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Datuk Seri M. Saravanan attends a Parliament sitting for the tabling of Budget 2023 on October 7, 2022. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 18 h ago

MIC’s Saravanan says he is the ex-minister being charged tomorrow

An undated file photograph shows yellow tape used by the Royal Malaysia Police to secure a perimeter. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Family of four including two young kids found dead in Desa ParkCity home

KCJ Engineering Sdn Bhd managing director and Bumiputera Contractors Association of Malaysia (PKBM) president Datuk Seri Azman Yusoff is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on August 27, 2026.

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Muhyiddin trial: Witness admits testifying to avoid corruption charges, but denies getting MACC ‘immunity’ deal

A member of the security forces and his sniffer dog search for survivors following flash floods at Trishuli in Nepal’s Nuwakot district on August 27, 2026. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Nepal police release names of 23 Malaysians missing in deadly flood disaster

Some 1,500 students wave the Jalur Gemilang during a rehearsal for the 2026 National Day celebrations at Dataran Putrajaya on August 27, ahead of celebrations being adjusted due to the ongoing transboundary haze. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

From outdoors to indoors: Haze forces National Day Eve switch as PM’s address moves from Dataran Merdeka to PICC

A security officer and his sniffer dog search for survivors following flash floods in Trishuli, Nepal’s Nuwakot district, on August 27, 2026, as rescue teams hunt for more than 1,300 people missing after the disaster. — AFP pic

World / 18 h ago

From Malaysia and Singapore to China, Europe and beyond: The 1,300-plus missing in Nepal-Tibet floods

MIC deputy president Datuk Seri M. Saravanan arrives at the Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex, August 28, 2026. The 58-year-old Tapah MP pleaded not guilty after the charges were read before Sessions Court judge Azura Alwi. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Saravanan claims trial to three corruption charges involving RM1.097m, granted RM450,000 bail

A general view of the KL Tower shrouded in haze in Kuala Lumpur on August 27, 2026. Air quality worsened across the country this morning, with 18 areas recording unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 7am. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Haze worsens as 18 areas across Malaysia, including KL, Putrajaya, record unhealthy air quality

Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said that initial investigations revealed that both groups operate in and around the state capital and are involved in several business activities. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Shah Alam brawl that killed man linked to secret society turf war, says Selangor police chief

(Left) An aerial view of the floodwaters surging through the Bhote Koshi River in Nepal’s Rasuwa district on August 26, 2026 while (right) rescuers evacuate a man stranded by flash floods and landslides along the Nepal-Tibet border on the same day. — Nepal army and Nepal police handout pics via AFP

World / 15 h ago

The Himalayas are getting more dangerous because of climate change, and the Nepal-Tibet landslide and flood could be proof

A woman wades along a road submerged in sludge and debris after flash floods in the Devighat area in Nepal’s Nuwakot district on August 27, 2026. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Nepal floods: Tok Mat says Malaysian embassy in Kathmandu searching for 55 missing citizens

File picture of foreign nationals detained by Selangor Immigration Department officers during an Integrated Operation around Setia Alam on April 4, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Explainer: How much leeway do emergency vehicles have on Malaysian roads, and what traffic rules are non-negotiable?

The Tapah MP was escorted by several Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officers before being greeted by his supporters. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Former HR minister M Saravanan greeted by supporters as he arrives at KL High Court to face charges

Rohingya refugees gather at the Kuala Lumpur Contingent Police Headquarters following their relocation from outside the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees office on Jalan Bukit Petaling on July 28, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Malaysia to repatriate first batch of 1,476 Myanmar nationals on Sept 29

Rescued residents disembark a helicopter at an army camp following flash floods in Battar Bazar town of Nepal’s Nuwakot district on August 27, 2026. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Nepal embassy in KL appeals for flood relief donations as death toll rises

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Malaysia / 34 m ago

‘My only hope is they are safe’: A Malaysian family’s agonising wait for news after Nepal-Tibet floods

Volunteers use bulldozers to clear mud and debris along a road after flash floods at Trishuli in Nepal’s Nuwakot district on August 27, 2026. — AFP pic

BIDUR (Nepal), Aug 28 — They came to the Himalayas seeking spiritual renewal, drawn by Tibet’s sacred, snow-capped Mount Kailash.Instead, many pilgrims were caught in deadly floods that tore through the Nepal-Tibet region, wiping out entire villages.“I saw two buses carrying Indian pilgrims to Kailash Mansarovar,” said 27-year-old Laloma, a...

