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Tahfiz graduates should have wider opportunities to pursue higher education and professional careers in fields such as technology, engineering and medicine to meet the country’s evolving workforce needs, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

DPM Zahid wants tahfiz graduates equipped for careers in technology, engineering and medicine

Shoppers visiting Langkawi and Labuan are set to benefit from a higher RM10,000 duty-free allowance, although the implementation date has yet to be announced. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

RM10,000 duty-free shopping coming to Langkawi and Labuan: What can you buy?

This screen grab taken from video footage released by Ansarullah Media Centre on October 7, 2026 shows a fighter affiliated with the Houthi authorities firing his machine gun as they advance against Saudi-backed Yemeni government troops in Taiz Governorate, according to Houthi media. Saudi authorities said on October 7 three people were killed in attacks on two of the kingdom's international airports, including in the capital Riyadh, after Yemen's Houthis claimed to have fired on both transport hubs. The Iran-backed Houthi authorities have claimed a wave of attacks on Saudi civilian infrastructure in recent weeks, which came as Riyadh-backed forces pressed a counter-offensive against the group's territorial gains. — Ansarullah handout via AFP

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Riyadh airport attack kills at least 12, Saudi officials say

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also Finance Minister, tables Budget 2027 in the Dewan Rakyat in Kuala Lumpur on October 9, 2026. — Bernama pic

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RM510b Budget: Who really wins? — Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz

Police said earlier the tiger remained in the enclosure following the incident and that there was no wider risk to the public. All visitors had been evacuated. — Social media screenshot

World / 2 h ago

Police: Man dies after tiger attack at UK zoo

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim said the new KLIA-Bandar Enstek road would support MVV 2.0 and strengthen the state’s appeal to investors. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Better roads, stronger pitch: MB sees Budget 2027 lifting Negeri Sembilan’s investment appeal

Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen warms-up before the start of the sprint race ahead of the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore October 10, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 17 h ago

Verstappen breaks Singapore duck in wild sprint after Russell crashes out of the lead

European Space Agency (ESA) French astronaut Sophie Adenot reacts as she delivers a speech following her arrival at the Military Airport in Cologne October 10, 2026, the day after she and three colleagues splashed down in the Pacific Ocean returning from their mission at the International Space Station (ISS). — AFP pic

Life / 15 h ago

‘No divisions, no borders’: French astronaut Sophie Adenot on seeing Earth from space

Prince Harry was shown on the stadium’s big screen during the match, prompting audible boos from part of the crowd. — AFP pic

Life / 18 h ago

Prince Harry booed at English rugby match

Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Budget 2027 should be seen as a covenant between the government and Malaysians. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Budget 2027 more than numbers, says Anwar — it is a promise to the people

Petaling Jaya District Police Chief ACP Shamsudin Mamat said that during the arrests, police also seized a machete and a saw believed to have been used in the incident. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Cops arrest five men after video of alleged armed assault in Petaling Jaya goes viral

Carlos Sainz was among the drivers affected by the power deployment issue during sprint qualifying at Marina Bay. — AFP pic

Sports / 18 h ago

FIA admits human error gave some cars more power in Singapore sprint qualifying

MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman said the directive to form the special team was issued immediately following recent calls and the resurfacing of the issue online. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

MACC sets up special team to re-examine RM350,000 corruption allegations against its senior officer

A well-worn oncology appointment book from Hospital Kuala Lumpur, one example of the physical records patients may still be required to keep as Malaysia expands electronic medical records. — Picture by Soo Wern Jun

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Malaysia has spent decades digitising public healthcare. Why are paper records still in use?

Julaiha Munaji, 44 (center), pours water over the graves of her three children—Nor Daniel Aiman Norlizan, 18, Nor Daniel Fikri Norlizan, 11, and Puteri Naufa Raisha Norlizan, 8—at the Parit Haji Siraj Muslim Cemetery on October 8, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Grieving mother haunted by memories of her three children killed in Pontian accident

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Hannah Yeoh urges review of Budget 2027 allocation to improve care for older Malaysians in FT

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said programmes for older people should cater to their physical and social needs, including those who are bedridden, live alone or have lost their spouses, with activities tailored to their abilities and interests. — Bernama pic

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 11 — Putrajaya Corporation and the Federal Territories Department have been asked to review the allocation they are expected to receive under Budget 2027 to strengthen care and improve the welfare of senior citizens, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh. She said existing approaches...

