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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) gets a warm welcome at the Youth Economic Forum 2026 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on October 3, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Anwar hints at Budget 2027 help for hungry university students, urges youth to lead now

Sultan of Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah (second right) and his son as well as Brunei Foreign Minister Prince Abdul Mateen Bolkiah (third right) arrive at the Royal Malaysian Air Force Subang Air Base on October 3, 2026 for the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit, accompanied by Tunku Temenggong Johor Tunku Idris Iskandar Al-Haj Sultan Ibrahim (right). — Bernama pic

Sultan of Brunei arrives as Sepang hosts surprise F1 GP

MACC is investigating a financial and corporate services manager suspected of manipulating some 480 company accounts from 2018 to 2026, and bribed an enforcement agent to gain wealth illegally. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Manager held three more days over alleged RM200m tax reduction fraud

Pakatan Harapan election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the coalition is expected to announce its candidates for the Melaka state election within the next one or two weeks. — Bernama pic

Melaka polls: Pakatan to announce candidates in one or two weeks, says Amirudin

Film Producers Association of Malaysia (PFM) deputy president Datuk Dr Yusof Haslam shares his views during Bernama TV’s ON-e programme on the impact of Budget support for the film industry in Kuala Lumpur, October 3, 2026. — Bernama pic

Time for a review: Creative industry seeks more Budget 2027 support as TV production rates lag behind costs

The Department of Environment said Malaysia has cut hydrochlorofluorocarbon consumption by nearly 80 per cent as it works towards a complete phase-out by 2030 under its ozone protection commitments. — Picture from Pexels.com

Malaysia cuts use of ozone-depleting HCFC by nearly 80pc, eyes full phase-out by 2030

Police said one participant, a 50-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and is receiving treatment at Prince Court, while the other, a 41-year-old man, sustained injuries to his right knee and hand. — Pixabay pic

Police arrest motorcyclist for riding against traffic, crashing into two KL marathon participants

The victim’s mother, Wong Lee Ping (pictured), said the lawsuit names several government agencies, the boy accused of killing her daughter and his parents as defendants. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Family of Bandar Utama school stabbing victim files civil suit against government agencies, boy and his parents

Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the Malaysia Airlines pilot arrested in Jakarta over an alleged drug-smuggling operation has had his detention extended by another 30 days. — Bernama pic

Malaysian pilot detained in Jakarta over alleged drug smuggling gets another 30 days in custody

Formula 1 fans watch the second free practice session for the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026 at the Sepang International Circuit October 2, 2026. The Sepang International Circuit is working closely with its transport partners and relevant authorities to strengthen traffic, shuttle and crowd management arrangements for the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain GP 2026 race. — Bernama pic

Sepang International Circuit working with partners, authorities to improve F1 traffic management

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin speaks at a press conference after the groundbreaking ceremony for an additional building at the Kota Tinggi Islamic Orphan Welfare Organisation hostel in Kota Tinggi, October 3, 2026. — Bernama pic

Military build-up on Philippine island risks conflict spillover to nearby Malaysia, says Khaled Nordin

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg hinted that the Sarawak Budget 2027, to be tabled at the upcoming State Legislative Assembly (DUN) session, will address various matters, including electricity tariffs, economic direction, and the state’s revenue position. — Bernama pic

Premier: Sarawak Budget 2027 to cover electricity tariffs, revenue and economic direction

(Front, from left) Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil and Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching are seen during the launch of Ubat Melalui Pos (UMP). The programme will be free from October 1, removing the RM12.50 delivery charge previously borne by patients in Sabah and Sarawak. — Daily Express pic

No more RM12.50 medicine delivery fee, but for rural Sabah patients, the bigger savings may be the journey

National Service Training Programme (PLKN) trainees head to their assigned accommodation after completing registration for the PLKN 3.0 (Series 4/2026) intake at the 513th Regiment (Territorial Army) National Service Training Camp in Kepala Batas October 3, 2026. — Bernama pic

Young Malaysians show enthusiasm as PLKN 3.0 attracts ten unexpected volunteers in Kepala Batas

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said members of the public who have complaints regarding the ethics of local media reporting can channel them to the Malaysian Media Council. — Bernama pic

‘Use official complaints channel’: Fahmi urges public to report ethical media concerns to Malaysian Media Council

Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 driver Kimi Antonelli during free practice for the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit October 2, 2026. — Bernama pic

‘Dedicated lanes, smooth queues’: F1 fans praise improved crowd and traffic management at Sepang Circuit