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Banners announcing Malaysian seafood noodle chain Hai Kah Lang’s planned expansion into Hangzhou, China, are seen highlighting its four consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmand distinctions from 2023 to 2026. — Pictures via Xiaohongshu/是海哥呀

Life / 17 h ago

Malaysian restaurant chain Hai Kah Lang spotted heading to Hangzhou, bucking trend of inbound Chinese F&B brands

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) issued asset declaration notices to businessman Datuk Seri Nazir Hussin Akhtar Hussin (pictured) and his brother. — Screengrab via Facebook/Nazir Hussin Akhtar Hussin

Malaysia / 17 h ago

MACC issues asset declaration notices to businessman Nazir Hussin and brother

Pet owners could soon claim tax relief on adoption, vaccination and sterilisation expenses under a proposal announced in Budget 2027. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Budget 2027: How much could pet owners save under the new pet tax relief?

Muar MP reading the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government, October 29, 2026. — Picture from Instagram/tzafrul_aziz

Malaysia / 5 h ago

‘Which is more nerve-racking?’ Tengku Zafrul jokes about Syed Saddiq’s MoU signing with govt, wedding vows with Bella

The directive followed a complaint by a Threads user identified as siti.anisahj, who highlighted overcrowding at train stations in a post last night. — Picture from https://www.threads.com/siti.anisahj

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Anwar tells Transport Ministry, Rapid KL to act on train overcrowding complaints

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said disclosure would be considered if necessary and subject to appropriate deliberations. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Azalina: Govt open to considering release of full report on Azam Baki shareholding probe

The Johor Department of Environment is investigating suspected pollution in Sungai Kim Kim, Pasir Gudang, after the river reportedly turned white yesterday. — Picture via Facebook/JB 新山吹水站2.0

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Johor DOE probes Sungai Kim Kim after river turns white again, cable excavation suspected

In a filing with Bursa Malaysia today, the digital services company, formerly known as MyEG Services Bhd, said the board's decision was intended to preserve working capital following unexpected operational expenses. — Picture via Facebook

Money / 3 h ago

Zetrix AI loses entire audit committee after two more directors resign

Teochew Oyster Porridge is a comforting dish with the sweet broth, soft rice grains, oysters, mushrooms and dried prawns. — Pictures by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 5 h ago

Teochew House in Mont Kiara’s Steppes offers finer Teochew dishes and a superb sweet and sour pork

File picture of the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur. Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) recorded revenue of RM152.4 billion in the first half of 2026, driven by higher domestic production and increased liquefied natural gas (LNG) sales volumes. ― Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Petronas records RM152.4b revenue in first half of 2026

MCA president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong said the party will contest three seats in the Melaka state election, including the additional Bandar Hilir seat. Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 17 h ago

MCA gets Bandar Hilir as third Melaka seat to contest, says Wee Ka Siong

PKR has urged Umno not to mislead the public about the Ministry of Finance’s directive to postpone the issuance of new Letters of Acceptance for rural road projects. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 3 h ago

PKR urges Umno not to mislead public over rural road projects

The Court of Appeal in Putrajaya upheld the three-year jail sentence and RM239,500 fine imposed on former Pengurusan Air Pahang Berhad procurement manager Sani Khan Ali Khan for receiving RM44,700 in bribes. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Former Pahang water firm procurement manager begins three-year jail term after losing bribery appeal

The DAP lawmaker said he had told Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim that employers, including MSMEs, were opposed to the mandatory contributions and the increase in minimum wages for existing foreign workers. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Lim Guan Eng says SMEs oppose mandatory EPF contributions for foreign workers

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan winds up the debate on the Supply Bill 2027 at the policy stage for the Finance Ministry in the Dewan Rakyat in Kuala Lumpur on October 29, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Finance minister II: GST not an option amid high cost of living, govt sticking with SST

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Malaysia / 2 h ago

Dr Zaliha: New confidence and supply pact to strengthen political stability, give assurance Budget 2027 and reforms can proceed

Sekijang MP Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the Confidence and Supply Agreement provided greater assurance that the economic development agenda, implementation of Budget 2027 and institutional reforms could proceed in a more orderly manner. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — The signing of a Confidence and Supply Agreement (CSA) between the Unity Government, Bersatu and several independent Members of Parliament yesterday marks a significant step towards strengthening political stability and ensuring continuity in the nation’s administration.Sekijang MP Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the agreement...

