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Businesswoman Eunice Wong (second from right) is crowned Miss Universe Malaysia 2026 after beating 12 other finalists at the pageant’s grand finale last night. — Bernama pic

Showbiz / 9 h ago

At 37, businesswoman Eunice Wong takes Miss Universe Malaysia crown, heads to Puerto Rico

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh attends the Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Kuala Lumpur and Selangor’s 122nd anniversary dinner in Petaling Jaya. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Hannah Yeoh: 8,000 KL businesses renew licences in two months under streamlined system

Sultan of Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah (second right) and his son as well as Brunei Foreign Minister Prince Abdul Mateen Bolkiah (third right) arrive at the Royal Malaysian Air Force Subang Air Base on October 3, 2026 for the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit, accompanied by Tunku Temenggong Johor Tunku Idris Iskandar Al-Haj Sultan Ibrahim (right). — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Sultan of Brunei arrives as Sepang hosts surprise F1 GP

The Malaysian Army said all firearms and ammunition in its storage facilities were accounted for after an officer was arrested with a firearm and ammunition and tested positive for Mitragynine in an initial urine screening. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Army officer arrested at public university with firearm, preliminary test positive for ketum compound

Drivers sit in their cars in the pit lane as the green light indicates the start of the first practice session ahead of the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang on October 2, 2026. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Bumper weekend in Malaysia: F1, football legends, concerts and comedy shows set to pack Klang Valley

Crowds of Formula One fans wait for shuttle buses amid heavy congestion near the Sepang International Circuit. — Screengrabs via threads/@ryanmahowlett and @sapie.you

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Bahrain GP in Malaysia: F1 fans complain of gridlocked traffic, over three-hour waits for shuttles

File picture of cloud seeding operations that were held over Penang island in May 2024. — Picture courtesy of PBAPP

Malaysia / 15 h ago

How does cloud seeding work? What it could do for haze at Sepang this weekend

Fire and Rescue Department personnel at the scene of a fatal crash involving a car and a lorry at Kilometre 72.5 of Jalan Batu Pahat-Mersing in Kluang, Johor. — Picture via Facebook/This is Johor

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Husband and wife killed, two daughters seriously injured in Kluang crash

The victim’s mother, Wong Lee Ping (pictured), said the lawsuit names several government agencies, the boy accused of killing her daughter and his parents as defendants. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Family of Bandar Utama school stabbing victim files civil suit against government agencies, boy and his parents

Malaysia’s Muhammad Haziq Mohd Hairol Izmi celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the IHH 10km Men’s Open at the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon 2026 in Kuala Lumpur October 3, 2026. — Picture courtesy of KLSCM

Sports / 7 h ago

Home glory for Muhammad Haziq as KL Standard Chartered Marathon roars back to Dataran Merdeka

Malaysia’s Mohd Azizulhasni Awang celebrates after winning the men’s keirin at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, delivering the country’s eighth gold medal of the Games. — Bernama pic

Sports / 13 h ago

Malaysia matches all-time Asian Games gold record — now 10 is in sight

Bella Astillah and Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman’s journey towards their solemnisation and new life as husband and wife will be featured in an eight-episode Astro original series. — Picture courtesy of Astro

Showbiz / 11 h ago

From solemnisation to married life: Bella Astillah, Syed Saddiq’s journey to be featured in eight-episode Astro special

Bahrain circuit chief Sheikh Salman Isa Al Khalifa said Malaysia’s Formula 1 pedigree helped make Sepang a natural choice for the relocated race. — Bernama pic

Sports / 7 h ago

‘But it’s going to be in Malaysia!’ Bahrain GP boss reveals shock phone call that sent F1 race to Sepang

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency’s Multi-Purpose Mission Ship 1 (MPMS 1) during its launch at Desan Shipyard in Istanbul, Türkiye. — Picture via Facebook/Saifuddin Nasution Ismail

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Malaysia’s largest MMEA vessel launched in Türkiye, set to sail home in January

Police said one participant, a 50-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and is receiving treatment at Prince Court, while the other, a 41-year-old man, sustained injuries to his right knee and hand. — Pixabay pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Police arrest motorcyclist for riding against traffic, crashing into two KL marathon participants

Malaysia

2 h ago

Senior Citizens Bill to strengthen protection for older Malaysians, says Nancy Shukri

The physical and mental well-being of senior citizens will be among the key areas addressed under the Senior Citizens Bill, which is expected to be tabled in the Cabinet soon, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. — Bernama pic

MELAKA, Oct 3 — The physical and mental well-being of senior citizens will be among the key areas addressed under the Senior Citizens Bill, which is expected to be tabled in the Cabinet soon, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.She said the bill was being...

