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Pet owners could soon claim tax relief on adoption, vaccination and sterilisation expenses under a proposal announced in Budget 2027. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Budget 2027: How much could pet owners save under the new pet tax relief?

Muar MP reading the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government, October 29, 2026. — Picture from Instagram/tzafrul_aziz

Malaysia / 9 h ago

‘Which is more nerve-racking?’ Tengku Zafrul jokes about Syed Saddiq’s MoU signing with govt, wedding vows with Bella

The directive followed a complaint by a Threads user identified as siti.anisahj, who highlighted overcrowding at train stations in a post last night. — Picture from https://www.threads.com/siti.anisahj

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Anwar tells Transport Ministry, Rapid KL to act on train overcrowding complaints

Teochew Oyster Porridge is a comforting dish with the sweet broth, soft rice grains, oysters, mushrooms and dried prawns. — Pictures by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 9 h ago

Teochew House in Mont Kiara’s Steppes offers finer Teochew dishes and a superb sweet and sour pork

File picture of the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur. Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) recorded revenue of RM152.4 billion in the first half of 2026, driven by higher domestic production and increased liquefied natural gas (LNG) sales volumes. ― Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Petronas records RM152.4b revenue in first half of 2026

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said disclosure would be considered if necessary and subject to appropriate deliberations. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Azalina: Govt open to considering release of full report on Azam Baki shareholding probe

In a filing with Bursa Malaysia today, the digital services company, formerly known as MyEG Services Bhd, said the board's decision was intended to preserve working capital following unexpected operational expenses. — Picture via Facebook

Money / 7 h ago

Zetrix AI loses entire audit committee after two more directors resign

Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim said the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly sitting was still planned to take place over five days, beginning November 26, subject to consent of Yang Dipertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Five-day Negeri Sembilan assembly set for Nov 26, subject to Tuanku Muhriz’s consent, says MB

PKR has urged Umno not to mislead the public about the Ministry of Finance’s directive to postpone the issuance of new Letters of Acceptance for rural road projects. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 7 h ago

PKR urges Umno not to mislead public over rural road projects

Police photos show the dashcam which was discovered underneath the sink of a women’s toilet at a food court in Bau. — Picture courtesy of police

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Beeping leads woman to find dashcam hidden under sink in Bau food court toilet; police probe privacy intrusion

Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli celebrates on the podium after winning the United States Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, on October 25, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 6 h ago

Antonelli falls ill on eve of possible Formula One title triumph in Mexico

The DAP lawmaker said he had told Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim that employers, including MSMEs, were opposed to the mandatory contributions and the increase in minimum wages for existing foreign workers. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Lim Guan Eng says SMEs oppose mandatory EPF contributions for foreign workers

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the arrangement was based on an understanding reached with the administration of former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, when Anwar was leading the Opposition. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Nothing unusual about Bersatu CSA deal, Anwar says, citing previous Perikatan-BN arrangement

The study by digital marketing agency Click Intelligence, published in Moneywise last month, placed Penang first with an overall score of 0.78. Busan in South Korea came second, followed by Kuala Lumpur in third place. Fukuoka in Japan and Seoul in South Korea ranked fourth and fifth respectively. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Penang beats 25 cities worldwide as cheapest base for digital nomads

According to police, the victim and suspect were in a relationship, and the incident is suspected to have stemmed from a break-up. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 6 h ago

PJ police hunt foreign man who allegedly threw acid at girlfriend after break-up

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Malaysia / 23 m ago

Saris, sweets and shopping sprees: Deepavali buzz builds across Malaysia

Traders in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, are anticipating more shoppers in the final week before Deepavali despite recent wet weather. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — The festive atmosphere ahead of Deepavali on November 8 is becoming more vibrant as the Indian community nationwide begins making preparations for the Festival of Lights, including purchasing traditional attire, preparing special delicacies and decorating their homes to celebrate the occasion with family and relatives. Bernama’s...

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Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said the monitoring would follow a mechanism established under the previous CSA, which involved joint assessments by both parties to determine whether the agreed commitments had been fulfilled. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Govt, parties to jointly monitor reform commitments under Bersatu CSA, says Fahmi

The ministry said the classic Land Rover Defenders were suited to Cameron Highlands’ hilly terrain and challenging routes, particularly for off-road tourism activities. — Picture from Facebook/Cameron Highlands Land Rover Owners

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Classic Land Rover Defender associated with Cameron Highlands to get new lease of life as tourist vehicles

Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department (JKDNKA) Wildlife Crime Control Bureau/Special Investigation Intelligence (WCB/PSK) commander Datuk Mohd Zaki Ashar said the raid, conducted at 12.40am, uncovered premises suspected of being used to slaughter, process and distribute fresh chicken without valid halal certification. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Puchong halal raid nets 6.5 tonnes of chicken allegedly scalded before slaughter, 12 foreign workers held

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin (right) watches as the Royal Malaysian Air Force’s (RMAF) first FA-50M light combat aircraft from South Korea arrives for a transit stop at Labuan Air Base, October 30, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Malaysia takes delivery of first two South Korean FA-50M fighter jets

Social media and messaging apps are seen on a mobile phone January 9, 2026. Two men pleaded not guilty in the KL Sessions Court today to charges of creating and posting extremely offensive comments against Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, on social media in August. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Two charged with posting extremely offensive comments against Tuanku Muhriz on social media

File picture of Kelantan Fire and Rescue Department personnel assisting residents of Kampung Lati trapped by rapid and severe floods near in Pasir Mas, on November 29, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Malaysia puts over 100,000 rescue personnel on standby for north-east monsoon, identifies 3,045 flood hotspots

