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Loke said the government’s action was based solely on the companies’ obligations to remit government revenue collected on behalf of the Road Transport Department (JPJ). — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 8 h ago

‘The company didn’t pay, but I’m asked to resign’: Loke says alleged Umno links irrelevant in MYEG, Zetrix RM314m arrears row

Loke said the suspension would remain until the companies paid the entire outstanding amount, after which the government would consider whether to resume the services. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 9 h ago

‘Pay immediately’: Loke demands MYEG, Zetrix AI settle RM314m arrears

A Malaysian Navy helicopter patrols near ships waiting to transport Myanmar nationals at Lumut, Perak, on September 29, 2026, as the UN criticises Putrajaya’s scheme to send the migrants to their country of origin — AFP pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Planes, not just ships: Myanmar says most migrants returned from Malaysia flew home, as UN criticises Putrajaya’s scheme

Yang Dipertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir waves to Muslim congregants after Friday prayers at Masjid Qaryah Paroi Jaya in Seremban, October 2, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

DKU rejects claim Tuanku Muhriz has ceased to be Negeri Sembilan ruler

(From left) Sultan of Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and Bahrain Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa attend the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit on October 4, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Sultan Ibrahim’s close Bahrain ties helped bring F1 back to Sepang, says Anwar

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim would meet him during the assembly, which began yesterday, although he did not specify when the meeting would take place. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 12 h ago

BN talks with potential Melaka election partners 95pc complete, says Zahid

Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen speeds around the Sepang International Circuit before winning the Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia in 1:47:14.808 on October 4, 2026. Mercedes AMG Petronas driver Kimi Antonelli finished second, while Scuderia Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton was third. — Bernama pic

Sports / 12 h ago

‘Lego race’: FIA launches probe after F1 software chaos at Sepang

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will also repeat her commitment to a proactive and responsible fiscal policy, after her programme of expansive government spending has rattled markets. — AFP pic

World / 9 h ago

Japan PM Takaichi to seek stable ties with China after Taiwan remarks sent relations to rock bottom

Malaysians driving to southern Thailand are advised to stick to Google or Apple Maps to navigate as Waze could lead them down village roads and hilly areas. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Don’t skimp on third-party insurance, and think twice about Waze, Consul General tells Malaysians driving to Thailand

Nasi Daging has beef and rice cooked in beef broth served with beef broth, ‘dalca tetel’ and an appetising ‘ayer asam kerisek’. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 12 h ago

Restoran Langgaq in Desa Melawati is the place for Kedah eats like ‘nasi daging’, ‘bihun sup daging’ and a huge ‘cucur udang’

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said that the possibility of Malaysia returning to the F1 calendar remains open, but any move would require proper planning. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Malaysia’s F1 return hinges on five-year plan covering funding, promotion and logistics, says FIA chief

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the close cooperation between SIC and Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), together with the commitment of the organising teams, had enabled the race to be held successfully. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

‘Hopefully, we will meet again in Sepang’: Anwar thanks F1 fans for rocking Malaysia

McLaren’s social media post featuring Batu Caves for the Formula One race weekend in Malaysia has drawn mixed reactions. — Picture via Instagram/McLarenF1

Life / 4 h ago

McLaren’s Batu Caves posts draw mixed reactions during Malaysia F1 weekend

Mohd Khairool Faisal Khyar, 42, said the family was leaving the investigation entirely to police and the relevant authorities to ensure justice for his daughter, Irene Sofiya, 16. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Father of slain Yong Peng schoolgirl hopes justice will be served, urges public not to speculate

Suhakam chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Hishamudin Md Yunus called for a stronger ‘respond and explain’ mechanism requiring authorities to respond to the commission’s recommendations. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Suhakam doesn’t need prosecutorial powers — but govt must answer its findings, says chairman

Malaysia

1 h ago

IGP: Police record statements from 25 witnesses in KLIA incident involving border agency chief

In a statement, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail said that the two officers had lodged police reports over the alleged incident. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — Police have recorded statements from 25 witnesses as part of investigations into allegations that the director-general of the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) physically assaulted two police personnel at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) on September 28.In a statement issued today, Inspector-General of...

