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An international school in Kuching has confirmed that the student accused of injuring a teacher is no longer an active student. — Video screengrab via social media

Malaysia / 22 Oct 2026

Kuching international school: Teen accused of injuring teacher no longer a student

For illustration only. Malaysia did not record declines in freedom of assembly and association, an indicator that worsened in 67 per cent of countries worldwide. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 22 Oct 2026

Malaysia seventh in East Asia and Pacific on rule of law, strong on civil justice

The Parliamentary Special Select Committee has sent the proposal to separate the duties of the attorney-general and public prosecutor back to the drawing board. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 22 Oct 2026

AGC given two weeks to address Rulers’ feedback on separating A-G and public prosecutor roles

Penang police are remanding a 25-year-old babysitter for seven days starting from October 20, 2026 to assist in the investigation under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 22 Oct 2026

Autopsy finds Tasek Gelugor baby died from blunt force to head as Penang police remand carer for seven days

A general view of the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly building in Seremban. The High Court will hear DKU’s application to intervene in the 10 former exco members’ suit on Nov 2, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 22 Oct 2026

Sacked Negeri Sembilan exco members’ case: Federal Court case management on Oct 23, High Court to hear intervention bid on Nov 2

The ‘Egalite’ (‘Equality’) statue at Paris’ Place de la République, marked with black tears and graffiti reading ‘Golden youth’ on October 21, 2026, four days after riots and looting in nationwide protests against the high cost of living. All 462 Malaysian students in France are reported safe, says the Ministry of Higher Education. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 22 Oct 2026

Hold off on trips to France for now, MOHE tells Malaysian students in Europe amid riots

Port Dickson police says the death of a 21-year-old college student found dead behind a Lukut eatery at 6.05am October 21, 2026 has been classified as sudden death, with investigations showing no criminal elements in the case. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 22 Oct 2026

Intern found dead in Port Dickson died from fall from height, police say no foul play

Harry Roberts (right) executive principal at the Tunku Putra-HELP International School in Kuching, Sarawak, speaks during its Family Day event on September 26, 2026. — Pictures from Facebook/Tunku Putra-HELP School

Malaysia / 22 Oct 2026

Classes resume: Kuching international school beefs up security with three police officers after teacher attacked

The Education Ministry wants students to see that mathematics is all around them, such as managing pocket money. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 22 Oct 2026

From pocket money to cooking: How MOE hopes to make maths less scary

Government data from the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development shows that counselling is making tiny but significant improvements in keeping married couples together. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 22 Oct 2026

Three in 10 couples set on divorce changed their minds after counselling, says Family’s Ministry sec-gen

GovTech, Nepal flood victims and haze readings on Dewan Rakyat agenda on October 22, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 22 Oct 2026

In the Dewan Rakyat today: API accuracy, missing Malaysians in Nepal and GovTech

Chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (centre) says the BN will unveil its Melaka election candidates on October 24, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 22 Oct 2026

Melaka seat deal done: BN takes 21, PAS and allies get seven

What can Malaysia do to help retirees maintain an income for the rest of their lives and move away from lump-sum EPF withdrawals? — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 22 Oct 2026

How Malaysians can have enough money after retiring: Moving away from choosing EPF ‘lump sum’ payouts

Singapore’s CPF Board deputy CEO Wong Yan Jun said CPF Life helps Singaporeans manage the risk of living longer than what they had saved. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 22 Oct 2026

As Singaporeans live longer, a look at how they manage their retirement savings

Licensed financial planner Rajen Devadason said there could be several ways to channel some of EPF members’ EPF savings into an annuity for their later years. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 22 Oct 2026

Instead of a lump sum EPF withdrawal, how an automatic annuity with opt-out option could work for Malaysians

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) introduced a global sulphur limit of 0.50 per cent by mass for fuel used by ships outside designated emission control areas from January 1, 2020. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 21 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

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

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

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)

Kuching international school: Teen accused of injuring teacher no longer a student

Malaysia seventh in East Asia and Pacific on rule of law, strong on civil justice

AGC given two weeks to address Rulers’ feedback on separating A-G and public prosecutor roles

Autopsy finds Tasek Gelugor baby died from blunt force to head as Penang police remand carer for seven days

Sacked Negeri Sembilan exco members’ case: Federal Court case management on Oct 23, High Court to hear intervention bid on Nov 2

Hold off on trips to France for now, MOHE tells Malaysian students in Europe amid riots

Intern found dead in Port Dickson died from fall from height, police say no foul play

Classes resume: Kuching international school beefs up security with three police officers after teacher attacked

From pocket money to cooking: How MOE hopes to make maths less scary

Three in 10 couples set on divorce changed their minds after counselling, says Family’s Ministry sec-gen

In the Dewan Rakyat today: API accuracy, missing Malaysians in Nepal and GovTech

Melaka seat deal done: BN takes 21, PAS and allies get seven

How Malaysians can have enough money after retiring: Moving away from choosing EPF ‘lump sum’ payouts

As Singaporeans live longer, a look at how they manage their retirement savings

Instead of a lump sum EPF withdrawal, how an automatic annuity with opt-out option could work for Malaysians

Haze or ship fumes? Maritime experts want closer watch on vessel emissions at Malaysian ports