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Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim and Raja Zarith Sofiah arrived in his blue Proton Satria Neo R3 to attend the 2025 National Day celebration at Dataran Putrajaya. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 9 h ago

King arrives in Proton Satria Neo R3 to loud cheers as Malaysians celebrate 68th Merdeka in Putrajaya (VIDEO)

Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah graciously mingled with the people during the 2025 Perak state-level National Day celebration at the Ipoh City Hall today, before the incident. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Woman with psychiatric history arrested after trying to hug Perak Sultan at National Day parade

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim departed for China immediately after the Merdeka Day parade in Putrajaya on August 31, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Anwar kicks off four-day China visit after Merdeka Day parade, to meet Xi and attend SCO summit

A school student views a graphic explaining the Jalur Gemilang in Serdang August 12, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Jalur Gemilang: What you should know about Malaysia’s national flag and how to display it properly

Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei. — Bernama file pic

Sports / 9 h ago

History made: Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei storm into final, first Malaysians in mixed doubles World Championships decider

Boiled beef sounds plain, but this fiery bowl of beef poached in stock with chillies, peppercorns, and pickled mustard greens is anything but. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 9 h ago

China Sichuan Restaurant: A roadside stall, not a restaurant, in Taman Miharja serving some of the spiciest, tastiest Sichuan food in KL

Prabowo had been due to attend a “Victory Day” parade in China on September 3 to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two. — Reuters file pic

World / 8 h ago

Prabowo cancels China trip as protests spread across Indonesia with parliament buildings torched

A screenshot from a dashcam taken on August 30, 2025 shows the moment a tanker swerves left into the emergency lane on the PLUS Highway without signalling, despite there being a motorcyclist there.

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Engineer on motorcycle dies after tanker knocks into him on Plus highway near Kajang

The tune of ‘Negaraku’ began as the Perak state anthem and before that as the popular Indonesian folk song ‘Terang Boelan’, played in dance halls and cinemas across the archipelago. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Songs that built a nation: Malaysia’s journey told through its Merdeka soundtrack

This file picture shows the gas pipeline fire burning at Putra Heights, Subang Jaya on the morning of April 1, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Petronas Gas seeks power to block risky projects after Putra Heights pipeline blast

Malaysia’s RMAF crew assemble before the Merdeka flypast at Putrajaya on August 31, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Johor-born RMAF chief Norazlan Aris makes history leading Merdeka air show from cockpit (VIDEO)

Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said the three deceased were between the ages of 38 and 56, adding that one was disabled and another had a chronic illness. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Siblings and aunt found lifeless in Port Dickson house, police classify case as sudden death, no foul play

UTM senior lecturer Mohd Nur Asmawisham Alel uses an ABEM Terrameter LS 2 to study underground structures at a farm in Jalan Buloh Kasap, Segamat on August 31, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Festivities above, cracks below: Scientists in Segamat race to probe quake-hit farm

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and other VIPs visit the student formation display during the 68th National Day celebration in Putrajaya.

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Anwar praises 2,000 students for stunning ‘human graphics’ display at Merdeka celebration

The highly anticipated match between Shaukat, and former WWE superstar and champion Raj Dhesi. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Life / 7 h ago

Malaysian pro wrestling finally hits the world stage: History and high-flying action at APAC SlamFest 25

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Malaysia / 41 m ago

Supermarkets, sundry shops across Malaysia see brisk sales as RM100 Sara aid kicks in

Azizah Mat Desa (left) shows the essential items she bought using the RM100 Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) aid at a supermarket in Pendang August 31, 2025. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31 — Many Malaysians seized the opportunity over the weekend to buy essential goods at supermarkets and other premises nationwide using the RM100 Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) one-off aid, which was credited to their MyKad, starting today.Thirty-six-year-old factory worker Norisa Ramli said she is happy and relieved...

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PNB Group Chairman Raja Tan Sri Arshad Raja Tun Uda (centre) is together with ASNB Chief Executive and Executive Director Fadzihan Abbas (fourth left) at the ASNB Go launch at Menara Merdeka 118 on August 30, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

No compromises on national and Bumiputera interests, says PNB on Prolintas review

A screenshot from a dashcam taken on August 30, 2025 shows the moment a tanker swerves left into the emergency lane on the Plus Highway without signalling, despite there being a motorcyclist there.