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Press conference by (from left) state exco H’ng Mooi Lye, MBPP engineering director Cheah Chin Kooi and mayor Datuk A. Rajendran, October 30, 2026. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 5 m ago

Penang to focus on DOSH probe first as NGOs seek public inquiry into fatal landslide in Paya Terubong

Penang state exco Zairil Khir Johari said there were risks such as delayed or insufficient water tariff adjustments and rising electricity and chemical costs identified in a due diligence review of the project. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Perak-Penang water deal cheaper than large-scale seawater desalination, says state exco

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the state will also need to establish an implementation office for the PTFC to bring together resources in Penang and work with other stakeholders. — Picture via Facebook/Chow Kon Yeow

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Penang eyes one-year timeline for technology finance centre, plans implementation office

File picture of the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur. Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) recorded revenue of RM152.4 billion in the first half of 2026, driven by higher domestic production and increased liquefied natural gas (LNG) sales volumes. ― Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Petronas records RM152.4b revenue in first half of 2026

They were jointly accused of threatening to hurt the woman using several objects, including a mop, an iron rod, a white fluorescent light tube and stones. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Three Myanmar boys aged 11 and 12 plead not guilty to threatening woman, 71, in Bukit Mertajam with mop, metal rod and stones

According to police, the victim and suspect were in a relationship, and the incident is suspected to have stemmed from a break-up. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 2 h ago

PJ police hunt foreign man who allegedly threw acid at girlfriend after break-up

The Kelantan Social Welfare Department has allocated about RM3.5 million for the procurement of equipment and essential supplies in preparation for the North-east Monsoon. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 3 h ago

RM3.5m allocation, 451 centres, 162 forward bases: Kelantan braces for monsoon floods

Police have opened three investigation papers in relation to extreme comments on social media related to enforcement issues that are alleged to threaten public order and tarnish the image of the Royal Malaysia Police. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 4 h ago

One held as Kelantan police open three investigation papers over extreme social media comments

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Singapore’s total employment growth rose to 27,700 in the third quarter of 2026 from 11,400 in the previous quarter, according to preliminary data released by the Ministry of Manpower. — Reuters file pic

Singapore / 45 m ago

Singapore adds 27,700 jobs in third quarter as unemployment stays at 2pc

Indonesian Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir (right) and Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan walk together after their bilateral meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jakarta on October 27, 2026. — AFP pic

Singapore / 1d ago

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A Singapore Airlines Airbus A380-841 flies past Frankfurt’s television tower in Frankfurt October 27, 2026. — AFP pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore Airlines signs three-year deal to buy next-gen sustainable aviation fuel from Aether

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, Senior Minister K Shanmugam and Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu met with senior leadership of Singapore-based companies potentially linked to the haze on October 28, 2026. — AsiaOne pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Shanmugam: Singapore vows action against firms linked to haze, says govt ‘determined to act’

More than 800 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes were found concealed in white trash bags beneath baskets of vegetables. — Immigration and Checkpoints Authority pic via AsiaOne

Singapore / 2d ago

More than just ‘assorted vegetables’: Singapore officers find 800 cartons of contraband cigarettes in Malaysia lorry

Malaysian authorities arrested Tan Kian Hoa on July 20 and handed him over to Singapore police. — Singapore Police Force pic via AsiaOne

Singapore / 2d ago

Malaysian man gets eight months’ jail for helping syndicate access Singapore bank accounts in S$4m case

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong sharing a toast at the official dinner held in Merz’s honour on Tuesday night. — AsiaOne pic

Singapore / 2d ago

PM Wong likens Singapore-Germany ties to Riesling and chilli crab pairing: ‘Our differences can be a source of strength’

Clear skies again in Singapore on Wednesday (October 28) morning. — AsiaOne pic

Singapore / 2d ago

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Director of the Kansas Center for Rural Health Tom Mueller poses for a portrait on the University of Kansas Medical Center campus in Kansas City, Kansas, October 20, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 1 h ago

‘Are we going to be the next one?’: Rural US hospitals fear Trump health cuts

A Greenpeace installation sits outside the venue during the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 17) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), in the Armenian capital of Yerevan on October 27, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

Deal still eludes nations on final day of UN nature summit

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses supporters at an election night rally in Jerusalem in the early hours of October 28, 2026, after exit polls were announced. Netanyahu vowed to form a new government following a closely contested election. — AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

Netanyahu leads Israel election but fails to secure majority, setting stage for weeks of coalition talks

Erin Patterson was initially eligible to apply for release after 33 years. — AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

Erin Patterson’s murder convictions upheld, sentence toughened over deadly poisoned lunch

A view of the US-Mexico border near Yuma, Arizona October 19, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 7 h ago

‘With Trump, we’ve shot ourselves in the foot’: US border calm masks economic strain in Arizona

A Bangladesh court sentenced a senior leader of the former ruling party to death in absentia today for his role in the killings of six people during the 2024 uprising, while three other party leaders were sentenced to life imprisonment. — Pexels pic

