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Turtle eggs from nearby islands may be transferred to the Pulau Tinggi hatchery for closer monitoring. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 Oct 2026

Johor conservation efforts produce about 5,000 turtle hatchlings a year

Transport Minister Anthony Loke (front, left), and Singapore's Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow (front, 2nd right) pose for a photo together in a new train carriage at the Launching Ceremony of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Link 01 Rapid Transit System (RTS) at the Singapore Rail Test Centre June 30, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 Oct 2026

JB-Singapore RTS Link service start pushed back to February 2027

AI is set to play a larger role in joint MCMC-MACC efforts to detect corruption and abuse-of-power risks. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 02 Oct 2026

MCMC, MACC to use AI in fight against corruption and abuse of power

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks to reporters after inspecting the former Royal Malaysian Air Force base site in Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur on October 2, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 Oct 2026

Anwar secures fast-track process for missing Malaysians in Nepal

Williams driver Carlos Sainz Jr greets fans ahead of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia at the Sepang International Circuit. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 Oct 2026

Department mobilises 153 firefighters, medevac teams and buses to ensure optimum safety during F1

Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the suspects, comprising five Malaysians and eight Myanmar nationals aged between 20 and 44, were arrested in two raids here on Sept 28. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 Oct 2026

Police arrest 13 in Teluk Intan raids, syndicate used Alipay accounts to move gambling proceeds

A former bowling coach, already serving a prison term for sexual assault, was sentenced to an additional two years’ imprisonment by the Court of Appeal today for molesting another former Malaysia Games male athlete in 2017. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 02 Oct 2026

Court of Appeal overturns acquittal, jails ex‑bowling coach two more years for molesting 13‑year‑old

Storm clouds are seen over the Kuala Lumpur skyline on December 1, 2022. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 02 Oct 2026

Thunderstorms expected in KL, Selangor and nine states until 7pm

Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan has suggested that Barisan Nasional (BN) announce its candidate list for the Melaka state election early. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 Oct 2026

Ahmad Maslan urges BN to announce Melaka candidates early, give time to meet voters

Participants celebrate reaching the finish line of the 2017 Standard Chartered KL Marathon in Kuala Lumpur May 21, 2017. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 Oct 2026

KL Marathon goes ahead this weekend, but Kids Dash cancelled over haze concerns

State governments have been urged to gazette paddy-growing areas to sustain rice cultivation and strengthen the country’s food security after the rice self-sufficiency ratio (SSR) declined last year. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 02 Oct 2026

State governments urged to gazette paddy land as rice self‑sufficiency drops to 54.3pc

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has its eyes on social media content that allegedly uses artificial intelligence (AI) to manipulate footage of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad grieving the death of his wife, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 Oct 2026

MCMC probes AI‑manipulated footage of Dr Mahathir grieving wife’s death, warns of legal action

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mingles with congregants after performing Friday prayers at the Abdullah bin Zubair Mosque, Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Sungai Besi in Kuala Lumpur on October 2, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 Oct 2026

Anwar: Lee Chean Chung effectively quit PKR for ‘sometime already’

People walk past silt and sediments near damaged houses in the aftermath of the August 26 flash flood, at Betrawati Bazaar in Nepal’s Rasuwa district on September 28, 2026. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 02 Oct 2026

Safe return of solo Malaysian after 37 days in Nepal floods offers hope to 54 still missing

A view of the Batu flood retention pond in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 02 Oct 2026

Flood mitigation remains Batu pond’s priority as Petra explores supplying 10 million litres daily

Malaysia’s tourism sector continues to show positive momentum by recording 28.8 million international visitors from January to August this year, a 1.8 per cent increase compared to the same period last year. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 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)

Johor conservation efforts produce about 5,000 turtle hatchlings a year

JB-Singapore RTS Link service start pushed back to February 2027

MCMC, MACC to use AI in fight against corruption and abuse of power

Anwar secures fast-track process for missing Malaysians in Nepal

Department mobilises 153 firefighters, medevac teams and buses to ensure optimum safety during F1

Police arrest 13 in Teluk Intan raids, syndicate used Alipay accounts to move gambling proceeds

Court of Appeal overturns acquittal, jails ex‑bowling coach two more years for molesting 13‑year‑old

Thunderstorms expected in KL, Selangor and nine states until 7pm

Ahmad Maslan urges BN to announce Melaka candidates early, give time to meet voters

KL Marathon goes ahead this weekend, but Kids Dash cancelled over haze concerns

State governments urged to gazette paddy land as rice self‑sufficiency drops to 54.3pc

MCMC probes AI‑manipulated footage of Dr Mahathir grieving wife’s death, warns of legal action

Anwar: Lee Chean Chung effectively quit PKR for ‘sometime already’

Safe return of solo Malaysian after 37 days in Nepal floods offers hope to 54 still missing

Flood mitigation remains Batu pond’s priority as Petra explores supplying 10 million litres daily

Tourism Malaysia reports 28.8 million international arrivals Jan–Aug, sector shows steady growth