Among the top headlines are: Malaysia recorded its first case of Zika infection, form three student dies after falling from school building in Putrajaya, Malaysians celebrate National Day, and the government will study the six-hour work day proposal with civil servants.
MONDAY, 29 AUGUST:
Form 3 student dies after falling from school building in Putrajaya
A Form Three student of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Presint 9 (2) died after falling from the third floor of the school building.
Bank chairman, a 'Tan Sri', detained by MACC
TUESDAY, AUGUST 30:
4 in family die in Kuala Kubu Baru highway crash
Four in a family, including two children, were killed in an accident involving four vehicles at kilometer 405 on the North-South Highway (PLUS) South-bound, early Tuesday morning.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31:
Show of patriotic zeal as Malaysians celebrate 'One Heart, One Soul'
The 2016 National Day celebration with the theme 'One Heart, One Soul' was celebrated in a grand manner throughout the country with various events demonstrating strong patriotism attended by state leaders and the general public.
Two-year-old girl dies over alleged abuse by family members
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1:
Zika in Malaysia: Woman from Klang tests positive, first case in the country
The Health Ministry today confirmed a Malaysian woman had been infected with Zika virus after returning from Singapore last month.
Zika in Malaysia: 9 things you should know about the virus
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2:
Sultan Selangor marries Norashikin Abdul Rahman
The Sultan Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Shah married RTM news presenter Norashikin Abdul Rahman in a low-key reception at Istana Alam Shah in Kelang, Selangor on Aug 31.
MMA: Sweet victory for Malaysian warriors at ONE Championship KL fight
‘Unbreakable’ is certainly the word to describe five Malaysian MMA warriors as they downed their opponents tremendously at ONE Championship's KL event, Friday night.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3:
Govt to study six-hour work day - Ali Hamsa
The government will conduct a detailed study on the six-hour work day proposal with civil servants, Chief Secretary to the Government, Tan Sri Ali Hamsa said.
Explosion in Philippine president's home city kills 10 - president spokesman
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4:
Pendrive is to solve FAM's problems, not punish them - TMJ
The purpose of submitting the controversial pendrive to the Youth and Sports Ministry was to solve the problems plaguing the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), and not to punish them, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim said.
Mother Teresa elevated to sainthood
