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Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani upset defending champions Kim Won Ho-Seo Seung Jae of South Korea to reach the French Open semi-finals on October 23, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 7 h ago

Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin stun defending champions in just 36 minutes to reach French Open semis

National mixed doubles pair Hoo Pang Ron-Lai Pei Jing advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 French Open after battling hard to overcome Germany’s Marvin Seidel-Thuc Phuong Nguyen in Tremblay-en-France today. — AFP pic

Sports / 19 h ago

Malaysia's Hoo Pang Ron-Lai Pei Jing reach French Open badminton semi-finals

Miss Universe Singapore 2026 winner Vion Erico Tan (centre) was initially set to represent Singapore at the 75th Miss Universe pageant in Puerto Rico. — Picture from Instagram/missuniversesingapore_official

Singapore / 5 h ago

Singapore’s new Miss Universe won’t be going to Puerto Rico — neither will Malaysia’s

Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department Director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan delivers his speech during a press conference at the Selangor Police Contingent Headquarters in Shah Alam on August 11, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Police probe local syndicate links after Indonesia seizes tanker carrying RM800m ketamine off Sumatra

Head to Gong Dou Coffee for a bucolic getaway in the heart of the city. — Picture by CK Lim

Eat-drink / 6 h ago

Escape the city (without leaving) at Gong Dou Coffee in Cheras, with direct fire roasted beans, strawberry mochi and coffee nut tarts

A woman wears a face mask in Shah Alam, Selangor on September 16, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Haze creeps back: Seremban and Johor’s Larkin log highest API readings at 169

The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, grants a special interview marking the Silver Jubilee of His Royal Highness’ reign in Kuala Lumpur. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Monarchy provides stability above political differences, says Selangor Sultan

Md Noor Bin Bujang watches television while using an oxygen concentrator at his home in Rawang, Selangor, on October 16, 2026. While haze exposure poses health risks to the general population, high risk groups such as children, seniors and pregnant women are generally more likely to be vulnerable. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Experts say all high-risk groups vulnerable to haze, including those with medical conditions

A structure built for a traditional Taoist religious ceremony collapses after strong winds from Typhoon Champi in Keelung, northern Taiwan, on October 24, 2026, as the storm swept past the island’s northeast on its way to China and Japan. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

One dead, 500 hurt as Champi batters Taiwan, then turns towards Shanghai

A volunteer from the Central Kalimantan Forest and Land Fire Smoke Response Coalition provides mobile oxygen relief to a firefighter battling forest and land fires in Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan, on October 22, 2026, as toxic haze from fires in Indonesia blankets parts of South-east Asia including Malaysia and Singapore. — AFP pic

Singapore / 7 h ago

Singapore turns to its own palm oil and forestry firms in Indonesia as South-east Asian haze probe grows

Coral Hart poses for a portrait at the Cape Town public library in Cape Town, on October 14, 2026. South African writer Coral Hart has published more than 370 books since February 2025 using artificial intelligence, a process she passionately defends despite criticism and threats. Coral Hart — a pseudonym she uses for protection — told AFP in an interview she had received ‘tens of thousands’ of hate messages and several death threats. — AFP pic

Life / 19 h ago

‘Books are selling’: S.African author defends her use of AI after publishing 370 books in 20 months

The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, grants a special interview marking the Silver Jubilee of His Royal Highness’ reign in Kuala Lumpur. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Sultan Sharafuddin calls for AI training, responsible social media use, geriatric care for Selangor’s future

A Singapore Land Transport Authority contractor tows away a foreign-registered vehicle used for illegal cross-border rides to Malaysia. — Singapore Land Transport Authority pic via AsiaOne

Singapore / 4 h ago

Singapore nabs six drivers at Woodlands and Tuas for illegal rides to Johor

Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, Measat Broadcast Network Systems Sdn Bhd, has entered into a conditional sale and purchase agreement with Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd to dispose of its broadband business assets for RM83 million. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 19 h ago

Astro’s MBNS to sell broadband business assets to Maxis Broadband for RM83m

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Bukit Aman: Post-mortem finds external injuries in Cheras custodial death, cause of death pending lab analysis

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Malaysia / 1 h ago

PM Anwar calls for thorough investigation into detainee’s death in police custody

In a Facebook post today, Anwar said he had contacted Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail to obtain further information on the case and ensure that updates on the investigation were conveyed to the deceased’s family. — Picture by Yusof Isa

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has ordered a thorough, transparent and uncompromising investigation into the death of Noorizwan Zulkefly in police custody.In a Facebook post today, Anwar said he had contacted Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail to obtain further information on...

