Malay Mail

On October 1, Laos police seized 521kg of crystal methamphetamine from a private Learjet that had arrived from Subang. CGT Asia Limited has confirmed that only one Philippine national was on board its aircraft when it departed Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, Subang, for Luang Prabang International Airport, Laos, on October 1, and that the passenger boarded without any carry-on luggage. — Social media pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

CGT Asia confirms Philippine passenger boarded Subang-Laos flight without carry-on baggage

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today granted an audience to Independent Police Conduct Commission chairman Datuk Zolkopli Dahalan and deputy chairman Martina@Kartina Zamhari at Istana Negara October 8, 2026. — Picture via Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

Malaysia / 12 h ago

King grants audience to IPCC chairman at Istana Negara

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives for a plenary session of the House of Representatives at the National Diet in Tokyo on October 5, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 16 h ago

Japan tells China to ‘show respect’ after PM Takaichi addressed by name only

A thick layer of haze envelops the Kuala Lumpur skyline, reducing visibility. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Hazy math: DoE explains why your AQI says 250 when the official API is 175

Schools in areas where the Air Pollutant Index (API) exceeds 180 must close from October 9, the Education Ministry announced today. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Schools in Malaysia to close from tomorrow if haze index tops 180, Education Ministry says

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has been granted leave by the Federal Court in Putrajaya to appeal a ruling allowing the Malaysian Bar to challenge the discontinuation of his Yayasan Akalbudi corruption case. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Federal Court allows Zahid, AG to appeal Malaysian Bar’s challenge of DNAA in Yayasan Akalbudi case

The Proton X50 Sport Edition gets a predominantly black treatment with red accents, plus black 18-inch alloy wheels and dedicated skirtings. — Picture courtesy of Proton

Life / 18 h ago

Proton opens bookings for X50 Sport Edition to mark six-year milestone

Pope Leo XIV delivers his speech during the weekly general audience at St Peter’s Square in the Vatican on October 7, 2026. — AFP pic

Life / 19 h ago

New era for the Vatican? Pope Leo signals major shift in marriage rules

Singapore Airlines’ female cabin crew will switch to new closed-toe footwear from January, phasing out the open-toed sandals synonymous with the airline’s iconic image. — Pictures from Singapore Airlines website/social media

Singapore / 14 h ago

Goodbye, Singapore Girl sandals: SIA cabin crew to get new closed-toe wedge shoes

The government is making early preparations for potentially extreme heat, with temperatures forecast to reach 40 degrees Celsius from the end of this year until April next year. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Malaysia prepares for extreme heat as El Nino looms from end-2026 to April, says Mat Sabu

The view around Terachi appears obscured by haze in Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan, on October 8, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Haze persists as 38 areas record unhealthy API, Segamat highest at 187

Duck egg ‘char kway teow’ at Next Gen Kopitiam. — Picture by CK Lim

Eat-drink / 19 h ago

Drop by Next Gen Kopitiam in Maluri for their ‘char kway teow’, stay for their fluffy, salty-sweet golden toast

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim has called for schools in haze-affected areas to close if Air Pollutant Index (API) readings remain above 150 to 180 for a prolonged period. — Picture via Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

Malaysia / 11 h ago

King calls for schools to close if API stays above 150-180 for prolonged period

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing following an official welcoming ceremony at Perdana Putra. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Anwar personally contacts Indonesian President Prabowo over haze crisis

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing after their joint press conference at Perdana Putra, during the Myanmar leader’s two-day official visit to Malaysia October 8, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

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CGT Asia confirms Philippine passenger boarded Subang-Laos flight without carry-on baggage

King grants audience to IPCC chairman at Istana Negara

Japan tells China to ‘show respect’ after PM Takaichi addressed by name only

Hazy math: DoE explains why your AQI says 250 when the official API is 175

Schools in Malaysia to close from tomorrow if haze index tops 180, Education Ministry says

Federal Court allows Zahid, AG to appeal Malaysian Bar’s challenge of DNAA in Yayasan Akalbudi case

Proton opens bookings for X50 Sport Edition to mark six-year milestone

New era for the Vatican? Pope Leo signals major shift in marriage rules

Goodbye, Singapore Girl sandals: SIA cabin crew to get new closed-toe wedge shoes

Malaysia prepares for extreme heat as El Nino looms from end-2026 to April, says Mat Sabu

Haze persists as 38 areas record unhealthy API, Segamat highest at 187

Drop by Next Gen Kopitiam in Maluri for their ‘char kway teow’, stay for their fluffy, salty-sweet golden toast

King calls for schools to close if API stays above 150-180 for prolonged period

Anwar personally contacts Indonesian President Prabowo over haze crisis

Myanmar willing to accept repatriation of nationals in large numbers at own expense, says Anwar

Shopee records four-fold increase in demand for tech gadgets since MCO 2.0

Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition now available for pre-order in Malaysia

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