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The ferry, named Pulau Pinang, was listing on one side in the waters at the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal. — Picture courtesy of Penang Ferry Museum

Penang Ferry Museum operator says contractors already called to fix listing vessel

State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee Chairman Wong Hon Wai said the Resident Officer of the Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) in Penang was also present during the visit by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) trainee ship with leaders from the state government as guests. — Picture from Facebook/Garrick Moh

Penang exco: Visit by two China naval vessels to Penang followed proper channel, protocol

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the encouraging progress achieved was in line with the Dec 2026 completion schedule for the ECRL track from Kota Bharu to the Gombak Integrated Transport Terminal. — Bernama

Anthony Loke: East Coast Rail Link project on schedule, 72.93pc completed

Perak Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Sandrea Ng Shy Ching (centre) promoting the Perak Pawsitive programme at a press conference in Perak Darul Ridzuan Building, Ipoh. — Picture by John Bunyan

Exco: Check-in and check-out times in Perak up to hotels, no regulations in place

Several parts of Klang was hit by flood after a heavy downpour this afternoon. — Picture by Joe Lee

Parts of Klang flooded during heavy downpour, no major damage as rain stopped

The deputy chief minister said that Sabah, as one of the poorest states in the country, still needs the subsidies, and they will request to be exempt in the same way they were exempt from the diesel subsidy rationalisation. — Picture by Hari Anggara.

Sabah still needs egg subsidies, says deputy chief minister

Safety cones with “no parking” signs are seen along Jalan Papan in Ipoh, Perak on October 5, 2024, purportedly placed by the Canning Garden Hillrise Coffee 16 cafe staff to prevent their patrons from parking haphazardly in the area. — Picture by John Bunyan

Amid grouses from Canning Garden neighbours, Perak exco orders Ipoh cafe to close temporarily pending permit

Communication Minister Fahmi Fadzil said that the ministry and MCMC are committed to ensuring that postal and courier services undergo necessary reforms in line with modern developments, while also emphasising the importance of improving customer service and promptly addressing the issues faced by consumers. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

MCMC appoints consultants to study possible amendments to Postal Services Act 2012, says Fahmi

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said three investigation papers have been opened under Section 323 of the Penal Code. — Bernama pic

Cops launch probe into KL boarding school bullying case involving singer’s son and others; suspects identified

A photo of the Penang Ferry Floating Museum leaning dangerously has sparked fears of sinking. — Picture from social media

Penang Ferry Museum takes on water, relocated to shallow waters after leak causes tilting

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof visits an exhibition booth after the opening of the CETA 2024 Summit and Exhibition at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, October 9, 2024. — Bernama pic

Energy shift: No new coal power plants to be built in Malaysia, says DPM Fadillah

The Kinabatangan Member of Parliament and his wife were acquitted and discharged on September 7 last year after the High Court allowed their revision applications to overturn the September 2, 2022 decision by the Sessions Court’s ordering them to enter their defence on the corruption charges. — Bernama pic

Appellate court sets Nov 18 for decision on prosecution’s bid against acquittal of Bung Moktar, wife over RM2.8m corruption charges 

Vapes covered with labels imitating the skins on Stabilo and UHU glue sticks being sold on Lazada, advertised for its premium quality and long-lasting material. — Picture from Lazada

‘Dangerous and deceptive’: Disguised vape devices targeting minors raise concerns, consumer and health groups urge govt crackdown

Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) director Datuk Seri Khaw Kok Chin with the seized drugs during a media conference at the Kuala Lumpur Police headquarters, October 9, 2024. — Bernama pic

Luxury condos, Chinese temples and dead owners’ vehicles as modus operandi: Cops bust three drug rings in KL and Muar, seize over RM24m worth of narcotics

Muhammed Yusoff Rawther, 31, was charged with possessing the imitation pistols at a roadside near a condominium in Bukit Kiara, Brickfields at 9.25am last September 6. — Bernama pic

Ex-research assistant Yusoff Rawther claims trial to possession of imitation firearms

Kedah Civil Defence Force (APM) deputy director Major (PA) Muhammad Suhaimi Mohd Zain said the affected areas are in the districts of Baling, Sik, Padang Terap, Kubang Pasu, Langkawi, Kota Setar, Pendang, Yan, Kuala Muda, Kulim and Bandar Baharu. — Bernama pic

Almost all 114 hotspot areas in Kedah affected by floods, says Civil Defence Force