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Samer Halimeh (left) together with Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, wife of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, in an undated photograph. On September 23, 2026, the Court of Appeal ruled against her bid to stay the High Court decision to pay him RM67.5 million over 43 missing pieces of luxury jewellery. — File picture courtesy of Samer Halimeh New York

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Rosmah’s RM67.5m jewellery bill: No pause button, Court of Appeal rules

Jalan Sultan Ismail in front of Sungei Wang Plaza will be temporarily closed this week for the Autumn Music & Cultural Festival 2026. — Picture via Facebook/Sungei Wang 金河广场

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Road closure: Jalan Sultan Ismail in KL to close Sept 24-28 for Autumn Music & Cultural Festival 2026

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke arrives at DAP headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, on September 19, 2026. The Seremban MP today said he would hand in his resignation letter upon returning home from China. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 10 h ago

‘Decision has been made’: Anthony Loke firm on resignation, to hand in letter upon return from China

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at a press conference while travelling from Shanghai to Hangzhou on China’s high-speed train, after departing from Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station September 23, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Anwar: Negeri Sembilan MB and executive council’s bid to remove ruler was ‘rude and uncivilised’

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at a press conference while travelling from Shanghai to Hangzhou on China’s high-speed train, after departing from Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station September 23, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Anwar asks Loke to review decision to quit Cabinet after Najib’s conditional pardon

Melaka police retirees want a direct line to the state government on welfare issues. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Melaka police retirees get RM300,000 in aid as they call for dedicated state portfolio

Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar, a former law minister, says the court is the best platform to resolve legal questions surrounding the Negeri Sembilan dispute. — Picture from Facebook/Hamid Albar

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Expedite court proceedings to settle Negeri Sembilan royal dispute, says ex-minister Syed Hamid

Inspector‑General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail said police have opened an investigation into Mandiri Development Centre Sdn Bhd over funds suspected to be proceeds from unlawful activities received between 2024 and 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Mandiri directors detained as police open probe over suspected unlawful funds

A scheduled meeting between Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim, state executive councillors and Tunku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Ja’afar was cancelled this morning due to safety considerations. — Picture via gdtjns.com

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Meeting between Negeri Sembilan MB, exco and Tunku Nadzaruddin cancelled over safety concerns

Attorney General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar said Negeri Sembilan state secretary Datuk Mohd Zafir Ibrahim and state legal adviser Datuk Muzalmah Mustapha Kamal must continue carrying out their duties because their suspension is invalid. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 14 h ago

AG says Negeri Sembilan state secretary and legal adviser remain in office, must continue duties

The 15-year-old boy who killed his female schoolmate at a secondary school in Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya, last year had come to view the victim and those around him as ‘NPCs’, or non-player characters, the Shah Alam High Court was told. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Teen accused in Bandar Utama school killing diagnosed with early-onset schizophrenia and viewed others as ‘non-player characters’

Rapid KL says service on the Putrajaya Line has been restored after the train that experienced a brake system malfunction at the Jalan Ipoh Station was removed from service. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Rapid KL: Putrajaya MRT Line back to normal after brake fault as Kelana Jaya LRT operations stabilise following station congestion

The Shah Alam High Court rejected claims that the 16-year-old schoolgirl’s murder in Bandar Utama last year was planned for months, finding that the accused’s psychotic illness impaired his understanding of the act and that the alleged ‘plan’ stemmed from his delusions. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Psychosis impaired teen’s understanding he was taking a life in Bandar Utama school murder, court says, rejecting months‑long planning claim

Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority said all foreign-registered vehicles entering via the Woodlands or Tuas checkpoints must have a valid Vehicle Entry Permit from October 6, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Singapore / 18 h ago

Driving to Singapore? No SG Arrival Card without valid VEP starting Oct 6

The Immigration Department arrested seven drivers and 53 passengers in a crackdown on unlicensed van services for undocumented migrants in Kajang and Putrajaya on September 22, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Immigration busts van service for undocumented migrants in Kajang, Putrajaya, drivers earning up to RM1,800 a month

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Malaysia / 10 h ago

‘Decision has been made’: Anthony Loke firm on resignation, to hand in letter upon return from China

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke arrives at DAP headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, on September 19, 2026. The Seremban MP today said he would hand in his resignation letter upon returning home from China. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

HANGZHOU, Sept 23 — DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke said he remains firm in his decision to resign as Transport Minister.The Seremban MP said he would hand in his resignation letter upon returning home from China.“The decision has been made. I will submit the resignation letter to the Prime Minister (Datuk Seri Anwar...

