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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 / 15 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 / 18 h ago

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

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 / 11 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 / 13 h ago

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

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 / 17 h ago

Leatherback makes third Terengganu landing this month, lays 70 eggs

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 / 19 h ago

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

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 / 12 h ago

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

An aerial view of the new 40m road connection linking Jalan Duta Kiara and Jalan Kiara 3 in Mont Kiara, providing motorists with an alternative route towards Solaris Dutamas, Segambut and surrounding areas. — Picture via Facebook/BonEstates

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Just 40m long, new Mont Kiara road opens shortcut to Solaris and Segambut

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

Malaysia / 16 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 / 18 h ago

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

Rapid KL said the Platform Intrusion Emergency Stop (PIES) system was activated immediately, cutting power to the tracks as a safety precaution.— Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Passenger falls onto tracks at Wangsa Maju LRT station after reportedly fainting

MetMalaysia said the magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck about 27km southwest of Batu Pahat at a depth of 10km. — MetMalaysia pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Magnitude 4.4 earthquake detected off Batu Pahat, tremors felt onshore

Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says he only learnt of a supposed audience with Negeri Sembilan Yamtuan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir at Istana Negeri Sembilan on September 22, 2026, ‘through the media’. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Zahid: Neither MB Ismail Lasim nor I was summoned by Negeri Sembilan Ruler for an audience

A security personnel stands guard during a ceremony organised by Houthi authorities to mark the 12th anniversary of takeover of Yemeni capital, in Sanaa on September 20, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

Saudi Arabia has billions in weapons — why are Yemen’s Houthis still so difficult to defeat?

The suspect, who had been receiving treatment at Kota Tinggi Hospital, arrived at the court complex at 9am today, escorted by policemen. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Uncle remanded seven days over death of five-year-old girl allegedly thrown into Johor river

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Malaysia / 12 h ago

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

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

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 — The Negeri Sembilan government today suspended the state secretary and state legal adviser with immediate effect amid the ongoing dispute involving the state’s royal institution.Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim said the decision was made unanimously at a special meeting of the State Executive Council (MMKN) today.The...

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Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar said the next Sarawak DUN sitting will mark the final session of the current term. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Sarawak’s next legislative assembly sitting will be the last of current term, says state Speaker

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrives at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport on Tuesday for a three-day working visit to Shanghai and Hangzhou, China, aimed at strengthening Malaysia-China ties, boosting trade and expanding cooperation in emerging technologies. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Anwar arrives in Shanghai for three-day working visit

Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said Selangor’s total Malay Reserve Land now stands at 163,246.54 hectares. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Selangor Malay Reserve Land up 1,084.55 hectares since 2018, says Amirudin

Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said the proposed licensing framework would apply across the e-commerce sector rather than target any single platform. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

MCMC ready to license e-commerce platforms once ministries set conditions, says deputy minister

An aerial view of the new 40m road connection linking Jalan Duta Kiara and Jalan Kiara 3 in Mont Kiara, providing motorists with an alternative route towards Solaris Dutamas, Segambut and surrounding areas. — Picture via Facebook/BonEstates

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Just 40m long, new Mont Kiara road opens shortcut to Solaris and Segambut

Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat (right) reprimanded the heads of two police stations that drew blanks on drug arrests for a week. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

No drug arrests for a week? Kelantan police chief says two station heads get reprimand letters

Acting Pahang police chief Datuk Azry Akmar Ayob said the reports were lodged by members of the Orang Asli community and enforcement personnel. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Tasik Bera enforcement: Five arrested, investigation papers to be referred to DPP

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 / 15 h ago

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

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Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said AI holds tremendous promise, but it must remain under human control and oversight.. — AFP pic

Singapore / 9 h ago

Singapore backs global push for guardrails on frontier AI

MAS said shifts in global risk sentiment could trigger renewed financial stress, with heightened Middle East tensions, further trade restrictions and a correction in the artificial intelligence investment cycle among the potential sources of volatility. ― AFP pic

Singapore / 15 h ago

Singapore firms, households well-buffered against global shocks, MAS warns of AI pullback

File picture of a man using a mobile phone. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Singapore / 15 h ago

Singapore Online Safety Commission gets 500-plus reports in first two months, youngest victim seven

The woman, identified only as C, had received a positive performance assessment before giving birth but was not given a salary increment and was later told she did not fit into her new boss’ vision for the team. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 15 h ago

Tribunal awards Singapore woman S$19,800 after wrongful dismissal over pregnancy, maternity leave

The police said on Monday that 119 cases had been reported this year, with victims targeted through unsolicited calls, according to CNA. — iStock pic

Singapore / 20 h ago

Fake Harvey Norman staff con Singapore victims of at least S$4.8m, say police

The uptick in layoffs comes despite broader economic stabilisation, suggesting that restructuring pressures remain strong even as Singapore’s economy continues to expand. — AFP pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Retrenchments surge to highest level in Singapore since pandemic

According to The Straits Times, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said the updated regulations bring bus penalties in line with those already applied on trains. — Pexels pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Badly behaved bus passengers in Singapores face fines for disruptive behaviours like putting feet up

State Coroner Adam Nakhoda delivered his findings on September 20, concluding that the blaze — which killed a 48‑year‑old man, his 51‑year‑old wife and their 18‑year‑old daughter — was most likely caused by an electrical fault made deadlier by the “extensive clutter” packed into the rental flat. — Pexels pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Coroner’s findings: Cluttered flat in Singapore HDB turned minor fault into deadly blaze

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World

A security personnel stands guard during a ceremony organised by Houthi authorities to mark the 12th anniversary of takeover of Yemeni capital, in Sanaa on September 20, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

Saudi Arabia has billions in weapons — why are Yemen’s Houthis still so difficult to defeat?

