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In a recent interview with renowned British-American journalist Mehdi Hasan, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlighted the significant strides his government has made in improving Malaysia’s political and economic landscape, while addressing criticisms of his coalition’s alliances and governance. — Screengrab from zeteo.com 

Cleaning up the mess of systemic corruption, good governance, among focus of unity govt, says PM Anwar

The business community in Johor has responded positively to the announcement that the state will change its weekend from Friday and Saturday to Saturday and Sunday, starting January 1 next year. — Picture by Ben Tan

Good for work and leisure: Johor business leaders applaud move to reinstate Saturday-Sunday weekend

In a recent interview with renowned British-American journalist Mehdi Hasan, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia’s success in fostering tolerance and unity within its diverse society demonstrates how a Muslim-majority country can effectively govern and strengthen its economy. — Screengrab from Facebook/Mehdi Hasan

PM Anwar: Malaysia must highlight its strength as a multiracial, multireligious nation; prove good governance amid global trust deficits and divisions

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks with US-based broadcaster Mehdi Hasan on news website Zeteo recently. — Screengrab from Facebook/Mehdi Hasan

No fear or favour: Malaysia will voice its views despite superpower membership in Brics, PM Anwar says in no-holds barred interview with US-based firebrand broadcaster Mehdi Hasan

Selangor Police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the immediate transfer involved personnel with the ranks of Corporal, Sergeant, Sergeant Major, and Inspector. — Bernama pic

Music, food and ‘party’ at police office: Inspector among four Selangor cops transferred for SOP violations 

Federal Transport Minister Anthony Loke (third from left) is briefed during a tour of the Tawau Airport by manager Rehan Shafiq Datuk Azizan (second from left) on October 7, 2024. — Bernama pic

Tawau Airport to start RM130m revamp in 2025; federal Cabinet to discuss upgrade plans for KK International Airport soon

State Social Development, Welfare and Non-Islamic Affairs Committee chairman Lim Siew Khim said the payments would benefit 2,936 recipients from the Elderly Appreciation Programme (PPWE), 177 from the Single Mother Assistance Programme (PBIT), 780 from the Suri Emas Programme (PSE), and 426 from the Disabled Persons Assistance Programme, involving a total allocation of RM768,100. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Phase 3 payments of Penang’s i-Sejahtera programme to roll out tomorrow; elderly, single mums, disabled among 4,319 eligible recipients

Anthony Loke said the focus should be on serving the public to advance the state now. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Will Pakatan team up with Umno for 17th Sabah state election? DAP sec-gen demurs, says assembly not ‘dissolved yet’

File picture of various books and documents related to Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH), which were found buried by the riverside and partially burned, during a raid on three houses believed to be the residences of the top management families in Kampung Panji, Kelantan. — Bernama pic

Selangor to gazette fatwa declaring GISBH’s practices deviant soon; all business chains to close once enforced, says state exco

The boy’s father became suspicious when his son slept throughout the day and following checks of the CCTV footage in the house saw the babysitter putting flu medicine in his son’s feeding bottle although the baby was healthy. — Reuters pic

In KL, babysitter fined RM8,000 for drugging 18-day-old baby with flu medicine in milk

Anthony Loke said the election of younger leaders is part of DAP’s rejuvenation process. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Younger leaders will make DAP more dynamic, Anthony Loke says after Johor picks Nie Ching as chairman

Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan (2nd left) shows items seized in connection with an armed robbery in Pandamaran, Klang during a press conference October 7, 2024. — Video screencap via Facebook/Polis Selangor

Police arrest 10 suspects, including ex-murder suspect, linked to Pandamaran armed robbery in Klang (VIDEO)

Police and passers-by at the scene after the accident. — The Borneo Post pic

Pillion rider dies after falling from bike, run over by two vehicles in Miri, police appeal for information

Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn (2nd left) is seen at the press conference. Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman (2nd right) is also present. — The Borneo Post pic

Sarawak minister: Over 1,700 teachers to be recruited, but inclusion of non-Sarawakians breaks Education Commission’s pledge

Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said the Malaysian Rubber Board launched the Malaysian Sustainable Natural Rubber initiative today, aimed at ensuring the country’s rubber industry meets international standards in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Plantation minister: Malaysia launches sustainable natural rubber initiative to meet global standards, enforcement to begin in 2025

A man and two women were previously charged of prostitution under the Penal Code, which provides a maximum of 15 years imprisonment with whipping and a fine, if convicted. — Bernama pic

Warrant issued after local adult account ‘Hotdaddyyxx’, two women skip court over charges of advertising sex work on X