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The Chias keep Teochew tradition alive, one pastry at a time [WATCH]
KUALA LUMPUR: Chia Chin Chong fights back tears as he recalls the sacrifices his father made to keep their family bakery alive. The 26-year-old had watched his father, Chia Seng Chee, labour at Ming Yi Bakery, turning out traditional Teochew pastries to support their family of four. "I saw how my father grew older alongside our business. He would start making pastries at 4am," he recalled.
Loke offers to resign from cabinet over Najib's house arrest
0 By Noel Achariam, Sin Yi Ann September 19, 2026 @ 10:26am Get breaking news fast — follow us on WhatsApp and Telegram. KUALA LUMPUR: Transport Minister Anthony Loke has offered to resign from the cabinet following the Pardons Board's decision to grant former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak conditional house arrest. He said, however, that other DAP ministers and deputy ministers would remain in the government.
[UPDATED] Loke will resign as minister
KUALA LUMPUR: Transport Minister Anthony Loke will resign from the cabinet following the Pardons Board's decision to grant former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak conditional house arrest. Loke, who is also DAP secretary-general, said the party's other ministers and deputy ministers would remain in the government.
Mesyuarat tergempar CEC DAP dipercayai berkait pengampunan bersyarat Najib
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'Thank you for the strong support,' says Tuanku Muhriz [WATCH]
SEPANG: Yang di-Pertuan Besar Negri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir thanked supporters for their strong support amid the ongoing dispute over his position as the state ruler. Tuanku Muhriz arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 to chants of "Daulat Tuanku" from supporters who had gathered since 8pm. "Thank you for the strong support. I'll return to the palace — where else would I go?
'Daulat Tuanku' chants echo at KLIA ahead of Tuanku Muhriz's arrival
SEPANG: The chants of "Daulat Tuanku" and "Tangkap Pengkhianat" echoed outside the Special Lounge at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1, ahead of the arrival of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir. Tuanku Muhriz is expected to arrive from overseas at 9.50pm. More than 200 supporters, comprising members of the public and representatives of several non-governmental organisations (NGOs), were present.
Tuanku Muhriz returns tonight to address royal crisis
SEPANG: Yang di-Pertuan Besar Negri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir is expected to return to the state tonight to resolve the ongoing crisis. Sekretariat Taat Setia Sokongan Yang Dipertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan chairman Datuk Seri Megat D Shahriman Zaharudin said Tuanku Muhriz is scheduled to arrive at 9.50pm.
Members of public, NGOs await Tuanku Muhriz's return [WATCH]
SEPANG: The situation outside the VVIP Room at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 remained calm and under control tonight as members of the public and representatives of several non-governmental organisations (NGOs) gathered ahead of the arrival of Yang di-Pertuan Besar Negri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir. Tuanku Muhriz is expected to arrive at 9.50pm. Those gathered were seen waiting at the terminal to welcome Tuanku Muhriz and express their support for the ruler.
Mum of Bandar Utama stabbing victim seeks support for court ruling review
KUALA LUMPUR: The mother of Yap Shing Xuen, who died in a school stabbing, has appealed to the public to support a petition urging the Attorney-General's Chambers to appeal the acquittal of the 15-year-old boy charged in the case. Wong Lee Ping said while she respected the legal process and judicial system, she wanted her family's voice on the matter to be heard. In a Facebook post, Wong shared a link to the petition urging the Attorney-General's Chambers to appeal the High Court's decision.
Contest attracts 25 students
Your browser does not support the audio element. SHAH ALAM: The inaugural New Straits Times (NST) "Heard The News Junior Journalists Challenge" yesterday attracted 25 students from SMK Seksyen 18, SMK Bukit Jelutong, SMK TTDI Jaya and SMK Seksyen 9 Shah Alam. The participants read out NST articles in news presenter fashion and scored points for, among others, creativity, diction, grammar and style.
'Ada kesakitan yang tak akan hilang...' - Ibu ikrar terus tuntut keadilan
KUALA LUMPUR: Ibu kepada remaja yang maut ditikam di sebuah sekolah di Bandar Utama, di sini pada Oktober tahun lalu, berikrar untuk terus menuntut keadilan bagi anak perempuannya meskipun mahkamah hari ini memutuskan untuk melepas dan membebaskan tertuduh.
'Ada kesakitan yang tidak akan hilang...' - Ibu mangsa tikam di Bandar Utama ikrar terus tuntut keadilan
Kuala Lumpur: Ibu kepada remaja yang maut ditikam dalam kejadian di Bandar Utama di sini, berikrar untuk terus menuntut keadilan bagi anak perempuannya susulan keputusan mahkamah hari ini.