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Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said most PAS leaders could not attend Tun Dr Hasmah Mohd Ali’s funeral because they had prior commitments at home and abroad. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

2 h ago

PAS leaders missed Dr Hasmah’s funeral due to prior commitments, says Tuan Ibrahim

Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari speaks at Youth Economic Forum 2026 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) in Kuala Lumpur on October 3, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

3 h ago

‘Will my job still exist in 10 years’ time?’: Ahead of Budget 2027, youth minister sums up young Malaysians’ fears

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at Youth Economic Forum 2026 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) in Kuala Lumpur on October 3, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

3 h ago

Anwar’s nutmeg story: PM says grandmother’s childhood lesson on theft behind his anti-graft stance

A photograph of the late couple, Nor Azilah A Rahman, 49, (right) and Mislan Osman, 54, (left) kept on their family’s mobile phone as a cherished memory after they were killed in a crash at Kilometre 72.5 of Jalan Batu Pahat-Mersingin Johor on October 2, 2026. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Seeing parents pinned in the car on video call is what broke us, daughter says after Johor crash

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) gets a warm welcome at the Youth Economic Forum 2026 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on October 3, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

4 h ago

Anwar hints at Budget 2027 help for hungry university students, urges youth to lead now

Sultan of Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah (second right) and his son as well as Brunei Foreign Minister Prince Abdul Mateen Bolkiah (third right) arrive at the Royal Malaysian Air Force Subang Air Base on October 3, 2026 for the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit, accompanied by Tunku Temenggong Johor Tunku Idris Iskandar Al-Haj Sultan Ibrahim (right). — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Sultan of Brunei arrives as Sepang hosts surprise F1 GP

MACC is investigating a financial and corporate services manager suspected of manipulating some 480 company accounts from 2018 to 2026, and bribed an enforcement agent to gain wealth illegally. — Picture by Choo Choy May

5 h ago

Manager held three more days over alleged RM200m tax reduction fraud

Pakatan Harapan election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the coalition is expected to announce its candidates for the Melaka state election within the next one or two weeks. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Melaka polls: Pakatan to announce candidates in one or two weeks, says Amirudin

Film Producers Association of Malaysia (PFM) deputy president Datuk Dr Yusof Haslam shares his views during Bernama TV’s ON-e programme on the impact of Budget support for the film industry in Kuala Lumpur, October 3, 2026. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Time for a review: Creative industry seeks more Budget 2027 support as TV production rates lag behind costs

The Department of Environment said Malaysia has cut hydrochlorofluorocarbon consumption by nearly 80 per cent as it works towards a complete phase-out by 2030 under its ozone protection commitments. — Picture from Pexels.com

5 h ago

Malaysia cuts use of ozone-depleting HCFC by nearly 80pc, eyes full phase-out by 2030

Police said one participant, a 50-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and is receiving treatment at Prince Court, while the other, a 41-year-old man, sustained injuries to his right knee and hand. — Pixabay pic

6 h ago

Police arrest motorcyclist for riding against traffic, crashing into two KL marathon participants

The victim’s mother, Wong Lee Ping (pictured), said the lawsuit names several government agencies, the boy accused of killing her daughter and his parents as defendants. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

6 h ago

Family of Bandar Utama school stabbing victim files civil suit against government agencies, boy and his parents

Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the Malaysia Airlines pilot arrested in Jakarta over an alleged drug-smuggling operation has had his detention extended by another 30 days. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

Malaysian pilot detained in Jakarta over alleged drug smuggling gets another 30 days in custody

Formula 1 fans watch the second free practice session for the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026 at the Sepang International Circuit October 2, 2026. The Sepang International Circuit is working closely with its transport partners and relevant authorities to strengthen traffic, shuttle and crowd management arrangements for the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain GP 2026 race. — Bernama pic

7 h ago

Sepang International Circuit working with partners, authorities to improve F1 traffic management

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin speaks at a press conference after the groundbreaking ceremony for an additional building at the Kota Tinggi Islamic Orphan Welfare Organisation hostel in Kota Tinggi, October 3, 2026. — Bernama pic

7 h ago

Military build-up on Philippine island risks conflict spillover to nearby Malaysia, says Khaled Nordin

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