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Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim (right) attends a press conference with state exco members in Seremban on September 24, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Can the Yamtuan remove excos without MB’s advice? Sacked Negeri Sembilan councillors turn to apex court

Satellite imagery shows a powerful typhoon swirling over the Philippine Sea, east of the Philippines, on October 20, 2026, as the storm threatens Taiwan and eastern China. — Picture courtesy of DOST-PAGASA

World / 13 h ago

World’s strongest storm of 2026, Champi, barrels towards Taiwan; China prepares evacuations and shutdowns

A toll plaza leading to the SMART Tunnel is seen from a vehicle in Kuala Lumpur on October 21, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Toll concessionaire ALR clears RM2.1b in debt, eyes early highway handover to Putrajaya

Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin performs at the Gema Bumantara Traditional Concert at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur on October 19, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

‘If not us, who?’ — Nga Kor Ming hits back at critics of PM’s support for local artists

Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) vice-president David Ong has criticised a proposal to shut down pig farms nationwide and rely on imported pork, saying it could undermine Malaysia’s food security, local agriculture and multicultural values. — Daily Express illustration pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Closing pig farms could weaken food security, says LDP leader

Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency Director-General Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain (centre) stands with his lawyers during a press conference at the Sepang Court Complex in Sepang on October 21, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

MCBA chief Shuhaily charged with assaulting Special Branch duo at KLIA

Civil servants have been banned from using the Waze navigation app with immediate effect, following a decision by the National Cyber Security Committee (JKSN) at its meeting yesterday. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Find another way: Civil servants effectively banned from using Waze app due to Israel ties

A 68-year-old Chinese national was jailed for six months after living illegally in Singapore for more than 19 years before surrendering to immigration authorities. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 12 h ago

Woman who lived illegally in Singapore for 19 years finally surrenders after running out of money

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi speaks at the 2026 Umno General Assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur on September 12, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 16 h ago

High Court stays Malaysian Bar’s challenge against Zahid’s DNAA pending apex court appeal

A Singaporean couple have been jailed for more than 15 years each over the death of their eight-month-old son, who endured months of abuse before being smothered by his mother. — AFP file pic

Singapore / 18 h ago

Father played phone game as wife smothered baby to death: Singapore couple jailed for over 15 years each

According to the charges, Tan allegedly cheated businessman Datuk Seri Keh Chuan Seng, 55, by deceiving him into believing that he could help resolve the freezing of Keh’s personal and company bank accounts by police, as well as a police investigation into Keh under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLA). — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Businessman charged with cheating Datuk Seri out of over RM10m in AMLA probe scam

Perlis Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Abu Bakar Hamzah speaks to the press at at Kompleks Seri Putra in Kangar on June 5, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Perlis MB Abu Bakar stripped of party posts after Bersatu issues two-term suspension

Passengers use the Demand Responsive Transit (DRT) service at LRT Taman Bahagia in Petaling Jaya on August 14, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Rapid KL trials fixed-schedule feeder vans in Cheras and Putrajaya, ditching app bookings

Lawyer Datuk Rosol Azimin Ahmad speaks to the media at the Sepang Court Complex in Sepang on October 21, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

No order to step down: Shuhaily to remain on duty after claiming trial to assaulting Special Branch cops

DBKL set 64 public housing sites for refurbishment in 2026, aiming to cross the 80 per cent completion line before year-end. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 14 h ago

No more ‘kindergarten colours’: DBKL opts for neutral tones in RM446m public housing facelift

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Malaysia / 10 h ago

Police arrest male student over alleged axe, penknife attack on teacher at Kuching international school

Sarawak acting police commissioner DCP Saifullizan Ishak confirmed the incident, that occurred at about 8am, adding that a penknife and a small axe were found. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

KUCHING, Oct 21 — A male Form Four student was arrested after he allegedly attacked a female teacher at an international school here, injuring her this morning.Sarawak acting police commissioner DCP Saifullizan Ishak confirmed the incident, that occurred at about 8am, adding that a penknife and a small axe were...

