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Pakatan Harapan candidate for the Tanjung Bidara state seat, Mohd Yunazri Mustamiri (second left), arrives at the nomination centre in Dewan Datuk Kapt (Rtd) Ab Karim for the 16th Melaka State Election October 31, 2026 — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Pakatan wants 18 seats in Melaka, and to keep the five it already has

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From Slim River to rugby weekends: How Kelapa gives fresh coconut water a semi-frozen twist

People monitor the opening of the composite stock index at the Indonesia Stock Exchange in Jakarta on April 8, 2025. — AFP pic

Money / 5 h ago

Indonesian stocks tumble 41pc; Jakarta goes after tycoons allegedly behind ‘gorengan’ shares

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail speaks to reporters after the 2026 Malaysian Ex-Police Association’s Jasamu Dikenang Dinner at a hotel on October 30, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

IGP says ex-border control chief Shuhaily’s PDRM comeback hinges on AGC advice and royal consent

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari says the state is ready to open its sports facilities to other countries hosting championships. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Selangor ready to host your next big championship, MB Amirudin tells the world

Independent candidate for the Bukit Katil state seat, Abu Bakar Sabudin (second right), submits his nomination form at the Dewan Tun Ali nomination centre for the Melaka State Election before 10am on October 31, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Melaka nominations closed: 28 centres, one hour, and now the race is on

The Melaka state election on November 14 will see shifting political alliances, with BN and PN joining forces while PH and Bersatu explore cooperation despite competing in four constituencies. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Friends, foes and four awkward clashes: Who’s teaming up with whom in the Melaka polls?

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to visit Malaysia from November 16–17, 2026, according to Malaysia’s Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Macron to visit Malaysia on Nov 16–17 as ties with France deepen

Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar said his office was only responsible for providing legal advice but the issue regarding Mohd Shuhaily was an administrative matter for the ministry. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 4 h ago

AGC did not interfere in decision to return Mohd Shuhaily to police, says Attorney-General

Referee Michael Salisbury (right) points towards a drone in the sky while speaking to Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta (centre) and Fleetwood Town manager Matt Lawlor during their English League Cup match at Highbury Stadium in Fleetwood, England, on October 27, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 7 h ago

‘We are not in Disneyland’: Arteta defends tough response to 16-year-old Dowman’s red card

National badminton legend Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei says his role as Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) Performance Committee chairman has been challenging, particularly when dealing with players from a different generation. — Bernama pic

Sports / 5 h ago

Lee Chong Wei admits BAM performance role ‘not easy’ as he adapts to new generation

Supporters and Chinese lion dancers in costume accompany Pakatan Harapan candidate for the Paya Rumput state seat, Datuk Azman Abidin, to the nomination centre at Stadium Hang Jebat for the 16th Melaka State Election on October 31, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Supporters out by 7am as Melaka candidates file their papers

The route to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport will operate three times weekly, on Mondays, Fridays and Sundays, with the inaugural flight scheduled for November 13. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

AirBorneo launches direct Kuching-Jakarta route from Nov 13, three flights weekly

Vials containing rare earth concentrates are seen in Mount Storm, West Virginia, on August 12, 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 4 h ago

US-backed startup eyes US$600m rare-earth refinery in Malaysia to bypass China

How did Bolsonaro flee Brazil? Questions mount over Trump and Milei’s involvement

World / 7 h ago

How did Bolsonaro flee Brazil? Questions mount over Trump and Milei’s involvement

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Life / 46 m ago

Bella, Syed Saddiq arrive at Padang Merdeka as Kenduri Rakyat crowd swells past 20,000

Bella and Syed Saddiq arrived at Padang Merdeka at about 1 pm. – Bernama pic

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 31— Crowds began gathering at Padang Merdeka here as early as 5.30am today, eager to join celebrity Bella Astillah and Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman in celebrating their marriage at a Kenduri Rakyat.The reception drew more than 20,000 people, turning the field in the heart...

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Immigration officers detained 147 Indonesians, 20 Bangladeshis, five Nepalese, three Indians, one Pakistani and five others from various countries, aged between 10 and 55 during an integrated operation at Chow Kit Market in Kuala Lumpur on October 31, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 59 m ago

Child, 10, among 181 detained in Chow Kit immigration raid

Merlimau candidates Barisan Nasional’s Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh (right) and Pakatan Harapan’s Rahayu Hamzah (left) pose for a picture after nominations closed on October 31, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 36 m ago

Amanah vs Umno in Merlimau: Rahayu knows Dr Akmal is big on social media, so she’s counting on voters at the grassroots

Kelebang candidates (from left) Farzana Hayani Mohd Nasir of PKR, Datuk Seri Mohamad Ali Mohamad of Bersatu, Young Jie Yu of Bersama and Datuk Lim Ban Hong of BN. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Among the youngest in the race, Pakatan’s Nana says Kelebang needs a voice for women and young people

PKR communications director Adam Adli Abd Halim at the daily press conference of the Pakatan Harapan Election Department at the PH main operations room in Melaka October 31, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Adam Adli: Perikatan’s RoS suspension is their internal conflict, not Pakatan's doing

Police have detained 16 foreign nationals after raiding a hotel penthouse on Jalan Ampang where a ‘mini casino’ was operating. — Picture courtesy of police

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Police arrest 16 foreigners in raid on Jalan Ampang hotel penthouse ‘mini casino’