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Putrajaya’s skies were brought to life with a stunning display by the Krisakti Aerobatic Team performing the ‘Melukis Senja’ routine at the Merdeka Sunset Air Show ahead of the 2026 National Day celebrations, August 27, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 58 m ago

National Day parade preparations in Putrajaya nearly complete ahead of tomorrow’s full rehearsal, says Fahmi

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi tours the exhibition during the International Medical Device Exhibition and Conference (IMDEC) 2026, themed ‘Revolutionising Medical Technology: Powering Tomorrow’s Era of Healthcare’ at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), August 28, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 34 m ago

Malaysia aims to push medical device exports beyond RM50b by 2030, says Zahid

File picture of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) in Putrajaya shrouded in haze, October 3, 2023. Several areas across Malaysia remain at risk of hazy conditions and reduced visibility from August 27 to 31, according to weather forecast models monitored by MetMalaysia. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Putrajaya, six states across Malaysia at risk of worsening haze through Aug 31, MetMalaysia says

A member of the security forces and his sniffer dog search for survivors following flash floods at Trishuli in Nepal’s Nuwakot district on August 27, 2026. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Nepal police release names of 23 Malaysians missing in deadly flood disaster

Penang police chief Datuk Dennis Lim said the couple were among four people arrested in an operation in Tanjung Tokong between August 15 and 16. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 49 m ago

Husband and wife among seven held as Penang police seize drugs worth RM3.2m

A driver was trapped and suffered a broken arm after a four-vehicle collision on the Subang route towards the Federal Highway this morning. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Driver trapped, suffers broken arm in four-vehicle crash on Subang route towards Federal Highway

State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai said the route, the first scheduled direct air link between Batam and Penang, would operate three times a week. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

New Batam-Penang flights to boost tourism, medical travel, says state exco

State Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi (4th left) presents a memento to Deputy Premier Datuk Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Sarawak moves to tackle connectivity gaps in Limbang, Lawas

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Singapore bus company Go-Ahead called for respect to its staff after two drivers were assaulted while on duty in the span of three months from May 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Go-Ahead Singapore

Singapore / 2 h ago

Singapore bus driver assaulted on duty, second Go-Ahead case since May 2026

Satellite images show the Trishuli River area in Nepal before (left) and after (right) flash floods and landslides on August 27, 2026. Rescue work to find hundreds of people of diverse nationalities who have been reported missing is ongoing but hampered by the sand and thick mud left behind. — Vantor handout pics via AFP

Singapore / 2 h ago

Nine Singaporeans reported missing after floods sweep Nepal border area

Jimmy Yar Hock Long, 37, was sentenced to nine months’ jail for pushing a 78-year-old man who fell and later died from a head injury. — AFP pic

Singapore / 20 h ago

Man jailed nine months in Singapore after pushing 78-year-old who attacked his father, causing fall

A firefighter extinguishes a peatland fire in the Kranggan area of Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia on August 26, 2028. — AFP ic

Singapore / 23 h ago

From nursing homes to preschools, Singapore prepares vulnerable groups for haze

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 / 1d 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 / 1d 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 / 1d 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 / 1d ago

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Marine One with US President Donald Trump on board departs from the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, DC, on August 4, 2026. US National Transportation Safety Board investigators later said construction work at the White House contributed to the presidential helicopter passing too close to a passenger plane over Washington. — AFP pic

World / 1 h ago

White House construction played role in Trump helicopter’s close call, says US transport safety board

Nepali Army personnel comfort twin infants during rescue operations after flash floods at Trishuli camp in Nepal’s Nuwakot district on August 27, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

At least 10,000 families homeless after devastating Nepal floods

A woman breaks down as she waits for relatives at an army camp after being rescued from flood-hit areas in Battar Bazar, Nepal’s Nuwakot district, on August 27, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

Nepal flood death toll climbs to 389 as rescue teams search for missing

World / 5 h ago

Death penalty for corruption? Anger boils over as Indonesia’s free meals scheme becomes symbol of political rot

Switzerland is building its military drone battalion and plans to deploy them from 2028. — AFP pic

World / 1 h ago

Switzerland steps up drone defences amid European rearmament

The folded US flag, known as the Stars and Stripes, shares its name with the US military publication whose staff are suing the Pentagon over alleged retaliation and censorship. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

Tit-for-tat? Stars and Stripes staff sue Pentagon over sackings after Iran war report

A man stands beside a Canadian flag at Lake Ontario in Toronto, Ontario, on August 27, 2026, after US President Donald Trump ordered the lake renamed ‘Lake America’ amid a spiralling trade war with Canada. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

Trump’s latest map makeover: Lake Ontario becomes ‘Lake America’, Canada says no

For illustration only. Gothenburg, Sweden’s second-largest city at more than 600,000 inhabitants, has seen a drastic reduction in the number of homeless people over the past decade after adopting a model known as Housing First. — Unsplash pic

