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Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay is the new chairman on the board of Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka as of September 16, succeeding Datuk Husaini Omar whose term has ended. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

After retiring as police No 2, Ayob Khan takes on new role as UTeM board chairman

Kelantan police are investigating a scam in which syndicate members allegedly spoofed the headquarters’ telephone number to trick victims into believing they were receiving calls from the police. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Kelantan investment manager loses RM1.2m in savings and jewellery after scammers spoof police phone number

Malaysia’s inflation rate is slowing, yet the cost of a meal or a basket of groceries can still feel high for households. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 14 h ago

If inflation is falling, why do Malaysians still feel food prices biting hard?

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation and Community Safety Department director Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said police had arrested a cable theft suspect in connection with the incident. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Bukit Aman denies police MPV escorted cable theft vehicle in Ampang

Fire damaged a classroom at the Chung Ling High School in Ayer Itam, Penang on September 21, 2026 evening and was extinguished within an hour, with no casualties reported. — Composite image from the Penang Fire and Rescue Department via Bernama on X

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Penang’s Chung Ling high school classroom catches fire, no casualties but 20pc damaged

IGB REIT Management Sdn Bhd has announced the passing of its former chief executive officer, Elizabeth Tan Hui Ning, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of a leader remembered for her impact on both IGB REIT and IGB Commercial REIT. — IGB website

Money / 3 h ago

Former IGB REIT CEO Elizabeth Tan dies at 42; company pays tribute to her legacy

Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim expressed concern that Loke’s resignation could jeopardise ongoing projects, including those in Johor. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 4 h ago

PKR’s Hassan Karim urges Anwar to retain Anthony Loke ahead of major transport projects

Cake Jalan Tiung’s bestselling butter 'tteok' is darker and crunchier than other versions. — Pictures courtesy of Cake Jalan Tiung

Eat-drink / 12 h ago

Butter ‘tteok’ craze comes to Shah Alam, where Cake Jalan Tiung’s darker, crunchier take sells out almost every day

The MOE says the removal of the 30 per cent Bumiputera equity is to meet the current needs of the education sector and ensure participation remains open to all parties wishing to contribute to the nation’s educational development. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Education Ministry opens private schools sector to all investors, no more 30pc Bumi rule

A leatherback turtle lays 70 eggs at Kuala Abang Beach early this morning, marking the species’ third recorded landing in Terengganu in September 2026, with the eggs later moved to the Rantau Abang Turtle Conservation Centre for incubation. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Leatherback makes third Terengganu landing this month, lays 70 eggs

Jaclyn Victor said performing a solo concert at the prestigious venue will be one of the most meaningful milestones in her singing career. — Bernama pic

Showbiz / 12 h ago

Jaclyn Victor takes on career milestone with first solo MPO concert, tackling opera and reimagined classics at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas

Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim said the decision was made unanimously at a special meeting of the State Executive Council (MMKN) today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Negeri Sembilan govt suspends state secretary, legal adviser amid royal row

Miti has clarified that matters related to the Bumiputera equity ownership policy fall under the Ministry of Economy’s purview. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Miti says Bumiputera equity policy is not under its purview but Economy Ministry’s

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the wage difference between low- and semi-skilled workers had narrowed from RM550 in 2016 to RM396 in 2024. . — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Beyond minimum wage, Malaysia needs clearer wage ladders tied to productivity, says Akmal Nasrullah

Zamberi Angah was believed to have entered the Korbu Forest Reserve with a friend to search for rotan. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Orang Asli man killed in suspected tiger attack while searching for rotan in Sungai Siput

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Zidane, Klopp, Xavi, Mancini: The Nations League has become a coaches’ showcase

France’s head coach Zinedine Zidane shakes hands with France’s forward Michael Olise at the end of a training session ahead of France’s Uefa Nations League match against Turkey in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines outside Paris, on September 21, 2026. — AFP pic

PARIS, Sept 22 — The 2026/27 Nations League kicks off on Thursday but all eyes will be on the touchlines as a starry cast of new coaches, including Zinedine Zidane and Jurgen Klopp, prepare to make their debuts in international football.The end of World Cup cycles usually herald in a host...

