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Muar MP Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman and singer-actress Bella Astillah share a playful moment during their wedding ceremony at Menara Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur October 10, 2026. — Picture courtesy of Astro

Life / 19 h ago

Syed Saddiq’s sweet wedding-day embrace with Bella Astillah’s daughter Ara warms hearts online (VIDEO)

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 / 16 h ago

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

Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the 38-year-old victim realised this at about 1 pm yesterday while he was in the Teluk Intan area. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Man loses over RM12m in suspected crypto theft

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 / 16 h ago

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

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 / 3 h ago

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

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 / 14 h ago

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

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 / 13 h ago

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

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 / 1 h ago

Riyadh airport attack kills at least 12, Saudi officials say

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

Life / 16 h ago

Prince Harry booed at English rugby match

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 / 1 h ago

Police: Man dies after tiger attack at UK zoo

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 / 14 h ago

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

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

Sports / 17 h ago

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

A couple can be seen browsing the fragrance shelves together before the woman appears to pick up a bottle and slip it into her handbag when she is alone. — Screengrab via Facebook/Complaint Singapore

Singapore / 19 h ago

Singapore shop posts CCTV footage of woman allegedly slipping fragrance bottle into handbag: ‘Tadaa... it’s gone’

Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrives at the Parliament building to table the 2026 Budget, accompanied by his wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail (right) and Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan (left), in Kuala Lumpur on October 9, 2026. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Khazanah backs Budget 2027, pledges support for semiconductor growth and energy transition

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 / 3 h ago

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

Malaysia

14 m ago

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

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

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — Two men suspected of stealing cables were arrested after the car they were travelling in crashed into a drain while fleeing from police in Taman Sri Watan, Ampang, yesterday.Ampang Jaya police chief ACP Khairul Anuar Khalid said police received a tip-off from the public at...

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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

50 m ago

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

53 m ago

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

1 h ago

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

1 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

1 h ago

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

1 h ago

Malaysia, Indonesia discuss joint action to tackle transboundary haze

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

1 h ago

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

1 h ago

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

Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek said the Education Ministry (MOE) will continue to monitor the air quality following the haze currently affecting the country. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Haze: Schools in Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu to operate as usual today, says Fadhlina

The Johor government has decided to extend the closure of all schools and educational institutions in the state for five days, from October 12 to 16, due to the haze. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Johor extends school closures until Oct 16 as haze worsens

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

3 h ago

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

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

3 h ago

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

Participants and attendees pose for a group photo at the forum titled “Strengthening Malaysia’s Downstream Petroleum Value Chain and Identifying Gaps and Enabling Factors Within Malaysia’s Regulatory Landscape”, organised by Maritime Network Sdn Bhd in collaboration with Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT).

13 h ago

Unauthorised oil blending could tarnish Malaysia’s global image, experts warn

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

14 h ago

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

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