Bandar Utama school murder: Mother vows to continue seeking justice [WATCH]
KUALA LUMPUR: The mother of 16-year-old Yap Shing Xuen, who was stabbed to death at a school in Bandar Utama last year, has vowed to continue seeking justice for her daughter following today's verdict. In a Facebook post, Wong Lee Ping expressed her sadness over the High Court's decision, while remembering her daughter as a disciplined, considerate and hardworking child. "She had only just begun her life.
Bandar Utama school murder: Mother vows to continue seeking justice
KUALA LUMPUR: The mother of 16-year-old Yap Shing Xuen, who was stabbed to death at a school in Bandar Utama last year, has vowed to continue seeking justice for her daughter following today's verdict. In a Facebook post, Wong Lee Ping expressed her sadness over the High Court's decision, while remembering her daughter as a disciplined, considerate and hardworking child. "She had only just begun her life.
A community brought together through faith and prayers [WATCH]
KUALA LUMPUR: For residents of Taman Bukit Maluri, the annual Hungry Ghost Festival is more than a religious observance. It has become a celebration that brings the local community together while preserving traditions passed down through generations. At the annual Hungry Ghost Festival celebration organised by Persatuan Yee Lan Guan Yin Ting Bukit Maluri Kepong at the Guan Yin Ting temple, preparations began more than two months ago.
RCI TH: 'Sejak 2018 beliau sentiasa beri kerjasama' - peguam Jamil Khir
Putrajaya: Peguam kepada bekas menteri yang direman lima hari untuk siasatan berhubung pendedahan laporan Suruhanjaya Siasatan Diraja (RCI) mengenai Tabung Haji (TH) memaklumkan anak guamnya memberikan kerjasama sewajarnya kepada pasukan penyiasat.
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RCI TH: 'Sejak 2018 beliau sentiasa beri kerjasama' - peguam bekas menteri
Putrajaya: Peguam kepada bekas menteri yang direman lima hari untuk siasatan berhubung pendedahan laporan Suruhanjaya Siasatan Diraja (RCI) mengenai Tabung Haji (TH) memaklumkan anak guamnya memberikan kerjasama sewajarnya kepada pasukan penyiasat.
Jamil Khir sentiasa beri kerjasama dalam siasatan TH – peguam | Harian Metro
Putrajaya: Bekas Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Hal Ehwal Agama), Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom yang direman lima hari hari ini bagi membantu siasatan berhubung Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH), sentiasa memberikan kerjasama kepada pihak penyiasat.
RCI TH: Bekas menteri direman lima hari
Putrajaya: Bekas menteri direman selama lima hari bermula hari ini untuk siasatan berhubung pendedahan dalam laporan Suruhanjaya Siasatan Diraja (RCI) mengenai Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH).
Isu pajakan hotel di Arab Saudi: Bekas menteri direman 5 hari
PUTRAJAYA: Seorang bekas menteri direman lima hari bagi membantu siasatan Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) berhubung isu yang dibangkitkan dalam laporan Suruhanjaya Siasatan Diraja (RCI) berkaitan Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH).
RCI TH: Bekas menteri tiba untuk direman
Putrajaya: Seorang bekas menteri tiba di Mahkamah Majistret di sini, hari ini untuk permohonan reman berhubung siasatan Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) berkait isu yang dibangkitkan dalam laporan Suruhanjaya Siasatan Diraja mengenai Lembaga Tabung Haji (RCI TH).
Former minister in court for remand over TH RCI probe [WATCH]
PUTRAJAYA: A former minister arrived at the magistrate's court here for a remand application over in connection with a Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) investigation into issues raised in the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Lembaga Tabung Haji. The man, in his 60s, arrived at the court complex at 10:26am dressed in orange lock-up attire and escorted by MACC officers.
Johor Military Force makes National Day parade debut
Your browser does not support the audio element. THE Johor Military Force (JMF) made its first appearance at the National Day parade yesterday decked out in distinctive camouflage attire. The 62-member contingent, led by Lieutenant Mohammad Nor Helmi Mohamed Amin, marched through Dataran Putrajaya. Their brushstroke camouflage, instantly recognisable among the rows of uniforms on parade, added a striking visual element as the contingent passed the royal dais.
Visitors wowed by Malaysia's vibrant National Day parade
PUTRAJAYA: Today's National Day parade at Dataran Putrajaya left international visitors awestruck by its vibrant showcase of Malaysia's multicultural identity. Exchange student Yasmine Wang from China described watching her first Malaysian parade as a deeply moving experience. "I feel that the overall performance was really powerful and the entire setup was grand.
