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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says checks found Waze is governed by Israeli laws, prompting the government to ban its use by civil servants.

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Anwar says nationwide Waze ban needs careful study first

Rafizi said Ramanan, who is also PKR vice-president, had made various allegations against him at the press conference, including accusing him of involvement in corruption. — File picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Rafizi instructs lawyers to sue Ramanan, says minister’s graft claims crossed defamation line

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mingles with congregants while attending Friday prayers at Masjid Al-Mustaqim in Taman Nirwana in Kuala Lumpur, October 23, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Anwar apologises over Waze ban linked to Israel, says national security comes first (VIDEO)

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil speaks at the World Post Day 2026 celebration and special stamp launch at Pos Malaysia headquarters in the Dayabumi Complex, Kuala Lumpur, on October 10, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif.

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Fahmi says Malaysians can use any navigation app except Waze, including overseas alternatives

In a statement, Waze said it operates under strict privacy policies that protect user data and comply with global legal data protection standards. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

‘Completely false’: Waze rejects Malaysia’s data security claims after civil servant ban

Architect Datuk Saiful Anuar Abdul Aziz is brought to the Ampang Magistrate’s Court in Kuala Lumpur on October 23, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Architect charged with molesting senior cop’s son at Melawati gym sauna

Suppliers and customers reportedly began receiving notices about the closure last month, while the factory is also said to be laying off its employees.

Money / 17 h ago

End of an era: Marie biscuit maker Lee Biscuits closing Johor factory

National mixed doubles pair Hoo Pang Ron-Lai Pei Jing advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 French Open after battling hard to overcome Germany’s Marvin Seidel-Thuc Phuong Nguyen in Tremblay-en-France today. — AFP pic

Sports / 13 h ago

Malaysia's Hoo Pang Ron-Lai Pei Jing reach French Open badminton semi-finals

Chinese stars Cheng Lei as Yu Chang Xuan (right) and Xu Ruohan as Ye Ping Jun in the new drama ‘The Lament of Autumn’. — Picture courtesy of iQiyi Malaysia

Showbiz / 18 h ago

Fans flock to ‘The Lament of Autumn’ as Cheng Lei and Xu Ruohan light up screens

Diners seen having meals during a busy lunch hour at a restaurant in Precinct 8, Putrajaya on April 22, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Malaysians spend more on eating out than cooking at home as health risks mount, says KRI

Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail speaks during a handover of duties and farewell ceremony at the Police Training Centre in Kuala Lumpur on July 26, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 16 h ago

IGP: Police must treat seniors’ reprimands as lessons, not weakness

MetMalaysia director-general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip said between three and five episodes of continuous heavy rain were expected to affect the country during the initial phase of the monsoon, from November to January. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Ready for floods and extreme heat? North-east monsoon begins Oct 27, MetMalaysia warns

A notice regarding the prohibition on public service members from using the Waze navigation application is seen on a monitor, in Kuala Lumpur on October 21, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

BDS Malaysia backs civil service Waze ban, urges public boycott of navigation app

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says national security takes precedence over complaints about the government’s ban on Waze for civil servants, while urging Malaysians to be patient with local navigation app TuJu as its developer works to improve the service. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Anwar acknowledges complaints about TuJu, urges users to be patient

A view of Kuala Lumpur landmarks including the Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur Tower, Tun Razak Exchange (TRX), and Merdeka 118 captured during overcast weather in Kuala Lumpur on December 8, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Plan your commute: Severe weather warning for KL, Selangor, and nine other states this evening

Malaysia

7 m ago

‘What you order is what you get’: Zahid says Ab Rauf to return as CM if BN wins Melaka polls

Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi delivers a speech during a meeting with Jasin Umno Division members at Dewan Alamanda in Melaka on October 23, 2026. — Bernama pic

JASIN, Oct 23 — Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh will remain Melaka chief minister should Barisan Nasional (BN) and its strategic partners win the state election next month, said Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.The BN chairman, who is also deputy prime minister, said the confidence in Ab Rauf was...

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Police rescue month-old infant dumped under stairs in Kepong’s Desa Aman Puri

A National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA) staff member demonstrates the TuJu application during a briefing session on current national security issues by the National Security Council (MKN) at Menara Cyber Axis, NACSA in Cyberjaya on October 22, 2026. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Recalculating… TuJu app promises to find its way back by Nov 6

Md Noor Bin Bujang watches television while using an oxygen concentrator at his home in Rawang, Selangor, on October 16, 2026. While haze exposure poses health risks to the general population, high risk groups such as children, seniors and pregnant women are generally more likely to be vulnerable. — AFP pic

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Experts say all high-risk groups vulnerable to haze, including those with medical conditions

While public attention has largely focused on the respiratory and cardiovascular effects of haze, medical experts say exposure can also affect the skin and eyes. — Pexels.com pic

2 h ago

Haze can irritate skin and eyes, not just lungs, experts warn

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said the failure of social media platforms to prevent the livestreaming of violent acts was not new, with similar incidents having occurred in several other countries. — Bernama pic

14 h ago

MCMC investigates Facebook’s failure to block livestream of teacher attack in Kuching, says Fahmi

Madani Government spokesman and Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said LLM had acknowledged the problems and confirmed that improvements were under way. — Bernama pic

14 h ago

Fahmi tells LLM, Prosignal to explain TuJu app glitches and fixes

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mingles with congregants while attending Friday prayers at Masjid Al-Mustaqim in Taman Nirwana in Kuala Lumpur, October 23, 2026. — Bernama pic

14 h ago

Anwar apologises over Waze ban linked to Israel, says national security comes first (VIDEO)

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg speaks to the media at Kompleks Satria Pertiwi, October 23, 2026. —Information Department pic via The Borneo Post

14 h ago

Abang Johari: Some GPS incumbents willing to make way for new faces in Sarawak polls

File picture of a tapir. An adult female tapir was found dead after it was believed to have been hit by a four-wheel-drive vehicle at KM 299.5 of the East Coast Expressway 2 (LPT2), near Kijal here, this morning. — Unsplash pic

14 h ago

Female tapir killed in suspected collision on LPT2 near Kijal

The Federal Court will hear on December 16 a challenge by 10 former Negeri Sembilan state executive council members against the ruler’s decision to revoke their appointments. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

15 h ago

Federal Court to hear Negeri Sembilan exco members’ dismissal challenge on Dec 16

In a statement, Waze said it operates under strict privacy policies that protect user data and comply with global legal data protection standards. — AFP pic

15 h ago

‘Completely false’: Waze rejects Malaysia’s data security claims after civil servant ban

MetMalaysia director-general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip said between three and five episodes of continuous heavy rain were expected to affect the country during the initial phase of the monsoon, from November to January. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

Ready for floods and extreme heat? North-east monsoon begins Oct 27, MetMalaysia warns

Istana Negara Grand Chamberlain Datuk Azuan Effendy Zairakithnaini led the discussion, which brought together several government agencies, including the Education Ministry, the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry, the Communications Ministry, the Royal Malaysia Police and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

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Queen concerned over worsening mental health issues among children, teens

Deputy Higher Education Minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim said the loan repayment flexibility initiative is expected to benefit more than 400,000 people, helping to ease the financial burden on graduates who have just entered the workforce. — Bernama pic

16 h ago

PTPTN sets RM50 minimum monthly repayment for graduates earning RM2,501 to RM3,000

Perikatan Nasional (PN) members wave the coalition’s flag in Pulai, Johor on February 24, 2022. — Picture by Hari Anggara

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RoS challenges court stay on Perikatan deregistration

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