World / 5 h ago

Got a roof, got a chance: How a Swedish city is getting homeless people off the streets

Money

A signage for Chevron, the only US oil company that was still operating in Venezuela when Maduro was ousted, is displayed on a news ticker at the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on August 24, 2026 amid reports that the Trump administration is exploring a US ownership stake in Venezuela’s oil fields. — AFP pic

Money / 1 h ago

Trump eyes US stake in Venezuela’s vast oil reserves

The ringgit rose to 4.0255/0345 against the US dollar at the open of trade on Friday from Thursday’s close of 4.0305/0350. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 4 h ago

Ringgit opens stronger against US dollar, but Fed caution keeps gains in check

At 6pm August 27, 2026, the ringgit eased to 4.0305/0350 against the US dollar from Wednesday’s close of 4.0240/0280. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 17 h ago

Ringgit ends lower on long Merdeka weekend as markets brace for US Fed speech

Meta’s corporate headquarters is seen in Menlo Park, California, on Nov 9, 2022, as Poland seeks a €250 million EU fine against the tech giant over scam advertisements and fraudulent content. — AFP pic

Money / 18 h ago

Poland goes after Meta with €250m fine request, says tech giant isn’t doing enough to stop scam ads

Malaysian businesses turned more optimistic for the third quarter of 2026, with the overall confidence indicator rising to 5.9 per cent from negative 1.8 per cent in the previous quarter, according to DOSM. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Money / 22 h ago

Malaysia business confidence rebounds in 3Q 2026, DOSM says

Setel said it has completed remediation measures and strengthened internal controls after regulatory gaps identified by Bank Negara Malaysia, stressing that the issues did not involve customer transactions or affect customer funds.

Money / 21 h ago

Petronas Dagangan’s Setel says regulatory gaps fixed after RM637,000 BNM penalty

Maybank’s second-quarter net profit rose 2.4 per cent year-on-year to RM2.69 billion, even as revenue declined to RM16.07 billion from RM17.07 billion. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 21 h ago

Maybank posts net profit of RM2.69b in 2Q 2026

Hong Leong Capital’s FY2026 net profit rose 12 per cent year-on-year to RM65.56 million, supported by stronger performances from its Treasury and Markets and Asset Management divisions. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 21 h ago

Hong Leong Capital FY2026 net profit rises 12pc to RM65.56m

Sports

Video screengrabs depicting Good Good Golf’s advertisement where a male golfer runs and rams into a woman golfer, causing her to fall to the ground before saying, ‘Do not touch my new driver’ sparked widespread backlash on social media that cost the company its partnership with golf giant Calloway.

Sports / 28 m ago

Golf giant Callaway walks away from Good Good after backlash over shoving ad, then pledges US$1m to women’s welfare NGOs

Cristian Alberto ‘Kily’ Gonzalez is Inter Miami’s new First Team head coach, replacing Guillermo Hoyos. — Picture from Instagram/kilygonzalezdt

Sports / 1 h ago

Inter Miami bring in Messi’s fellow Argentine Cristian ‘Kily’ Gonzalez to end losing streak

AC Milan players Adrien Rabiot (standing left) and Strahinja Pavlovic (standing right) celebrate during a Serie A match against Torino on August 23, 2026, as the Italian club leads the league’s summer spending spree with almost €160 million (RM750.54 million) spent on new signings. — AFP pic

Sports / 2 h ago

Serie A splashes the cash as Italy’s clubs chase Europe’s big spenders

Hugo Jinkis and his son Mariano Jinkis, co-owners of Argentine sports marketing company Full Play, admitted to bribing football officials to secure lucrative media rights and agreed to forfeit US$50 million. — AFP file pic

Sports / 3 h ago

Fifa corruption scandal: Argentine father-and-son executives admit paying millions in bribes to secure lucrative football rights

Arsenal’s Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard (centre left) battles for the ball with Coventry City’s English midfielder Matt Grimes (centre right) during the English Premier League football match. Arsenal prepare to face Aston Villa this weekend. — AFP pic

Sports / 43 m ago

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Radoslaw Piesiewicz, the head of Poland’s Olympic Games committee, is suspected of receiving kickbacks from nationalist opposition groups, organised crime and the Russian secret services. — Picture from X/Radosław Piesiewicz

Sports / 18 h ago

Poland’s top Olympic official under arrest over alleged crypto bribes, Russian links

Sabastian Sawe, a 31-year-old Kenyan, broke the world record for the men’s marathon in London on April 26, 2026 when he completed his race in under two hours. — Picture from X/AFP

Sports / 18 h ago

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Sports / 22 h ago

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