Malaysia News: Latest National News | Malay Mail

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 / 19 h ago

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

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 / 17 h ago

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

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 / 17 h ago

Indonesia adds 204 military units as Prabowo orders greater war readiness

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 / 17 h ago

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

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

Malaysia / 14 h ago

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

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 / 15 h ago

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

Switzerland is moving towards a referendum on its trade agreement with Malaysia amid concerns over rainforest protection and forced labour safeguards. — AFP pic

Money / 16 h ago

Switzerland moves towards referendum on Malaysia trade deal amid palm oil, labour concerns

Zetrix AI said it has submitted a proposal to the Malaysian government to address outstanding remittances after its JPJ collection services were suspended. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Zetrix AI submits settlement proposal after JPJ services suspended over RM314m arrears

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 / 17 h ago

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

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

Malaysia / 16 h ago

PM Anwar: Land encroachment must be taken seriously

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail said cooperation between the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and schools should be strengthened to ensure all incidents are reported for further action. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

IGP: Don’t hide school safety issues to protect reputations

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

Malaysia / 17 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

Malaysia / 17 h ago

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

Harvested oil palm fruit is used to make cooking oil and can also be found in a range of everyday products, including margarine, biscuits, bread, chocolate, instant noodles and other processed foods. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Budget 2027: What RM425m for plantations and commodities means for Malaysians

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

Malaysia / 18 h ago

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

Malaysia

24 m ago

Lim Guan Eng cites fresh LCS delays in renewing scrutiny of Zahid’s ‘please implement’ note

DAP’s Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng cited fresh findings in the 2026 Auditor-General’s Report in renewing questions over the Littoral Combat Ship project. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — DAP’s Lim Guan Eng today cited fresh delays to Malaysia’s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) project in renewing scrutiny of Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s role in the procurement when he was defence minister.In a statement, the Bagan MP referred to the latest...

Full Story

More News

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said the New Bar Course is expected to be implemented in 2028, or by 2029 at the latest. — Bernama pic

57 m ago

New Bar Course expected in 2028, or 2029 at latest, says Azalina

Tumpat police chief ACP Mohd Khairi Shafie said CCTV footage from the mosque showed a man believed to be connected to the incident, which occurred at 6.35am. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

1 h ago

Police seek man over mosque vandalism in Tumpat

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said new forms of cyberattacks could paralyse essential systems and daily services. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Defence minister: Strengthening cooperation, system resilience among focuses in tackling cyber threats in Malaysia

Police are investigating an incident involving a 13-year-old student at a secondary school in Kulim, Kedah. — Picture by Choo Choy May

1 h ago

Kulim boy, 13, seriously injured in school incident amid reported academic stress

In a statement, AKPS said the seizure of 637,000 kilogrammes of cocoa beans was made following an inspection by enforcement officers at 3.50pm. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Malaysia’s border control agency seizes RM11.8m cocoa consignment from Uganda at Pasir Gudang Port

A bus carrying Myanmar nationals being repatriated from Malaysia to their homeland, is seen heading toward to navel base in Lumut, on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur September 29, 2026. — AFP pic

1 h ago

Home Ministry: Myanmar nationals undergo rigorous screening before repatriation

Bersatu info chief Datuk Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz said Perikatan Nasional should answer Bersatu’s complaints with facts and documents rather than portray itself as being unfairly targeted. — Picture By Firdaus Latif

1 h ago

Bersatu tells Perikatan to stop ‘playing victim’ as coalition feud deepens

The ministry said RM80.4 billion was required as the 2027 development expenditure ceiling for consideration under the development planning process. — Screengrab from YouTube/Economy Ministry

1 h ago

Economy Ministry gets 9,955 project proposals worth RM944b for 2027

According to the Auditor-General’s Report (LKAN) 2/2026, as of June 25, piping work on LCS 1 and LCS 2 had reached only 87.70 per cent and 74.73 per cent, respectively, resulting in delays of 12.30 and 25.27 percentage points. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

LCS 1, LCS 2 piping, wiring work remain behind target, A-G’s report finds

Haze conditions worsened across Malaysia overnight, with 21 areas recording unhealthy air quality by 8am on October 6. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Malaysia haze worsens overnight as unhealthy areas nearly double to 21, Johor hardest hit

According to the report, an audit of KWDA expenditure in 2025 found that RM2.31 million was paid as allowances and facilities to the KWDA Board and officers of the Malaysian Marine Department (JLM) without valid authority. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

A-G’s report: RM2.55m in allowances paid without valid authority

The eJamin system was first introduced in 2020 when the Covid-19 pandemic hit the country. The system allows the bail process to be completed either through online banking or other electronic payment methods. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

E-Jamin operated without formal govt contract for five years, PAC finds

State KPDN director Muhammad Nizam Jamaludin said the action followed public complaints that vehicles had broken down after refuelling at the affected stations. — Picture by Choo Choy May

2 h ago

Kedah KPDN takes RON95 samples after claims of water-mixed fuel

In the application, PN seeks an order of certiorari to quash the suspension order dated September 23 under subsection 13(2A) of the Societies Act 1966. The order suspended all PN activities except responding to a notice of intention to cancel registration. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

2 h ago

Perikatan’s bid to challenge ROS suspension order to be heard by High Court on Oct 13

According to the Order Paper on the Parliament portal, during the Minister’s Question Time, Suhaizan Kaiat (PH-Pulai) will ask the Prime Minister to outline the government’s steps to address the long-standing presence of Myanmar nationals, including refugees and asylum seekers, which has raised public concern. — Picture by Yusof Isa

2 h ago

In Dewan Rakyat today: Issues on Myanmar nationals, school student safety among matters to be raised

MORE

Opinion

Aidil Rusli

03 Oct 2026

Two new Chinese blockbusters show us how it’s done

Praba Ganesan

01 Oct 2026

Are your children sleeping in a hostel tonight?

Erna Mahyuni

30 Sep 2026

When everything is an advertisement

Trending in Malaysia