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said parents should pay closer attention to their children’s daily routines, including their studies, whereabouts and whether they were at risk of getting involved with drugs. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Parents must monitor children’s activities, studies and whereabouts, says Anwar

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim said safeguarding the heritage was not solely the responsibility of customary institutions and museums, but required the involvement of communities, educational institutions and government agencies. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Adat Perpatih must be preserved and documented for future generations, says N. Sembilan MB

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Singapore / 2 h 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 / 5 h ago

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Singapore / 1d ago

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

A Singapore Airlines Airbus A380-841 flies past Frankfurt’s television tower in Frankfurt October 27, 2026. — AFP pic

Singapore / 2d ago

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Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, Senior Minister K Shanmugam and Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu met with senior leadership of Singapore-based companies potentially linked to the haze on October 28, 2026. — AsiaOne pic

Singapore / 2d ago

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Police said Ledger hardware wallets purchased from some retail stores in Singapore contained malicious hardware components. — AsiaOne pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore crypto users lose S$3.5m after Ledger wallets found with malicious hardware

More than 800 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes were found concealed in white trash bags beneath baskets of vegetables. — Immigration and Checkpoints Authority pic via AsiaOne

Singapore / 2d ago

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A pair of smart glasses is pictured on display at the Eyedaq eyewear store in Seoul on October 30, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 55 m ago

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Mount Mayon in the Philippines spewed ash 3,000 metres into the sky today, prompting authorities to order evacuations near the volcano. — Picture via Facebook/Rising Philippines

World / 1 h ago

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A New York Times report alleging that Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang was targeted in a Chinese espionage plot has been dismissed by Beijing as ‘groundless speculation’. — AFP pic

World / 1 h ago

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Schoolchildren walk along a smoke-shrouded road in Tegal Arum, Banjarbaru, South Kalimantan, on October 20, 2026, as massive forest and land fires blanket the area in thick haze. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

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Uganda has begun withdrawing its troops from Somalia after nearly two decades of military involvement, amid mounting financial pressure on the African Union peacekeeping mission following a US decision to withdraw funding and logistical support. — AFP pic

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Director of the Kansas Center for Rural Health Tom Mueller poses for a portrait on the University of Kansas Medical Center campus in Kansas City, Kansas, October 20, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 5 h ago

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A Greenpeace installation sits outside the venue during the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 17) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), in the Armenian capital of Yerevan on October 27, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 6 h ago

Deal still eludes nations on final day of UN nature summit

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses supporters at an election night rally in Jerusalem in the early hours of October 28, 2026, after exit polls were announced. Netanyahu vowed to form a new government following a closely contested election. — AFP pic

World / 9 h ago

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Money

Liquidators of debt-ridden Chinese property developer Evergrande have agreed to sell a majority stake in its property management business to private equity firm PAG for HK$4 billion (RM2.07 billion), according to a stock exchange filing. — AFP pic

Money / 58 m ago

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European Union energy commissioner Dan Jorgensen said around half of the 42.6 million barrels of oil to be released from strategic reserves by 11 European countries would be diesel. — AFP pic

Money / 4 h ago

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General Motors is set to pay US$220 million to settle a lawsuit over allegations that it collected and sold customers’ driving data without their knowledge. — AFP pic

Money / 5 h ago

General Motors to pay US$220m over sale of drivers’ data used to raise insurance rates

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance said it had fallen victim to a major hack, with more than US$2.5 billion in funds frozen as blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis estimated losses at nearly US$5.9 billion. — AFP pic

Money / 5 h ago

Crypto platform Binance confirms major hack, more than US$2.5b frozen

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Money / 7 h ago

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At 9.13am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 0.66 of a point, or 0.04 per cent, to 1,610.50 from today’s close of 1,611.16. — Picture by Zuraneeza Zulkifli

Money / 7 h ago

Bursa Malaysia slips after higher open as weak US tech earnings weigh on sentiment

At 8 am, the ringgit edged up to 4.0570/0625 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.0575/0620. — Bernama pic

Money / 8 h ago

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Money / 21 h ago

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Sports

Australian Hyrox athlete Joanna Wietrzyk said she considered quitting the sport after facing widespread online abuse and threats against her family following an incident in which she soiled herself but continued racing in Beijing last month. — Pictures via Instagram/joannawietrzyk

Sports / 3 h ago

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Fresh from his recent Thailand Open win, world number 10 Lee Zii Jia said that he was highly motivated to take on other top-ranked players, including world number one, Viktor Axelsen and Anders Antonsen (world no 4) of Denmark, Li Shi Feng (world no 6) of China to get a good idea of his current performance. — AFP pic

Sports / 7 h ago

Lee Zii Jia falls to Naraoka in Hylo Open second round as Malaysian pairs march on

Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli celebrates on the podium after winning the United States Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, on October 25, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 6 h ago

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Germany’s Alexander Zverev speaks after his match against Netherland’s Tallon Griekspoor (not pictured) at the Erste Bank Open 2026 ATP 500 tennis tournament in Vienna, Austria, on October 29, 2026. Alexander Zverev accelerated his ascension to number one in the world rankings for the first time in his career on October 29, 2026 as he beat Tallon Griekspoor 6-4, 7-5 to reach the quarter-finals of the Vienna Open. — AFP pic

Sports / 7 h ago

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Sports / 9 h ago

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Everton boss David Moyes refused to give further details on Grealish’s absence against Newcastle, but backed the move to leave him out. — AFP pic

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Malaysian golfer Liyana Durisic showcases her skills at the Maybank Golf Championship 2026 at the Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club October 29, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 23 h ago

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