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Fares for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) will start from as low as RM60 one way for Economy Transit services between Gombak and Kuantan. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 17 h ago

ECRL fares start at RM60 for Gombak-Kuantan route, RM125 one-way to Kota Bharu

More than 25,000 people from across the country have visited the grave of the late Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali in the three weeks since her passing. — Picture via Facebook/Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Mukhriz says 25,000 mourners flocked to Dr Hasmah’s grave, easing Dr Mahathir’s grief as her legacy inspires

Presley Gerber entered the modelling industry at 15, when he signed with IMG Models, and went on to work with brands including Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana and Bottega Veneta. He had also spoken publicly about his struggles with depression and substance abuse. — Picture from Facebook/Cindy Crawford

Showbiz / 16 h ago

‘We are beyond heartbroken’: Cindy Crawford and family grieve Presley in tributes a month after his death

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman and singer-actress Bella Astillah during their wedding reception, on Onctober 18, 2026, which was attended by 3,000 guests. — Picture courtesy of Astro

Showbiz / 17 h ago

Parliament first, honeymoon later: Syed Saddiq plans surprise getaway with Bella and the kids

Seputeh MP Teresa Kok and her legal team at the Melaka state court, October 19, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Teresa Kok

Malaysia / 10 h ago

‘Justice has prevailed’: Teresa Kok wins RM250,000 defamation suit against Dr Akmal over halal certification row

The Raja Muda of Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah (right) is seen here with Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari (left). — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Selangor Palace seeks investigation into alleged fake Raja Muda bodyguard

The businesswoman and social media influencer expressed frustration with the social media account holder’s refusal to issue a public apology over what she described as extreme defamatory allegations against her business. — Picture from Facebook/Christy Ng

Life / 15 h ago

Fashion entrepreneur Christy Ng says defamation case is about livelihoods of nearly 500 workers, not just her

The Negeri Sembilan Dewan Keadilan dan Undang (DKU) and its secretary Raja Norazli Raja Nordin have gone to court seeking permission to start contempt proceedings against Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim, 10 former state executive councillors and six others. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

DKU hauls Negeri Sembilan MB Ismail Lasim, 16 others to court over throne dispute

Opposition lawmaker Wan Saiful Wan Jan today urged the federal government to consider shutting down pig farms nationwide, as Putrajaya reviews the industry chain. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Wan Saiful urges Putrajaya to consider shutting pig farms, says imported pork ‘safer’, may be cheaper

In a recent Instagram post, Teoh Mei Xing expressed gratitude for being able to play her final tournament in Malaysia, where she partnered Tan Zhi Yang.— Bernama pic

Sports / 18 h ago

Malaysia’s Teoh Mei Xing grateful for chance to bid farewell to badminton on home soil

Social media screenshots show how a Catholic Mass in Ecuador turned deadly in seconds when a large wooden crucifix falls from behind the altar, striking priest Father Patricio Sánchez as he prepared Communion during a livestream on October 18, 2026.

Life / 17 h ago

Shock in Ecuador as Catholic priest dies in freak crucifix fall caught on livestream

An aerial view shows thick smoke and haze from forest and land fires in the region in Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan, on October 15, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 14 h ago

Indonesia fire hotspots quadruple to 1,104 as haze disrupts 2,458 domestic flights

Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei also congratulated men’s doubles pair Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, describing their final defeat in Odense as a glorious defeat. — Bernama pic

Sports / 13 h ago

Lee Chong Wei salutes Low Zi Yu-Genevie Lim, Pearly Tan-Thinaah after historic badminton weekend

A businessman has failed in his bid to recover RM185,671 from Pan Malaysian Pools Sdn Bhd after losing his winning lottery ticket. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Businessman loses appeal to claim RM185,671 lottery prize without ticket in Shah Alam court

The Court of Appeal today gave 1MDB and four of its subsidiaries another chance to challenge a High Court ruling. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Court of Appeal revives 1MDB bid to challenge US$3.7b judgment against Jho Low and father

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Malaysia / 11 h ago

Haze: Schools in Melaka, Selangor, Negri Sembilan and Pahang to open tomorrow, outdoor activities suspended

Students return to school wearing face masks amid fluctuating haze conditions in Johor Bahru, October 19, 2026. All educational institutions in Melaka, Selangor and Negeri Sembilan, as well as in Kuantan, Rompin and Bentong in Pahang, will operate as usual tomorrow, but all outdoor activities have been suspended due to the haze. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 — All educational institutions in Melaka, Selangor and Negeri Sembilan, as well as in Kuantan, Rompin and Bentong in Pahang, will operate as usual tomorrow, but all outdoor activities have been suspended due to the haze.In Melaka, the State Education Department said that students attending school...