K9 dogs, horses add star power to National Day parade
PUTRAJAYA: Dogs and horses stole some of the spotlight at the 2026 National Day parade today, joining 112 service animals from six agencies in the march-past at Dataran Putrajaya. The Prisons Department fielded 10 K9 unit dogs, including Becky, who rode in the passenger seat of a patrol vehicle during the march-past. The Customs Department brought 10 drug detection dogs as part of its enforcement contingent.
Over 100,000 turn up for National Day celebration in Putrajaya
PUTRAJAYA: More than 100,000 people attended the National Day celebration at Dataran Putrajaya, with the event running smoothly and without incident, said Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil. "All our plans went well. "For the National Day celebration, we saw more than 100,000 people in attendance and there were no untoward incidents. "Everything went according to plan, and the weather was very good today," he told reporters at the National Day celebration at Dataran Putrajaya today.
Anwar shares warm moments with Malaysians after National Day parade
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim turned a post-parade walkabout into a warm exchange with the public today, stopping several times to greet, interact with and embrace children after the National Day celebrations at Dataran Putrajaya. As the event ended, Anwar first mingled with about 1,500 participants involved in the Human Graphic performance, greeting and interacting with them before walking about 500m through the celebration area.
Abang Bomba turn up the heat at National Day parade
PUTRAJAYA: Amid the scorching heat, the appearance of firefighters at the National Day parade turned up the temperature, drawing cheers from the crowd. Donning their signature red uniforms, the "Abang Bomba" did not hold back, flexing for the crowd and even forming heart signs atop their vehicles. The contingent sparked excitement among spectators, who snapped pictures and recorded videos while calling on the men in uniform to pose for more photographs and show off their physiques.
Fighter jets roar over Putrajaya in National Day airshow
PUTRAJAYA: The skies above Dataran Putrajaya thundered with the roar of fighter jets as the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) led a spectacular aerial display for the 2026 National Day celebrations. Leading the airshow was RMAF chief General Tan Sri Muhamad Norazlan Aris, who piloted a Sukhoi SU-30MKM for the second consecutive year. The air display featured four Sukhoi SU-30MKMs, four F/A-18D Hornets and two BAE Hawk fighter jets.
JMF makes historic debut at National Day parade
PUTRAJAYA: In their distinctive camouflage, the Johor Military Force (JMF) made its first appearance at the National Day parade today. The contingent, led by Lieutenant Mohammad Nor Helmi Mohamed Amin, marched smartly through Dataran Putrajaya, with 62 personnel showcasing the discipline and bearing of Malaysia's oldest military force.
Media Prima contingent joins National Day parade in Putrajaya
PUTRAJAYA: Media Prima Bhd (MPB), Malaysia's largest integrated media group, added colour to the 2026 National Day celebrations by taking part in the parade to foster patriotism and love for the country. Taking part under the Digital Connectivity Cluster, 17 employees from various departments marched along the main route at Dataran Putrajaya here alongside participants from the country's leading media and telecommunications companies.
National Day celebrations kick off with arrival of King and Queen
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National Day celebrations kick off with arrival of King and Queen [WATCH]
PUTRAJAYA: The 2026 National Day celebration procession officially began following the arrival of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia. Their Majesties arrived at 8am and were received by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Their Majesties' arrival was also greeted with a Royal Salute and the national anthem, Negaraku.
Crowds gather for 69th National Day celebrations in Putrajaya
PUTRAJAYA: Families arrived at Dataran Putrajaya before dawn, staking out spots along the parade route hours before the 69th National Day celebration began. Omar Muhammad said he made the trip with more than 10 family members from Semenyih, leaving home at around 3.30am and arriving shortly after 4am. He wore a batik shirt featuring the Malaysian flag to showcase his patriotism. "I heard the Johor Military Forces are taking part this year, so I want to see them.
Fine weather greets 69th National Day celebrations in Putrajaya
PUTRAJAYA: Fine weather accompanied the 2026 National Day celebrations at Dataran Putrajaya this morning. Based on the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading in Putrajaya stood at 79 as of 7am. The reading was categorised as moderate, but air quality remained under control and did not affect the smooth running of the country's 69th National Day celebrations.
Getting the dogs, horses ready for Merdeka Day parade [WATCH]
PUTRAJAYA: With tails wagging and hooves trotting, the animal contingent taking part in the National Day parade have been put through intensive training and acclimatisation. Twenty-five dogs from the armed forces' Military Dog Wing or "Wolf Wing" and 25 horses from the army's Ceremonial Cavalry Squadron will take part in the parade.
Children turn up in court to see man accused of setting mum on fire
KUALA LUMPUR: The children of the woman, 62, who was doused with petrol before she was set on fire, turned up at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court yesterday to catch a glimpse of the alleged assailant. This happened even as the victim Gan Siew Teen's condition worsened. She is warded in the Intensive Care Unit. Gan's daughter, identified only as Yap, said her mother's condition had deteriorated even after undergoing four surgeries.
