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Lionel Messi had a glistering club career and in 2022 he crowned his tenure at the national team with the World Cup title. — AFP pic

Sports / 16 h ago

Argentina to stop all men’s, women’s matches after 10 minutes for Messi tribute

In a statement today, Lim Guan Eng said allowing spending beyond approved allocations could set a bad precedent, with other ministries potentially repeating the practice in ways that could affect the national treasury and financial stability. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Lim Guan Eng calls for action against Zahid over RM2.1b Rural Development Ministry overspending

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

Malaysia / 19 h ago

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

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

Malaysia / 3 h ago

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

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.

Malaysia / 16 h ago

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

The Malaysian duo will next face either another home pair, Hu Ke Yuan-Lin Xiang Yi or He Ji Ting-Ren Xiang Yu in the quarter-finals.

Sports / 16 h ago

Soh Wooi Yik-Aaron Tai stun world No. 10 pair to reach China Masters quarter-finals

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

Malaysia / 15 h ago

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

Malaysia / 17 h ago

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

The unusual scene stretched about 500 metres between Kilometre 30 and 30.5 of the Klang-bound-to-Kuala Lumpur side of Kesas and was spotted at about 3.10pm. — Social media pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

‘Snow’ on Kesas? It was actually soap foam after heavy rain

A view of Mersing town, where urban development and natural greenery coexist, reflecting its recognition as one of Malaysia’s happiest towns. — Bernama pic

Life / 5 h ago

What makes a town happy? Mersing, Kluang and Simpang Renggam offer different answers

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 / 5 h ago

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

A video of the incident had earlier gone viral on social media, showing the girls pulling at each other and kicking during the fight. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Three girls caught fighting in viral social media video in Kuala Pilah

National carmaker Proton cruises to its best monthly sales since 2010 as sales jump 22.7 per cent in August 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Money / 19 h ago

Proton posts best monthly sales in 16 years as EVs, exports surge

The body of Mohammad Thaqif Rayyan Rumainoor, the second victim feared drowned, is found at 1.53 pm during a search and rescue operation for three other teenagers near Tanjung Lompat Beach in Kota Tinggi on September 3, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Search continues for two more after second teen confirmed drowned in Kota Tinggi

Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the six were believed to have acted as suppliers and couriers who provided drugs to the co-pilot. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Six held over Malaysian co-pilot’s Jakarta drug case after four fled to Thailand, Vietnam and returned

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Malaysia / 1 h ago

Appeals court grants Najib and son stay of bankruptcy action in RM1.7b tax case

Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) secretary-general Datuk Mohd Nazifuddin Mohd Najib speaks during a press conference at Wisma OCM in Kuala Lumpur on April 17, 2025. — Bernama pic

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 4 — The Court of Appeal here today granted former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and his son, Datuk Mohd Nazifuddin, a stay of bankruptcy proceedings against them.A three-man bench comprising Justices Datuk Dr Alwi Abdul Wahab, Datuk Dr Shahnaz Sulaiman and Datuk Ong Chee Kwan allowed...

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PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang said the party’s Muslim unity agenda would see it continue defending Islam while honouring agreements reached with other parties. — File picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 32 m ago

PAS sets seven priorities for GE16, including wider political cooperation

The sun is seen obscured by haze in Sandakan on September 4, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Serian API hits hazardous 518, emergency declaration possible

Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the six were believed to have acted as suppliers and couriers who provided drugs to the co-pilot. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Six held over Malaysian co-pilot’s Jakarta drug case after four fled to Thailand, Vietnam and returned

Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) secretary-general Datuk Mohd Nazifuddin Mohd Najib speaks during a press conference at Wisma OCM in Kuala Lumpur on April 17, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Appeals court grants Najib and son stay of bankruptcy action in RM1.7b tax case

A video that went viral on social media showed a man wearing an orange-brown shirt allegedly provoking people and barging into and pushing members of the public waiting for the seating area gates to open, triggering a scuffle in which several people fell. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 40 m ago

Police refer case of man accused of provoking crowd at National Day celebrations at Dataran Putrajaya to DPP