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil (centre) officiates at National Courier Day 2026 at the Selangor International Trade Centre on October 31, 2026, with ministry secretary-general Datuk Abdul Halim Hamzah (second left). — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Fahmi: Courier scams are everywhere, so let’s fight back with Parcel Shield

IRB CEO Datuk Abu Tariq Jamaluddin called on the public to report individuals or companies suspected of underreporting their taxes through the e-Tax Escape platform, saying the tip-off about tax-dogers stays confidential. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Stamp duty and e-Invoice amnesty windows are closing, IRB reminds taxpayers

The National Autism Society of Malaysia is planning to develop a RM25 million residence in Pahang that can accommodate 200 autistic adults once their guardians are no longer around. — Picture from Facebook/The National Autism Society of Malaysia - NASOM

Malaysia / 2 h ago

It takes a village: Society plans RM25m place in Pahang for autistic adults with nowhere to go

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Singapore / 4 h ago

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Malaysia / 1d ago

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Singapore’s total employment growth rose to 27,700 in the third quarter of 2026 from 11,400 in the previous quarter, according to preliminary data released by the Ministry of Manpower. — Reuters file pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore adds 27,700 jobs in third quarter as unemployment stays at 2pc

Indonesian Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir (right) and Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan walk together after their bilateral meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jakarta on October 27, 2026. — AFP pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore, Indonesia leaders hold top-level talks to resolve bilateral tensions, says Vivian

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The Kingdom Centre skyscraper is pictured in the Saudi capital Riyadh in this file photo taken on January 14, 2023. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

Saudi coalition intercepts ‘hostile drone’ in Riyadh as Yemen conflict widens

A man walks past a wall mural of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei along a street in downtown Tehran on August 31, 2026. — AFP pic

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World / 7 h ago

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US Attorney General Todd Blanche (centre) and guests await the arrival of US President Donald Trump during a midterm campaign rally at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida on October 30, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

US judge bars DOJ from intimidating election officials over non-citizen voting claims

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World / 5 h ago

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Brazil's defeated presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro steps off a plane after arriving at Opa-Locka Executive Airport near Miami, Florida on October 28, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 6 h ago

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After billions in penalties, Meta settles yet another major social media safety lawsuit

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People protest against artificial intelligence and data centers outside City Hall Park in New York City on October 5, 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 1 h ago

After scraping the Internet, AI giants pledge ‘no scraping’ tool for publishers

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Vials containing rare earth concentrates are seen in Mount Storm, West Virginia, on August 12, 2026. — AFP pic

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A general view shows moored yachts at Hercules Port during the 32nd edition of the International Monaco Yacht Show in Monaco in this file photo taken on September 27, 2023. — AFP pic

Money / 6 h ago

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People monitor the opening of the composite stock index at the Indonesia Stock Exchange in Jakarta on April 8, 2025. — AFP pic

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A man looks at electric cars at a car dealership in Harasta near Damascus. Electric vehicles, many of them Chinese-made, are becoming increasingly popular among motorists in Damascus as rising petrol prices drive demand for cheaper alternatives. — AFP pic

Money / 20 h ago

Shock at the pump drives Syrians electric as cheap Chinese cars hit the streets of Damascus

Sports

Malaysian Moto3 rider Muhammad Hakim Danish Ramli of AEON Credit-MT Helmets-MSi waves to spectators after the second day of practice ahead of the 2026 Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit on October 31, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 13 m ago

Hakim Danish qualifies third for Malaysian Moto3, eyes home podium at Sepang

BK8 Gresini Racing rider Alex Marquez in action during qualifying for the 2026 Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit on October 31, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 1 h ago

Malaysian MotoGP 2026: Alex Marquez beats Marc to pole at Sepang

Senegal’s Influencer and TikToker Khaby Lame carries the Youth Olympic Flame on the eve of the opening ceremony of the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar on October 30, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 2 h ago

Senegal kicks off Youth Games, Africa’s first ever Olympics

Aprilia Racing’s Spanish rider Jorge Martin (C) speaks to the media after withdrawing from the MotoGP Malaysian Grand Prix due to a broken wrist at the Sepang International Circuit in Sepang on October 31, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 4 h ago

Jorge Martin’s title hopes hit as broken wrist rules him out at Malaysian MotoGP

National badminton legend Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei says his role as Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) Performance Committee chairman has been challenging, particularly when dealing with players from a different generation. — Bernama pic

Sports / 5 h ago

Lee Chong Wei admits BAM performance role ‘not easy’ as he adapts to new generation

Hoo Pang Ron and Lai Pei Jing (left) advanced to the Hylo Open 2026 mixed doubles semi-finals in Saarbrucken, Germany, yesterday. — AFP pic

Sports / 7 h ago

Malaysian pairs Hong Pang Ron-Lai Pei Jing and Aaron Tai-Roy King storm in Hylo Open semi-finals

Paris Saint-Germain’s Achraf Hakimi (left) celebrates with teammate Lucas Beraldo after scoring during their 5-1 win over Le Havre in a French Ligue 1 match at Stade Océane in Le Havre, France, on October 30, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 7 h ago

Hakimi bags hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain rip Le Havre to pieces

Former Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink speaks to Malay Mail during an interview in Kuala Lumpur ahead of the Blues' clash with Manchester United tomorrow. — Picture by Arif Zikri

Sports / 8 h ago

On third Malaysia visit, Chelsea legend Hasselbaink talks on decline of long-range shots and predicts winner against Man United tonight