Khelaifi faces French probe over conflict‑of‑interest suspicions

China’s 13-year-old swimmer Yu Zidi warned she could go even faster after smashing an Asian Games record to win gold in Japan on Sunday. — AFP pic

Sports / 11 h ago

‘It was only so‑so’: China’s Yu Zidi, 13, vows faster swims after Asian Games gold

Brighton’s Spanish midfielder #14 Chema Andrés scores the team’s third goal during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Arsenal at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on September 19, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 20 h ago

Brighton thrash Arsenal 3-0 as Tottenham remain winless

Temporary wooden container huts being used to house athletes for the 2026 Asian Games are seen at the Garden Pier in Nagoya on September 17, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

Indians living in Japan on stand-by to house Asian Games athletes