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Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir delivers his speech during the closing ceremony of the University Research and Innovation Investment Summit 2026 at Grand Merdeka Hall, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur September 23, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

UUCA replacement Bill expected to be tabled in December, says Zambry

Election Commission (EC) secretary Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus said all applications must be submitted online via the MySPR portal. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 10 h ago

SPR: Postal voting applications for Melaka polls open today

Members of the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) inspected the landslide site in Bandar Damai Perdana in Cheras September 23, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Structural checks at Cheras apartment will take several days following landslide, says Selangor exco

The Prime Minister’s political secretary Datuk Azman Abidin.said the move would allow PH to make early preparations instead of waiting until the last minute to finalise its candidates. — Facebook pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Melaka polls: Pakatan candidates to be announced one to two weeks ahead of nomination, says PM’s pol-sec

Road closures and traffic diversions for the Kuching Marathon 2026 will be implemented in three stages from midday Saturday until Sunday morning. — Picture via Facebook/Kuching Marathon

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Police announce three‑stage road closures for Kuching Marathon from Sept 26 to 27

The man, who had yet to be identified, was believed to have no identification document and was not recognised by local villagers, said Lahad Datu Fire and Rescue Station chief Sumsoa Rashid. — JBPM pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Man dies in suspected electrocution in Lahad Datu

Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said that as of September 23, 2026 no one has come forward with any information on the identity of the man found dead in a KLIA aircraft landing gear on August 27. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Who was he? A month on, mystery deepens over man found dead in KLIA aircraft landing gear

A TVET trainee prepares food during practical training. MEF says TVET graduate employability should be assessed not only by employment rates but also by whether graduates work in fields relevant to their training and have opportunities for career progression. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

TVET graduates may have jobs, but are they the right jobs? MEF asks

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Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said security agencies had continued to detect people who posed a danger, disrupt plots and intervene before anyone was harmed, adding that his first reaction when briefed about such cases was relief. — Picture via Facebook

Singapore / 12 h ago

Singapore PM Wong warns against complacency as security threats evolve

Meta said its information-sharing partnership with Singapore police helps identify and dismantle wider networks of scammers operating across its platforms. — AFP pic

Singapore / 12 h ago

Singapore police tip-offs help Meta disrupt 3.7 million scam-linked accounts and pages

Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said the upgraded agreement will simplify and clarify trade rules for businesses operating across Asean. — Picture by Firdaus Latif.

Singapore / 18 h ago

Upgraded Asean trade deal brought forward to end-2026, says Singapore DPM

Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority said all foreign-registered vehicles entering via the Woodlands or Tuas checkpoints must have a valid Vehicle Entry Permit from October 6, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Singapore / 18 h ago

Driving to Singapore? No SG Arrival Card without valid VEP starting Oct 6

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said AI holds tremendous promise, but it must remain under human control and oversight.. — AFP pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore backs global push for guardrails on frontier AI

MAS said shifts in global risk sentiment could trigger renewed financial stress, with heightened Middle East tensions, further trade restrictions and a correction in the artificial intelligence investment cycle among the potential sources of volatility. ― AFP pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore firms, households well-buffered against global shocks, MAS warns of AI pullback

File picture of a man using a mobile phone. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore Online Safety Commission gets 500-plus reports in first two months, youngest victim seven

The woman, identified only as C, had received a positive performance assessment before giving birth but was not given a salary increment and was later told she did not fit into her new boss’ vision for the team. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Tribunal awards Singapore woman S$19,800 after wrongful dismissal over pregnancy, maternity leave

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File picture of US President Donald Trump posing for photos with China’s President Xi Jinping during a visit to Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing on May 15, 2026. Xi departed Beijing on Wednesday, bound for Washington where he will meet with Trump, state media said. — AFP pic

World / 9 h ago

Xi Jinping heads to Washington for Trump talks amid US-China tensions

An Iranian woman walks past a mural of Iran’s slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on September 23, 2026. Iranian airlines were forced to cancel some international flights on Wednesday after the US tightened sanctions on Iran’s aviation industry in a new effort to cripple its economy. — AFP pic

World / 11 h ago

Iran airlines suspend more international flights as US sanctions take effect

Flowers and messages of condolence adorn a photo of the journalists and speedboat crew missing while covering the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau, shortly after the search operation was officially called off at the SAR command post in Marina Carita, Pandeglang, Banten, on September 17, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 11 h ago

Indonesia identifies body of missing Anak Krakatau crew member, seven including journalists remain missing

Britain said its new Royal Air Force space squadron will protect satellites used for communications and missile warnings. — Unsplash pic

World / 12 h ago

UK to launch new military space squadron to protect satellites

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing said any amnesty for Aung San Suu Kyi would “depend on her”, while hinting her detention could be reconsidered. — AFP pic

World / 12 h ago

‘Extremely lenient’: Myanmar president defends treatment of Suu Kyi

Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet speaks at the opening of the International Conference on Combating Online Scams in Phnom Penh on September 23, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 12 h ago

Cambodia pushes back against ‘scam haven’ claims, vows tougher crackdown

Images showing alleged victims of the Iranian government are display during a ‘Free Iran’ rally at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, on September 22, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