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A condolence message from the King and Queen to the Terengganu royal family. — Istana Negara pic

Malaysia / 37 m ago

King and Queen offer prayers for late Terengganu prince Tengku Baderul Zaman

A condolence message posted on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s Facebook page.

Malaysia / 51 m ago

PM extends condolences to Terengganu Sultan over brother’s death

Perlis Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Abu Bakar Hamzah speaks to the press at at Kompleks Seri Putra in Kangar on June 5, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Perikatan seeks talks with Perlis MB Abu Bakar snookered by two-term Bersatu suspension

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Bukit Aman: Post-mortem finds external injuries in Cheras custodial death, cause of death pending lab analysis

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said a specific date for the celebration will be proposed to the Cabinet soon for the government’s approval. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Government to establish Veterans’ Day for MAF veterans

Noorizwan Zulkefly had been in a police lock-up for 11 days before his health deteriorated. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Cheras custodial death: Family takes plea to PM’s doorstep, seeks transparent probe

According to a statement by the Comptroller of the Terengganu Royal Household, Datuk Mohd Sophian Abu Bakar, the remains of Tengku Baderul Zaman will arrive at Sultan Mahmud Airport in Kuala Nerus at 1.15 pm aboard a special aircraft. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Sultan Mizan’s brother passes away; Terengganu declares three-day mourning

A woman wears a face mask in Shah Alam, Selangor on September 16, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Haze creeps back: Seremban and Johor’s Larkin log highest API readings at 169

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The Long John Silver’s outlet at Woods Square, Singapore will have its last day on October 30, 2026 nearly six years after its opening in November 2020. — Picture from Instagram/ljs_sg

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Scammed victims say they received a PDF file resembling a Carousell invoice, purportedly to facilitate payment or to confirm the transaction. — Singapore Police Force pic via AsiaOne

Singapore / 4 h ago

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A Singapore Civil Defence Force officer was trapped in the front cabin after the fire engine crashed on Sungei Kadut Street 1 on January 23, 2025, and had to be freed with hydraulic rescue equipment. — Picture from Facebook/Singapore roads accident.com

Singapore / 4 h ago

Jail and five-year driving ban for Singapore fire engine driver who dozed off after crash that injured three passengers

A Singapore Land Transport Authority contractor tows away a foreign-registered vehicle used for illegal cross-border rides to Malaysia. — Singapore Land Transport Authority pic via AsiaOne

Singapore / 4 h ago

Singapore nabs six drivers at Woodlands and Tuas for illegal rides to Johor

Miss Universe Singapore 2026 winner Vion Erico Tan (centre) was initially set to represent Singapore at the 75th Miss Universe pageant in Puerto Rico. — Picture from Instagram/missuniversesingapore_official

Singapore / 5 h ago

Singapore’s new Miss Universe won’t be going to Puerto Rico — neither will Malaysia’s

A volunteer from the Central Kalimantan Forest and Land Fire Smoke Response Coalition provides mobile oxygen relief to a firefighter battling forest and land fires in Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan, on October 22, 2026, as toxic haze from fires in Indonesia blankets parts of South-east Asia including Malaysia and Singapore. — AFP pic

Singapore / 7 h ago

Singapore turns to its own palm oil and forestry firms in Indonesia as South-east Asian haze probe grows

Bank Negara Malaysia and Bank of Thailand have joined the Borderless, Liquid, Open, Online, Multi-currency (BLOOM) initiative as policymaker members, said the Monetary Authority of Singapore today. — AFP pic

Singapore / 20 h ago

BNM, Bank of Thailand join Singapore-led BLOOM cross-border digital money initiative

Festive flight frenzy as low‑cost fares soar to record highs, leaving travellers counting the cost. — Picture by Farhan Najib

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Demonstrators gather in heavy haze outside the Central Kalimantan governor’s office in Palangkaraya, Indonesia on October 23, 2026, demanding authorities to declare a national emergency to free up more aid. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

‘The officials are morons’: Haze that reached Malaysia now has Indonesian students protesting in central Kalimantan

A structure built for a traditional Taoist religious ceremony collapses after strong winds from Typhoon Champi in Keelung, northern Taiwan, on October 24, 2026, as the storm swept past the island’s northeast on its way to China and Japan. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

One dead, 500 hurt as Champi batters Taiwan, then turns towards Shanghai

Saudi Arabia says it shot down a Houthi missile aimed at Riyadh after explosions rock its capital on October 24, 2026. — AFP file pic

World / 3 h ago

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Workers install a wooden panel to board up the window of a Samsung store on Boulevard Malesherbes in central Paris on October 23, 2026, ahead of protests planned for October 24, after last weekend’s demonstrations descended into the worst street violence in years. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

