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Earlier, an incident involving the rear axle of a Chery vehicle coming off in Tebrau, Johor Bahru, went viral on social media. — Social media pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

JPJ suspends Chery Omoda 5 approval, new registrations after rear axle incident in Johor Bahru

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

Malaysia / 14 h ago

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

According to a judgement from Oct 5, the applications made by Anthony Thomas Price were dismissed by District Judge Chiah Kok Khun who said he had “devised a deliberate scheme” to rent the home without intending to pay rent. — Google Street View pic

Singapore / 15 h ago

American tenant refuses to pay rent, sues elderly owners of Singapore Kembangan landed property who want house back

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.

Malaysia / 15 h ago

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

In a Facebook post today, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the attack had claimed innocent lives and left hundreds injured, while extending his condolences to the victims’ families and wishing those hurt a swift recovery. — Picture from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Malaysia condemns attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport that killed civilians, injured hundreds

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

What You Think / 17 h ago

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

The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah delivers his royal address to officiate the opening of Dataran Dato’ Seri Harun Idris at Pantai Morib, October 11, 2026. With his is Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Selangor Sultan officiates renaming of Morib square after former MB Harun Idris

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 / 16 h ago

Police: Man dies after tiger attack at UK zoo

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 / 19 h ago

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

It was reported yesterday that the FT08 section along the Central Spine Road (LTU) project’s Packages 3B and 3C, near Kesedar Recreation Park here, had been closed to all vehicles following a sinkhole. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Public Works Dept to install Bailey bridge after sinkhole closes Gua Musang-Kota Bharu road

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook said it was unfair to continue blaming the party for the crisis when it was no longer part of the state government. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

‘Negeri Sembilan crisis is not DAP’s fault’, says Anthony Loke

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

World / 17 h ago

Riyadh airport attack kills at least 12, Saudi officials say

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

Malaysia / 15 h ago

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

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 / 17 h ago

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

The author argues that voter participation in GE16 is crucial to shaping Malaysia’s political future and safeguarding democratic values, civil liberties and minority rights. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

What You Think / 8 h ago

When Harapan falls in GE16, what then? — Lara Ling

Malaysia

5 h ago

Temporary lane closures, diversions on Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway starting Oct 12 for elevated U-turn works

The rightmost lanes along both directions of the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway will be temporarily closed from October 12 to February 28, 2027, to facilitate the next phase of construction works for an elevated U-turn. — Picture by KE Ooi

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 11 — The rightmost lanes along both directions of the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway will be temporarily closed from October 12 to February 28, 2027, to facilitate the next phase of construction works for an elevated U-turn.IJM Land Berhad in a statement today said the...

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The sanctity of the Quran must always be upheld as it serves as the ultimate source of divine guidance for Muslims, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan said. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

‘Lighad’ issue: Quran must not be subject to mockery, says religious affairs minister

Rescuers conduct search and rescue operations at the site of a Russian aerial strike at a multi-floor residential building in Pryluky on October 7, 2026. — AFP pic

6 h ago

Zelensky says Ukraine ready to halt refinery strikes if Russia stops hitting energy grid

The Fire and Rescue Department said that two people, including a baby girl, were killed in an accident involving three cars and a motorcycle on the Gua Musang-Kuala Krai Road, Kampung Paloh 3, in Gua Musang this afternoon. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

6 h ago

Two dead, including baby girl, in Gua Musang crash involving three cars and motorcycle

Wanita PKR has lodged a police report against the owner of the Facebook account Eric See-To, also known as Lim Sian See, over a post allegedly mocking an expression related to a Quranic verse. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

6 h ago

Wanita PKR lodges police report against Eric See-To over alleged mockery of Quranic verse

Three units of a longhouse at Rumah Wani in Ulu Tinjar were destroyed in a fire this morning. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department

7 h ago

Sarawak longhouse fire leaves 25 people homeless in Ulu Tinjar

Pakatan Harapan will announce its candidates for the Melaka state election on October 18, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expected to personally unveil the line-up. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

7 h ago

Melaka polls: Pakatan to unveil candidates on Oct 18, says Anwar’s aide

File photo of students on the first day of school. Educational institutions under the Ministry of Education in Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang and Putrajaya, as well as several areas in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, will resume normal operations tomorrow. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

7 h ago

Haze: Schools in Melaka, N. Sembilan, Pahang, Putrajaya and parts of KL, Selangor to reopen tomorrow

Members of the public are advised to limit outdoor activities during the current hazy conditions. — The Borneo Post pic

7 h ago

Haze: Air quality in Kuching, Miri improves to moderate levels, says DOE

Sabah Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam said that modern technology can be leveraged through the development of digital dictionaries, recordings of Dusun speech, podcast production, and the creation of online learning materials. — Picture via Facebook/Dr Joachim Gunsalam

7 h ago

Digital tools, AI can preserve Dusun language for future generations, says Sabah deputy CM

The Social Security Organisation (Perkeso), in a statement today, said the initiative is expected to benefit more than 8.5 million Lindung 24 Jam contributors and 1.7 million Lindung Kendiri contributors. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

8 h ago

Budget 2027: Socso offers up to RM150 tax relief for Lindung 24 Jam, Lindung Kendiri contributors

File picture of floods in Alor Gajah, Melaka on August 12, 2024. Nadma will prioritise the RM260 million allocated under Budget 2027 for establishing more Permanent Disaster Relief Centres (PPKBs) and procuring disaster preparedness assets and equipment, said Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

Budget 2027: Nadma to use RM260m allocation for disaster relief centres, equipment, says Zahid

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the measures include salary adjustments under the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA), as well as incentives and allowances for eligible personnel, including an increase in the Post-Basic Incentive from RM100 to RM200 a month. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

Health Ministry steps up efforts to recruit, retain nurses amid overseas migration

Negeri Sembilan Pakatan Harapan chairman Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said all parties must work harder to restore public confidence and demonstrate PH’s capabilities through its administrative performance and service to the community. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

Pakatan targets Tampin parliamentary seat comeback in next GE

File picture of people applying for jobs at a career carnival Meru, Ipoh December 15, 2018. The Selangor government has expanded job opportunities for vulnerable groups through the Selangor JobCare Istimewa Career Carnival 2026, which offers 3,568 vacancies. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

Selangor career carnival offers 3,568 jobs for vulnerable groups

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi at the Launch of National Preparedness Month 2026 at the Ipoh Convention Centre October 11, 2026. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

Zahid: Disaster preparedness key to reducing property losses

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