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A police constable and a patrol officer detained over RM14,000 traffic‑related bribes on the East Coast Expressway (LPT2). — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 14 h ago

MACC arrests two policemen over RM14,000 traffic offence bribes on East Coast Expressway

Speaking during the party’s national congress here, several delegates argued that leaving the unity government now would amount to abandoning voters and handing political advantage to rival parties. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 19 h ago

At DAP congress, most delegates back staying in Anwar govt, urge faster reforms

DAP delegates today overwhelmingly voted for the party to remain in the federal government until the end of the current parliamentary term. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Status quo for now, DAP delegates vote to stay in govt

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) has risen to become Malaysia’s top-ranked university in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2026, climbing 149 places to rank 581st globally. — Picture via Facebook/Universiti Sains Malaysia

Malaysia / 13 h ago

USM climbs 149 places in Academic Ranking of World Universities, now Malaysia’s top university

Several improvements to the implementation of the targeted diesel subsidy system are being studied, with the government expected to announce them within the next one to two months, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Diesel subsidy shake‑up coming soon; govt promises simpler rules, family quota transfers, easier access

China’s Sea Legend-operated container ship Dubai Tower sets sail from Ningbo for Felixstowe, England, on August 15, 2026, marking the launch of a weekly Arctic shipping service to Europe. — Ningbo Zhoushan Port Group handout pic via AFP

Money / 17 h ago

China takes to ‘Polar Silk Road’, bypassing Red Sea to halve shipping times as global trade faces disruptions

Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said investigations found that the 39-year-old man is believed to have used his flight schedule to transport drugs to several destinations. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Malaysian pilot detained in Jakarta, accused of smuggling RM45m drugs abroad since 2024

Students attend the Dialog Siswa AUKU at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in Bangi on April 13, 2023. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Malaysian Qualifications Agency says abolition of AUKU cannot be taken lightly, urges clear guidelines

Police have arrested three men after a woman reported being assaulted and threatened during an alleged illegal parking fee collection near the OUG community hall in Jalan Awan Besar. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Woman punched, threatened in OUG parking row; KL police arrest three suspects with records (VIDEO)

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the additional allocation would enable local needs, particularly those involving welfare, basic amenities and community issues, to be addressed more quickly without being hampered by excessive bureaucracy. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Anwar announces additional RM1m for every parliamentary constituency

Prime Minister and PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim told party delegates today that he chose to put the people first, amid growing internal censure against the party’s unity government ally Barisan Nasional. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Anwar says any decision on Umno must prioritise people’s welfare, ‘not anger’

Section 76(3) of the Subordinate Courts Act states that a Magistrates’ Court can be held at any other place if there is a need to do so, while Section 59(4) similarly says a Sessions Court can be held at any other place if the necessity arises. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Explained: Can a person be charged in a Malaysian hospital instead of a courtroom?

The National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) at Menara 2 MCMC, Cyberjaya, March 3, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Dungun doctor duped in forex, Ethereum scam, loses RM558,000 through 77 transactions

Datuk Michael Tiang pledges rental aid for Tang Wei Wei, widow of Corporal Chiu Teck Siong, who died after being electrocuted in Sabah on August 6. — Picture courtesy of Facebook/Michael Tiang

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Widow of corporal electrocuted in Sabah to receive Sarawak rental aid, housing support

Reports indicate that the current haze is largely caused by forest and land fires, primarily in neighbouring Indonesia, where extensive land-clearing practices are common. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Haze returns: What Malaysians need to know as air quality deteriorates

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Malaysia / 2 h ago

Haze returns: What Malaysians need to know as air quality deteriorates

Reports indicate that the current haze is largely caused by forest and land fires, primarily in neighbouring Indonesia, where extensive land-clearing practices are common. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 — Malaysians are once again experiencing the unwelcome return of a familiar foe — the haze.Residents in several states, including Selangor, Negri Sembilan and Sarawak, are grappling with deteriorating air quality.As of Thursday (Aug 13) morning, air quality in 11 areas across the country was at unhealthy...

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Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) has risen to become Malaysia’s top-ranked university in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2026, climbing 149 places to rank 581st globally. — Picture via Facebook/Universiti Sains Malaysia

Malaysia / 13 h ago

USM climbs 149 places in Academic Ranking of World Universities, now Malaysia’s top university

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad with staff during his visit to Tambunan Hospital. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Minister calls nine‑year abandoned Tambunan Hospital project ‘sick’, pledges RM988,000 for urgent upgrades

Kelantan Health Department to monitor baby girl’s development after testing positive for drugs. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Kelantan Health Department to monitor baby girl’s growth after testing positive for drugs

The National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) at Menara 2 MCMC, Cyberjaya, March 3, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Dungun doctor duped in forex, Ethereum scam, loses RM558,000 through 77 transactions

Speaking during the party’s national congress here, several delegates argued that leaving the unity government now would amount to abandoning voters and handing political advantage to rival parties. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 19 h ago

At DAP congress, most delegates back staying in Anwar govt, urge faster reforms

The DAP Party Conference today is the appropriate forum to decide whether the party should remain in or withdraw from the Unity Government, said DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 20 h ago

DAP’s destiny on the table as Anthony Loke leaves Unity decision to Putrajaya delegates

Becoming a government is not the end of the Reformasi struggle but rather a real test to prove the courage and wisdom to implement change, said Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) vice president Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 20 h ago

