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Malaysia / 14 h ago

ECRL explained: How fast, how far and when will Malaysia’s new East Coast rail link open?

Former UiTM Holdings group chief executive officer Azlizan Fadzil has pleaded not guilty to a criminal breach of trust charge involving RM37.37 million earmarked for a solar power project in Gambang, Pahang. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Ex-UiTM Holdings CEO charged with CBT over RM37.37m meant for Pahang solar project

Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency chief Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain addresses the viral KLIA incident during a press conference in Putrajaya October 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

‘If the price is me, I’ll pay it’: Border agency chief Shuhaily ready to face action over viral KLIA incident

File picture of a consumer checking their Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) aid balance before purchasing daily necessities at the Mydin Alor Setar Supermarket on September 3, 2025. The Finance Ministry (MoF), in a post on X today, said RM100 in monthly SARA aid would be credited to households receiving Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR), while senior citizens and single individuals would each receive RM50 a month. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Finance Ministry: Monthly SARA aid credited to recipients’ MyKad from today

State DAP chairman J. Arul Kumar said a post by a Facebook account under the name Khalide Al Walid had, among other things, alleged links between the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan and DAP, as well as connecting the party to issues involving customary land. — Picture from Facebook/J. Arul Kumar

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Negeri Sembilan DAP lodges police report over Facebook post linking party to ongoing crisis, royal institution

Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad grieves at the grave of his wife, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, at Pusara Negara in Putrajaya October 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Dr Mahathir sheds tears during visit to Dr Hasmah’s grave three days after her death (VIDEO)

MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman said the commission only learned of the matter through media reports and has not received any official complaint concerning the allegations to date. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

MACC ready to probe alleged RM2.1b overspending by Rural and Regional Development Ministry if complaint received

Ferrari’s Formula 1 pit crew practise pit stops during the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia at the Sepang International Circuit on October 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

RM35 nasi lemak, RM30 Indomie: F1 food prices rev up at Sepang

A 55-year-old tourist died during an introductory scuba diving activity in waters off Kampung Salang, Pulau Tioman. — Pixabay pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Tourist dies after losing consciousness during Tioman scuba dive

Visitors gather in quiet reflection at Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali’s grave in Putrajaya September 30, 2026, as tributes continue following her death on September 28. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

At Dr Hasmah’s grave, Malaysians reflect on a life that touched generations

MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman said no asset declaration notice was served on former human resources minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan’s 12-year-old son. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

MACC chief says no asset declaration notice was served on ex-minister Saravanan’s 12-year-old son

Perak is pursuing a gradual ‘Zero Stray’ goal through neutering, licensing, shelters and stronger regulation. — File picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Perak’s stray animal programme should be model for Malaysia, says deputy minister

Nga Kor Ming has pledged a reward equivalent to one month of a minister’s salary for Housing and Local Government Ministry personnel who win the Prime Minister’s Innovation Award. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Nga Kor Ming offers one month’s ministerial salary for top Housing Ministry innovator

Passenger’s baggage from Thai Airways flights is seen at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok on September 29, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 10 h ago

Thai Airways enlists Royal Thai Air Force to clear 8,000 stranded bags at Suvarnabhumi

A Scuderia Ferrari F1 car is seen at the Sepang International Circuit. — Bernama pic

Sports / 11 h ago

Sepang sets record with nearly 100,000 tickets sold as Malaysia gears up for Bahrain Grand Prix

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Sports / 1 h ago

Verstappen relishes Sepang return nine years after memorable F1 win

Red Bull Racing’s Dutch driver Max Verstappen arrives at the paddock ahead of the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang on October 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

SEPANG, Oct 1 — Nine years after winning at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC), Red Bull driver Max Verstappen returns to the venue this weekend for the Formula One (F1) Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix (GP) with fond memories of the track where he claimed the second victory of his...

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Johor Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor (left) monitors the aftermath of flash flooding in Johor Bahru on October 1, 2026. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 52 m ago

Johor rolls out additional RM30m after flash floods hit state capital

Johor Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor (third from left) monitors the aftermath of flash flooding in Johor Bahru on October 1, 2026. — Picture courtesy of Facebook/Mohd Jafni Md Shukor

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Johor government to enhance ‘Smart City’ technology for early extreme weather warnings

File picture of a consumer checking their Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) aid balance before purchasing daily necessities at the Mydin Alor Setar Supermarket on September 3, 2025. The Finance Ministry (MoF), in a post on X today, said RM100 in monthly SARA aid would be credited to households receiving Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR), while senior citizens and single individuals would each receive RM50 a month. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Finance Ministry: Monthly SARA aid credited to recipients’ MyKad from today

