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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 / 17 h ago

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

Former 1MDB CEO Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi is seen at the Kuala Lumpur High Court in this file picture. Today, a lawyer asked the court to direct him to answer questions after he responded ‘no comment’ 15 times during cross-examination. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 18 h ago

‘No comment’ 15 times: Lawyer asks High Court to make ex-1MDB CEO answer

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 / 16 h ago

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

Though government data shows nearly 90 per cent of eligible Budi95 users consume less than 200 litres a month, how far can that allocation actually take you? — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Budi95’s monthly limit: How far can 200 litres take you?

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob claimed trial after the charge, made under Section 36(2) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act, was read out to him. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Ex-PM Ismail Sabri charged with failure to declare assets to MACC; pleads not guilty

Bangsar’s Restoran Berjaya will close after 45 years as the owner Madam Ho has decided to retire. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Eat-drink / 2 h ago

Restoran Berjaya in Bangsar, a beloved eatery that has served ‘nasi padang’, curry ‘mee’, ‘wantan mee’, and more for 45 years, is closing on August 30

Houses lie partially submerged in muddy water along a riverside after flash floods at Trishuli Bazar in Nepal’ss Nuwakot district on August 26, 2026. A massive flood swept through Nepal’s northern Rasuwa district on August 26, damaging roads and power infrastructure as authorities scrambled to assess the scale of the destruction. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Eleven Malaysians out of contact after Nepal floods, says Foreign Ministry (VIDEO)

Pahang Palace says the late princess’s remains would be taken to the Pahang Royal Mausoleum in Pekan this morning for burial with full honours. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Sultan of Pahang’s sister Tengku Aishah dies, to be laid to rest with full honours

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during Telekom Malaysia Bhd’s 80th anniversary celebration in Cyberjaya today, where he urged Malaysians to pray for the haze to subside ahead of the National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Haze clouds National Day, Malaysia Day celebrations as Anwar urges public to pray for relief

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on August 27, 2026. More than 80 supporters of the former prime minister turned up at the court complex this morning to show their support. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 3 h ago

More than 80 Ismail Sabri supporters travel three hours from Bera to KL court complex

The Iban phrase, meaning ‘The dream does not bode well... don’t do it’ has remained etched in the memory of the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sarawak Tun Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, even after more than 50 years. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 15 h ago

‘The dream does not bode well’: Wan Junaidi recalls jungle operation that shaped his leadership

Residents look at buildings and streets submerged by mud following flash floods and a landslide disaster in Devghat, in Nepal's Nuwakot district on August 26, 2026. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Nepal floods: 17 Malaysians among hundreds still unaccounted for

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

Malaysia / 17 h ago

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

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 / 16 h ago

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

Thai soldiers man a checkpoint in Cho Airong district after an attack on a telecommunications tower in the southern Thai province of Narathiwat on August 23, 2026, following dozens of coordinated arson and incendiary attacks across Thailand’s insurgency-hit south. — AFP pic

World / 5 h ago

Explainer: Why Thailand’s southern insurgency is flaring again

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Malaysia / 1 h ago

Anwar orders National Security Council, Nadma and Foreign Ministry to step up aid for Malaysians in India, Nepal

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar said he had instructed the relevant agencies to identify and contact Malaysian diplomatic missions in both countries to expedite assistance. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the National Security Council (MKN), National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) and Foreign Ministry to immediately coordinate efforts to assist Malaysians affected by the situation in India and Nepal.Anwar said he had instructed the relevant agencies to identify...

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Buloh Kasap assemblyman Zahari Sarip was appointed as the Johor state assembly Speaker this morning. — Picture courtesy of the Johor state government.

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Buloh Kasap rep Zahari Sarip sworn in as Johor state assembly Speaker

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said Malaysia is awaiting Kongsberg’s response before consulting the government on further action. — Picture by Firdaus Latif.

Malaysia / 1 h ago

NSM missile row: Malaysia awaiting Kongsberg response to demands, says Defence Minister

The Times frontman Naza Mohamad said their late guitarist Nazreen Sharkawi was loved by fans and friends for his humble and easy-going nature. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 38 m ago

The Times frontman recalls last conversation with late guitarist, urges dashcam witnesses to come forward

Aszizi Ayub, 37, (wearing a face mask) was acquitted and discharged by the Sessions Court in Ipoh, Perak, of a charge of allowing a cannabis plant to be cultivated at his home. — Picture by John Bunyan

Malaysia / 29 m ago

Wireman escapes mandatory life term after court acquits him over cannabis cultivation charge

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the armed forces are increasing surveillance at the borders to prevent insurgents from infiltrating into Malaysia and spreading the violence here. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Malaysia tightens Thai border security, to appoint facilitators for southern Thailand peace talks

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) said RON97 will be priced at RM4.30 per litre, up from RM4.25, while unsubsidised RON95 will increase to RM3.82 from RM3.77 and unsubsidised diesel to RM4.72 from RM4.67. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

RON97, unsubsidised RON95 and diesel prices up 5 sen per litre

Pahang Palace says the late princess’s remains would be taken to the Pahang Royal Mausoleum in Pekan this morning for burial with full honours. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Sultan of Pahang’s sister Tengku Aishah dies, to be laid to rest with full honours

Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said Malaysia has great potential to continue strengthening the country’s agro-food sector by taking appropriate approaches based on the experiences of other countries, without neglecting the interests of local industry players. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Mohamad Sabu: Malaysia must leverage technology, rural development to strengthen food security

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Singapore Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong said the country would use its 2027 Asean chairmanship to pursue stronger links between South-east Asia and Central Asia. — AFP pic

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Singapore / 18 h ago

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Singapore / 23 h ago

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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

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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/

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For illustration purpose only. Frenchman Regis Normand, 46, was arrested in Italy on arms trafficking charges after police found three anti-tank missiles in his van. — AFP pic

World / 46 m ago

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A boy cycles past the rubble of collapsed buildings in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on August 25, 2026. — AFP pic

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US President Donald Trump said he believed Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei (pictured) remained alive despite being seriously wounded and absent from public view. — AFP

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A resident walks along a street covered in mud following flash floods and a landslide disaster in Devghat, in Nepal’s Nuwakot district on August 26, 2026. — AFP pic

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US President Donald Trump declared a national emergency over foreign-made equipment in the country’s electric grid, citing potential security threats from hostile governments. — AFP

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Two workers at Germany’s Frankfurt Airport died from malaria after likely being bitten by an infected mosquito carried aboard an aircraft. — AFP pic

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A copy of Cambridge University professor Jason Arday’s memoir, ‘Great and Unfortunate Things’, is displayed at a bookstore in Washington, DC, on August 25, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

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Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said Malaysia must strengthen market foundations, improve efficiency and widen access to capital alongside adopting new technologies to keep its financial markets competitive and resilient. — Bernama pic

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Nvidia reported quarterly revenue of US$96.2 billion, up 106 per cent from a year earlier, as booming demand for AI infrastructure helped the chip giant beat Wall Street expectations. — AFP pic

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Money / 2 h ago

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The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Thursday, holding near RM4.02 despite a firmer greenback following resilient US economic data. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

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Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday, with the FBM KLCI climbing above 1,750 as investors positioned for possible pre-Merdeka buying ahead of National Day. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 3 h ago

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Sports / 3 h ago

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Jerome Etame scored four goals as Kuching City cruised to a 6-0 victory over a depleted KL City side. — Bernama pic

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Vietnam celebrated a fourth Asean Championship title after seeing off Thailand 4-2 on aggregate at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi August 26, 2026. — AFP pic

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