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An undated illustrative photo shows people restrained with handcuffs. —Picture By Raymond  Manuel

Police nab two over pig’s head left at Kajang roti canai stall

Earlier this year, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim did away with blanket diesel subsidies and, after several hints, has now given a timeline to do the same with RON95 petrol that is used by the majority of Malaysians. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

From fuel to food: What remains covered as Malaysia shifts from blanket to targeted subsidies amid fiscal reforms?

Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said that the ministry has found no evidence of overwork or bullying in the death of a doctor at Seberang Jaya Hospital earlier this year. — Bernama pic

Health Ministry finds no evidence of bullying in Seberang Jaya doctor’s death, says deputy minister

The Health Ministry has inspected 45,666 premises nationwide to enforce education regarding the Smoking Products Control Act for Public Health 2023 (Act 852) from October 1 until yesterday. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

Health Ministry inspects over 45,000 premises nationwide for new smoking law compliance

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim greets attendees at the launch of the Perak PKR Convention at the Kinta Riverfront Hotel in Ipoh October 27, 2024. — Bernama pic

PM Anwar dismisses backlash, calls critics ‘slow-witted’ as he says accepted Najib’s 1MDB apology ‘in good faith’

Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari (centre) said only Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) leavers will be involved in the National Service Training Programme scheduled to start in January 2025. — Bernama pic

SPM leavers only: Deputy defence minister clarifies participation as national service training to start in January 2025, says

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government is still determining the income threshold for high-income earners who may be excluded from certain subsidies next year, potentially limiting the exclusion to the top 10 per cent (T10) instead of the top 15 per cent (T15) of earners. — Bernama pic

PM Anwar: Govt reviewing income threshold for subsidy cuts, exclusions may target T10 earners instead of T15

 Lembah Pantai Member of Parliament Fahmi Fadzil, who is also the Communications Minister, receives a bouquet of flowers as a token of appreciation from the Arulmigu Temple Management Association chairman Valautham (right) at the Deepavali Voucher Giving Ceremony to 300 recipients in the Lembah Pantai Parliament area at the Arulmigu Sri Ramalingeswarar Kovil October 27, 2024. — Bernama pic

Govt prioritises stricter laws, awareness to tackle cyberbullying and hate speech in sports, says Fahmi

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said fast-tracking the elections would foster collaboration between the younger generation and experienced leaders, allowing them to manage the party together effectively. — Bernama pic

PM Anwar calls for swift PKR elections, aims to unite youth and senior leaders

For the next stage in her appeal, Clare Rewcastle-Brown has been ordered to be physically present in court; failure to do so will affect the merit of her case. — File picture by Razak Ghazali

Sarawak Report editor found guilty of defaming Terengganu sultanah clears first court hurdle in appeal against conviction, jail sentence

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the investigation began after PDRM received information from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) on Friday (Oct 25). The information was based on an X post, highlighting the existence of the group. — Picture by Choo Choy May

PDRM initiates probe into alleged child grooming group on social media

Azam said only 49 out of the 156 local councils in Malaysia have set up integrity units as required by law to prove their commitment to fighting corruption. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

MACC chief highlights need for integrity units in war against graft, reveals only 49 local councils in compliance nationwide

Subang Jaya police chief ACP Wan Azlan Wan Mamat said a missing person’s report was lodged for Banupriya Balamurugan at 5.32pm the same day. — PDRM via Bernama pic

Subang Jaya cops seek assistance to locate missing teen

Thai-PAN and the Thai Consumer Council have urged the Ministry of Public Health Thailand to take immediate action, including requiring importers and distributors to label the country of origin for imported ‘Shine Muscat’ grapes. — Picture via Facebook

Ministry to investigate reports of chemical residues in imported ‘Shine Muscat’ grapes

29-year-old Leong Kum Chuan had only recently moved into his home. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysian pharmacist found stabbed to death in newly-bought Melbourne home

BN chairman Zahid said the MCA president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong’s appointment as investment advisor is based on the latter’s background and experience. — Bernama pic

Not beneath an MCA president: Zahid says Ka Siong’s appointment as Chinese investment advisor based on mutual understanding