Cambodia

Matrade chairman Reezal Merican urges Malaysian companies to use Cambodia as gateway to the Mekong region

Matrade is urging Malaysian businesses to tap into the Greater Mekong Region and expand their commercial footprint after generating RM186 million in sales.

Nation

People's well-being the main focus of Budget 2027, says Nga

PUTRAJAYA: From affordable homes and better drainage to cleaner public spaces and more sustainable waste management, the Housing and Local Government Ministry wants the upcoming Budget 2027 to deliver realistic improvements that benefit Malaysians in their daily lives.

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Haze: Number of areas with unhealthy air quality surges to 21

PETALING JAYA: 21 areas recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 7pm on Monday (Aug 24), according to the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS).

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Man jailed three months, fined RM400 for impersonating MACC officer

KUALA LUMPUR: An unemployed man was sentenced to three months' jail and fined RM400 in the Selayang Magistrate's Court here on Monday (Aug 24) after pleading guilty to impersonating a Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officer.

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Tourist arrivals up 2.5% despite Middle East unrest

PUTRAJAYA: International tourist arrivals in the first half of 2026 rose a modest 2.5% compared to the same period in 2025 despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, says Datuk Sri Tiong King Sing.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah cops arrest owner of bank account used in scam

KOTA KINABALU: Police have arrested a woman whose bank account was used to receive money in connection with a gold scam.

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Health Ministry revokes notification of cosmetic product containing hydroquinone

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry has revoked the notification for cosmetic product Remy Laure Soothing Cream after it was found to contain a scheduled poison.

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Don't fixate on race, urges Melaka Governor on his birthday

MELAKA: The fixation on race has no place in the country's future, says Tun Mohd Ali Mohd Rustam in his wish for Malaysia as he marked his 77th birthday on Monday (Aug 24).

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Chemical analysis shows 15 loose pages came from Zara Qairina's 'Love and Peace' journal

KOTA KINABALU: Chemical analysis has established a strong scientific link between 15 loose pages marked Y1 to Y15 and the 'Love and Peace' journal marked WK9 examined in connection with the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir, the Coroner's Court heard.

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Avoid southern Thailand amid deteriorating security situation, urges IGP

MELAKA: Malaysians have been urged to avoid travelling to southern Thailand for the time being following a sharp escalation in violence across the region, says Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail.

Nation

Former factory operator ordered to enter defence on charge of murdering ex-wife

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has ordered a former factory operator to enter his defence on a murder charge over the 2019 death of his ex-wife, after allowing the prosecution's appeal.

Nation

Filmmakers must be given room to express themselves, says Anwar

PETALING JAYA: The local creative industry should be given more space and freedom while still holding onto cultural values, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Court dismisses prosecution's bid to forfeit RM21mil of Aman Palestin funds

SHAH ALAM: The High Court here has dismissed the prosecution's application to forfeit funds amounting to RM21mil, including foreign currency totalling US$139,650.68, frozen under the name of the company Aman Palestin Berhad (Aman Palestin).

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Strong TH governance vital to protect depositors, says Economy Minister

PUTRAJAYA: With Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) having more than 9.8 million depositors and over RM96bil in investments, strengthening its governance is crucial to safeguarding depositors' interests and maintaining confidence in the institution and the domestic market, says Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Nation

Malaysia Airlines to retime selected flights amid airspace closures for National Day

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines Bhd will retime selected flights arriving at and departing from KL International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 following temporary airspace closures in conjunction with the 69th National Day celebrations.

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Haze: Immediately report any open burning activity, urges Negri exco member

SEREMBAN: The public has been urged to immediately report any open burning activity to authorities to ensure prompt enforcement action, says state executive councillor Mohd Fairuz Mohd Isa.

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57 nabbed in Immigration raids on vice dens in Seremban

PETALING JAYA: Nearly 60 people have been arrested in Immigration Department raids on suspected prostitution rings in Negri Sembilan.

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Highest number of drug abuse cases found in 31-59 age group, says AADK

KUALA BERANG: The 31-59 age group recorded the most drug abuse cases in the country, with 92,590 people or 71.1% of the total in the January-June period.

Sabah & Sarawak

Outreach sessions held to teach Kinabatangan students about human-croc coexistence

KOTA KINABALU: Conservationists carried out a series of outreach sessions to equip students with safety knowledge and promote coexistence with endangered crocodiles as part of efforts to mitigate human-animal conflict in Kinabatangan.

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Firemen battling 29ha grass fire along highway in Pengerang

PENGERANG: Firefighters are battling a grass fire that has spread across 29ha along the Punggai-Sebana Cove bypass road, or the Punggai Bypass Highway, here.