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The Johor state government is ready to review and assist with basic infrastructure needs in schools across the state to strengthen security measures, says Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

2 h ago

Johor MB: State government ready to help schools review security measures following student’s death

Prime Minister and also Khazanah Nasional Berhad chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said enforcement must therefore continue to be strengthened, while any related issues raised by stakeholders, including non-governmental organisations (NGOs), should be addressed promptly to ensure accurate and transparent information is communicated comprehensively and effectively. — Picture by Yusof Isa

3 h ago

PM Anwar: Land encroachment must be taken seriously

Muhammad Saiful Sabinee, 21, was charged with riding a motorcycle against the flow of traffic with an alcohol level of 184 milligrams (mg) per 100 millilitres (ml) of blood, resulting in injuries to Mazni Lamin, 50, and Azwan Ibrahim, 41, on Jalan Munshi, near a clothing store here, at 6.14 am on Oct 3. — Pexels pic

3 h ago

Warehouse worker pleads not guilty to driving under the influence, injuring two marathon runners

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said the framework identifies industry needs while aligning government, industry and education efforts to keep talent development in step with technological and economic changes. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

4 h ago

Govt launches framework to prepare communications, multimedia workforce for AI-driven changes

A scammer posing as a Touch ‘n Go representative tricked a Kedah woman into following instructions that gave him access to her e-wallet. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

4 h ago

‘Touch ‘n Go rep’ scam leaves Kedah woman RM150 poorer, says consumer group

State exco Daniel Gooi Zi Sen (centre) says the last human rabies case detected in Penang was in 1975. — Picture from Facebook/Daniel Gooi

4 h ago

Penang stays on alert for human rabies after Kedah man dies of infection

Tan Sri Ahmad Terrirudin Mohd Salleh a former attorney-general, was elevated to the Federal Court in November 2024. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

4 h ago

High Court rejects Bar bid to challenge Ahmad Terrirudin’s JAC appointment

PAS lawmaker Ahmad Tarmizi Sulaiman endorsed government plans for a standardised digital identification system equipped with biometric tracking, background security checks, transparent status determination and inter-agency audit checks. — File picture by Sayuti Zainudin

5 h ago

PAS MP calls for humane approach to Rohingya refugees amid calls for tighter controls

The Ministry of Finance complex in Putrajaya. Malaysia’s statutory debt stood at RM1.295 trillion last year, with the Federal Government’s debt-to-GDP ratio at 63.9 per cent, according to the Auditor General’s Report. — Picture by Choo Choy May

5 h ago

Malaysia’s statutory debt at RM1.295t, or 63.9pc of GDP, still within legal limit, says Auditor General’s report

The 69-year-old woman in Melaka was found unconscious in the front passenger seat of a Proton Saga at about 4pm on October 4, 2026 by her neighbour, still wearing the hospital clothes after her discharge, with her left arm in a sling. Police have classified her case as sudden death. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Woman, 69, found dead in parked car after discharge from Melaka Hospital

Rapid Penang is going green and is testing out two electric buses from different manufacturers before it changes its entire fleet. — Picture from Facebook/Rapid Penang

4 h ago

Electric buses hit the test track as Rapid Penang gears up for greener rides

People pay their last respects to founding mayor of Kuching South Datuk Song Swee Guan who died on October 4, 2026 at age 84. — The Borneo Post pic

5 h ago

Chicken curry, evening drives and a white cat: Song Swee Guan’s family remembers the man behind the Sarawak politician

A Malaysian Navy helicopter patrols near ships waiting to transport Myanmar nationals at Lumut, Perak, on September 29, 2026, as the UN criticises Putrajaya’s scheme to send the migrants to their country of origin — AFP pic

6 h ago

Planes, not just ships: Myanmar says most migrants returned from Malaysia flew home, as UN criticises Putrajaya’s scheme

Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk M. Kumar said the investigation would be conducted comprehensively and professionally, with no attempt to cover up the case or protect any party. — Bernama pic

7 h ago

Police vow no cover-up in probe into schoolgirl’s death in Yong Peng

Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek (left) reacts during a press conference at the Parliament building in Kuala Lumpur on October 5, 2026, two days a 16-year-old female student was killed in Yong Peng, Johor. — Bernama pic

7 h ago

Yong Peng school had CCTV but none at the crime scene, security firm under probe, says Fadhlina

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