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Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh at the winding-up session of the committee-stage debate on the 2027 Operating and Development Expenditure at the Third Meeting, Fifth Session of the 15th Parliament at Parliament House November 2, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

KL to get 22km of covered walkways under RM55m project starting Jan 2027, says Hannah Yeoh

The Border Control and Protection Agency director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain resumed his duties at the agency today, following reports that he had been on leave last week.

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Border control agency DG Shuhaily returns to duty after leave

Residential properties near data centre developments and high-voltage transmission towers in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, have reportedly raised concerns among homeowners over noise, environmental conditions and property values. — AFP file pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Johor’s data centre surge unsettles Iskandar Puteri residents, some consider selling homes

Pakatan Harapan has lodged a police report against Barisan Nasional candidate for the 16th Melaka state election, Datuk Khaidirah Abu Zahar, over allegations that she campaigned using government premises and machinery. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Pakatan files police report against BN’s Rim candidate over alleged use of govt assets in Melaka campaign, evidence to go to EC

Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has been called to Bukit Aman today to give a statement over his remarks about an alleged corporate mafia and a RM9.5 million payment. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Rafizi summoned to Bukit Aman over ‘corporate mafia’ remarks, cancels Melaka campaign event

Malaysia’s Tuju navigation app now redirects Android users to Google Maps following an update released on October 30, 2026. — SoyaCincau pic

Tech-gadgets / 3 h ago

‘Tuju je’? Not anymore: Malaysia’s homegrown app now asks Google Maps for directions

Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs said at the weekend that neither the government nor officials had expressed concerns about Alice Huang’s ties to Nvidia boss Jensen Huang or suspicions she was a Chinese intelligence source. — AFP pic

Singapore / 17 h ago

Singapore denies investigating alleged Chinese spy links involving Nvidia boss

Police have received two reports concerning three incidents involving a woman accused of harassing visitors at a shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Mall manager, father file police reports over woman’s alleged harassment at KL shopping mall

Kampung Orang Asli Sungai Relang resident Rapi Aweh starts up a generator before nightfall to power appliances such as smartphones and other electrical equipment during a recent Bernama visit, November 2, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Orang Asli village near KL still struggles with electricity despite solar projects

Malaysia’s five-year public-sector digitalisation plan aims to make government services more accessible, with wider use of MyDigital ID, integrated online platforms and cashless payments. — File pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Budget 2027: Fewer queues, simpler payments — what Malaysia’s digital government push means for you

Penang police chief Datuk Dennis Lim Kwang Keng said the 28-year-old man, who hails from Miri, Sarawak, was apprehended at about 5pm while in the airport’s waiting area and the drugs were discovered during an inspection of his luggage. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Police arrest man at Penang airport over RM3.2m cannabis bound for London; RM1.05m drugs seized in Jelutong

Cheras district police chief ACP Mohd Rosdi Daud (right) shows a seized vehicle at a press conference at the Cheras district police headquarters November 2, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Police rule out racial, gang links in Desa Tun Razak clash; seek 15 more suspects

Over a 3.9-kilometre (2.4-mile) course with more than 600 metres (1,970 feet) of ascent, robots and their engineers from around 90 teams were tasked with either completing the route as fast as possible or transporting fragile goods like fresh eggs and watermelons to the summit. — Screengrab from social media

Tech-gadgets / 16 h ago

Robots race up China’s sacred Mount Tai carrying eggs and watermelons

Penang police have confirmed receiving a report from the wife of an assemblyman who alleged that she was assaulted by her husband at their residence in George Town last Saturday. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Police record Penang assemblyman’s statement over alleged assault on wife

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Fadlun Mak Ujud had appointed consultants to conduct a Bukit Jalil micro-traffic management study, taking into account various issues raised by residents, including traffic congestion. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Hannah Yeoh: Smart city solutions, bus hub among plans to ease Bukit Jalil concert traffic

Malaysia

5 m ago

Anwar says he personally sympathises with Shuhaily, but stresses law and due process apply to everyone

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrives at Parliament to attend an oral question-and-answer session, in Kuala Lumpur on November 3, 2026. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today defended Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail amid the controversy surrounding the police investigation into Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain over alleged assault.Addressing questions in Parliament, Anwar expressed personal sympathy for the Malaysian Checkpoints and Borders...

