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Loke said the government’s action was based solely on the companies’ obligations to remit government revenue collected on behalf of the Road Transport Department (JPJ). — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 17 h ago

‘The company didn’t pay, but I’m asked to resign’: Loke says alleged Umno links irrelevant in MYEG, Zetrix RM314m arrears row

Loke said the suspension would remain until the companies paid the entire outstanding amount, after which the government would consider whether to resume the services. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 18 h ago

‘Pay immediately’: Loke demands MYEG, Zetrix AI settle RM314m arrears

A Malaysian Navy helicopter patrols near ships waiting to transport Myanmar nationals at Lumut, Perak, on September 29, 2026, as the UN criticises Putrajaya’s scheme to send the migrants to their country of origin — AFP pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Planes, not just ships: Myanmar says most migrants returned from Malaysia flew home, as UN criticises Putrajaya’s scheme

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will also repeat her commitment to a proactive and responsible fiscal policy, after her programme of expansive government spending has rattled markets. — AFP pic

World / 18 h ago

Japan PM Takaichi to seek stable ties with China after Taiwan remarks sent relations to rock bottom

McLaren’s social media post featuring Batu Caves for the Formula One race weekend in Malaysia has drawn mixed reactions. — Picture via Instagram/McLarenF1

Life / 13 h ago

McLaren’s Batu Caves posts draw mixed reactions during Malaysia F1 weekend

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said that the possibility of Malaysia returning to the F1 calendar remains open, but any move would require proper planning. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Malaysia’s F1 return hinges on five-year plan covering funding, promotion and logistics, says FIA chief

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the close cooperation between SIC and Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), together with the commitment of the organising teams, had enabled the race to be held successfully. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

‘Hopefully, we will meet again in Sepang’: Anwar thanks F1 fans for rocking Malaysia

A scammer posing as a Touch ‘n Go representative tricked a Kedah woman into following instructions that gave him access to her e-wallet. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 13 h ago

‘Touch ‘n Go rep’ scam leaves Kedah woman RM150 poorer, says consumer group

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said initial investigations indicated the school in Yong Peng had closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras installed, but none covered the location where Irene’s body was found. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Education minister orders security audit of Yong Peng school after student found dead

Soldiers from Kopassus, Indonesia’s elite Army special forces unit march during the 81st TNI Anniversary Day Parade in Cilangkap, East Jakarta, on October 5, 2026. Indonesia expanded its armed forces with 204 new military units, including six regional commands and 180 territorial development infantry units, as President Prabowo Subianto called for greater readiness to confront evolving forms of warfare and technological advances. — AFP pic

World / 12 h ago

Indonesia adds 204 military units as Prabowo orders greater war readiness

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Zulkifli Hasan answers questions about Tabung Haji in the Dewan Rakyat on October 5, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Record RM4.64b income, highest payout in eight years: Zulkifli Hasan says Tabung Haji’s governance now stronger

Zetrix AI’s share price slid by four sen to 7.5 sen, with 686.57 million shares traded. ― Bernama pic

Money / 17 h ago

Zetrix AI shares fall 35pc after JPJ suspends services through collection agents

Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek (left) reacts during a press conference at the Parliament building in Kuala Lumpur on October 5, 2026, two days a 16-year-old female student was killed in Yong Peng, Johor. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Yong Peng school had CCTV but none at the crime scene, security firm under probe, says Fadhlina

Substitute Fergus Tierney emerged the hero for Harimau Malaya, scoring the only goal in the 62nd minute to hand interim head coach Tan Cheng Hoe’s side a winning finish to their campaign. — Picture from Facebook/Malaysia NT

Sports / 10 h ago

Substitute Fergus Tierney strike ends Malaysia’s Vietnam drought, seals Fifa Asean Cup third place

The 69-year-old woman in Melaka was found unconscious in the front passenger seat of a Proton Saga at about 4pm on October 4, 2026 by her neighbour, still wearing the hospital clothes after her discharge, with her left arm in a sling. Police have classified her case as sudden death. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Woman, 69, found dead in parked car after discharge from Melaka Hospital

Malaysia

9 h ago

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

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

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — Police have recorded statements from 25 witnesses as part of investigations into allegations that the director-general of the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) physically assaulted two police personnel at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) on September 28.In a statement issued today, Inspector-General of...