MetMalaysia has issued a weather warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds affecting Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Labuan and 10 states until 7pm today. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Weather alert: Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds forecast across KL, Putrajaya, Labuan and 10 states until 7pm

Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Abdul Aziz Abdul Majid (centre) witnesses the handover of duties as Sarawak police commissioner from CP Datuk Mohamad Zainal Abdullah (left) to DCP Saifullizan Ishak at the Sarawak police headquarters in Kuching, October 1, 2026. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Don't abuse your power, deputy IGP tells police

Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri (left) with Marine Police Force (PPM) commander SAC Shamsol Kassim during the launch gimmick held in conjunction with the 79th PPM Anniversary celebration at the PPM Region One Operations Headquarters in Pulau Indah, Port Klang, October 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Malaysia’s marine police nab 2,707, record 7,627 cases in national waters this year

Penang Police Chief Datuk Dennis Lim Kwang Keng said the raids by the state Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) resulted in the seizure of 8.83 kilogrammes (kg) of heroin, 15.06 kg of methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) powder, five litres of liquid MDMA, 182 ecstasy pills and 70 grammes (g) of ketamine. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Three separate drug busts net RM3.44m in drugs, five arrests in Penang

A boy who suffered a broken right leg after an incident involving a KAFA teacher in 2022 has been awarded RM47,000 in damages and costs by the Kuala Terengganu High Court. — Daily Express pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Kuala Terengganu High Court awards RM47,000 to boy who broke leg after being ‘slammed’ onto chair by teacher

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Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said the cooperation would extend beyond Johor and Singapore to include efforts to attract investors from other countries and facilitate exports to other markets. — Bernama pic

Singapore / 2 h ago

Singapore, Malaysia explore third-country investment in JS-SEZ

The Asean Power Grid Mobilisation Partnership (AMP), signed between the Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry (METI), Ministry of Finance (MOF) and the World Bank Group, will address issues related to cross-border wheeling arrangements while promoting regional cooperation, capacity building and knowledge exchange among Asean member states. — Bernama pic

Singapore / 2 h ago

Singapore, World Bank team up to turn Asean power grid into investable projects

Singapore, which has a population of just over six million people, saw record-low fertility rates last year. — AFP pic

Singapore / 10 h ago

Singapore swipes right as FirstDate app courts civil servants to tackle record‑low marriage rates

Singapore’s competition watchdog has acted against a fake review service provider and 45 businesses that admitted purchasing fabricated online reviews in its largest probe into such practices to date. — Pexels.com pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Fake review outfit caught selling five-star ratings to 45 Singapore businesses

Authorities today warned of flash flood risks in parts of Singapore. — Unsplash pic/Murphy Li

Singapore / 5 h ago

Singapore issues flash flood warnings, authorities highlights danger zones

A Scoot flight from Macau to Singapore was delayed last week after a passenger was escorted off the aircraft for disruptive behaviour. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Singapore / 5 h ago

Singapore-bound flight delayed in Macau as disruptive Scoot passenger removed to travellers’ applause

At 8am, air quality is in the unhealthy range in four of five regions in Singapore. — AsiaOne pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore haze watch: Air quality hits unhealthy levels in four regions; north stays moderate

Caltex on Tuesday (Sept 29) night raised prices across its petrol offerings, mirroring the 5-cent hike posted by Shell earlier in the afternoon. — AsiaOne pic

Singapore / 1d ago

In Singapore, Caltex follows Shell’s lead, raises petrol prices

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World

US President Donald Trump has signed a voluntary AI safety deal with leading tech firms amid concerns over AI systems hacking other organisations during testing. — AFP pic

World / 3 m ago

What is Trump’s AI deal and why are critics sceptical?

A flydubai Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft is pictured on the tarmac after landing at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport in Lod on September 30, 2026. A passenger on a rerouted flydubai flight that was bound for Tel Aviv said one of the pilots tried to crash the plane and kill everyone on board, after both pilots were found to be wounded on landing in Saudi Arabia. — AFP pic

World / 1 h ago

UAE probes ‘terror’ link after flydubai cockpit attack on flight to Israel

Rescuers work at a damaged school following a drone strike in Kyiv on October 1, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. — AFP pic

World / 1 h ago

Russian drones hit key Kyiv bridge, disrupting transport

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto shakes hands with newly appointed Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir (left) during his inauguration ceremony at the State Palace in Jakarta on October 1, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

Prabowo reshuffles Cabinet, names new foreign, political-security ministers

This handout image taken on September 26, 2026 and released by the New Zealand Defence Force on October 1, 2026 shows a yacht sinking after a sperm whale struck and cracked the hull in the remote South Pacific. — New Zealand Defence Force handout pic via AFP

World / 2 h ago

‘Loud thud’: Sperm whale rams yacht in South Pacific, forcing four sailors into overnight ordeal