A pedestrian with a broken umbrella walks on a street amid heavy rainfall in Chiba on September 21, 2026. Hundreds of flights were cancelled and more than one million people were under evacuation advisories in Japan on September 21 as Typhoon Dujuan approached Tokyo, potentially bringing record rainfall. — AFP pic

World / 10 h ago

Typhoon Dujuan: Death toll climbs to six in Japan

Firefighters extinguish forest and land fires in Banjar, South Kalimantan, on September 21, 2026. Toxic haze has shrouded parts of Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore for weeks as Jakarta struggles to contain fires that have scorched large tracts of Borneo and Sumatra, with the smoke drifting across the region. — AFP pic

World / 11 h ago

Respiratory problems climb past 170,000 cases in haze-hit Indonesia

According to the Asean Secretariat, the APG, first proposed by Asean leaders in 1997, seeks to connect the electricity systems of member states and facilitate cross-border power trade, with Asean energy ministers endorsing an enhanced Memorandum of Understanding in 2025 to strengthen regional electricity connectivity. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

World / 13 h ago

Indonesia holds off on Asean power grid deal until terms are ‘win-win’

Commuters disembark from the Khlong Saen Saep boat service that runs along the Saen Saep Canal in Bangkok on September 21, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 9 h ago

Thailand on alert as water level at Chao Phraya river expected to rise

People walk through a Victory Park in front of the buildings of the Moscow International Business Centre (Moskva City) and an Orthodox church in Moscow on September 21, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 11 h ago

Russia demands Europe lifts sanctions against all Russians

China said on Tuesday it rejected what it described as ‘illegal’ US sanctions against Iranian airlines, a day after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that Washington could impose such measures in a televised interview. — AFP pic

World / 13 h ago

China opposes ‘illegal’ US sanctions on Iranian airlines

US President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland on September 21, 2026. President Trump is on his way to New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly. — AFP pic

World / 16 h ago

Trump heads to UN to defend Iran war, tout peace efforts

Money

At 6 pm, the ringgit climbed to 4.0730/0775 against the greenback from Monday’s close of 4.0755/4.0800. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 10 h ago

Ringgit closes slightly higher against US dollar amid cautious sentiment post Xi-Trump meeting

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 16.56 points, or 0.99 per cent, to 1,683.50, from Monday’s close of 1,666.94. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 11 h ago

Bursa Malaysia ends higher ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

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 / 11 h ago

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

Passenger buses are seen on a road with other motorists in Manila on September 22, 2026. Philippine bus operators pressed President Ferdinand Marcos on September 22 to let them raise ticket prices, arguing that soaring fuel costs from the Middle East war threatened to make operations ‘impossible’. — AFP pic

Money / 12 h ago

Philippine bus operators press Marcos for fare hike as diesel prices soar

This photograph shows the bulk carrier Bluex docked at the port of Umm Qasr in southern Iraq on September 17, 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 8 h ago

Idle workers, empty wharves: Hormuz blockade hits Iraq’s oil hub of Basra

Money / 12 h ago

Paramount reaches US$110b deal with US states, clearing path to Warner takeover

Citing independent global market analyses and forecasts by Oil World, MPOC said Indonesia’s palm oil production is forecast to decline by 1.9 million tonnes in 2027, while Malaysia’s production is forecast to fall by 0.7 million tonnes. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Money / 16 h ago

MPOC sees Malaysia palm oil exports steady at 16 million tonnes in 2027

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on September 16, 2026 in New York City. — Getty Images pic via AFP

Money / 20 h ago

Global markets surge as oil prices fall, US-China trade hopes grow

Sports

Adeola Fay Robert put on a composed and energetic performance to defeat Iran’s Fatemehzahra Saeidabadi 6-4 in the women’s under-55kg kumite final. — Bernama pic

Sports / 11 h ago

Karate exponent Adeola delivers Malaysia’s first gold in her Asian Games debut

Jun Hao, who pulled off the upset against Jonatan, said a slow start made it difficult for him to find his rhythm, but the situation changed after he managed to adjust his game in the second set. — Bernama pic

Sports / 9 h ago

Leong Jun Hao’s standout performance not enough as Malaysia lose to Indonesia

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

Sports / 12 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

Sports / 12 h ago

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

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

Sports / 8 h ago

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

Real Madrid's German defender #22 Antonio Ruediger (left) heads to scores his team's first goal during the Spanish league football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid CF at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on September 20, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 10 h ago

La Liga president hits out at Real Madrid refereeing ‘conspiracy’ claims

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Sports / 12 h ago

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

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Sports / 12 h ago

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