Today's news in pictures - Thursday, Sept 17, 2026
MISSED what happened today? Here's a glimpse at what happened throughout the country in photographs.
On Thursday, September 17, 2026, Malaysia experienced a day shrouded in haze, as captured in various photographs. In Kuala Lumpur, members of the public donned face masks as the Air Pollutant Index (API) readings reached unhealthy levels near KLCC. At SMK Dato Sulaiman in Pontian, students recited pantun during the DRB-HICOM and Harian Metro Proverbs-Themed Pantun Competition's state semi-final.
A Monorail train navigated through the haze at 1:50 pm in the capital city. In Gombak, a resident scrutinized an electricity bill following the government's announcement of studying mitigation measures to alleviate the strain of higher electricity bills on households. Thick haze enveloped the Drawbridge in Kuala Terengganu due to a transboundary haze episode.
Finally, Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad celebrated the victory of the New Straits Times team, which won the Allianz Media Badminton Championship, at the Sport Arena, with Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad chief retail officer Linda Lor presenting the prize to the winners.
Written by urgent.news from New Straits Times's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