The unusual scene stretched about 500 metres between Kilometre 30 and 30.5 of the Klang-bound-to-Kuala Lumpur side of Kesas and was spotted at about 3.10pm. — Social media pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

‘Snow’ on Kesas? It was actually soap foam after heavy rain

The victim fled to the Chinese cemetery to save himself, while both suspects fled from the scene. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Man injured in suspected shooting at Machang Bubok used car workshop

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

Malaysia / 3 h ago

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

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A Meituan delivery rider from China collects an order of curry puffs from Hong Lim Curry Puff at PLQ Mall in Singapore on August 31, 2026. — Screengrab from social media video

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A US Marine Corps F-35B fighter jet takes off from José Aponte de la Torre Airport, formerly Roosevelt Roads Naval Station, in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, on December 15, 2025. — AFP pic

Singapore / 48 m ago

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An angler fishes next to the container port terminal in Singapore on September 3, 2026. Singapore’s air quality slipped into the unhealthy range on September 4 as regional haze intensified. — AFP pic

Singapore / 3 h ago

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Singapore distance runner Ko Wen Qiang, Keane, has been charged over the alleged theft of running shoes and training cones from a Decathlon outlet in Kallang. — Screengrab from social media video

Singapore / 1 h ago

Singapore distance runner charged with stealing shoes and training cones from Decathlon outlet in Kallang

Eduardo Saverin remains Singapore’s richest person despite his fortune falling by US$10.1 billion to US$32.9 billion. — AFP pic

Singapore / 1 h ago

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Singapore Airlines crew members and travellers walk along the transit hall of Changi International Airport terminal in Singapore January 14, 2021. Air passengers starting their journeys in Singapore from January 1, 2027, will pay a Sustainable Aviation Fuel levy on tickets and services sold from October 1 this year, as the country moves to support the aviation sector’s transition towards cleaner fuels. — AFP pic

Singapore / 19 h ago

Singapore rolls out sustainable aviation fuel levy for air travellers from 2027 to support cleaner transition

The Singapore (2nd left), Thailand (3rd left) and Asean (far right) flags are seen during the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits opening ceremony at the Kuala Lumpur Convention October 26, 2025. Singapore and Thailand will work together to develop a multi-year agenda to advance the Asean Community Vision 2045. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Singapore / 1d ago

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The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) survey of professional forecasters reflects the views of 21 economists and analysts who closely monitor the Singapore economy. ― AFP pic

Singapore / 1d ago

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An aerial view shows vehicles damaged and deluged in sludge in the aftermath of flash floods at Timure in Nepal’s Rasuwa district on September 3, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 7 m ago

Two hydropower workers rescued alive from Nepal tunnels more than a week after catastrophic floods

South Korea says it is considering possible contributions to US security efforts in the Strait of Hormuz, while stressing that no decision has yet been made. — AFP pic

World / 57 m ago

Seoul weighs ‘contributions’ to Hormuz security after pressure from Trump

Demonstrators protest outside the courthouse during the jury deliberation phase of Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial in Plymouth, Massachusetts, on September 2, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

Will Lindsay Clancy case end in mistrial? Defence blames lone juror for blocking verdict in US child murder case

Hundreds of students and teachers in Rembang, Indonesia, fell ill after eating meals provided under the government’s free school lunch programme. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

More than 700 fall ill in latest food poisoning linked to Indonesia’s free school meals

The White House has launched a series of MAGA-themed arcade games that turn deportations, border enforcement and Trump-branded investment accounts into gameplay. — Picture via X/TheWhiteHouse

World / 1 h ago

‘Build the wall. Deport’: White House launches MAGA arcade games featuring migrant deportations

This video grab taken from UGC images posted on social media on September 2, 2026 and verified by AFPTV teams shows a bird flying as smoke is seen in the sky in northern Bahrain following Iranian drone and missile attacks amid efforts by Bahraini authorities to intercept incoming projectiles. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

Iran targets US bases in Gulf after deadly wedding strike blamed on Washington

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran’s government was ‘teetering’ and that overthrowing the regime was now ‘within reach’. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

Netanyahu says overthrow of Iran’s government is ‘within reach’

