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MetMalaysia has issued an alert for the hot spell for Kuching, Lundu and Telupid after temperatures remained over 35 degrees Celsius over the past three days in a row. — File picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia’s three hottest spots with 35–37 degrees Celsius temps today: Kuching and Lundu in Sarawak, Telupid in Sabah

Transport Minister Anthony Loke and Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh launched the BAS.MY Melaka programme which offers a RM50 Unlimited Travel Pass to Malaysian citizens for 30 days at Kampung Morten, Melaka on October 29, 2024. — Bernama pic

Putrajaya gives private firm RM83.76m fund to set up Melaka stage buses in five-year deal, transport minister calls it ‘vital service’

AirAsia’s first Penang-Shenzhen direct flight landed at the Penang International Airport in Bayan Lepas at 8.53am today. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Penang tourism exco welcomes direct air link with Shenzhen, sees it as new bridge to grow trade and culture

Participants of the Malaysia International Guan Gong Cultural Festival holding the Chinese national flag, courting yet another controversy. — Picture via Facebook/PAS Johor Baru

Melaka deputy speaker Kerk questions China flag incident at international event that led to police investigation

Housing loans made up 61 per cent of Malaysia’s household debt in June this year, according to the Finance Ministry’s parliamentary statement on October 28, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia’s household debt up to RM1.57t from end 2023 to June 2024 mostly due to housing loans; Finance Ministry says debt service ratio still OK

Observers previously questioned how a startup that was posting losses in the millions convinced two of the country’s largest state investment funds — Permodalan Nasional Berhad and Khazanah Nasional Berhad — to inject money into what seemed like a failing enterprise. — Picture courtesy of FashionValet

After RM47m investment in FashionValet, Khazanah and PNB only got RM3.1m from sale; Finance Ministry says loss ‘negligible’

Participants of the Malaysia International Guan Gong Cultural Festival held the Chinese national flag courting yet another controversy. — Picture PAS Johor Bahru’a Facebook page.

Cops launch probe into Chinese flag-waving incident at Johor cultural festival amid rising tensions from Perak episode

A woman's dream of a lucrative return was shattered when she fell victim to an online investment scam advertised on Facebook.  —  Reuters pic

Former secretary duped by Facebook investment scam, loses over RM80,000 from EPF savings

A whale shark and several species of reef manta rays have been spotted at Pom-Pom Island in Semporna. — Picture via Pixabay/Domingo Trejo

Catch of the day: Rare whale shark and manta rays spotted at Sabah’s Pom-Pom Island

‘Beyond Boundaries: The Power of Outdoor Experiences’ was held on Sept 23, at TGV 1 Utama, and brought together media partners, clients and agency representatives to gain fresh perspectives on out-of-home (OOH) media.

Key industry players gather to explore the immersive power of Out-of-Home media in Malaysia

Anwar said the government is working to create a progressive tax system. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Dividend tax only for those who can afford it; also, T15 not a new term, Anwar tells Parliament

Dr Mahathir is now 99. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Aide says Dr Mahathir out of hospital after two weeks, back to office ‘as usual’

The MOH has cleared Shine Muscat grapes as safe for consumption. — Picture from X/Roman Akramovich

MOH says Shine Muscat safe out of 234 grape samples tested for exceeding pesticide residue limits

TNB said it will integrate MyDigital ID as an additional single sign-on (SSO) option in early 2025. — SoyaCincau pic

TNB rolls Out MyDigital ID as a new login option for myTNB customers in 2025

MetMalaysia said in a statement today that thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected over eight states until noon today. — Picture by Farhan Najib

MetMalaysia issues weather alert for thunderstorms and strong winds across eight states today

In a statement to Bernama last night, RMAF said the relief supplies were flown from Villamor Air Base to Bicol International Airport. — Reuters pic

RMAF successfully provides relief to typhoon-hit Bicol region, overcoming challenging weather