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The Johor state government is ready to review and assist with basic infrastructure needs in schools across the state to strengthen security measures, says Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

11 h ago

Johor MB: State government ready to help schools review security measures following student’s death

Prime Minister and also Khazanah Nasional Berhad chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said enforcement must therefore continue to be strengthened, while any related issues raised by stakeholders, including non-governmental organisations (NGOs), should be addressed promptly to ensure accurate and transparent information is communicated comprehensively and effectively. — Picture by Yusof Isa

11 h ago

PM Anwar: Land encroachment must be taken seriously

Muhammad Saiful Sabinee, 21, was charged with riding a motorcycle against the flow of traffic with an alcohol level of 184 milligrams (mg) per 100 millilitres (ml) of blood, resulting in injuries to Mazni Lamin, 50, and Azwan Ibrahim, 41, on Jalan Munshi, near a clothing store here, at 6.14 am on Oct 3. — Pexels pic

12 h ago

Warehouse worker pleads not guilty to driving under the influence, injuring two marathon runners

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said the framework identifies industry needs while aligning government, industry and education efforts to keep talent development in step with technological and economic changes. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

12 h ago

Govt launches framework to prepare communications, multimedia workforce for AI-driven changes

A scammer posing as a Touch ‘n Go representative tricked a Kedah woman into following instructions that gave him access to her e-wallet. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

13 h ago

‘Touch ‘n Go rep’ scam leaves Kedah woman RM150 poorer, says consumer group

State exco Daniel Gooi Zi Sen (centre) says the last human rabies case detected in Penang was in 1975. — Picture from Facebook/Daniel Gooi

13 h ago

Penang stays on alert for human rabies after Kedah man dies of infection

Tan Sri Ahmad Terrirudin Mohd Salleh a former attorney-general, was elevated to the Federal Court in November 2024. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

13 h ago

High Court rejects Bar bid to challenge Ahmad Terrirudin’s JAC appointment

PAS lawmaker Ahmad Tarmizi Sulaiman endorsed government plans for a standardised digital identification system equipped with biometric tracking, background security checks, transparent status determination and inter-agency audit checks. — File picture by Sayuti Zainudin

13 h ago

PAS MP calls for humane approach to Rohingya refugees amid calls for tighter controls

The Ministry of Finance complex in Putrajaya. Malaysia’s statutory debt stood at RM1.295 trillion last year, with the Federal Government’s debt-to-GDP ratio at 63.9 per cent, according to the Auditor General’s Report. — Picture by Choo Choy May

13 h ago

Malaysia’s statutory debt at RM1.295t, or 63.9pc of GDP, still within legal limit, says Auditor General’s report

The 69-year-old woman in Melaka was found unconscious in the front passenger seat of a Proton Saga at about 4pm on October 4, 2026 by her neighbour, still wearing the hospital clothes after her discharge, with her left arm in a sling. Police have classified her case as sudden death. — Bernama pic

13 h ago

Woman, 69, found dead in parked car after discharge from Melaka Hospital

Rapid Penang is going green and is testing out two electric buses from different manufacturers before it changes its entire fleet. — Picture from Facebook/Rapid Penang

13 h ago

Electric buses hit the test track as Rapid Penang gears up for greener rides

People pay their last respects to founding mayor of Kuching South Datuk Song Swee Guan who died on October 4, 2026 at age 84. — The Borneo Post pic

14 h ago

Chicken curry, evening drives and a white cat: Song Swee Guan’s family remembers the man behind the Sarawak politician

A Malaysian Navy helicopter patrols near ships waiting to transport Myanmar nationals at Lumut, Perak, on September 29, 2026, as the UN criticises Putrajaya’s scheme to send the migrants to their country of origin — AFP pic

14 h ago

Planes, not just ships: Myanmar says most migrants returned from Malaysia flew home, as UN criticises Putrajaya’s scheme

Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk M. Kumar said the investigation would be conducted comprehensively and professionally, with no attempt to cover up the case or protect any party. — Bernama pic

16 h ago

Police vow no cover-up in probe into schoolgirl’s death in Yong Peng

Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek (left) reacts during a press conference at the Parliament building in Kuala Lumpur on October 5, 2026, two days a 16-year-old female student was killed in Yong Peng, Johor. — Bernama pic

16 h ago

Yong Peng school had CCTV but none at the crime scene, security firm under probe, says Fadhlina

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