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Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has been called to Bukit Aman today to give a statement over his remarks about an alleged corporate mafia and a RM9.5 million payment. — Bernama file pic

2 h ago

Rafizi summoned to Bukit Aman over ‘corporate mafia’ remarks, cancels Melaka campaign event

Electric scooters are pictured in Kuala Lumpur on April 21, 2022. — Picture by Choo Choy May

3 h ago

Road ban stays on e-scooters, but trial findings will shape upcoming laws, says MOT

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail winds up the debate session at the Parliament building in Kuala Lumpur on October 27, 2026. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Home Ministry: Putrajaya open to RCI on ‘corporate mafia’ claims if solid grounds established

Muslim evangelist Dr Zakir Naik (centre) leaves the Putra Mosque in Putrajaya after performing the Aidiladha prayer on June 29, 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara

3 h ago

No new extradition request received for Zakir Naik, Home Ministry confirms

Residential properties near data centre developments and high-voltage transmission towers in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, have reportedly raised concerns among homeowners over noise, environmental conditions and property values. — AFP file pic

3 h ago

Johor’s data centre surge unsettles Iskandar Puteri residents, some consider selling homes

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) M Kulasegaran said the findings of the review had led to the Cabinet’s agreement on Sept 30 to four policy decisions concerning the proposed amendments to Section 97 of Act 611. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Govt to consider proposed Child Act amendments addressing indefinite detention of young offenders

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attends the 2026 Industry Excellence Awards (AKI) ceremony at Menara MITI in Kuala Lumpur on October 23, 2026. Also present were Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani (third, left) and Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin (third, right). — Bernama file pic

4 h ago

Anwar, Johari-led trade missions generate RM59.5b in potential investments, says Miti

This video grab taken from a handout footage released by the Russian Defence Ministry on October 29, 2026, shows what is presented by the military institution as Russian sappers conducting demining operation in the vicinity of the city of Oleshky in the Kherson region, Russian-controlled Ukraine. — Russian Defence Ministry handout pic via AFP

4 h ago

Russia strikes kill 26 in Ukraine, dealing fresh blow to peace hopes

On efforts to tackle illegal immigration, GOF operations went beyond making arrests to uncovering syndicate networks, those facilitating illegal crossings and individuals shielding the migrants’ movements from detection. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

GOF arrests 1,733 people, seizes RM82.56m worth of goods in cross-border crime crackdown

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Fadlun Mak Ujud had appointed consultants to conduct a Bukit Jalil micro-traffic management study, taking into account various issues raised by residents, including traffic congestion. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Hannah Yeoh: Smart city solutions, bus hub among plans to ease Bukit Jalil concert traffic

EC secretary Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus said 8,041 of the postal ballot papers were issued to election officials, EC members and officers, police and military personnel, and media practitioners who had applied under Category 1A. — Picture by Hari Anggara

4 h ago

Over 8,500 postal ballots distributed for Melaka election, EC reminds voters on secrecy rules

Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said close cross-party cooperation with his deputy, Datuk Hasbi Habibollah, has allowed several major commitments to be fulfilled for the people of Sarawak. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

4 h ago

AirBorneo, Bintulu Port handover among key gains from Federal-Sarawak cooperation, says Loke

KTMB said safety measures were also put in place at the affected area before train movements were allowed to resume. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

KTMB cargo train locomotive catches fire along Kempas Baru-Pasir Gudang route, no injuries

Kedah MACC director Datuk Nazli Rasyid Sulong, when contacted, confirmed the arrest and said the case is being investigated under Section 16(a)(B) of the MACC Act 2009. — Picture by Choo Choy May

4 h ago

MACC arrests Kedah policeman suspected of taking RM15,000 in bribes to protect drug trade

Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the suspects, all men aged between 26 and 43, were detained at about 6.30 pm after the department received information about the scam. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Ipoh police bust investment scam call centre targeting victims in Germany, five arrested

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