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NRES said prolonged dry conditions could lead to an increase in hotspots and haze, raising the possibility of transboundary haze. — Bernama file pic

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Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said the authorities included the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), agencies responsible for matters under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act (AMLA), Bank Negara Malaysia and the Inland Revenue Board (IRB). — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia
/ 16 h ago

Former Auditor-General Tan Sri Madinah Mohamad reportedly said she was disappointed she was not called to testify before the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Lembaga Tabung Haji despite turning up and being ready to give evidence. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia
/ 3 h ago

Airlines, not foreign immigration, behind the over-10-year passport snag, says Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia
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The Ocean Thunder, carrying one million barrels of crude oil from Basrah, Iraq, was the first Malaysian ship to cross the Strait of Hormuz in April 2026 after Malaysia secured Iran’s help for safe passage. — Picture from Facebook/Petronas

Malaysia
/ 5 h ago

Kedah PAS commissioner Datuk Ahmad Yahaya said the party accepted the court’s decision but expressed disappointment over the outcome. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia
/ 19 h ago

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed condolences over the death of former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji (pictured), 97, whom he described as a key architect of China’s economic transformation and a good friend. — AFP file pic

Malaysia
/ 3 h ago

The man was arrested on Tuesday after Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers directed him to undergo enhanced checks at the checkpoint’s bus arrival hall, police said in a statement on Wednesday, Asia One reported. — File picture from Facebook/Immigration and Checkpoints Authority

Singapore
/ 4 h ago

There’s nothing quite like handmade ‘mee hoon kueh’. — Picture by CK Lim

Eat-drink
/ 4 h ago

Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said investigations revealed that the suspects may have been involved in a housebreaking incident in Taman Desa Petaling on August 4, which caused the victim to suffer losses of about RM6,000 involving cash, jewelry, and a luxury-branded sling bag. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
/ 17 h ago

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Datuk M. Kumar detailing the kidnap and ransom case at the Johor police contingent headquarters in Johor Bahru, August 12, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia
/ 17 h ago

Kelana Jaya LRT services are experiencing delays this morning after a power outage at University station left a train unable to operate. — File picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia
/ 2 h ago

Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) chief ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said the lorry was travelling downhill along a straight, sloping road when the incident occurred at about 4.10am. — Picture from social media

Malaysia
/ 16 h ago

The author argues that Malaysia’s passport blunder demands an independent audit, full disclosure of replacement costs and accountability for those responsible. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

What You Think
/ 3 h ago

At 8am, the local currency eased to 4.0850/0950 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.0835/0875. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Money
/ 3 h ago

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