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Petaling Jaya Member of Parliament Lee Chean Chung is seen at Parliament in Kuala Lumpur on February 15, 2023. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Refusing to ‘sit silently’, Lee Chean Chung quits as Petaling Jaya MP over PKR suspension

Eight police personnel were among nine individuals arrested on suspicion of being involved in ketum water-related activities during a raid in Taman Keramat here on Sept 29. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Bukit Aman confirms arrests: Eight police personnel held over ketum water activities

Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, accompanied by family members, scatters rose petals while visiting the grave of his wife Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali at the National Mausoleum in Putrajaya on October 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

‘Every corner reminds him of her’: Mukhriz appeals for privacy for Dr Mahathir

On an October 1, 2026 SIA flight from Singapore to London, AirAsia’s co-founder Tan Sri Tony Fernandes (left) praised the airline’s service and internet connection but panned the inflight meal for being ‘poor’. — Pictures from Instagram/tonyfernandes

Life / 10 h ago

Tony Fernandes flies SIA after missing AirAsia flight, says ‘service was great, internet amazing’, gives its food a thumbs-down

The government has temporarily expanded electricity bill protection to households using up to 800kWh a month from September 1 to December 31. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Electricity bill protection up to 800kWh: What does it mean for a household?

The relocation of 98 traders from the Seri Semarak Small and Medium Industry (SMI) premises in Setapak Jaya is moving towards a resolution, Setiawangsa Parliamentary Zone Coordinator Datuk Afdlin Shauki Aksan said. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Setapak Jaya demolition: Afdlin Shauki says relocation deal safeguards livelihoods of affected traders

It may look simple but the Pangkor Island ‘nasi lemak’ served in a packet is a bundle of joy with the fragrant ‘sambal’, ‘petai’ and ‘sotong’ on top of rice. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 12 h ago

Want a taste of Pangkor Island ‘nasi lemak’? Alee Kopitiam in Taman Sri Segambut is the place to go for that plus awesome stuffed chili fish, yam cake and ‘tong sui’

The court heard that RM500,000 and RM600,000 were transferred into Chin’s bank account in December 2018. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 3 h ago

KL woman fined RM24,000 over fraudulent transfer of retiree’s RM1.1m

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Ministry confirms RM200m arrears owed by Zetrix AI, formerly MyEG, over road tax and licence fees

Malaysia is serving as a temporary venue for the 2026 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

It’s live! Anwar says RTM to show Bahrain F1 GP Malaysia is hosting this weekend

A flydubai Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft is pictured on the tarmac after landing at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport in Lod on September 30, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 10 h ago

Plumber who helped overpower Flydubai attacker says TV series taught him what to do

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has its eyes on social media content that allegedly uses artificial intelligence (AI) to manipulate footage of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad grieving the death of his wife, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

MCMC probes AI‑manipulated footage of Dr Mahathir grieving wife’s death, warns of legal action

People stand outside a home where a 70-year-old woman was murdered at Laluan Kledang Utara 6, Taman Wang, Menglembu in Ipoh, Perak on September 28, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Ipoh housewife charged over fatal stabbing bedridden mother in Menglembu

The Court of Appeal yesterday overturned a High Court decision acquitting a health officer of seven charges of having unnatural sex with a woman and ordered him to enter his defence. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Court of Appeal overturns High Court acquittal, health officer ordered to enter defence on seven unnatural sex charges

A Scuderia Ferrari F1 car is seen at the Sepang International Circuit. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Clear skies for F1, KL Marathon as air quality improves nationwide; Seri Manjung sole hotspot

Malaysia

37 m ago

Rantau Panjang wants its buzz back — and traders hope ECRL is the answer

Rantau Panjang trader Syed Abu Bakar Syed Daud said the decline in visitors has hit local businesses hard, forcing him to close two grocery shops and an eatery over the past year. — Bernama pic

PASIR MAS, Oct 2 — Rantau Panjang was once a bustling border town, alive with the pulse of trade; however, the passage of time and a decline in visitor numbers have left some premises quiet, while the remaining traders continue to hope for a turnaround.The proposal to extend the East...

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Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah meets current Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari and former menteris besar Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali and Mohamad Khir Toyo during the Sultan’s silver jubilee programme. — Picture via Facebook/Selangor Royal Office

1 h ago

No power struggles, says Selangor Sultan as current and former menteris besar meet

The raid followed a public complaint and about three weeks of intelligence gathering by the Melaka Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

2 h ago

Man detained after 230kg of subsidised cooking oil found hidden among rubbish at Melaka restaurant

Penang Free School is marking its 210th anniversary with a renewed push to strengthen its digital infrastructure and student exposure to new technologies. — Picture via Facebook/Penang Free School

2 h ago

Penang Free School marks 210 years with push for digital transformation

Emergency and trauma services at Kuala Lumpur Hospital are continuing as usual while final upgrade works are carried out. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

3 h ago

HKL emergency dept upgrade enters final phase, completion targeted by end-2026

The court heard that RM500,000 and RM600,000 were transferred into Chin’s bank account in December 2018. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

3 h ago

KL woman fined RM24,000 over fraudulent transfer of retiree’s RM1.1m

The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will suspend services offered through the MYEG Group from October 5, citing contractual obligations that remain unfulfilled or unresolved. — Picture by FIrdaus Latif

3 h ago

JPJ suspends all MYEG Group services from Oct 5 over unresolved contractual obligations

Pontian police said a 52-year-old man lost RM1.15 million after falling victim to an online investment scam. — Picture by Yusof Isa

3 h ago

RM5,000 trial payout leads Pontian victim into RM1.15m investment scam

Turtle eggs from nearby islands may be transferred to the Pulau Tinggi hatchery for closer monitoring. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Johor conservation efforts produce about 5,000 turtle hatchlings a year

Transport Minister Anthony Loke (front, left), and Singapore's Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow (front, 2nd right) pose for a photo together in a new train carriage at the Launching Ceremony of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Link 01 Rapid Transit System (RTS) at the Singapore Rail Test Centre June 30, 2025. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

JB-Singapore RTS Link service start pushed back to February 2027

AI is set to play a larger role in joint MCMC-MACC efforts to detect corruption and abuse-of-power risks. — AFP pic

4 h ago

MCMC, MACC to use AI in fight against corruption and abuse of power

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks to reporters after inspecting the former Royal Malaysian Air Force base site in Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur on October 2, 2026. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Anwar secures fast-track process for missing Malaysians in Nepal

Williams driver Carlos Sainz Jr greets fans ahead of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia at the Sepang International Circuit. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Department mobilises 153 firefighters, medevac teams and buses to ensure optimum safety during F1

Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the suspects, comprising five Malaysians and eight Myanmar nationals aged between 20 and 44, were arrested in two raids here on Sept 28. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Police arrest 13 in Teluk Intan raids, syndicate used Alipay accounts to move gambling proceeds

A former bowling coach, already serving a prison term for sexual assault, was sentenced to an additional two years’ imprisonment by the Court of Appeal today for molesting another former Malaysia Games male athlete in 2017. — Unsplash pic

4 h ago

Court of Appeal overturns acquittal, jails ex‑bowling coach two more years for molesting 13‑year‑old

Storm clouds are seen over the Kuala Lumpur skyline on December 1, 2022. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

4 h ago

Thunderstorms expected in KL, Selangor and nine states until 7pm

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