Nation

Report school bullying cases early to prevent escalation, says Bukit Aman

SHAH ALAM: Bullying in schools must be snuffed out before it escalates into major crime by reporting matters to the authorities as soon as possible, Bukit Aman says.

Nation

Interactive cabin displays and MU legends among highlights at MATTA Fair

KUALA LUMPUR: Visitors to next month's MATTA Fair can step into Malaysia Airlines cabin displays, catch a destination parade and look out for appearances by Manchester United legends at Malaysia Aviation Group's (MAG) pavilion.

Nation

Cops tighten border security, urge public to avoid South Thailand conflict zones

MELAKA: Police have stepped up security along the Malaysia-Thailand border following more than 50 bombings, arson attacks on local government offices and tyre-burnings reported in three provinces of southern Thailand on Saturday (Aug 22).

Sabah & Sarawak

Zara Quairina inquest: All four journals incomplete, one missing 64 sheets, says witness

KOTA KINABALU: All four journals examined in connection with the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir were incomplete, with one of them found to have 64 sheets missing, the Coroner's Court heard Monday (Aug 24).

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Malaysia and Indonesia to step up measures to tackle El Nino haze, says Arthur

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Indonesia will step up preventive and early firefighting measures to cope with the El Nino phenomenon, says Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup.

Sabah & Sarawak

UMS study finds microplastics in range of local seafood

KOTA KINABALU: A new study by researchers at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) has found microplastics in a wide range of seafood and aquaculture species, raising concerns about food safety, marine health, and the long-term sustainability of the fisheries sector.

Nation

Haze: 12 areas nationwide record unhealthy API readings as of 2pm

PETALING JAYA: A total of 12 areas in Malaysia recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 2pm Monday (Aug 24), according to the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS).

Nation

Tahfiz teacher pleads not guilty to sexually assaulting two pupils

KUALA LUMPUR: A 35-year-old tahfiz teacher pleaded not guilty on Monday (Aug 24) in the Ampang Sessions Court to four counts of committing physical sexual assault against two male pupils at a religious school in Taman Keramat.

Nation

KTMB adds eight Komuter Utara train services for school holidays, National Day

KUALA LUMPUR: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) will provide eight additional KTM Komuter Utara train services for the Butterworth and Padang Besar route from Thursday until Monday (Aug 27-31) in conjunction with the school holidays and National Day celebrations.

Nation

LRT passenger molested by foreign man at Setiawangsa station

PETALING JAYA: A 25-year-old woman experienced an alarming encounter when she was allegedly molested by a foreign man aboard an LRT train at Setiawangsa on Aug 19.

Nation

Appeals court dismisses Indira Gandhi's nonfeasance appeal

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal here Monday (Aug 24) dismissed kindergarten teacher M. Indira Gandhi's appeal over the High Court's dismissal of her RM100mil nonfeasance lawsuit against the police, Home Ministry and the government over allegedly failing to arrest her ex-husband and return her daughter.

Nation

Budget 2027: RM168mil more sought for welfare programmes, says Nancy

KUCHING: The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry is seeking an additional RM168mil in its allocation under Budget 2027.

Nation

Anwar to deliver National Day 'Amanat Perdana' on Aug 30

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will deliver the 2026 National Day "Amanat Perdana" on Aug 30 to convey the aspirations and hopes of the Madani government leadership on the importance of embracing the spirit of independence and fostering patriotism among Malaysians.

Nation

Education Minister heads Melaka honours list

MELAKA: Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek heads the list of 1,328 recipients of honorary titles in conjunction with the 77th birthday of Melaka Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Dr Mohd Ali Mohd Rustam.

Nation

E-hailing driver charged with attempted murder for setting woman on fire

KUALA LUMPUR: An e-hailing driver pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here Monday (Aug 24) to attempting to murder a woman by setting her on fire using petrol, causing her serious injuries earlier this month.

Nation

Remand extended for govt agency chairman, company director in land disposal case

GEORGE TOWN: The remand period for a government agency chairman and a company director has been extended by three days until Wednesday (Aug 26) to assist investigations of an abuse of power case involving the disposal of land in Penang.

Nation

PLKN alumni to take part in National Day march-past for first time

KUALA LUMPUR: For the first time, 200 alumni of the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 will take part in the march-past during the National Day celebrations in Putrajaya on Aug 31.

Nation

Two hurt, five nabbed after Saturday night fight at Klang eatery

KLANG: A fight at a restaurant here left two men injured after an attack by an armed group.

Nation

Mara mulls teaching hospital to boost healthcare education

PETALING JAYA: Mara is considering setting up its first hospital to strengthen its healthcare education ecosystem and create more opportunities for bumiputra professionals and entrepreneurs.

Nation

10 hurt in roller coaster mishap at theme park

SUBANG JAYA: Ten people sustained minor injuries in an accident involving a roller coaster at a theme park here.