Iran’s President Pezeshkian arrives in New York for UN address amid hopes for diplomacy

A Spain’s Guardia Civil officier guards the border fence between Cauta and Morocco in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

Spain blames Morocco’s ‘failed’ border controls for 70,000-migrant surge in Ceuta

Money

Malaysia Airlines has extended its Airbus Flight Hour Services (FHS) programme for its A330ceo fleet through an agreement signed at the MRO Asia-Pacific event in Singapore, September 23, 2026. ― File picture by Hari Anggara

Money / 10 h ago

Malaysia Airlines extends A330ceo maintenance support deal with Airbus

At 6pm, the ringgit edged down to 4.0780/0825 against the greenback from Tuesday’s close of 4.0730/0775. — Bernama pic

Money / 10 h ago

Ringgit ends higher against major currencies, weakens versus US dollar

According to OAG’s 2026 Megahubs Index, KLIA’s capacity grew by 6.9 per cent, supported by the expansion of its airline network. — File picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 10 h ago

KLIA remains Asia-Pacific’s most connected megahub, fourth globally, according to OAG index

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 7.07 points, or 0.42 per cent, to 1,676.43, from Tuesday’s close of 1,683.50. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 11 h ago

Bursa Malaysia ends lower as oil slide weighs on sentiment

Money / 8 h ago

Johor entrepreneur turns RM8,000 into unmanned used clothing store

A general view of the Lotus Tower in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The IMF warned that the Middle East war and El Nino could threaten Sri Lanka’s economic recovery. — AFP pic

Money / 12 h ago

Sri Lanka’s hard-won economic recovery at risk from El Nino and Middle East war, says IMF

Analysts said the US-Iran meeting could ease some of the escalation pressure that has driven oil prices higher. — AFP pic

Money / 13 h ago

Oil prices fall below US$100 after Trump hails ‘very good’ US-Iran talks

Rehda president Datuk Zaini Yusoff delivers his keynote address during a media briefing on the Property Industry Survey at Wisma Rehda in Petaling Jaya on September 23, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Money / 15 h ago

Rehda survey finds property developers grappling with rising construction costs amid West Asia conflict

Sports

The Harimau Malaya squad arrives at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) before departing for Jakarta, Indonesia on September 22, 2026, for the Fifa Asean Cup 2026 Division 1 tournament. — Bernama pic

Sports / 8 h ago

Harimau Malaya aim to turn new-look squad into winning start at Fifa Asean Cup

Officials raise the Jalur Gemilang during the contingent’s welcoming ceremony for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games at the Athletes’ Village, Nagoya Port, September 18, 2026. Malaysia has reached the halfway mark of its six-gold target at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games after collecting three gold and five bronze medals so far. — Bernama pic

Sports / 10 h ago

Malaysia halfway to six-gold Asian Games target, says NSC chief

National karate exponent C. Shahmalarani puts on an energetic performance against Hong Kong, China’s Tsang Yee Ting in the women’s under-50kg kumite final at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games at Toyohashi Gymnasium, September 23, 2026, contributing Malaysia’s third gold medal at the Games. — Bernama pic

Sports / 11 h ago

Asian Games: Shahmalarani secures Malaysia’s third gold with karate victory

National e-sports athlete Taj Izrin Aiman Taj Madira won Malaysia’s second gold medal in the Gran Turismo 7 (GT7) event at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games at Aichi Sky Expo, September 23, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 11 h ago

Asian Games: Anwar hails Taj Izrin Aiman after e-sports win delivers Malaysia’s second gold

Gold medallist China’s Yu Zidi reacts on the podium during the victory ceremony of the women’s 400m individual medley swimming event during the 2026 Asian Games at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on September 23, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 9 h ago

China swimmer, 13, seals Asian Games hat-trick as North Korea win first gold

Spain’s forward Lamine Yamal jokes with Spain’s midfielder Fermin Lopez and Spain’s coach Luis de la Fuente (2R) during a training session ahead of Spain’s UEFA Nations League football match against England at the Ciudad del Futbol in Las Rozas, outside Madrid, on September 22, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 12 h ago

‘World Cup isn’t enough’: Spain eye more glory after global triumph

Columbus Crew reserve team coach Federico Higuain was sacked after making a sexist remark to a female referee and later failing to take accountability for his actions, the club said. — Picture via Facebook/Columbus Crew

Sports / 19 h ago

MLS coach sacked after refusing to release female referee’s hand, calling football ‘a man’s game’

Malaysia’s Adeola Fay Robert in action against Iran’s Fatemehzahra Saeidabadi in the women’s kumite final at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games in Toyohashi, Japan, on September 22, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 20 h ago

Asian Games 2026: Adeola wins Malaysia’s first gold, sepak takraw reaches semis, badminton teams bow out