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Former GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd CEO Nasiruddin Mohd Ali, 67, is seen at the Sessions Court in Shah Alam, Selangor on October 5, 2026, where his money laundering trial and that of three former company accountants will proceed after their representation to drop the charges was rejected. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 05 Oct 2026

Prosecution to call up to 20 witnesses as GISBH money laundering trial proceeds at Shah Alam court

Food waste accounts for nearly 40 per cent of the 40,000 metric tonnes of solid waste generated in Malaysia daily, according to Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 05 Oct 2026

Binning edible food a ‘grave sin’, says housing minister as nearly 16,000 tonnes tossed daily

The Auditor General’s Report 2/2026 was tabled in the Dewan Rakyat on October 5, 2026 — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 05 Oct 2026

State audits flag governance weaknesses despite clean financial opinions

Malaysia’s subsidy expenditure fell 40.1 per cent to RM23.43 billion in 2025, with petrol and diesel subsidy spending recording significant declines, according to the Auditor General’s Report. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 05 Oct 2026

Targeted subsidy reforms help cut Malaysia’s 2025 bill by RM15.67b, federal audit shows

The audit found that, overall, the management of WPK by the five ministries complied with the prevailing circulars and financial regulations governing eligibility requirements for contractor advance payments. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 05 Oct 2026

RM68.81m in contractor advance payments still unrecovered, Audit Dept finds

The facility has 10 inspection lanes, split equally between private and commercial vehicles, making it the company’s largest centre dedicated to these categories. It also features an air-conditioned waiting area and a redesigned interior incorporating Puspakom’s corporate identity for the first time at one of its branches. — Picture courtesy of Puspakom

Malaysia / 05 Oct 2026

Puspakom opens Kajang centre with capacity to inspect 800 vehicles daily

PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said the application for judicial review was filed by the secretary-generals of all PN component parties. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 05 Oct 2026

Perikatan parties file judicial review challenging ROS suspension, show-cause letter

Jeyenderan the chief executive officer of Maritime Network Sdn Bhd said a year had passed since Caprice lodged the complaint against him, and it was important for him to know the outcome, particularly as he had been questioned by police for several hours before the case was classified as no further action (NFA). — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 05 Oct 2026

‘Who sent the threats?’ Businessman seeks answers from police a year after Caprice case classified NFA

In a statement on the Auditor-General’s Report (LKAN) 2/2026, the department said an audit of the implementation of development projects under RMK-12 found that total development expenditure amounted to RM397.852 billion. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 05 Oct 2026

Audit Dept says 12MP development spending exceeds final allocation by RM6.08b

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail saId Terengganu, Kelantan, Kedah, and Perlis recorded worrying trends in drug use and abuse, exceeding the national ratio of 381 cases per 100,000 population. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 05 Oct 2026

Drug addict numbers hit 130,307 as of June says home minister

In a statement today, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said 2,995 of the 3,025 offers were made through the Public Services Commission (SPA), while 30 were for statutory bodies, representing 90.7 per cent of its total quota of 3,335 places. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 05 Oct 2026

Health ministry: 3,025 offered places in ILKKM pre-service programme

Loke said the government’s action was based solely on the companies’ obligations to remit government revenue collected on behalf of the Road Transport Department (JPJ). — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 05 Oct 2026

‘The company didn’t pay, but I’m asked to resign’: Loke says alleged Umno links irrelevant in MYEG, Zetrix RM314m arrears row

Perkeso said the appointment of third parties was only for contributions under the voluntary LINDUNG Kendiri and LINDUNG Kasih schemes. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 05 Oct 2026

Amid RM314m arrears row, Socso clarifies Zetrix never collected social security contributions on its behalf

Loke said the suspension would remain until the companies paid the entire outstanding amount, after which the government would consider whether to resume the services. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 05 Oct 2026

‘Pay immediately’: Loke demands MYEG, Zetrix AI settle RM314m arrears

The Dewan Rakyat is in session on October 5, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 05 Oct 2026

Deputy Speaker conveys condolences to Dr Mahathir, announces King’s assent to seven Acts as Dewan Rakyat sitting opens

The Dewan Rakyat Speaker has informed the Election Commission of the vacancy in the Petaling Jaya parliamentary seat following the resignation of its elected MP Lee Chean Chung. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 05 Oct 2026

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From RM4.67m to RM1,000, KL’s historic Chinese Assembly Hall wins 99-year lease, says Hannah

Bad weather diverts China flight to Terengganu, stranding 207 passengers overnight

Lim Guan Eng says govt considering proposal for higher electricity bill protection as heat drives usage

Caught after Threads uproar, man held over alleged RM5 parking fee collection near Maluri MRT

Melaka fallout: Three key takeaways from BN-PN’s commanding win

Speak truth, reject corruption, serve the people, Sultan Nazrin tells leaders

One hour of rain, roads under water: Flash floods hit Shah Alam’s i-City

Macron says Malaysia trip will help France secure vital rare earth supplies

At 34, Kerk becomes Melaka’s youngest winner as Ab Rauf, 65, prevails

Taiwanese star Vivian Sung says everyday chats with locals helped her master the Malaysian Mandarin accent for ‘The Age of Goodbyes’

Loke says Anwar need not bow to calls for early dissolution of Parliament

‘I’m CM for everyone’, says Ab Rauf as he calls for unity after Melaka polls, declares Nov 16 holiday

After Melaka defeat, Fahmi says Pakatan will examine candidates, youth vote and turnout

Ageing 40-year-old water tank bursts in Kuala Kangsar, affecting 520 consumers; no damage or injuries reported

Huge blaze guts Kepong nightclub as thick smoke blankets the sky (VIDEO)

Prosecution to call up to 20 witnesses as GISBH money laundering trial proceeds at Shah Alam court

Binning edible food a ‘grave sin’, says housing minister as nearly 16,000 tonnes tossed daily

State audits flag governance weaknesses despite clean financial opinions

Targeted subsidy reforms help cut Malaysia’s 2025 bill by RM15.67b, federal audit shows

RM68.81m in contractor advance payments still unrecovered, Audit Dept finds

Puspakom opens Kajang centre with capacity to inspect 800 vehicles daily

Perikatan parties file judicial review challenging ROS suspension, show-cause letter

‘Who sent the threats?’ Businessman seeks answers from police a year after Caprice case classified NFA

Audit Dept says 12MP development spending exceeds final allocation by RM6.08b

Drug addict numbers hit 130,307 as of June says home minister

Health ministry: 3,025 offered places in ILKKM pre-service programme

‘The company didn’t pay, but I’m asked to resign’: Loke says alleged Umno links irrelevant in MYEG, Zetrix RM314m arrears row

Amid RM314m arrears row, Socso clarifies Zetrix never collected social security contributions on its behalf

‘Pay immediately’: Loke demands MYEG, Zetrix AI settle RM314m arrears

Deputy Speaker conveys condolences to Dr Mahathir, announces King’s assent to seven Acts as Dewan Rakyat sitting opens

Lee Chean Chung’s exit as MP is official, Election Commission told of Petaling Jaya seat vacancy