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Chow Yu Hui (PH-Raub) said that the ban on Waze, over concerns that location data could be exposed to Israel, warranted clarification, particularly regarding how its security risks differed from those of other popular US-owned applications, such as WhatsApp and Instagram. — Parlimen Malaysia pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Waze ban: MPs ask if WhatsApp, Instagram pose similar security risks

National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) deputy director-general (Operations) Zainudin Abdullah after the raid on the premises in Sungai Buloh, October 21, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Selangor ketum raid nets 27 men, including three civil servants

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the two-month salary assistance is based on the last drawn basic salary as of November 2026, with payment scheduled to be made before the end of this year. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Sarawak announces two months’ salary aid for state civil servants, RM700 for federal staff

The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, mingles with guests at the Royal Tea Reception with the People in conjunction with the 2026 Silver Jubilee of his reign at Padang Mahkota, Istana Alam Shah in Klang, October 21, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

More than 3,000 attend Selangor Sultan’s Silver Jubilee royal tea reception in Klang

Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the increase of 7.26 percentage points reflected consumers’ growing knowledge, confidence and ability to make informed decisions and take action to protect their rights. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Malaysia’s consumer empowerment index rises to 70.36pc from 63.1pc in 2020

State Local Government, Housing, Health and Environment Committee chairman Hilmi Abdullah said that so far, the state government has only received data from the Tanah Merah district, which recorded about 80 families involving more than 300 individuals, in Kampung Padang Guchil, who cultivate betel leaves over an area of two hectares. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Kelantan orders data collection on Myanmar refugees across all districts

Its deputy director-general (Operations), Datuk Lokman Effendi Ramli, said the operation which began at 10am and covered Kampung Cemeruh, Kampung Ceringin and Kampung Sumsum, was conducted following complaints from residents and media reports about the influx of foreign nationals in the resort area. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Immigration Dept raids 19 locations in Janda Baik, detains 65 foreigners

In a statement today, MCMC said the action was taken to complete an investigation under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588). — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 11 h ago

MCMC records statement of individual over Facebook content allegedly insulting Negeri Sembilan royal institution

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Singapore / 14 h ago

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A Singaporean couple have been jailed for more than 15 years each over the death of their eight-month-old son, who endured months of abuse before being smothered by his mother. — AFP file pic

Singapore / 18 h ago

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A 68-year-old Chinese national was jailed for six months after living illegally in Singapore for more than 19 years before surrendering to immigration authorities. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 12 h ago

Woman who lived illegally in Singapore for 19 years finally surrenders after running out of money

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Singapore / 16 h ago

Crowded platforms, missed meetings: Brief MRT delay ripples across Singapore’s morning rush

A woman holds a face mask to her face while checking her smartphone in Singapore October 16, 2026, as the country continues to be shrouded in haze caused by fires in Indonesia. — AFP pic

Singapore / 18 h ago

Singapore releases N95 mask stockpile amid haze-driven demand, urges public not to hoard

ICA officers uncovered a total of six packets and a bottle of BB pellets, 40 packets of 72 caps and five units of replica guns in the container. — Immigration and Checkpoints Authority pic via AsiaOne

Singapore / 18 h ago

Five replica guns, BB pellets seized in Singapore cargo smuggling bid, teen under investigation

The pilot remains limited to Singapore public officers, with applications for its second cycle closing on October 26. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 17 h ago

Love, upgraded: Singapore’s govt dating platform FirstDate raises age limit to 45

Singapore is stepping up efforts to bring artificial intelligence to factory floors, with more than S$45 million committed to supporting AI adoption among manufacturing SMEs. — AFP pic

Singapore / 16 h ago

AI for the factory floor: Singapore rolls out S$45m boost for smaller firms

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File picture of patients waiting outside the consultation room at the Nyiragongo general reference hospital, north of the town of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo August 16, 2024. Non-communicable diseases account for three-quarters of deaths worldwide but affect different population groups in different ways, a World Health Organization study showed on Tuesday. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

WHO finds inequality shapes risk, diagnosis and treatment of major diseases

Supporters of Democrat US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed for Michigan during a midterm campaign rally in Flint, Michigan on October 18, 2026. El-Sayed is competing against Republican candidate Mike Rodgers for Michigan’s US Senate seat in the upcoming midterm elections. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

Michigan voters divided over Trump as Iran war, rising prices loom over midterms

A firefighter from the Regional Disaster Management Agency battles a forest fire at Sungai Rambutan village in Ogan Ilir, South Sumatra September 11, 2026. Fires in Indonesia that have caused a regional haze crisis burned through over 1.9 million hectares between January and the end of September this year, a monitor analysing satellite imagery said on October 19, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 10 h ago

Prabowo berates countries that ‘insult’ Indonesia over wildfires, vows to reveal companies involved

Satellite imagery shows a powerful typhoon swirling over the Philippine Sea, east of the Philippines, on October 20, 2026, as the storm threatens Taiwan and eastern China. — Picture courtesy of DOST-PAGASA

World / 13 h ago

World’s strongest storm of 2026, Champi, barrels towards Taiwan; China prepares evacuations and shutdowns