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Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said police nabbed the suspects, aged between 16 and 31, in Kulai district in an operation conducted from October 14 until yesterday. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Johor police arrest 13 over Molotov cocktail attack on Myanmar refugee homes in Kulai

Syahredzan Johan (PH-Bangi) urged the government to enact legislation to ensure constituency allocations for MPs were distributed according to a proportional formula based on the number of voters and residents, regardless of political affiliation. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Budget 2027 debate: Calls for fairer MP allocations, faster migrant deportations and tax relief for caregivers

Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah today graced the launch of the book ‘Menjulang Takhta: 25 Tahun Pemerintahan Sultan Selangor’, first-day cover and stamps, as well as special commemorative coins in conjunction with the Silver Jubilee of his reign, at Pustaka Raja Tun Uda, October 19, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Selangor Sultan launches Silver Jubilee book, stamps and coins marking 25 years on throne

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim chairs the National Economic Action Council (NEAC) in Putrajaya, October 19, 2026. Also present is Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir. — Picture from X/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Data Centre Bill to go to Cabinet in 2027, says Akmal Nasrullah

Winding up the debate for his ministry at the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting today, Sarawak Minister for Transport Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the proposed New Kuching International Airport at Tanjung Embang could contribute RM1.8 billion annually to Sarawak’s GDP by 2050, according to a feasibility study. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Proposed Kuching international airport could contribute RM1.8b annually to Sarawak GDP by 2050, says state minister

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak) Datuk Mustapha Sakmud receives a briefing during an official working visit to assess border control preparedness at Pulau Ligitan, Pulau Sipadan and Pulau Mabul, October 19, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Semporna’s illegal foreign business activities raised in Cabinet, says minister

Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the registrations comprised 27,655 vehicles transporting essential goods, 8,773 company-owned vehicles, including jeeps and pick-up trucks, and 2,231 public land transport vehicles. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Sabah registers 38,659 commercial vehicles under subsidised diesel scheme

Sarawak Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi said that to achieve this target, three major projects with a total capacity of 3,285 MW are currently being implemented: the Baleh hydroelectric project, the Samalaju Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCPP), and the Miri Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT). — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Sarawak targets 15,000MW power capacity by 2035, with 60pc from renewables

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The view of Singapore skyline taken from Bendemeer on the morning of October 19, 2026. — AsiaOne pic

Singapore / 9 h ago

Two days of clearer skies in Singapore, with haze threat returning from tomorrow night

Singapore Senior Minister K Shanmugam said it was ‘not right’ for an Indonesian official to claim that Singapore's oxygen comes from Indonesia's forests. — AsiaOne pic

Singapore / 11 h ago

‘It’s not right to say this’: Singapore senior minister rebukes Indonesian official’s ‘oxygen’ remark

People visit Merlion Park in Singapore October 16, 2026, as the country continues to be shrouded in haze caused by fires in Indonesia. — AFP pic

Singapore / 11 h ago

Singapore will go after haze-linked companies with ‘every legal and regulatory lever’, says senior minister

Screenshots from Instagram/starkicks_13 shows a group of runners from X-Run Singapore doing a lap in Marina Square.

Singapore / 13 h ago

Mall rats? These Singapore runners hit 21km past shuttered shops to dodge the haze

Singapore’s got a month-long city-wide celebration plan to welcome BTS in December 2020. — Pictures from Facebook/Singapore Tourism Board and Instagram/bts.bighitofficial

Singapore / 13 h ago

Singapore goes ‘Arirang red’ for BTS: Landmarks to light up, Sentosa rave and drone show this December

Ships are seen in the Singapore Strait from Sentosa Island on October 18, 2026, as Singapore remains shrouded in haze caused by fires in Indonesia. — AFP pic

Singapore / 13 h ago

Ten and counting: Singapore agency slaps haze notices on three more Indonesian companies

Singapore Airlines said it acknowledged the findings and that its pilots and cabin crew received regular training, guidance and safety updates on managing turbulence. — AFP file pic

Singapore / 17 h ago

SIA 2025 turbulence injuries highlight limits of storm cloud avoidance, safety report finds

The man is expected to be charged with theft in dwelling. If found guilty, he could face up to seven years in jail and a fine. — AFP pic

Singapore / 17 h ago

Man arrested after cash-filled red packet box allegedly stolen at Singapore wedding

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World

A firefighter extinguishes a fire at Sungai Tabuk village in Banjar Regency, South Kalimantan Province, October 16, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 12 h ago

Indonesia’s burned area 38pc higher than 2019 as hotspots continue to rise

This picture taken on October 11, 2026 and released by North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on October 13, 2026 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, his wife Ri Sol Ju and his daughter Kim Ju Ae touring the Second Economic Committee National Defense Revolution Museum in Pyongyang. — Handout / KCNA / AFP

World / 11 h ago

North Korea warns of ‘grave situation’ at border, weighs more tactical weapons

Independent Australian MP Helen Haines was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle outside her electorate office in Wangaratta, Victoria. — AFP pic

World / 11 h ago

Counter-terrorism team joins probe after Australian MP Helen Haines struck by car in alleged deliberate attack

