Nation

No MyKad misuse in redeeming govt aid so far, says Fahmi

NIBONG TEBAL: There have been no reports so far of any misuse of MyKad in redeeming government financial aid distributed through the national identification card, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

Nation

Kuantan kite fest draws in over 20,000 local, foreign visitors

KUANTAN: More than 20,000 local and international visitors showed up at Pantai Sepat here for the 2025 Kuantan International Kite Festival that began on Sept 11 and ends Monday (Sept 15).

Nation

Express bus with 39 passengers loses control, crashes into three vehicles on KL-Karak Highway

BENTONG: An express bus carrying 39 passengers is believed to have lost control before colliding with three other vehicles in an accident at KM47 of the Kuala Lumpur–Karak Highway on Friday (Sept 12).

Cambodia

Malaysia hosts Asean-flavoured bazaar to showcase cultural diversity in Phnom Penh event

The Asean Bazaar 2025, hosted by the Malaysian Embassy in Cambodia, showcased how culinary delights can unite this diverse region.

Nation

Bukit Aman confirms report from four politicians over AI lewd video blackmail

PETALING JAYA: Bukit Aman has received reports from four politicians over blackmail attempts using artificial intelligence (AI) generated lewd videos.

Nation

Anwar leaves for Doha to attend emergency Arab-Islamic summit

SUBANG: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim departed for Doha, Qatar on Sunday (Sept 14) night to attend the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit scheduled for Monday (Sept 15) in the Qatari capital.

Nation

AGC confirms receiving full investigation report in probe into ex-PM

KUALA LUMPUR: The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) has confirmed receiving the full investigation report regarding cash seized and linked to former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and his political secretary Datuk Anuar Mohd Yunus.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah power outages to be restored in two days, CM told

KOTA KINABALU: Power outages in parts of Sabah are expected to be restored within two days, the Chief Minister was told.

Nation

Ministry studying legal amendments to strengthen child protection, says Nancy Shukri

KUCHING: The Women, Family, and Community Development Ministry is reviewing the existing laws to enhance the protection of children against sexual crimes, particularly in relation to social media and online applications.

Nation

Another 4.0 CGPA student fails to get spot under UPU, says Dr Wee

PETALING JAYA: A Matriculation top scorer is devastated after failing to secure her lifelong ambition to study law despite scoring perfect results both academically and in extra-curricular activities.

Nation

Malaysia positioned as consequential middle power, says analyst

SINGAPORE: Malaysia's combination of fortune in the form of natural resources and its own efforts through policies and diplomacy has positioned the country to emerge as a consequential middle power, according to political analyst James Chai.

Nation

Kedah cops cripples motorcycle theft groups with arrest of six

ALOR SETAR: Kedah police cripples three motorcycle theft groups that have been active in Kota Setar here since early 2025.

Sabah & Sarawak

New water bear species found in Labuan named in honour of Malaysia

KOTA KINABALU: Marine scientists from Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) have named a new marine tardigrade species found on the shores of Labuan as Batillipes malaysianus, in honour of the nation.

Nation

Jealousy fuels brutal double homicide in Guar Chempedak

ALOR SETAR: Jealousy is believed to be the motive behind the murder of a man and a woman at Taman Nona, Guar Chempedak here.

Nation

Driver dies after being thrown out of 4WD in Nilai crash

SEREMBAN: The driver of a four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle was killed while his passenger was injured after he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a car at KM276 of the North-South Expressway Sunday (Sept 14) morning.

Nation

More lawmakers targeted by lewd AI vids, Fahmi says also received same email

KUALA LUMPUR: The threatening emails containing screenshots of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated fake videos sent to several lawmakers likely originated from a single email address, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Nation

Bridge collapse strands 200 residents in Kg Kaiduan amid heavy rain

KOTA KINABALU: Some 200 people were stranded when the only bridge linking their village to the main road collapsed due to strong river currents and clogged debris at Kg Kaiduan in Papar.

Nation

Photo gallery: Boat float parade lights up Malaysia Day celebrations in Bukit Gantang

BUKIT GANTANG: More than 135 fishing boats brightened up the waters of Sungai Kerang On Sunday (Sept 14) as part of the Bukit Gantang parliamentary constituency's Decorated Boat Parade and Competition 2025 at the Sungai Kerang Jetty in conjunction with the Malaysia Day celebrations.

Nation

MCMC to monitor defamatory, sub judice statements on Zara Qairina inquest, says Fahmi

BUKIT MERTAJAM: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will monitor defamatory and sub judice statements on social media in relation to the inquest into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir.

Nation

Growing list of MPs say they've been targeted with AI lewd videos

PETALING JAYA: A growing number of Malaysian lawmakers have become targets of cybercriminals who are using AI generated lewd videos to demand large sums of money from them.