Le Pen congress, student protests and 70,000 police: France on edge

US Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton attends a White House roundtable on cybercrime in Washington, DC, on October 21, 2026, three days before his memo warning that Iran has ‘substantially increased’ efforts to target Americans. — Getty Images pic via AFP

World / 1 h ago

US spy chief says Iran is stepping up plots targeting Americans, Trump hints at ‘another little Epic Fury’

A video grab from the webcam of the Kehlsteinhaus, known as the Eagle’s Nest and formerly Adolf Hitler’s mountain retreat, shows a large fire at the site, 1,834 metres up in the mountains over Berchtesgaden in Bavaria, early on October 24, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

Hitler’s mountain retreat in Bavarian Alps ‘completely ablaze’, German police detain suspect

A student (left) learns a Chinese dance at the Confucius Institute. The US says it is shutting down such centres as it deems them ‘propaganda tools of the Chinese Communist Party’. — Xinhua pic via AFP

World / 3 h ago

Pentagon puts China-funded Confucius Institutes on US security threat list

People and security forces gather outside a Greek Orthodox church in the village of Hammoud in Jordan’s Karak governorate on October 23, 2026, after gunmen killed at least seven people during a funeral procession. — AFP pic

World / 6 h ago

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Money

Indonesia Coordinating Minister for Downstreaming and Energy Transition Bahlil Lahadalia (right) says the country is prioritising its own gas consumption. — Anadolu pic via AFP

Money / 4 m ago

Indonesia says 70pc of its gas stays home — Singapore feels the cut first

Malaysia’s currency is set for a quiet week at RM4.07-RM4.08 as all eyes turn to the US Federal Open Market Committee meeting scheduled for October 27-28, 2026. — Pexels pic

Money / 2 h ago

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DRB-HICOM Bhd group COO for corporate services Datuk Jezilee Mohamad Ramli (left) visits a work bay at the launch of the EON Body & Paint Hub in Glenmarie, Shah Alam, Selangor on October 23, 2026. — Bernama pic

Money / 2 h ago

Dented car? EON’s new Shah Alam hub has four spray booths ready

Bursa Malaysia is tipped to edge higher in the last week of October 2026 as bargain hunters circle, analysts say. — File picture by Hari Anggara

Money / 1 h ago

Dip-buyers could lift Bursa next week, but oil and foreign selling may rattle it

Ahead of next month’s midterm US elections, Donald Trump has increasingly blamed Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries for surging energy prices back home, which are causing the president political headaches. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

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Repayment deferments have since been extended to the victims affected by the recent floods along the Nepal-China border, said Bank Negara Malaysia. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Money / 21 h ago

BNM: Nepal-China flood victims to receive loan repayment deferments, fee waivers

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Money / 23 h ago

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Etihad has extended until November 5 its suspension of flights to Riyadh and Dammam in Saudi Arabia, targeted by strikes from Yemen’s Houthis. — AFP pic

Money / 21 h ago

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Sports

Malaysia’s national squash player S. Sivasangari is set to face Egypt’s Farida Mohamed in the final of the 2026 Silicon Valley Open 2 in Redwood City, California. — Bernama file pic

Sports / 2 h ago

One win from glory: Malaysia’s Sivasangari beats Asian Games rival Anahat Singh for Silicon Valley Open final

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho’s first spell at the club was marked by Clasico clashes on the pitch and in the press room. — AFP pic

Sports / 2 h ago

Eye pokes, a ‘scandal’ and a war of words: Mourinho brings the Clasico circus back

Ducati Lenovo’s Marc Marquez slides off the track during qualifying for the Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island on October 24, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 3 h ago

Big brother Marc Marquez crashes, hops on spare bike and still beats Alex to pole at Australian MotoGP

Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani upset defending champions Kim Won Ho-Seo Seung Jae of South Korea to reach the French Open semi-finals on October 23, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 7 h ago

Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin stun defending champions in just 36 minutes to reach French Open semis

Nottingham Forest’s Neco Williams in action during the Premier League match. — NurPhoto pic via AFP

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National mixed doubles pair Hoo Pang Ron-Lai Pei Jing advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 French Open after battling hard to overcome Germany’s Marvin Seidel-Thuc Phuong Nguyen in Tremblay-en-France today. — AFP pic

Sports / 19 h ago

Malaysia's Hoo Pang Ron-Lai Pei Jing reach French Open badminton semi-finals

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The head of the Asian Football Confederation today said the region supported Gianni Infantino’s bid for re-election as Fifa president following fierce criticism of his aborted World Cup selloff plan. — AFP pic

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