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Medical examinations found that Tong Yu Jin had appendicitis and required immediate surgery. — Picture from Instagram/bernamaofficial

3 h ago

Malaysian swimmer Tong Yu Jin ruled out of Asian Games after appendix surgery

Tasked with keeping Malaysia’s medal hopes alive with the team trailing 1-2, the fearless young duo pushed Jeong Na Eun-Kim Hye Jeong all the way before narrowly losing 21-18, 11-21, 22-24 in a heart-stopping second doubles match. — Picture from X/ShuttleHard

3 h ago

Asian Games: Malaysia exit women’s badminton team event despite Cheng Su Yin-Low Zi Yu fightback

A man walks past temporary wooden container huts being used to house athletes for the 2026 Asian Games at the Garden Pier in Nagoya on September 17, 2026. — AFP pic

3 h ago

Nagoya Asian Games organisers come out fighting, blame teams for cruise ship ‘confusion’

Gold medalist Guo Li (centre) of China, silver medalist Fariba Hashimi (left) of Afghanistan and bronze medalist Leung Wing Yee of Hong Kong, China take a selfie during the victory ceremony for the women’s road race event of cycling road at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Shinshiro of Aichi Prefecture, Japan, September 22, 2026. — Xinhua pic via AFP

3 h ago

Afghan cyclist Hashimi wins Asian Games silver after training disguised as man

National sepak takraw team regu players Muhammad Afifuddin Mohd Razali (left) and Muhammad Zulkifli Abd Razak in action against India in the team regu event at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Gymnasium, September 22, 2026. — Bernama pic

8 h ago

Malaysia reach sepak takraw team regu semis, eye first Asian Games gold since 1990

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has faced growing pressure since launching this summer’s now-abandoned Fifa Forward Enterprise proposal, which involved selling stakes in a company controlling commercial rights to the World Cup and other Fifa competitions to private investors. — AFP pic

9 h ago

Infantino opens door to Fifa reform talks after backlash over abandoned plan

France’s head coach Zinedine Zidane arrives to take part in a training session four days ahead of France’s Uefa Nations League football match against Turkey in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines outside Paris on September 21, 2026. The gathering is the first of the French national team under its new coach Zinedine Zidane, appointed on July 28, 2026 on a four-year contract. — AFP pic

11 h ago

Zidane begins France tenure with attacking football in mind

Brazilian tennis player Joao Fonseca has opted to skip the Asian swing to focus on his physical and mental recovery following an injury-hit season. — AFP pic

11 h ago

Brazilian tennis star Fonseca steps back from Asian swing after injury struggles

National women’s squash star S. Sivasangari takes part in a training session as part of her final preparations for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games at the Nagoya Kinjo Futo Arena, September 22, 2026. — Bernama pic

11 h ago

Sivasangari eyes Asian Games squash gold with Olympic berth in sight

Men’s doubles pair Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Mohd Rumsani compete against Mongolia’s Bishrelt-Erdene Odbayar and Battugs Bayarsaikhan in the men’s team badminton event at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games at Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium, September 21, 2026. — Bernama pic

12 h ago

Malaysia face Indonesia test in Asian Games badminton team quarterfinals today

The Harimau Malaya squad held their first training session of the centralised camp on September 21, 2026, in Petaling Jaya ahead of the 2026 Fifa Asean Cup, which will be held in Indonesia from September 25 to October 5. — Bernama pic

12 h ago

Faris Danish, Aguero, Romel out as Harimau Malaya name three replacements ahead of Fifa Asean Cup 2026

Kyrgyzstan’s Dastan Kanybek Uulu (red) and Uzbekistan’s Firdavs Atamuratov compete in the men’s modern -60kg semi-final mixed martial arts bout during the 2026 Asian Games at Nagoya City Inae Sports Center in Nagoya on September 21, 2026. — AFP pic

14 h ago

Once called ‘human cockfighting’, MMA makes Olympic push

Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) player Bergson Gustavo Silveira Da Silva celebrates scoring his sixth goal during the FA Cup match against Penang FC at the City Stadium in George Town, Penang, September 20, 2026. — Bernama pic

1d ago

Naturalised striker Bergson da Silva calls Malaysia call-up a dream come true after five years in JDT

According to media reports, Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka obtained the certificates from his doctor, who is also under investigation for allegedly providing the fake documents. — AFP pic

1d ago

Swiss captain Xhaka admits obtaining Covid vaccination certificates without jab

A ferris wheel is seen behind signage for the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture on September 17, 2026. Thai women’s badminton player Pitchamon Opatniputh became the first known doping case at the Asian Games in Japan on Monday, testers said. — AFP pic

1d ago

Thai women’s badminton star Pitchamon becomes first doping case at Asian Games

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