World / 18 h ago

Bangladesh sentences Hasina-era minister to death over 2024 uprising murders

Picture for illustration purposes. A young girl was attacked by a wolf and badly injured in a German wildlife park yesterday, police said, adding that the eight-year-old was taken to hospital by rescue helicopter. — AFP pic

World / 1d ago

Wolf attack at German wildlife park leaves eight-year-old girl seriously injured

US President Donald Trump speaks at a midterm campaign rally at the Shoemaker Center in Chillicothe, Ohio, on October 28, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 1d ago

Trump refuses to get involved as Bolsonaro claims Brazil presidency from US exile

Money

European Union energy commissioner Dan Jorgensen said around half of the 42.6 million barrels of oil to be released from strategic reserves by 11 European countries would be diesel. — AFP pic

Money / 13 m ago

EU nations vow to release 42.6 million barrels of oil after G7 pledge

General Motors is set to pay US$220 million to settle a lawsuit over allegations that it collected and sold customers’ driving data without their knowledge. — AFP pic

Money / 1 h ago

General Motors to pay US$220m over sale of drivers’ data used to raise insurance rates

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance said it had fallen victim to a major hack, with more than US$2.5 billion in funds frozen as blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis estimated losses at nearly US$5.9 billion. — AFP pic

Money / 1 h ago

Crypto platform Binance confirms major hack, more than US$2.5b frozen

In a filing with Bursa Malaysia today, the digital services company, formerly known as MyEG Services Bhd, said the board's decision was intended to preserve working capital following unexpected operational expenses. — Picture via Facebook

Money / 3 h ago

Zetrix AI loses entire audit committee after two more directors resign

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Money / 18 h ago

Oil majors reap bumper profits as Mideast war drives prices; Shell, TotalEnergies cash in

The ringgit continued its gains to end higher against the US dollar today, following the US Federal Reserve’s decision to keep the benchmark interest rate steady at 3.75 per cent to 4.00 per cent, an analyst said. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 19 h ago

Ringgit extends gains against US dollar after Fed holds rates

Bursa Malaysia snapped a two-day winning streak to close lower today, in line with regional markets, as continued selling pressure in blue chip stocks weighed on market sentiment. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 19 h ago

Bursa Malaysia snaps two-day winning streak to close lower on blue chip selling

Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB) waves as she leaves a news conference following the meeting of the governing council of the ECB in Frankfurt March 10, 2022. — AFP pic

Money / 18 h ago

ECB President Christine Lagarde to step down in February 2027

Sports

Fresh from his recent Thailand Open win, world number 10 Lee Zii Jia said that he was highly motivated to take on other top-ranked players, including world number one, Viktor Axelsen and Anders Antonsen (world no 4) of Denmark, Li Shi Feng (world no 6) of China to get a good idea of his current performance. — AFP pic

Sports / 3 h ago

Lee Zii Jia falls to Naraoka in Hylo Open second round as Malaysian pairs march on

Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli celebrates on the podium after winning the United States Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, on October 25, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 2 h ago

Antonelli falls ill on eve of possible Formula One title triumph in Mexico

Germany’s Alexander Zverev speaks after his match against Netherland’s Tallon Griekspoor (not pictured) at the Erste Bank Open 2026 ATP 500 tennis tournament in Vienna, Austria, on October 29, 2026. Alexander Zverev accelerated his ascension to number one in the world rankings for the first time in his career on October 29, 2026 as he beat Tallon Griekspoor 6-4, 7-5 to reach the quarter-finals of the Vienna Open. — AFP pic

Sports / 2 h ago

Zverev ‘on top of the world’ after securing top spot in ATP rankings

Malaysian golfer Liyana Durisic showcases her skills at the Maybank Golf Championship 2026 at the Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club October 29, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 19 h ago

Liyana Durisic leads Malaysian golf charge at Maybank Championship 2026

Whether Carrick can avoid becoming the third manager to be sacked by United powerbroker Ratcliffe since he purchased a minority stake in the club in 2024 remains in doubt. — AFP pic

Sports / 4 h ago

Carrick clings to Man United job as Chelsea trip looms, Arsenal face Liverpool test

Everton boss David Moyes refused to give further details on Grealish’s absence against Newcastle, but backed the move to leave him out. — AFP pic

Sports / 4 h ago

Moyes backs Everton discipline after Grealish omission, says players must uphold club values

Malaysian golfer Liyana Durisic showcases her skills at the Maybank Golf Championship 2026 at the Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club October 29, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 19 h ago

Liyana Durisic leads Malaysian golf charge at Maybank Championship 2026

Aprilia Racing’s Spanish rider Jorge Martin speeds through a corner during qualifying for the Australian MotoGP Grand Prix on Phillip Island October 24, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 20 h ago

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