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Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al Abdullah visit Aisha bint Abu Bakr Mixed Primary School in Aqaba, Jordan, to mark World Teachers’ Day, October 5, 2026. King Abdullah II of Jordan will undertake a two-day state visit to Malaysia from Sunday at the invitation of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. — Picture from X/Jordan Embassy in Washington D.C.

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Jordan’s King Abdullah II begins two-day state visit to Malaysia today

In a statement on Sunday, the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation said 12 people were killed and 309 injured in Saturday’s attack on the King Khalid International Airport. — Screengrab from social media

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No Malaysian casualties reported in Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid airport attack in Riyadh, says Wisma Putra

Earlier, two videos showing police arresting the suspects behind a row of shops went viral on Threads. The videos also showed cables believed to have been targeted for theft. — Social media pics

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Police arrest two suspected cable thieves after car crashes into drain during chase in Ampang

Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) in Johor shrouded in haze in this file picture dated October 8, 2026. Fifteen areas nationwide recorded unhealthy air quality as of 9am today, with Pasir Gudang topping the list at an API reading of 180, followed by seven other affected areas in Johor. — Bernama pic

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Haze: 15 areas in Malaysia record unhealthy air quality, Pasir Gudang records highest API reading at 180

Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the government had agreed to grant special tax deductions to parties contributing food and equipment for the i-FB initiative from January 1 next year until December 31, 2030. — Bernama pic

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Budget 2027: Tax breaks to encourage corporate support for food bank initiative, says Armizan

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced when tabling Budget 2027 yesterday that two NICE facilities would be developed in Penang and Sarawak to provide training, research and elderly care as the country prepares for an ageing population. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

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CM: Penang ready to work with Putrajaya on new elderly care, research centre

In a statement yesterday, the MACC described this as evidence of the government’s recognition of the importance of empowering enforcement agencies to prevent and eradicate crime, bring criminals to justice, and recover assets for the nation. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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Budget 2027: RM1.1b for enforcement agencies signals stronger anti-corruption push, says MACC

Deputy Health Director-General (Medical) Datuk Dr Mohd Azman Yacob said the additional allocation would enable the ministry to refer more patients to private hospitals for faster treatment. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

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Budget 2027: Health Ministry to expand outsourcing programme to cut waiting times

Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said more conducive residential facilities would not only enhance the well-being of officers and their families, but also help them focus fully on their responsibilities in law enforcement and immigration detainee management. — Bernama pic

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Budget 2027: New immigration quarters planned for Perak, Sabah

MCMC said it had recorded a statement from the individual to assist in the investigation and seized a mobile phone and an eSIM for forensic examination. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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MCMC probes Facebook post suspected of insulting Islam by mocking Quranic verse

Petaling Jaya District Police Chief ACP Shamsudin Mamat said that during the arrests, police also seized a machete and a saw believed to have been used in the incident. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Cops arrest five men after video of alleged armed assault in Petaling Jaya goes viral

Jais director Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad said investigations had begun under Sections 4 and 10 of the Syariah Criminal Offences (Selangor) Enactment 1995, which cover acts of demonstrating worship in ways that contravene Islamic law and bringing Islam into contempt, according to a report by Bernama. — Bernama pic

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Jais probes viral post alleging Muslim took part in non-Islamic religious ritual

A pedestrian wears a face mask during in Putrajaya amid hazy conditions, October 9, 2026. — Bernama pic

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Malaysia, Indonesia discuss joint action to tackle transboundary haze

Firemen extricate an accident victim from the wrecked car. — Picture from Facebook/Info Bencana Terengganu

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Two women die after car skids into opposite lane, collides with trailer in Terengganu five-vehicle crash

MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman said the directive to form the special team was issued immediately following recent calls and the resurfacing of the issue online. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

MACC sets up special team to re-examine RM350,000 corruption allegations against its senior officer

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