A banner reading ‘Ratko Mladic, Serbian Hero’ is displayed on a footbridge over a motorway as a convoy carrying the body of Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladic passes through Belgrade, Serbia, on September 3, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

War criminal Mladic’s body returns to Serbia with military honours

Money

Employees of German car maker Volkswagen (VW) wave flags and display banners as they take part in a rally called by German trade union IG Metall to protest against restructuring and mass job cut plans at the VW plant in Zwickau, eastern Germany, on July 9, 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 3 h ago

Volkswagen to cut 100,000 jobs by end of decade in biggest-ever auto industry restructuring

A man walks past an electronic quotation board displaying the foreign exchange rate of the Japanese yen against the US dollar in Tokyo on September 3, 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 1 h ago

Asian markets rebound as US Fed tempers rate fears — but oil remains a threat

The Modi government said revisions to India’s GDP data were routine, rejecting claims that they artificially boosted the latest growth rate. — AFP pic

Money / 2 h ago

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A misplaced tool forced Airbus to inspect A330s in production, slowing deliveries for several months before the issue was resolved. — File pic

Money / 2 h ago

Airbus finds the problem behind months of A330 delays: A lost tool

The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Friday, supported by Bank Negara Malaysia’s decision to keep interest rates steady. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 3 h ago

‘Sweet spot’ economy gives ringgit a lift at open after BNM rate hold

The FBM KLCI opened slightly lower on Friday as investors took profits after two straight sessions of gains, although broader market breadth remained positive. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 2 h ago

Bursa takes a breather at open after two straight sessions of gains

Shipping containers are seen at the Port Jersey Container Terminal in New Jersey. The US trade deficit widened to US$88.6 billion in July as surging imports of computers, chips and other technology products outweighed the impact of higher tariffs. — AFP pic

Money / 2 h ago

Trump wants a smaller US trade gap, AI demand is pulling it the other way

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang gives a thumbs up at a press conference in Tokyo on July 16, 2026. Nvidia announced on September 3, 2026, that it will buy artificial intelligence platform Hugging Face for US$12.9 billion, as the chipmaking giant seeks to diversify its hold on the AI sector. — AFP pic

Money / 3 h ago

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Sports

Tan Sri Hamidin Mohd Amin has ruled out returning as FAM president despite reportedly receiving strong backing from affiliates. — Bernama pic

Sports / 22 m ago

Hamidin rules out FAM comeback despite reportedly winning most nominations

Enzo Fernández, who joined Manchester City from Chelsea for a joint-British-record £125 million in September, was among the headline moves of a record-breaking transfer window. — AFP pic

Sports / 1 h ago

Football’s US$10b summer! English clubs lead record-breaking transfer spending spree

Gabriel Martinelli leaves Arsenal after nearly 300 appearances and 62 goals for the north London club. — AFP pic

Sports / 2 h ago

Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli joins Al-Hilal for club-record £60m after being frozen out by Arteta

Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios tested positive for cocaine during an ATP event in Mallorca in June. — AFP pic

Sports / 2 h ago

Kyrgios cleared to return to tennis after serving one-month cocaine ban, entering treatment programme

Felix Auger-Aliassime was knocked out of the US Open by Karen Khachanov after struggling with dizziness during their second-round match. — AFP pic

Sports / 2 h ago

Third seed Auger-Aliassime suffers shock US Open exit, Swiatek, Gauff and Osaka march on

Max Verstappen said he is expecting a difficult Italian Grand Prix weekend as Red Bull struggles to maximise its car at Monza. — AFP pic

Sports / 1 h ago

‘It’s going to be really painful’: Verstappen delivers grim Red Bull warning ahead of Monza

Kimi Antonelli said he is prepared to give Mercedes team-mate George Russell a slipstream during qualifying at Monza if asked. — AFP pic

Sports / 3 h ago

‘If the team asks, I will do it’: Antonelli ready to give title rival Russell a ‘tow’ at Italian GP

The row between Fifa and Uefa has escalated into US courts over documents linked to the abandoned World Cup investor proposal. — File pic

Sports / 3 h ago

Fifa hits back at Uefa ‘fishing expedition’ in row over Infantino and World Cup investor plan