Emmanuel Macron had asked Nunez to take all necessary steps to ensure transparency over the failures in planning and intelligence that led to the violence. — AFP pic

World / 14 h ago

Macron under pressure after France protests leave nearly 1,000 police injured

Democrat James Talarico (right) and Republican Ken Paxton have placed sharply different interpretations of Christianity at the centre of their Texas Senate campaigns. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

‘Politics of love’ meets MAGA Christianity in Texas Senate race

People attend an Oktoberfest event at SteelStacks in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on October 4, 2026. In a US city once known for its steel industry, workers enjoy family outings beside retired, rust-streaked blast furnaces. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

Former US steel town struggles as workers feel left behind

US President Donald Trump holds hands and speaks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, in Jerusalem on October 13, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

Trump backs Netanyahu ahead of tight Israeli election, warns voters against rivals

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (centre L) walks with Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov at the Congress Center in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on October 19, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

Rubio denies Ukraine intelligence pause, urges Zelensky to focus on ending war

Money

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said Malaysian founders need stronger storytelling and fundraising skills to attract global venture capital. — Bernama pic

Money / 9 h ago

Malaysian startups need less ‘okay lah’, more confidence, says Amir Hamzah

Malaysia’s inflation eased to 1.8 per cent in September while total trade surged 53.7 per cent year on year. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Money / 10 h ago

Strong trade data supports ringgit despite softer close against US dollar

The FBM KLCI fell 12.01 points to 1,595.75, slipping below the 1,600 support level amid persistent foreign selling. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Money / 11 h ago

FBM KLCI slips below 1,600 amid persistent foreign selling, banking heavyweights under pressure

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said Malaysia’s political stability, policy clarity and reforms were strengthening investor confidence. — Bernama pic

Money / 11 h ago

‘Malaysia is back in business’: Amir Hamzah pitches stability, reforms at IMF-World Bank meetings in Bangkok

The sell-off deepened after MSCI said it was considering reclassifying Indonesia from emerging-market to standalone status. — File pic

Money / 9 h ago

Indonesia market sinks to 2020 levels on threat of MSCI demotion

Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (KWAP) CEO Datuk Jay Khairil delivers his keynote address at the launch of the National Conference on Ageing 2026 (NCA 2026) in Kuala Lumpur October 19, 2026. — Bernama pic

Money / 9 h ago

Malaysia must invest now for an ageing population, says KWAP

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has called for investigations to identify the ultimate beneficial owners behind suspected proxy land purchases. — AFP pic

Money / 11 h ago

Thailand targets US$400m in land allegedly held illegally through foreign proxies

Elon Musk said he plans to give one SpaceX share to every child in the United States next year. — AFP pic

Money / 12 h ago

Musk says he’ll give ‘every kid in America’ one SpaceX share next year

Sports

In the final at the Izu Velodrome in Shizuoka, Japan, Zuhairie clocked 1 minute 5.361 seconds to clinch gold in the C5 (physical impairment) category. — Picture via Facebook

Sports / 12 h ago

Zuhairie wins Malaysia’s first gold at Asian Para Games with record-breaking ride

Hyrox's signature combination of running and functional workouts has inspired a growing global following — and now a lookalike race in Macau that has sparked questions over its branding. — AFP pic

Sports / 11 h ago

Hyrox or not? Macau fitness group admits it has no ties to global brand — but its lookalike race is still on

Azizulhasni Awang said two incidents in which he was forced wide disrupted his momentum in the keirin quarter-final at the World Championships in Shanghai. — Bernama pic

Sports / 11 h ago

Azizulhasni says Polish rider forced him wide twice in costly Shanghai keirin quarter-final exit

Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei also congratulated men’s doubles pair Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, describing their final defeat in Odense as a glorious defeat. — Bernama pic

Sports / 13 h ago

Lee Chong Wei salutes Low Zi Yu-Genevie Lim, Pearly Tan-Thinaah after historic badminton weekend

Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo is expected to miss up to eight weeks with a leg injury sustained against Ipswich. — File pic

Sports / 9 h ago

Manchester City lose Semenyo for two months — with Haaland also a doubt

James could become the first player to win NBA championships with four different teams if Philadelphia lift the title. — AFP pic

Sports / 8 h ago

One last ride! LeBron begins record 24th NBA season with Sixers chasing fifth ring

Toronto Raptors’ RJ Barrett shoots over New York Knicks guard Miles McBride during their NBA pre-season game at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto October 13, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 8 h ago

Back-to-back? Brunson’s Knicks begin title defence with Wemby and LeBron waiting

In a recent Instagram post, Teoh Mei Xing expressed gratitude for being able to play her final tournament in Malaysia, where she partnered Tan Zhi Yang.— Bernama pic

Sports / 18 h ago

Malaysia’s Teoh Mei Xing grateful for chance to bid farewell to badminton on home soil