A flydubai Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft prepares for landing at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport in Lod on September 30, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

Indian pilot hailed as ‘hero’ after stabbing attack in Flydubai cockpit

This handout picture shows the passenger ship Virgo Transport 8 which capsized in the Java Sea waters September 17, 2026. — AFP pic/Indonesian Navy

World / 5 h ago

Indonesian authorities detain ferry captain, dozens still missing in Java Sea sinking

This handout picture dated January 12, 2023 provided by the Tennessee Department of Correction shows convicted US murderer Christa Pike. — AFP pic/Tennessee Department of Correction

World / 4 h ago

Tennessee halts executions after Christa Pike survives failed lethal injection, now hospitalised

Money

Money / 3 m ago

Flags and pho on show as Pandora opens huge Vietnam plant

At 6pm, the ringgit fell to 4.0830/4.0875 against the US dollar from Wednesday’s close of 4.0785/4.0820. — Bernama pic

Money / 2 h ago

Ringgit slips against US dollar but gains against major currencies

In a statement today, the national oil and gas company said the shutdown is a precautionary measure to protect the integrity of the pipeline and ensure safe operations. ― Picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 2 h ago

Petronas temporarily shuts Songkhla gas pipeline after inspection issue

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 20.81 points, or 1.26 per cent, to 1,630.36 from Wednesday’s close of 1,651.17. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Money / 2 h ago

Bursa Malaysia ends lower, KLCI slides 1.26pc on cautious sentiment

ACCCIM has welcomed the temporary minimum wage exemption for MSMEs, while urging wage increases to take into account productivity and business capacity. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Money / 1d ago

ACCCIM welcomes minimum wage exemption for MSMEs, says move offers relief to 1.3 million firms

Retail prices of unsubsidised RON97 and RON95 petrol fall 5 sen per litre, while unsubsidised diesel drops 15 sen for Oct 1 to 7. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Money / 1d ago

MOF: RON97 fixed at RM5, unsubsidised RON95 at RM4.52, diesel at RM5.27

IATA senior vice president sustainability and chief economist Marie Owens Thomsen said air cargo demand rose 4.4 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in August, with all regions reporting growth even as capacity was trimmed by 0.1 per cent. — AFP pic

Money / 1d ago

IATA: Global air cargo demand rises 4.4pc in August despite capacity dip

Thai Airways said flooding had disrupted employees’ journeys to work, leaving some unable to report for duty and creating a manpower shortage that affected warehouse operations. — Picture from Facebook/Thai Airways

Money / 1d ago

Thai Airways suspends Suvarnabhumi cargo services for seven days from Sept 30 after floods disrupt staffing

Sports

Red Bull Racing’s Dutch driver Max Verstappen arrives at the paddock ahead of the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang on October 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 1 h ago

Verstappen relishes Sepang return nine years after memorable F1 win

National hockey player Azrai Aizad Abu Kamal takes a penalty stroke during the men’s hockey semi-final against South Korea at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, October 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 25 m ago

Azrai Aizad double fires Malaysia into Asian Games hockey final

Malaysia’s C. Ameeshenraj secured the decisive point in the national men’s team’s 2-1 victory over defending champions India in the Asian Games squash semi-final at Nagoya Kinjo Futo Arena, October 1, 2026. — Bernama file pic

Sports / 25 m ago

Ameeshenraj delivers as Malaysia stun India to reach Asian Games squash final

A Norwegian Air Shuttle plane is pictured in a social media image edited to feature a ponytail resembling Erling Haaland’s former hairstyle. The airline captioned the post: ‘We’ve never looked more Norwegian.’ — AFP/social media pics

Sports / 55 m ago

Haaland’s ponytail lands Norwegian airline in legal tangle

National squash player S. Sivasangari in action against Japan’s Satomi Watanabe during the women’s team semi-final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 at Nagoya Kinjo Futo Arena, October 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 3 h ago

Sivasangari, Aira fire Malaysia into Asian Games women’s squash final

The Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) peloton competes in Stage Five from Tapah, Perak to Genting Highlands, Pahang, October 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 2 h ago

Brothers go head-to-head on Genting as Ren Han beats Ren Bao in LTdL Queen Stage

Ferrari’s British driver Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari’s Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc attend the drivers’ parade prior to the Formula One Azerbaijan Grand Prix at the Baku City Circuit in Baku on September 26, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 2 h ago

Hamilton, Leclerc rally behind embattled Ferrari boss Vasseur amid job rumours

Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni Awang during one of the races in Paris Olympic 2024. — Bernama pic

Sports / 3 h ago

Azizulhasni adds Asian Games bronze to Malaysia’s cycling haul, turns focus to keirin