Nation

Anwar back home after being discharged from hospital

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has been discharged from hospital on Wednesday (Aug 12) after receiving treatment.

Nation

80% of proposed Mara Bill focuses on governance reforms, says Asyraf Wajdi

KUALA LUMPUR: About 80% of the proposed Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) Bill 2026, to be tabled in Parliament before the end of the year, focuses on corporate governance aimed at strengthening the institution's structure and management, says Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.

Nation

High Court sets Sept 21 to decide on Anwar's pre-trial application in Yusoff Rawther lawsuit

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has fixed Sept 21 to decide on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's application for a pre-trial ruling on several issues relating to a lawsuit brought by former research assistant Muhammed Yusoff Rawther.

Nation

Appeals court dismisses Kayveas' appeal to challenge Maglin's appointment as myPPP chief

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal on Wednesday (Aug 12) dismissed Tan Sri M. Kayveas' appeal against the High Court's refusal to grant him leave to commence a judicial review to challenge the appointment of Datuk Seri Maglin Dennis D'Cruz as the president of the People's Progressive Party (myPPP).

Nation

Man nabbed in Mambau for alleged indecent exposure

SEREMBAN: A 30-year-old male suspect has been arrested for allegedly exposing his genitals to a 75-year-old woman in Kampung Baru Mambau near here.

Thailand

Malaysian man dies during transit at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport

BANGKOK: A Malaysian man travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Hokkaido, Japan, passed away during transit at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Monday (Aug 10).

Nation

Indonesian pair jailed 18 months for illegal diesel possession

JOHOR BARU: Two Indonesians were sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment by the Sessions Court for possessing over 12,000 litres of subsidised diesel without the necessary permits.

Nation

More than 32,000 litres of subsidised diesel worth over RM194,000 seized in Perak raid

IPOH: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry seized some RM194,058 worth of diesel and arrested two men during a joint raid at the Hutan Melintang fisheries jetty.

Nation

Kedah PAS acknowledges apex court decision on state’s zero-gaming policy, but saddened by outcome

PETALING JAYA: Kedah PAS is saddened by the Federal Court's decision rejecting the state government's appeal regarding the termination of operating licences for gaming premises in Kedah.

Nation

Fuel prices Aug 13-19: RON97, unsubsidised RON95, diesel all down from 10sen to 20sen per litre

PETALING JAYA: Retail prices of non-subsidised petroleum products will fall from Aug 13 to 19 following a decline in global crude oil prices last week, says the Finance Ministry.

Nation

Student charged with murder while drunk driving

SHAH ALAM: A student of a private higher education institution who went viral after allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol was charged in the Telok Datok Magistrate's Court in Kuala Langat with murdering an elderly man last week.

Nation

Ending political interference key to restoring confidence in TH, say analysts

KUALA LUMPUR: Ensuring Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) remains free from political interference is an important part of its recovery efforts, after more than 75% of the Royal Commission of Inquiry's (RCI) recommendations on its management and operations were implemented, according to analysts.

Sabah & Sarawak

Haze: 107 schools in Serian closed after API exceeds 200, says Deputy Premier

KUCHING: A total of 107 schools in Serian division have been temporarily closed after the air pollutant index (API) exceeded 200 on Wednesday (Aug 12).

Nation

Haze: Health Ministry strengthens surveillance, health facility preparedness

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry is strengthening surveillance of haze-related illnesses at health facilities following 10 stations recording unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings, with nine in Sarawak and one in Selangor.

Nation

Foreign worker supply gang busted with two arrests, RM776,000 seized

JOHOR BARU: The Immigration Department has busted a foreign worker supply syndicate allegedly masterminded by two Bangladeshi men, seizing hundreds of payslips and over RM776,000 in cash.

Nation

Melaka father nabbed for allegedly abusing his children

MELAKA: A 40-year-old father has been detained for allegedly sexually and physically abusing his two young children over four months.

Nation

Singaporean fugitive kidnapped by own smuggler in JB

JOHOR BARU: A Singaporean fugitive, who had been hiding in Malaysia for three months, fell victim himself when he was kidnapped while in hiding here.

Nation

Alor Setar woman pleads guilty to organising RM1.7mil 'kutu' scheme

ALOR SETAR: A woman pleaded guilty at the Sessions Court here Wednesday (Aug 12) to organising a "kutu" fund scheme, resulting in estimated losses of more than RM1.7mil between July last year and July this year.

Nation

Four civil servants among seven remanded over illegal frozen chicken imports

KUALA LUMPUR: Seven individuals, including four civil servants, were remanded over alleged bribery linked to the illegal import of frozen chicken at a port in Sabah.

Nation

2026 National Day, Malaysia Day programme secures over RM48mil in sponsorships, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: The 2026 National Day and Malaysia Day Celebration Programme (HKHM 2026) has secured RM48.63mil in sponsorship from 139 strategic partners, says Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil.