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Businesswoman Eunice Wong (second from right) is crowned Miss Universe Malaysia 2026 after beating 12 other finalists at the pageant’s grand finale last night. — Bernama pic

Showbiz / 15 h ago

At 37, businesswoman Eunice Wong takes Miss Universe Malaysia crown, heads to Puerto Rico

Sultan of Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah (second right) and his son as well as Brunei Foreign Minister Prince Abdul Mateen Bolkiah (third right) arrive at the Royal Malaysian Air Force Subang Air Base on October 3, 2026 for the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit, accompanied by Tunku Temenggong Johor Tunku Idris Iskandar Al-Haj Sultan Ibrahim (right). — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Sultan of Brunei arrives as Sepang hosts surprise F1 GP

The Malaysian Army said all firearms and ammunition in its storage facilities were accounted for after an officer was arrested with a firearm and ammunition and tested positive for Mitragynine in an initial urine screening. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Army officer arrested at public university with firearm, preliminary test positive for ketum compound

Malaysian comedian Gajen Nad explains why he walked nearly 10km from the Sepang International Circuit to Mitsui Outlet Park on October 2, 2026 during the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. — Screengrabs from Instagram/gajen.nad

Life / 9 h ago

Malaysian F1 fan walks nearly 10km from Sepang circuit to Mitsui outlet — and lives to tell the tale (VIDEO)

Malaysia’s Muhammad Haziq Mohd Hairol Izmi celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the IHH 10km Men’s Open at the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon 2026 in Kuala Lumpur October 3, 2026. — Picture courtesy of KLSCM

Sports / 14 h ago

Home glory for Muhammad Haziq as KL Standard Chartered Marathon roars back to Dataran Merdeka

The victim’s mother, Wong Lee Ping (pictured), said the lawsuit names several government agencies, the boy accused of killing her daughter and his parents as defendants. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Family of Bandar Utama school stabbing victim files civil suit against government agencies, boy and his parents

The author argues that the ‘Blue Wave’ no longer accurately describes Malaysian politics, as Perikatan Nasional’s internal instability and a potentially resurgent Barisan Nasional point to increasingly distinct and competing political forces. — Picture by Picture by Hari Anggara

What You Think / 8 h ago

The ‘blue wave’ has been stopped, even if BN wins Melaka hands down — Phar Kim Beng

Bahrain circuit chief Sheikh Salman Isa Al Khalifa said Malaysia’s Formula 1 pedigree helped make Sepang a natural choice for the relocated race. — Bernama pic

Sports / 14 h ago

‘But it’s going to be in Malaysia!’ Bahrain GP boss reveals shock phone call that sent F1 race to Sepang

Bella Astillah and Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman’s journey towards their solemnisation and new life as husband and wife will be featured in an eight-episode Astro original series. — Picture courtesy of Astro

Showbiz / 18 h ago

From solemnisation to married life: Bella Astillah, Syed Saddiq’s journey to be featured in eight-episode Astro special

Police said one participant, a 50-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and is receiving treatment at Prince Court, while the other, a 41-year-old man, sustained injuries to his right knee and hand. — Pixabay pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Police arrest motorcyclist for riding against traffic, crashing into two KL marathon participants

Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the Malaysia Airlines pilot arrested in Jakarta over an alleged drug-smuggling operation has had his detention extended by another 30 days. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Malaysian pilot detained in Jakarta over alleged drug smuggling gets another 30 days in custody

A search and rescue team member, along with a sniffer dog, looks for missing people following the August 26 flash flood, on the banks of the Trishuli River in Nepal's Nuwakot district on September 30, 2026. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Malaysian listed as ‘uncontactable’ after Nepal floods returns home safely, 54 still missing

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today attended the Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying session at the Sepang International Circuit, where he also inspected preparations and the overall running of the race. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Anwar visits Sepang for F1 GP qualifying round, attends welcome dinner hosted by Bahrain crown prince

Suhaimi Yusof (left) and actress Lydia Shum (right) in a scene from sitcom ‘Living with Lydia’ that gave the Singaporean comedian his big break on TV in 2002. Shum died on February 19, 2008, at age 62 after battling liver cancer. — Screengrab from Instagram/suhaimiyusof_official

Showbiz / 17 h ago

Singaporean comedian Suhaimi Yusof recalls how Lydia Shum helped turn a two-cameo gig into four seasons (VIDEO)

Unibet Rose Rockets rider Ronan Auge (centre) performs a wheelie during Stage Five of Le Tour de Langkawi from Tapah to Genting Highlands on October 1, 2026. Auge was later seriously injured in a crash during Stage Six and is now in a medically induced coma in hospital. — Bernama pic

Sports / 11 h ago

French cyclist Auge stable after LTdL crash near Rembau, placed in induced coma

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Malaysia / 10 h ago

Anwar’s nutmeg story: PM says grandmother’s childhood lesson on theft behind his anti-graft stance

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at Youth Economic Forum 2026 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) in Kuala Lumpur on October 3, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said he, as the prime minister, would not allow anyone to embezzle or steal money, recalling a lesson from his own childhood as he continued his firm stance against corruption in Malaysia.Anwar today described a lesson he had learnt from...

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysia’s youth to master emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing to drive economic growth. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Anwar calls on young Malaysians to master AI and new tech to drive economic growth

Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said most PAS leaders could not attend Tun Dr Hasmah Mohd Ali’s funeral because they had prior commitments at home and abroad. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 9 h ago

PAS leaders missed Dr Hasmah’s funeral due to prior commitments, says Tuan Ibrahim

A photograph of the late couple, Nor Azilah A Rahman, 49, (right) and Mislan Osman, 54, (left) kept on their family’s mobile phone as a cherished memory after they were killed in a crash at Kilometre 72.5 of Jalan Batu Pahat-Mersingin Johor on October 2, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Seeing parents pinned in the car on video call is what broke us, daughter says after Johor crash

Pakatan Harapan election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the coalition is expected to announce its candidates for the Melaka state election within the next one or two weeks. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Melaka polls: Pakatan to announce candidates in one or two weeks, says Amirudin

Police said one participant, a 50-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and is receiving treatment at Prince Court, while the other, a 41-year-old man, sustained injuries to his right knee and hand. — Pixabay pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Police arrest motorcyclist for riding against traffic, crashing into two KL marathon participants

MACC is investigating a financial and corporate services manager suspected of manipulating some 480 company accounts from 2018 to 2026, and bribed an enforcement agent to gain wealth illegally. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Manager held three more days over alleged RM200m tax reduction fraud

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said members of the public who have complaints regarding the ethics of local media reporting can channel them to the Malaysian Media Council. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

‘Use official complaints channel’: Fahmi urges public to report ethical media concerns to Malaysian Media Council

The Department of Environment said Malaysia has cut hydrochlorofluorocarbon consumption by nearly 80 per cent as it works towards a complete phase-out by 2030 under its ozone protection commitments. — Picture from Pexels.com

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Malaysia cuts use of ozone-depleting HCFC by nearly 80pc, eyes full phase-out by 2030

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Hotpot is among the dishes highlighted in Singapore’s latest nutrition survey as relatively high in calories, fat and sodium. — File pic

Singapore / 14 h ago

Singaporeans exercise more, cut sugar — but 95pc still consume too much salt, new govt data reveals

MUIS said anyone regularly providing Islamic instruction to 10 or more people in Singapore must now register as a Muslim Religious School, including those conducting lessons online. — File pic

Singapore / 15 h ago

Singapore tightens Islamic teaching rules: Classes of 10 or more must register with MUIS, including online

Singapore’s revised grooming code strengthens requirements on supervision, animal handling, staff competency and record-keeping. — Pexels pic

Singapore / 15 h ago

After pet deaths, Singapore orders closer supervision by groomers and rolls out first dog trainer welfare code

Lev Panfilov recounted his experiences over the past five years, from being accused of rape to imprisonment and gaining freedom, in an Instagram post on October 2, 2026. — Picture via Instagram/Lev Panfilov

Singapore / 15 h ago

Singapore-based TikToker and ex-‘Wah!Banana’ star Lev Panfilov opens up on three years in Changi Prison after rape acquittal

Researchers at the Centre for Quantum Technologies at the National University of Singapore have built what they say is the world’s most accurate atomic clock. — Picture via Facebook/National University of Singapore

Singapore / 16 h ago

Singapore scientists build world’s most accurate clock — it loses one second in 260 billion years

Singapore’s skyline is obscured by haze as the 24-hour PSI in the central region climbed to 102 on October 3. — AFP pic

Singapore / 18 h ago

Smoke from Indonesia pushes Singapore air quality back into unhealthy territory

A staff member of a coffeeshop at Woodlands MRT was spotted preparing stacks of bread without using gloves on September 28, 2026.— Picture via Facebook/Complaint Singapore

Singapore / 17 h ago

Singapore authorities investigate Woodlands coffeeshop after staff caught spreading butter on bread with bare fingers

The fans took to Instagram to issue a warning to the national team on Friday (Oct 2) after their 6-0 defeat to Malaysia. — AsiaOne pic

Singapore / 18 h ago

‘Halloween has come early’: Fan group SingaBrigade calls Lions’ 6-0 defeat to Malaysia a ‘horror show’

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World

Students walk on the Cornell University campus on September 30, 2026, a day after New York’s attorney general announced a review of the university’s initial response to allegations by a former student that she was drugged and raped by multiple men at a campus fraternity in 2024. The student is being identified as Jane Doe. — Getty Images pic via AFP

World / 8 h ago

Cornell 7 gang-rape case reignites US debate over campus sexual violence

China’s influence in Latin America is now viewed more positively than that of the United States, a major poll conducted in 17 Latin American countries showed yesterday. ― AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

‘China fills the void in people’s pockets’: Why US influence wanes in Latin America under Trump’s policies, poll says

Passengers from an earlier diverted flydubai flight are seen after landing at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport in Lod September 30, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 13 h ago

Flydubai co-pilot tried to carry out ‘terrorist act’, attacked captain with cockpit axe, UAE says

Gaza’s health system remains under extreme strain, with the WHO calling for faster and more predictable entry of medical supplies and equipment. — AFP pic

World / 16 h ago

Gaza’s hospitals need supplies, WHO says getting them in can take 74 days

In an aerial view, a Pacific Ocean wave crashes into a seawall protecting beachfront homes, along a boardwalk damaged during Hurricane Marie flooding earlier this month, on September 28, 2026 in Long Beach, California. — Mario Tama/Getty Images North America/Getty Images pic via AFP

World / 8 h ago

The dark side of El Nino: Sea levels to rise in California as coastal wave surges up west coast

An armoured vehicle patrols RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, southwest England where six men were arrested and later released on bail after British counter-terrorism police declared a “major incident” near the base following reports of suspicious vehicles heading towards the airbase. — AFP pic

World / 10 h ago

Sixth arrest, same mystery: UK-Iranian man out on bail over RAF Fairford scare

A flydubai Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft is pictured on the tarmac after landing at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport in Lod September 30, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

How did he get back in the cockpit? Flydubai co-pilot accused of mid-air attack was previously banned in Oman

Newcastle Knights supporters had gathered to send off the team ahead of the NRL grand final when a car crashed into the crowd, injuring several people including children. — File pic

World / 18 h ago

Driver arrested after car crashes into rugby league fans in Australia, 10 injured

Money

A man rides a motorbike carrying boxes across Long Bien Bridge in Hanoi, reflecting the pace of economic activity in Vietnam as the country records its fastest quarterly growth in four years. — AFP pic

Money / 10 h ago

Vietnam’s growth hits 9.95pc, fastest in four years, as exports jump 24.5pc

EU trade commissioner Maroš Sefcovic is due in Beijing for talks as China opens a fresh anti-dumping investigation into European chemical imports. — AFP pic

