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Petaling Jaya District Police Chief ACP Shamsudin Mamat said that during the arrests, police also seized a machete and a saw believed to have been used in the incident. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 Oct 2026

Cops arrest five men after video of alleged armed assault in Petaling Jaya goes viral

Jais director Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad said investigations had begun under Sections 4 and 10 of the Syariah Criminal Offences (Selangor) Enactment 1995, which cover acts of demonstrating worship in ways that contravene Islamic law and bringing Islam into contempt, according to a report by Bernama. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 Oct 2026

Jais probes viral post alleging Muslim took part in non-Islamic religious ritual

A pedestrian wears a face mask during in Putrajaya amid hazy conditions, October 9, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 Oct 2026

Malaysia, Indonesia discuss joint action to tackle transboundary haze

Firemen extricate an accident victim from the wrecked car. — Picture from Facebook/Info Bencana Terengganu

Malaysia / 11 Oct 2026

Two women die after car skids into opposite lane, collides with trailer in Terengganu five-vehicle crash

MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman said the directive to form the special team was issued immediately following recent calls and the resurfacing of the issue online. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 Oct 2026

MACC sets up special team to re-examine RM350,000 corruption allegations against its senior officer

Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek said the Education Ministry (MOE) will continue to monitor the air quality following the haze currently affecting the country. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 Oct 2026

Haze: Schools in Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu to operate as usual today, says Fadhlina

The Johor government has decided to extend the closure of all schools and educational institutions in the state for five days, from October 12 to 16, due to the haze. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 Oct 2026

Johor extends school closures until Oct 16 as haze worsens

Shoppers visiting Langkawi and Labuan are set to benefit from a higher RM10,000 duty-free allowance, although the implementation date has yet to be announced. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 11 Oct 2026

RM10,000 duty-free shopping coming to Langkawi and Labuan: What can you buy?

A well-worn oncology appointment book from Hospital Kuala Lumpur, one example of the physical records patients may still be required to keep as Malaysia expands electronic medical records. — Picture by Soo Wern Jun

Malaysia / 11 Oct 2026

Malaysia has spent decades digitising public healthcare. Why are paper records still in use?

Participants and attendees pose for a group photo at the forum titled “Strengthening Malaysia’s Downstream Petroleum Value Chain and Identifying Gaps and Enabling Factors Within Malaysia’s Regulatory Landscape”, organised by Maritime Network Sdn Bhd in collaboration with Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT).

Malaysia / 10 Oct 2026

Unauthorised oil blending could tarnish Malaysia’s global image, experts warn

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim said the new KLIA-Bandar Enstek road would support MVV 2.0 and strengthen the state’s appeal to investors. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 Oct 2026

Better roads, stronger pitch: MB sees Budget 2027 lifting Negeri Sembilan’s investment appeal

Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Budget 2027 would combine prudent fiscal management with targeted measures to ease cost-of-living pressures. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 Oct 2026

Anwar: Budget 2027 will balance fiscal discipline with cost-of-living relief

Anwar said savings achieved through better governance were now being channelled back to the people. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 Oct 2026

Anwar says reduced waste and leakages created room for more Budget 2027 aid

Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Budget 2027 should be seen as a covenant between the government and Malaysians. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 Oct 2026

Budget 2027 more than numbers, says Anwar — it is a promise to the people

A Bernama check at the Stadthuys and Jonker Walk found that tourists were still visiting the popular attractions, while souvenir and handicraft shops remained open as usual. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 Oct 2026

Melaka tourist spots remain busy despite unhealthy API readings

Julaiha Munaji, 44 (center), pours water over the graves of her three children—Nor Daniel Aiman Norlizan, 18, Nor Daniel Fikri Norlizan, 11, and Puteri Naufa Raisha Norlizan, 8—at the Parit Haji Siraj Muslim Cemetery on October 8, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 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)

Cops arrest five men after video of alleged armed assault in Petaling Jaya goes viral

Jais probes viral post alleging Muslim took part in non-Islamic religious ritual

Malaysia, Indonesia discuss joint action to tackle transboundary haze

Two women die after car skids into opposite lane, collides with trailer in Terengganu five-vehicle crash

MACC sets up special team to re-examine RM350,000 corruption allegations against its senior officer

Haze: Schools in Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu to operate as usual today, says Fadhlina

Johor extends school closures until Oct 16 as haze worsens

RM10,000 duty-free shopping coming to Langkawi and Labuan: What can you buy?

Malaysia has spent decades digitising public healthcare. Why are paper records still in use?

Unauthorised oil blending could tarnish Malaysia’s global image, experts warn

Better roads, stronger pitch: MB sees Budget 2027 lifting Negeri Sembilan’s investment appeal

Anwar: Budget 2027 will balance fiscal discipline with cost-of-living relief

Anwar says reduced waste and leakages created room for more Budget 2027 aid

Budget 2027 more than numbers, says Anwar — it is a promise to the people

Melaka tourist spots remain busy despite unhealthy API readings

Grieving mother haunted by memories of her three children killed in Pontian accident