Family seeks answers over Kepong petrol attack after suspect's arrest
KUALA LUMPUR: The family of a woman who suffered burns to about 50 per cent of her body in a petrol attack in Kepong is seeking answers about her relationship with the suspect. The victim's daughter, Yap, said the family was relieved following the suspect's arrest but remained frustrated that they had yet to receive an official explanation from police about what led to the attack. Police have said the incident was believed to have stemmed from a personal grudge.
Quiet outside Klang court ahead of Rocky case charges
KLANG: The situation outside the Sessions Court here remained quiet this morning as a 24-year-old man linked to the death of a dog named Rocky was expected to be charged today. Additional police personnel were deployed at the court entrance, with security checks conducted on those entering the premises. One of the gates was locked, prompting visitors to drive to the security checkpoint before entering the court complex. Several police personnel were also seen entering the court complex.
DAP to continue working with Umno despite Zahid DNAA tensions, says Loke
PUTRAJAYA: DAP will continue working with Umno despite internal party tensions over the discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) of corruption charges involving Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke said the party did not want to create instability within the government, adding that delegates had voted to remain in government despite knowing this meant continued cooperation with Umno.
Loke rejects 'DAP agenda' claims, says reforms agreed by unity government
PUTRAJAYA: DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has rejected claims that reforms championed by the party within the government amount to a "DAP agenda", saying they were commitments collectively agreed upon by Pakatan Harapan and the unity government. Speaking to reporters after delegates at the DAP National Congress voted nearly 88 per cent in favour of remaining in government, Loke said political opponents had wrongly portrayed the party's push for reforms as self-serving.
Loke call for higher e-invoice threshold, RON95 and diesel quota review
PUTRAJAYA: DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has called for a higher e-invoicing exemption threshold and a review of RON95 and diesel subsidy quotas for Sabah and Sarawak. He said the proposals followed appeals from grassroots delegates, many of whom were small traders and hawkers. Speaking to reporters at the DAP National Congress at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) today, he said most of the party's delegates represented the grassroots rather than the top leadership.
DAP remains in cabinet
KUALA LUMPUR: KUALA LUMPUR: DAP has voted to remain in the Cabinet for the remainder of the current parliamentary term. The decision was made at the party's special congress today, where thousands of delegates voted by secret ballot on the matter. MORE TO COME
DAP remains in Government [WATCH]
By Mohamad Al As, Inas Farid, Sin Yi Ann August 16, 2026 @ 9:00am Get breaking news fast — follow us on WhatsApp and Telegram. KUALA LUMPUR: DAP has voted to remain in the Government for the remainder of the current parliamentary term. The decision was made at the party's special congress today, where thousands of delegates voted by secret ballot on the matter.
All 14 delegates debate in favour of DAP remaining in Cabinet ahead of secret ballot
PUTRAJAYA: All 14 delegates who took the floor to debate the motion on DAP's future in the unity government spoke in favour of remaining in the Cabinet, urging fellow delegates to vote for continued cooperation in the administration.
DAP backs Anwar's plan to abolish AUKU, urges wider reforms
PUTRAJAYA: DAP will give its full support to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's proposal to abolish the Universities and University Colleges Act (AUKU), while urging the government to apply the same momentum to other longstanding promises. Secretary-general Anthony Loke said the abolition of AUKU had been a cause championed by DAP for decades, describing the prime minister's announcement as a significant moment. "DAP will give him 100 per cent support. But we appeal — not just AUKU.
A rock and a hard place: DAP at crossroads as congress weighs future
KUALA LUMPUR: DAP's poor showing in Sabah, Johor and Negri Sembilan has put the party at a crossroads, with its Aug 16 national congress set to determine whether it stays in the unity government. Political analysts said DAP leaders face a difficult choice, with 4,000 delegates to decide whether the party should remain in or withdraw from the federal government. They said the decision could have major implications for DAP's future.
Taiwan's Indigenous rhythm finds its way to Malaysia [WATCH]
IT'S always a wonderful experience to discover cultures beyond our own. Every new experience is a reminder of just how many vibrant cultures exist in our world. Some may be unfamiliar to us, but they carry deep meaning for the people who have worked to preserve and pass them on.
DAP should stay in cabinet but use congress as leverage, says Ong
KUALA LUMPUR: DAP delegates should vote for the party to remain in the cabinet at Sunday's upcoming congress, says former DAP member of parliament Dr Ong Kian Ming. Ong gave three reasons for his suggestion — the need to pass Budget 2027, political stability amid economic uncertainty, and preventing Barisan Nasional from pulling support for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, which could trigger an early general election.
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