PKR’s 27‑year struggle isn’t about power, Zaliha says it’s about changing how Malaysia is run

Jeyenderan said investigations should go beyond the physical container and identify the companies and intermediaries behind suspicious shipments, including importers, exporters, manufacturers, freight forwarders, customs agents, warehouse operators and commodity traders. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Defend Malaysia’s ports, but identify firms abusing transshipment, says maritime expert

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Singapore / 22 h ago

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SIA became a 25 per cent shareholder in Air India as part of a deal with Tata Sons, which owns the remaining 75 per cent. The investment came just months before an Air India aircraft crashed in June 2025, one of the most significant setbacks to hit the airline since the takeover. — AFP pic

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This picture taken on August 14, 2026 and released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) via KNS on August 15, 2026 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (C) visiting the Taesongsan Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery in Pyongyang, and laying flowers to mark the 81st anniversary of the end of World War II. — AFP pic

World / 51 m ago

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Firefighters light firebreaks in a forest near a farm to prevent the spread of a wildfire in Luglon, southwestern France, on August 16, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 50 m ago

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US President Donald Trump waves as he walks to his motorcade after exiting Marine One on the Ellipse near the White House on August 16, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 50 m ago

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Relatives look on as Flores earthquake victims receive treatment at a temporary medical tent outside Ruteng Hospital in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia on August 15, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 23 h ago

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An oil slick spreads along the southern coast of Qeshm Island, Iran, on August 13, 2026, affecting beaches and mangrove forests in the Strait of Hormuz. — ISNA pic via AFP

World / 22 h ago

Oil slick threatens Iran’s coast as Hormuz shipping crisis deepens

A rescuer holds a sign reading “Silence, I am listening” near collapsed buildings in Cali, Colombia, on August 14, 2026, as the government seeks US tariff relief to help businesses recover from the deadly earthquake. — AFP pic

World / 1d ago

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China’s Sea Legend-operated container ship Dubai Tower sets sail from Ningbo for Felixstowe, England, on August 15, 2026, marking the launch of a weekly Arctic shipping service to Europe. — Ningbo Zhoushan Port Group handout pic via AFP

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A worker assembles Opel Astra cars at the company’s plant in Ruesselsheim, western Germany, on June 30, 2026, as Opel cuts engineering jobs and expands its partnership with China’s Leapmotor. — AFP pic

Money / 19 h ago

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A view of Phoenix Island in Sanya, Hainan, with modern skyscrapers in the background, as the Chinese port town ramps up its free trade push to attract investment and strengthen business ties with Malaysia and Asean. — Pexels pic

Money / 22 h ago

Hainan’s free trade push opens new money-making opportunities for Malaysia, Asean

Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said Malaysia was well-positioned to benefit from the growing adoption of AI, given its role in the global AI value chain through semiconductor manufacturing, advanced packaging and electronics manufacturing services. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 2d ago

Bank Negara governor: AI boom drives 57pc surge in Malaysia’s E&E exports in Q2

Artist’s impressions of Intuitive’s new facility at Bandar Cassia Technology Park in Penang. — Picture courtesy of InvestPenang.

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Credit to Malaysia’s private non financial sector grew 6.4 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, up from 5.6 per cent in the first quarter, driven by stronger business financing, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 2d ago

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An aerial shows wind turbines near Saraiu village, on August 12, 2026. Romania began on August 13, 2026 the complete shutdown of its only nuclear plant after water levels in the Danube, used to cool the site, fell to a record low, the national nuclear energy company said. — AFP pic

Money / 1d ago

Markets shrug off climate risks as Europe’s heatwaves pile up economic costs

At 8 am, the local currency rose to 4.0835/0895 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.0850/0890. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

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Malaysia’s G. Pavithran (right) is challenged by a Vietnam player during the 2026 Hyundai ASEAN Cup semi-final first leg at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium yesterday. — Bernama pic

Sports / 49 m ago

Malaysia face uphill task after 2-0 loss to Vietnam in Asean Cup semi-final

Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard lifts the trophy as Arsenal's players celebrate their victory after the English FA Community Shield football match against Manchester City. — AFP pic

Sports / 49 m ago

Arsenal rout Man City 3-0 in Community Shield to signal Premier League title intent

This file picture shows Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo reacting during the Uefa Nations League semi-final football match between Germany and Portugal in Munich, southern Germany on June 4, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 49 m ago

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Lens' French forward Florian Sotoca holds the championship trophy as he celebrates with his teammates after winning the French Super Cup (Trophee des Champions) football match against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis stadium yesterday. — AFP pic

Sports / 49 m ago

Ten-man Lens stun PSG 1-0 to deny European champions second trophy in five days

AC Milan players celebrate with the trophy after beating Manchester United 4–2 in their pre-season friendly at the Tarczynski Arena in Wroclaw, Poland, on August 15, 2026. — AFP pic

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A sepak takraw ball is pictured following disciplinary action against Thailand players and officials over the abandonment of the World Cup final in Kuala Lumpur in May 2026. — Unsplash pic

Sports / 23 h ago

Thailand team hit with over RM257,000 in fines for abandoning sepak takraw World Cup final in Kuala Lumpur

Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez reacts after being jeered by some supporters during the pre-season friendly against Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge in London on August 15, 2026. — AFP pic

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