US Senator Susan Collins is seen before her debate with Democratic candidate for US Senate Troy Jackson at the Gracie Theatre in Bangor, Maine on October 15, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

Trump backlash and rising fuel costs put Republican Susan Collins under pressure in Maine

In this grab from a handout footage taken and released by the Moscow City Court press service on October 7, 2024, US citizen Stephen Hubbard, 72, accused of fighting as a mercenary for Ukraine, attends his verdict hearing in Moscow. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin announced today the release of Stephen Hubbard, an American taken captive by Russian forces years ago in Ukraine, during a meeting with US special envoy Steve Witkoff, news agencies reported. — Moscow City Court press service handout/AFP pic

World / 10 h ago

Trump says US citizen Stephen Hubbard on way home after freed by Russia without a swap

Commuters in Hong Kong watch news reports on model‑influencer Abby Choi’s killing on February 27, 2023. — AFP file pic

World / 14 h ago

HK socialite Abby Choi’s ex-father-in-law splashed out on meat mincer but balked at bone crusher price, murder trial hears

A man rides a bicycle past a campaign banner featuring the Kuomintang’s (KMT) Taipei mayoral candidate Chiang Wan-an in Taipei October 15, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 14 h ago

Taiwan says China ramps up cyberattacks and disinformation before elections

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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (right) delivers his remarks while leading a plenary cabinet meeting next to Indonesian Investment Minister Bahlil Lahadalia (left) at the Presidential Palace complex in Jakarta October 21, 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 9 h ago

Indonesia’s Prabowo: MSCI is ‘trying to scare us’ over market downgrade warning

The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar and mostly higher against other major currencies today, supported by Malaysia’s resilient economic performance. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 10 h ago

Ringgit up against US dollar at close, mostly higher against major currencies

Mercedes-Benz Cars Malaysia Chief Executive Officer and President Martin Schulz (2nd left) and Hap Seng Consolidated Automotive Division Chief Executive Lee Weng Yew (left) pose for a photo after the launch gimmick for the Mercedes-AMG ONE Service Hub in Bukit Tinggi, Klang October 21, 2026. — Bernama pic

Money / 10 h ago

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia unveils SE Asia’s first AMG ONE Service Hub in Klang

Bursa Malaysia ended higher today, with the benchmark index reclaiming the psychological 1,600 level on selective bargain hunting, but gains were capped as buying interest shifted towards smaller-cap technology stocks, said an analyst. — Picture by Zuraneeza Zulkifli

Money / 11 h ago

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World / 9 h ago

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The European Union opened an investigation into online travel agent Booking.com today over alleged failures to tackle fake listings and phishing scams. — AFP pic

Money / 11 h ago

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Westports recorded stronger quarterly earnings on the back of higher tariffs and increased value-added services revenue, although it remains cautious about container throughput. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 15 h ago

Westports sails past RM1b in quarterly revenue, profit surges 26pc

Jio, India’s largest wireless operator with 533 million subscribers, has drawn overwhelming early investor demand for its much-anticipated stock market listing. — AFP pic

Money / 14 h ago

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Sports

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc at the first practice session for the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix on the Marina Bay Street Circuit in September 2019. He took pole position for the race but was beaten by his teammate then Sebastian Vettel. — AFP pic

Sports / 9 h ago

First Ferrari approach came three years before I joined, Vettel says in new documentary

PSG’s Georgian forward #07 Khvicha Kvaratskhelia lies on the pitch after sustaining an injury during the Uefa Champions League first round day 3 football match between Paris Saint Germain (PSG) and FC Barcelona at the Parc de Princes stadium in Paris October 20, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 11 h ago

PSG’s Kvaratskhelia out with torn ACL as Dembele and Marquinhos also injured

National para athletes Ahmad Fizzi Rosni (pic) and Muhammad Noorhelmie Mohd Rabi both won bronze medals in their respective events at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan today. — Bernama pic

Sports / 11 h ago

2026 Asian Para Games: Malaysia’s Fizzi, Noorhelmie secure bronze medals in athletics

The Malaysian pair completed the men’s doubles SU5 round-robin event unbeaten with three victories. — Picture via Instagram/cheahliekhou4956

Sports / 12 h ago

Cheah Liek Hou-Faris Azri strike badminton gold to take Malaysia’s 2026 Asian Para Games tally to four

LeBron James scored 14 points and added seven assists as Philadelphia beat the defending champion Knicks 106-100 at Madison Square Garden. — AFP pic

Sports / 16 h ago

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Sports / 19 h ago

Carrick knows the score as Man United crisis deepens: ‘We’ve got to win’

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Sports / 19 h ago

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