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Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the national agrofood sector was facing mounting challenges due to the conflict in West Asia and the threat of extreme heat and prolonged dry weather, which could disrupt the supply of staple foods. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 27 Oct 2026

Super El Nino threat: Govt steps up measures to protect padi supply, fisheries as heat and drought loom

Police officers investigate the scene where a Felda settler was hacked to death in Felda Lok Heng Selatan, Kota Tinggi, last night. Photo taken on October 27, 2026. — Picture courtesy of Facebook

Malaysia / 27 Oct 2026

Felda settler hacked to death with axe in Johor rampage

Port Dickson police chief, Supt Ahmad Afiq Mohd Adnan, said that the three men, aged 31 and 32, comprised the driver of a Toyota Vios and two friends, who allegedly conspired to hide the car in Puchong, Selangor, and remove its registration number plates. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 27 Oct 2026

Three men arrested after firefighter dies in Port Dickson hit-and-run, driver allegedly fled scene

JBPM director-general Datuk Seri Nor Hisham Mohammad said the department had strengthened its operational planning by ensuring personnel availability, asset and logistical readiness, and the strategic deployment of resources to deal with possible disasters throughout the period. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 27 Oct 2026

Fire and Rescue Department mobilises 25,592 personnel, 1,248 assets ahead of Northeast Monsoon

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzi said the strategic shift is backed by an allocation of RM5 billion over several years to ensure hard-to-reach rural areas are not left behind. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 27 Oct 2026

Fahmi: RM5b Jendela revamp to use Starlink, small cells to close Malaysia’s final 1pc Internet coverage gap

Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department’s Wildlife Crime Bureau/Special Intelligence Investigation (WCB/PSK) commander Datuk Mohd Zaki Ashar said the 10.50 am raid was carried out jointly with the Health Ministry’s (MOH) Pharmacy Enforcement Division and the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN). — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 27 Oct 2026

Bukit Aman seizes RM765,750 in unregistered health products, suspected counterfeit goods in KL raid

Home Minister and Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Vice President Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the successes and welfare initiatives implemented by the government must be conveyed in the best possible way to voters so that they are confident in choosing candidates from PH. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 27 Oct 2026

PH to highlight Anwar govt’s welfare aid and security record in Melaka election campaign, says Saifuddin

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the projects, comprising 200 units each at Felda Bukit Aping Timur and Felda Pasak, and 154 units at Felda Kerteh 5, were announced during Felda Settlers’ Day on July 7. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 27 Oct 2026

Anwar: RM150m allocated to complete 554 Felda new-generation homes

File picture of Rohingya refugees at the Kuala Lumpur Contingent Police Headquarters (IPK) on July 28, 2026, after being moved from outside the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) office in Jalan Bukit Petaling. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 27 Oct 2026

Malaysia compiling nationwide refugee data under new registration programme, says Zahid

Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, said that the findings and recommendations of the study, conducted by the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma), would be reviewed and coordinated with the relevant ministries and agencies before the proposed policy and legislation were finalised. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 27 Oct 2026

Disaster Risk Reduction Act study expected to be completed within 12 months

Licensed financial planner Rajen Devadason said creating pipelines of passive income would help reduce financial stress during retirement. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 27 Oct 2026

Want to plan your finances to have enough for retirement in Malaysia? Here are some tips

Malaysian Childcare Centre Association founder and chairman Ng Chun Piew said the initiatives could widen access to early guidance, but their success would hinge on appropriate facilities, trained teachers and quality services. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 27 Oct 2026

Budget 2027 autism initiatives aim to bridge early education gap for rural, low-income children

SMART’s strengths included high-capacity drones for aerial surveys, mapping disaster-hit areas and locating victims, as well as specialised equipment capable of detecting sounds and movement beneath mud deposits. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 26 Oct 2026

Nepal turns to SMART’s drones, detection gear after declining two Malaysian rescue offers

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said further details, including the name of the company involved, could not be disclosed at this stage to preserve the confidentiality of the corporate transaction. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 26 Oct 2026

Abang Johari confirms AI data centre plan in Sarawak under US$50b investment

Live pig imports from Sarawak to Selangor have been conducted under approved import licences and strict controls since July 2025 to stabilise supply and prices following disruptions to the pig farming industry caused by African Swine Fever (ASF). — AFP pic

Malaysia / 26 Oct 2026

Live pig imports from Sarawak to Selangor subject to strict controls since July 2025, says deputy minister

A three-man bench comprising Datuk Ismail Brahim, K. Muniandy and Datuk Dean Wayne Daly also set aside nearly RM50 million in pre-judgment interest previously imposed by the Shah Alam High Court on the local authority. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 26 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)

Super El Nino threat: Govt steps up measures to protect padi supply, fisheries as heat and drought loom

Felda settler hacked to death with axe in Johor rampage

Three men arrested after firefighter dies in Port Dickson hit-and-run, driver allegedly fled scene

Fire and Rescue Department mobilises 25,592 personnel, 1,248 assets ahead of Northeast Monsoon

Fahmi: RM5b Jendela revamp to use Starlink, small cells to close Malaysia’s final 1pc Internet coverage gap

Bukit Aman seizes RM765,750 in unregistered health products, suspected counterfeit goods in KL raid

PH to highlight Anwar govt’s welfare aid and security record in Melaka election campaign, says Saifuddin

Anwar: RM150m allocated to complete 554 Felda new-generation homes

Malaysia compiling nationwide refugee data under new registration programme, says Zahid

Disaster Risk Reduction Act study expected to be completed within 12 months

Want to plan your finances to have enough for retirement in Malaysia? Here are some tips

Budget 2027 autism initiatives aim to bridge early education gap for rural, low-income children

Nepal turns to SMART’s drones, detection gear after declining two Malaysian rescue offers

Abang Johari confirms AI data centre plan in Sarawak under US$50b investment

Live pig imports from Sarawak to Selangor subject to strict controls since July 2025, says deputy minister

Court of Appeal slashes Klang council’s RM117m dumpsite damages bill to RM3m