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Malaysia / 8 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

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 / 3 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 / 5 h ago

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

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 / 6 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 / 19 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

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

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

Malaysia / 2 h ago

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

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

Perak is pursuing a gradual ‘Zero Stray’ goal through neutering, licensing, shelters and stronger regulation. — File picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Perak’s stray animal programme should be model for Malaysia, says deputy minister

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

Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency chief Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain addresses the viral KLIA incident during a press conference in Putrajaya October 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 55 m ago

‘If the price is me, I’ll pay it’: Border agency chief Shuhaily ready to face action over viral KLIA incident

Malaysia

8 m ago

US$2m ‘scratch and win’ scam busted in Penang, 29 arrested

Penang police chief Datuk Dennis Lim said the suspects allegedly targeted overseas victims with ‘scratch and win’ prizes worth up to US$2 million. — Bernama pic

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 1 — Penang police have busted an international scam syndicate targeting victims, particularly in China and Cambodia, with the arrest of 29 foreign nationals in raids on three bungalows used as call centres in Barat Daya on September 22.State police chief Datuk Dennis Lim Kwang Keng said...

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IRB chief executive officer Datuk Abu Tariq Jamaluddin said more than 268,000 taxpayers have submitted 1.99 billion e-invoices as of October 1. — Bernama pic

42 m ago

Nearly two billion e-invoices submitted by 268,000 taxpayers as of Oct 1, says Inland Revenue Board

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said she was aware of several allegations involving the speaker and had instructed the Education Ministry to obtain further information on the matter. — Bernama pic

48 m ago

Education Ministry halts school programmes involving freelance speakers amid allegations

Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency chief Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain addresses the viral KLIA incident during a press conference in Putrajaya October 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

55 m ago

‘If the price is me, I’ll pay it’: Border agency chief Shuhaily ready to face action over viral KLIA incident

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

1 h 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

1 h 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

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