Money / 15 h ago

Beijing turns up trade heat on EU with fresh anti-dumping investigation days before crucial talks

Detroit’s traditional Big Three — General Motors, Ford and Stellantis — are expected to hold just over 36 per cent of the US new-car market as Asian rivals continue to gain ground. — AFP pic

Money / 18 h ago

US carmakers are getting squeezed — and Chinese brands are waiting outside

The G7 has agreed to tap emergency energy reserves after diesel prices surged to record levels in the United States. — AFP pic

Money / 20 h ago

Trump wants cheaper fuel — G7 is releasing 100 million barrels

The ringgit is expected to strengthen against the US dollar next week as weaker US jobs data reduces expectations of another near-term Federal Reserve rate hike. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 19 h ago

Weak US jobs data gives ringgit a shot at RM4.07 next week

The FBM KLCI ended the week at 1,630.87, down 40.75 points from a week earlier, after profit-taking and selling pressure triggered bargain hunting. — File pic

Money / 19 h ago

Bursa looks for a floor next week after 40-point weekly slide

Argentine President Javier Milei’s government has unveiled a citizenship-by-investment programme requiring either a US$350,000 Treasury contribution or an US$800,000 government bond purchase. — AFP pic

Money / 16 h ago

Argentina wants foreign cash — and is offering citizenship in return

A Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft. The FAA said a cockpit software glitch that delayed certification of the model does not pose a safety concern. — File pic

Money / 20 h ago

US regulator finds Boeing 737 MAX software bug ‘not a safety concern’

Sports

Red Bull Racing’s Dutch driver Max Verstappen celebrates after taking pole position during qualifying for the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix on October 3, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 10 h ago

Verstappen ends pole drought with Bahrain GP qualifying win in Sepang

China’s Zhu Chenjie (second right in red) heads the ball against Uzbekistan during their Asian Games men’s football bronze-medal match in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, Japan on October 3, 2026. — Xinhua pic via AFP

Sports / 10 h ago

China see ‘fantastic future’ after first Asian Games football medal in 28 years

Unibet Rose Rockets rider Ronan Auge (centre) performs a wheelie during Stage Five of Le Tour de Langkawi from Tapah to Genting Highlands on October 1, 2026. Auge was later seriously injured in a crash during Stage Six and is now in a medically induced coma in hospital. — Bernama pic

Sports / 11 h ago

French cyclist Auge stable after LTdL crash near Rembau, placed in induced coma

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen will start the Bahrain Grand Prix from pole after edging Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton in qualifying at Sepang. — AFP pic

Sports / 12 h ago

Hamilton finds his spark at Sepang but Red Bull’s Verstappen denies Ferrari star pole

Equipo Kern Pharma rider Nil Gimeno Ferrer celebrates after winning Stage Seven of the Le Tour de Langkawi from Melaka to Batu Pahat. — Bernama pic

Sports / 12 h ago

Nil Gimeno Ferrer stuns sprinters with breakaway masterclass to claim maiden pro win at Le Tour de Langkawi

The Bahrain Grand Prix was relocated to Sepang International Circuit after being disrupted by conflict in the Middle East. — AFP pic

Sports / 12 h ago

‘All lights are green’: F1 boss Domenicali says Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix will go ahead as planned

Bahrain circuit chief Sheikh Salman Isa Al Khalifa said Malaysia’s Formula 1 pedigree helped make Sepang a natural choice for the relocated race. — Bernama pic

Sports / 14 h ago

‘But it’s going to be in Malaysia!’ Bahrain GP boss reveals shock phone call that sent F1 race to Sepang

Malaysia’s Muhammad Haziq Mohd Hairol Izmi celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the IHH 10km Men’s Open at the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon 2026 in Kuala Lumpur October 3, 2026. — Picture courtesy of KLSCM

Sports / 14 h ago

Home glory for Muhammad Haziq as KL Standard Chartered Marathon roars back to Dataran Merdeka