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DAP’s Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng cited fresh findings in the 2026 Auditor-General’s Report in renewing questions over the Littoral Combat Ship project. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Lim Guan Eng cites fresh LCS delays in renewing scrutiny of Zahid’s ‘please implement’ note

Zetrix AI said it has submitted a proposal to the Malaysian government to address outstanding remittances after its JPJ collection services were suspended. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Zetrix AI submits settlement proposal after JPJ services suspended over RM314m arrears

SUPP leaders led by SUPP president Deputy Premier Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian (third right) pay their final respects to the late Datuk Song Swee Guan. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

SUPP mourns passing of party loyalist, ‘father of hawkers’ Song Swee Guan

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

Malaysia / 19 h ago

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

Harvested oil palm fruit is used to make cooking oil and can also be found in a range of everyday products, including margarine, biscuits, bread, chocolate, instant noodles and other processed foods. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Budget 2027: What RM425m for plantations and commodities means for Malaysians

Cadillac’s Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas rides an electric scooter during the qualifying session of the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang on October 3, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 6 h ago

From Sepang to Singapore: F1’s Valtteri Bottas swaps race seat for 350km bike ride

Passengers flying out of KLIA to high-risk destinations could face full head-to-toe pat-downs and bag checks, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said on October 6, 2026. ― File picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Flying out of KLIA to a high-risk spot? Expect a pat-down and 100pc bag check

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir said 1.16 million PTPTN borrowers had RM10.7 billion in outstanding repayments as of August 31, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Higher education minister: 1.16 million PTPTN borrowers have RM10.7b in outstanding repayments

Hong Kong actress Yoyo Mung is back with the new film ‘Good Trip’. — YouTube screengrab//Kam Shing Mode

Showbiz / 3 h ago

Six years off, no regrets: HK actress Yoyo Mung is back and living her best ‘village auntie’ life

Haze conditions worsened across Malaysia overnight, with 21 areas recording unhealthy air quality by 8am on October 6. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Malaysia haze worsens overnight as unhealthy areas nearly double to 21, Johor hardest hit

A 19-year-old man has been remanded for seven days as police investigate the death of his girlfriend at a rented house in Kuantan. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Teen calls 999 after dispute with girlfriend, police find 19-year-old student dead in Kuantan

Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said 98 people were detained in a raid on an alleged scam call centre operating from a shuttered resort in Sungai Lembing, Pahang. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Immigration D-G: Shuttered Pahang resort turned into 24-hour scam hub with Starlink and lookouts, 98 detained

The eJamin system was first introduced in 2020 when the Covid-19 pandemic hit the country. The system allows the bail process to be completed either through online banking or other electronic payment methods. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

E-Jamin operated without formal govt contract for five years, PAC finds

Malaysia’s nine golds at Aichi-Nagoya matched its Guangzhou 2010 best and surpassed the six-gold target, highlighting potential for greater success ahead. — Bernama pics

Sports / 19 h ago

Malaysia’s nine Asian Games golds offer launchpad for bigger ambitions

Suhakam’s Children’s Commissioners have called for nationwide school safeguarding reforms following the death of 16-year-old Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairool Faisal. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 5 h ago

After Irene Sofiya’s death, Suhakam calls for nationwide overhaul of school safeguarding

Malaysia

13 m ago

Company director in Johor lorry chase case claims trial on attempted murder charge

Chai Min Quan and Low Boon Lai are escorted by police officers at the Johor Bahru court complex on October 6, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 6 — A 39-year-old company director linked to a 100km police chase involving a stolen lorry claimed trial in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of attempted murder.The accused, Chai Min Quan, pleaded not guilty after the charge was read out to him in Malay...

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More than 400,000 Year Four pupils are taking part in the first MPT4 assessment, aimed at identifying learning gaps early. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

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Exams board director: MPT4 aims to identify learning weaknesses before pupils reach secondary school

Fire and Rescue Department director-general Datuk Seri Nor Hisham Mohammad said 9,451 designated buildings will be required to appoint Fire Safety Managers and Fire Safety Officers from April 1, 2027. — Bernama pic

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Nearly 9,500 buildings across Malaysia must appoint fire safety managers from April 2027, Bomba D-G says

Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said no fixed quota has been set for future repatriations of Myanmar nationals. — Bernama pic

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Immigration D-G says Myanmar repatriations will continue beyond initial 5,000

Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Datuk Seri Darwis Abdul Razak said about 200 auxiliary police will be deployed at ECRL hotspots from November as security is tightened ahead of operations. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

ECRL to deploy 200 auxiliary police after RM4m in cable theft losses

Jaya Grocer has warned customers that its Instagram account was compromised and used to promote fake anniversary giveaways. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

1 h ago

Jaya Grocer warns customers after Instagram account hacked, fake ‘Anniversary Promo’ posts push Telegram links

Deputy Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Rubiah Wang said the role and responsibilities of the Peninsular Malaysia Orang Asli Advisory Council will be formalised through amendments to the Aboriginal Peoples Act 1954. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Government to define Orang Asli advisory council powers in Act 134 amendments, says deputy minister

The warning covers all of Penang and Perlis, as well as selected districts in Kedah, Perak, Sabah and Sarawak. — Picture by Farhan Najib

1 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms and heavy rain in six states until 4pm

Police said investigations found the 11-year-old girl had never left the school grounds and had instead hidden in a toilet after a dispute with a classmate. — Picture by Choo Choy May

1 h ago

Schoolgirl ‘taken away by man on motorcycle’ was hiding in toilet after row, Kulim police say

General view of the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur on January 10, 2023. Picture by Firdaus Latif

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World Bank lifts Malaysia’s 2026 growth forecast to 5.1pc on AI investment wave

File picture of Penang International Airport. State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai said early planning was crucial to ensure PIA’s additional capacity could be fully utilised once the expansion project is completed within the next two years. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

1 h ago

Penang, MAHB ramp up plans for new international routes as PIA expansion progresses

Kuala Lumpur shrouded in haze, October 6, 2026. Malaysia will harness its chairmanship and role as host of the 28th Sub-Regional Ministerial Steering Committee (MSC) meeting next year to strengthen Asean solidarity and shared responsibility in tackling transboundary haze. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Malaysia to push stronger Asean action on transboundary haze next year, says minister

Perikatan Nasional secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan made the allegation in an affidavit supporting the coalition’s judicial review application against two RoS notices. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Bersatu acted in ‘bad faith’ to cripple Perikatan before Melaka polls, Takiyuddin claims in court filing

Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Integrity, Governance and Anti-Corruption Convention (KITA) at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) in Kota Kinabalu, October 6, 2026. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Sabah introduces outcome-based integrity approach to strengthen governance, curb corruption

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said this achievement, realised through the Community Mental Health Centre (Mentari) vocational support programme, surpassed the ministry’s Key Performance Indicator (KPI) target of 60 per cent. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Health Ministry: 76pc of psychiatric patients return to work after rehabilitation

File picture of shoppers browsing in a supermarket in Kuala Lumpur, August 8, 2024. Malaysia’s inflation is among the lowest in the region, but rising upstream cost pressures could pose an inflation risk later this year, said the World Bank lead economist Apurva Sanghi. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

2 h ago

World Bank: Malaysia’s inflation among region’s lowest, but upstream cost pressures rising

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