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Kajang cops arrest tanker driver suspected of dozing off in deadly Plus highway crash

Shoppers in Kota Samarahan, Sarawak enjoyed a peaceful and calm experience while getting their groceries with the RM100 Sumbangan Asas Rahmah Appreciation Aid on the first day of its rollout August 31, 2025. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Parades for Merdeka, groceries in Sarawak — shoppers in Kuching, Samarahan tap Sara RM100 aid, usable until Dec 31

Abang Johari (right) with other Sarawak officials take the first ride in the state’s first smart city electric ‘penambang’ fleet in Kuching on August 30, 2025. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Kuching’s iconic river boat goes green with electric-powered ‘penambang’ fleet under smart city plan

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said the gadget was a new chip with higher capacity than the previous device. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 52 m ago

Abang Johari: Sarawak to launch new high-capacity AI device in September

Sarawak aims to be a developed state by 2030 through prosperity, inclusivity and sustainability. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

From powering Asean to energising young minds, Abang Jo lays out Sarawak’s 2030 vision for green energy and free education

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said the state is the first in Malaysia to complete the construction and handover of 27 new telecommunications towers to the MCMC. — SoyaCincau pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Negeri Sembilan first to top national digital rollout, eyes balanced growth with Jendela project, says MB Aminuddin

Former permanent secretary of the Ministry of Finance, Datuk Rusdin Riman (right) is a potential candidate for Paginatan while former banker Datuk Jeffry Mohd Ali is being considered for the Kundasang constituency.

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Ex-banker or retired bureaucrat? KDM names possible picks for Paginatan and Kundasang ahead of Sabah race

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ICA Commanders from Woodlands and Tuas Checkpoints present National Day cakes and 68 cupcakes to their counterparts from the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) and Bangunan Sultan Iskandar CIQ in celebration of Malaysia’s 68th Merdeka. — Picture via Facebook/Immigration.Checkpoints.Authority

Singapore / 2 h ago

Singapore celebrates Malaysia’s 68th National Day with sweet gesture at Causeway

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) said Muhammad Hairil Muhammad Effendi’s body was found floating in the sea off East Coast Park after a call for assistance was received at 9.55pm yesterday. — Freepik pic

Singapore / 4 h ago

Eleven-year-old boy missing since Friday found dead at Singapore’s East Coast Park, say police

Singapore already issues storm alerts as it battles flooding issues alongside climate change. — Picture from Facebook/Land Transport Authority

Singapore / 1d ago

How Singapore plans to protect its low-lying coasts from rising seas

The Singapore government intends to build a new and broader platform than the existing M³ network to accommodate and develop its Malay-Muslim demographer for the future. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore govt plans new platform to unite its Malay-Muslim groups as younger voices grow louder

The 55-year-old Hotel Miramar Singapore on Havelock Road will be closing its doors at the end of October 2025. — Picture from Hotel Miramar Singapore

Singapore / 1d ago

Another hospitality veteran bows out as Hotel Miramar shuts after five decades

Speeding remained a major concern, with the number of violations spiking by 45.5 per cent to 118,076, from 81,141 a year earlier. — Reuters file pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore records rise in traffic accidents and fatalities in first half of 2025, police data shows

Emeritus Professor Tan Yock Lin of the National University of Singapore died aged 70 from multiple injuries after a lorry ploughed into his car on Upper Thomson Road on July 7, 2023. — Picture from Facebook/SMU Yong Pung How School of Law

Singapore / 1d ago

Construction worker who killed NUS professor in road crash gets two-year jail sentence, fine and lifetime driving ban

mm2 Asia is working with creditors to find “fair and amiable solutions” that would safeguard its long-term viability. — Picture via Facebook/Cathay Cineplexes

Singapore / 2d ago

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A screengrab shows according to the Israeli Army, Hamas Gaza chief Mohammed Sinwar, taken from a handout video, released December 17, 2023. — Israeli Army handout via Reuters

World / 35 m ago

Hamas confirms death of Gaza chief Mohammed Sinwar

A street vendor sits while waiting for customers in front of a burnt police station following a protest over lawmakers' pay, escalating on Friday after a police armoured vehicle hit and killed the driver of a ride-hailing motorbike, in Jakarta, Indonesia, August 30, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 44 m ago

Indonesia accepts protesters’ demand to cut lawmakers perks amid unrest

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi said an atmosphere of “peace and stability” has been created on their disputed Himalayan border, the site of a prolonged military standoff. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

Modi and Xi pledge reset in India-China ties after years of border tensions

Putin shakes hands with Russian Trade Representative to China Alexey Dakhnovsky (L) alongside Russian Ambassador to China Igor Morgulov (R) upon his arrival at the airport in Tianjin today. — AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

Xi hosts Putin, Modi at Tianjin summit to showcase China’s influence in Eurasia

The suspect’s wife, Amalia Freeman, urged her husband to call the police and surrender, through a statement shared with the media via her lawyer. — Today file pic

