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Malaysia / 7 h ago

ECRL explained: How fast, how far and when will Malaysia’s new East Coast rail link open?

To help lower-salary workers save up more money for their retirement through the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), their employers could help put in more money towards their EPF savings, former EPF CEO Tan Sri Shahril Ridza Ridzuan said today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Ex-EPF CEO proposes employers pay higher EPF contributions for low-wage workers while reducing contributions for high-income staff

EPF CEO Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn noted that longevity is one of the biggest defining forces that will impact Malaysia, including its society and economy. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

EPF CEO outlines four priorities for Malaysia as Malaysians live longer, says all have role to play

Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad grieves at the grave of his wife, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, at Pusara Negara in Putrajaya October 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Dr Mahathir sheds tears during visit to Dr Hasmah’s grave three days after her death (VIDEO)

Former UiTM Holdings group chief executive officer Azlizan Fadzil has pleaded not guilty to a criminal breach of trust charge involving RM37.37 million earmarked for a solar power project in Gambang, Pahang. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Ex-UiTM Holdings CEO charged with CBT over RM37.37m meant for Pahang solar project

Selangor Women’s Development and Community Welfare Committee chairman Anfaal Saari said that the temporary financial assistance is estimated to benefit up to 50 affected families while the law enforcement process is carried out. — Screengrab via Facebook video

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Selangor allocates RM100,000 to help wives and children wronged in maintenance issues

Visitors gather in quiet reflection at Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali’s grave in Putrajaya September 30, 2026, as tributes continue following her death on September 28. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

At Dr Hasmah’s grave, Malaysians reflect on a life that touched generations

A 55-year-old tourist died during an introductory scuba diving activity in waters off Kampung Salang, Pulau Tioman. — Pixabay pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Tourist dies after losing consciousness during Tioman scuba dive

Retail prices of unsubsidised RON97 and RON95 petrol fall 5 sen per litre, while unsubsidised diesel drops 15 sen for Oct 1 to 7. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Money / 19 h ago

MOF: RON97 fixed at RM5, unsubsidised RON95 at RM4.52, diesel at RM5.27

Flash floods hit the Wisma Persekutuan car park area in Johor Bahru. Sept 30, 2026. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Several areas in Johor Bahru hit by flash floods following heavy rain (VIDEO)

A Scuderia Ferrari F1 car is seen at the Sepang International Circuit. — Bernama pic

Sports / 5 h ago

Sepang sets record with nearly 100,000 tickets sold as Malaysia gears up for Bahrain Grand Prix

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has asked the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to issue a statement clarifying Meta’s response to issues involving hacked and deactivated WhatsApp accounts. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Fahmi asks MCMC to clarify Meta’s response on WhatsApp issues

MCMC has received 92 complaints involving WhatsApp accounts that were hacked, suspended or rendered inaccessible. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Meta given until Oct 2 to respond over WhatsApp account issues, says MCMC

Melaka Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said talks with potential political partners for the state election have been postponed to next week. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Melaka polls: BN pushes alliance talks to next week, says no preferred partner yet

Passenger’s baggage from Thai Airways flights is seen at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok on September 29, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

Thai Airways enlists Royal Thai Air Force to clear 8,000 stranded bags at Suvarnabhumi

Malaysia

1 m ago

Penang man charged with secretly filming four women using factory toilet

Muhammad Mukhris Sulaiman, 22, was charged at the Bukit Mertajam Magistrate’s Court with secretly filming four women using a factory toilet and possessing obscene videos. — File pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — A 22-year-old man has been charged with secretly filming four women while they were urinating in a toilet at a factory in Penang, as well as possessing obscene videos.Berita Harian reported that Muhammad Mukhris Sulaiman pleaded not guilty to all five charges and claimed trial...

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A car with its headlights on drives through haze along a road in Ogan Ilir, South Sumatra province, Indonesia on September 25, 2026. — AFP pic

36 m ago

ICJ? Asean? Civil suits? What can Malaysia, others do about Indonesia’s choking haze?

State DAP chairman J. Arul Kumar said a post by a Facebook account under the name Khalide Al Walid had, among other things, alleged links between the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan and DAP, as well as connecting the party to issues involving customary land. — Picture from Facebook/J. Arul Kumar

55 m ago

Negeri Sembilan DAP lodges police report over Facebook post linking party to ongoing crisis, royal institution

Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said the suspect’s extended remand runs from October 2 to October 8, following an order issued by the Kuala Pilah Magistrates’ Court today. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Kuala Pilah hostel death: Form Four student’s remand extended seven days until Oct 8

Bukit Aman Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department (JPJKK) director Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin heads the list of 58 recipients of Pahang state awards and medals in conjunction with the 67th birthday of Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Bukit Aman JPJKK chief Noor Hisam Nordin heads list of Pahang state awards recipients

MOH said the officers concerned must complete the reporting-in process at their respective Responsibility Centres (PTj). — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

1 h ago

Health Ministry urges 4,255 UD10 medical officers to report for duty by Oct 7

The suspect, with his head bowed, is escorted to the Johor Bahru Magistrate’s Court, where police were later granted a three-day remand order on October 1, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

1 h ago

Man remanded after 100km police chase in Pasir Gudang ends with lorry ramming patrol car

MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman said the commission only learned of the matter through media reports and has not received any official complaint concerning the allegations to date. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

MACC ready to probe alleged RM2.1b overspending by Rural and Regional Development Ministry if complaint received

The waters around Port Klang are veiled in haze on September 30, 2026, with visibility noticeably reduced. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Eight areas remain in unhealthy API range at noon, Johan Setia highest at 157

Paying tribute to the agency on its 11th anniversary today, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Nadma personnel consistently step up whenever the country faces a disaster, coordinating aid, mobilising response efforts, and working to safeguard people’s safety. — Picture from Facebook/Zahid Hamidi

1 h ago

On 11th anniversary, DPM Zahid says Nadma’s preparedness key to helping Malaysians when disaster strikes

The Tawau High Court sentenced an Indonesian father of six to 13 years’ jail over the death of a compatriot whom his daughter had accused of raping her. — Pexels pic

1 h ago

Tawau father jailed 13 years after killing man linked by DNA evidence to daughter’s alleged rape

In a statement today, KLIA said parking at KLIA Terminal 1 and the KLIA Long Term Car Park is extremely limited and is expected to reach full capacity early each day. It added that free shuttle bus services to SIC will be available for F1 visitors from KLIA Terminal 2, KLIA Long Term Car Park and Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Watching the F1 in Sepang this weekend? KLIA urges visitors to ditch cars, use public transport

MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman said no asset declaration notice was served on former human resources minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan’s 12-year-old son. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

MACC chief says no asset declaration notice was served on ex-minister Saravanan’s 12-year-old son

A Hazmat team was deployed after a chemical spill from a 37-tonne lorry spread across about 30 metres of the SKVE and flowed into a drain. — Composite of social media pictures

2 h ago

Lorry carrying 120 chemical drums spills load on SKVE after locking barrier fails, Hazmat team deployed

The Malaysia Children Daycare Association has proposed doubling tax relief for registered childcare fees from RM3,000 to RM6,000. ― TODAY pic

2 h ago

Budget 2027: Childcare group proposes doubling tax relief for daycare fees to RM6,000

Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad grieves at the grave of his wife, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, at Pusara Negara in Putrajaya October 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Dr Mahathir sheds tears during visit to Dr Hasmah’s grave three days after her death (VIDEO)

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