World / 2 h ago

Wife of Australian fugitive accused of killing two police officers pleads with him to surrender

Prabowo had been due to attend a “Victory Day” parade in China on September 3 to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two. — Reuters file pic

World / 8 h ago

Prabowo cancels China trip as protests spread across Indonesia with parliament buildings torched

TikTok added it will continue to remove content that violates its community guidelines. — Reuters file pic

World / 8 h ago

ByteDance tech halts TikTok live in Indonesia ‘for a few days’ over security concerns

The political unrest had spread beyond Jakarta to several cities, including Cirebon, Brebes, Solo, Kediri, Malang and Makassar. — Reuters pic

World / 8 h ago

Mobs loot Jakarta homes of MPs Uya Kuya and Eko Patrio amid protests over pay perks

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LKIM is boosting downstream activities, including new fish fillet processing plants, to meet growing demand from the food and tourism sectors. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 1 h ago

Malaysia ramps up fish processing to meet rising seafood demand

Motorists queue at a fuel station in Kolkata as India rolls out E20 petrol, a 20 per cent ethanol blend that carmakers say is safe but slightly reduces mileage. — Reuters pic

Money / 1 h ago

India’s carmakers say ethanol fuel hurts mileage but is safe, as motorists complain

SK Hynix said in a statement that it ‘will maintain close communication with both Korean and the US governments and take necessary measures to minimise the impact on our business.’ — Reuters pic

Money / 6 h ago

US makes it harder for SK Hynix, Samsung to make chips in China

The official purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rose to 49.4 in August versus 49.3 in July, remaining below the 50-mark separating growth from contraction and missing a median forecast of 49.5 in a Reuters poll. — Reuters pic

Money / 6 h ago

China manufacturing activity shrinks for fifth straight month in August

The Brazilian company should pay 165 million reais (26 million euros) as compensation, the court said, the largest ever such fine imposed in Brazilian history. — Reuters pic

World / 7 h ago

Volkswagen to appeal Brazil court ruling over slave-like conditions at Amazon ranch

Thailand will roll out new 50- and 100-baht polymer banknotes starting November 21, featuring a durable plastic design, upgraded security elements, and tactile features for the visually impaired. — Picture from X/bankofthailand

Money / 1d ago

Thailand’s new 50- and 100-baht notes: Real, just plastic from Nov 2025

The ringgit is expected to hover around 4.21–4.23 in the first week of September 2025. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Money / 1d ago

Ringgit steadies as markets eye Bank Negara and US jobs data in first week of Sept

Rakuten Trade’s Thong Pak Leng says trading may be muted next week due to the National Day and Maulidur Rasul holidays, with the index seen moving between 1,570 and 1,600. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 1d ago

Market optimism builds as Bursa edges closer to 1,600 level after Merdeka weekend

Sports

Netherlands’ Sifan Hassan crosses the finish line to win the 2025 Sydney Marathon on August 31, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 5 h ago

Olympic champion Sifan Hassan and Hailemaryam Kiros smash course records to win Sydney Marathon

Manchester United's Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes applauds at the end of the English Premier League football match against Burnley. — AFP pic

Sports / 9 h ago

Under-pressure Amorim survives as late Fernandes strike earns Manchester United first league win

Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei. — Bernama file pic

Sports / 9 h ago

History made: Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei storm into final, first Malaysians in mixed doubles World Championships decider

Jannik Sinner serves to Denis Shapovalov during their men’s singles third round match at the 2025 US Open in New York August 30, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 5 h ago

Sinner, Swiatek tested at US Open as Gauff sets up Osaka showdown

Malaysia’s Thinaah Muralitharan and Pearly Tan (up) celebrate after winning against Japan’s Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida at the end of the women’s semi-final double match at the Badminton BWF World Championships at the Adidas Arena in Paris August 30, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 21 h ago

Historic breakthrough: Pearly Tan-Thinaah become first Malaysian women’s doubles pair to reach BWF World Championships final

Scottish brothers (left-to-right) Ewan, Jamie and Lachlan MacLean celebrate as they arrive into Cairns in northern Queensland on August 30, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 21 h ago

Exhausted Scottish brothers back on shore after record Pacific row

Malaysian Nuraini Mohamad Shukri celebrates after winning bronze in the Individual Time Trial WC1 at the 2025 Para Cycling Road World Championships in Ronse, Belgium on August 30, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Majlis Sukan Negara

Sports / 1d ago

Nuraini Mohamad Shukri delivers Malaysia’s first female para-cycling world medal this Merdeka

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic reacts during his US Open third-round match against Britain’s Cameron Norrie on August 29, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

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