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Damage to a power line between Batang Benar and Labu disrupted ETS and KTM Komuter services on September 30, 2026, with KTMB saying an animal is suspected to have triggered the incident. — Picture courtesy of KTMB

Malaysia / 19 h ago

ETS, KTM Komuter services face disruption after suspected animal contact damages power line

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi speaks to the media during the Central Zone Polytechnic and Community College Convocation 2026 at the Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris hall in Tanjung Malim, Perak on September 24, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Lim Guan Eng calls for MACC action on Zahid over RM2.1b ministry overspending, cites UiTM precedent

Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad arrives for the funeral of his wife, the late Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, at Pusara Negara in Putrajaya on September 28, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Dr Mahathir admitted to IJN for observation

Flooding in Bangkok and surrounding areas over the weekend disrupted baggage handling, with about 5,600 pieces of luggage affected after hundreds of employees were unable to get to work at Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports. — Social media pic

World / 18 h ago

Thai Airways cancels 37 more flights at Suvarnabhumi amid flood-hit baggage backlog

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said the government expects three major sporting events this weekend to proceed despite the haze affecting parts of Malaysia. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Fahmi: Govt expects F1, KL Marathon and Le Tour de Langkawi to go ahead despite haze

This file picture shows people boarding the KLIA Ekspres train at KL Sentral station in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Azinuddin Ghazali

Malaysia / 17 h ago

ERL: KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit fares to rise from Jan 1

A CCTV image shows a gunman pointing a firearm at a white Toyota Land Cruiser at a petrol station in Bidor Sentral on September 29, 2026. — Screengrab via Facebook/Warga Bidor

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Bidor petrol station shooting: Man hospitalised with bullet wound to shoulder

EPF CEO Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn noted that longevity is one of the biggest defining forces that will impact Malaysia, including its society and economy. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

EPF CEO outlines four priorities for Malaysia as Malaysians live longer, says all have role to play

FAM president Datuk Ab Ghani Hassan (second left) at a press conference after the sixth FAM executive committee meeting for the 2025‑2029 term at Wisma FAM, Petaling Jaya.— Bernama pic

Money / 11 h ago

FAM president apologises to Malaysian fans, pledges reforms after heritage player scandal

The scene of the fatal May 2 collision on Jalan Ampang. The High Court today dismissed a college student’s bid to strike out the murder charge against him. — File picture

Malaysia / 16 h ago

College student fails to strike out murder charge over Jalan Ampang collision that killed couple

A billboard for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Mutiara Line LRT construction project at the Bandar Sri Pinang project site in George Town, Penang on January 10, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

MRT Corp announces 45-day partial lane closures for Mutiara LRT in George Town

Several Israeli media reported that a fight had broken out between the plane’s pilots, reportedly causing a distress signal to be activated. — Social media pic

World / 13 h ago

Tel Aviv-bound Flydubai flight lands in Saudi Arabia after reported cockpit fight

To help lower-salary workers save up more money for their retirement through the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), their employers could help put in more money towards their EPF savings, former EPF CEO Tan Sri Shahril Ridza Ridzuan said today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Ex-EPF CEO proposes employers pay higher EPF contributions for low-wage workers while reducing contributions for high-income staff

Marked with a distinctive gold star on the RFID signage, the upgraded RFID lane works with all existing Touch ‘n Go RFID tags and forms part of the company’s roadmap towards Multi-Lane Fast Flow (MLFF) tolling. — SoyaCincau pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Touch ‘n Go to add 10 Enhanced RFID lanes for Malaysia’s MLFF transition

Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali says Bersatu is preparing to contest the Melaka state election on its own. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 15 h ago

No deal with Pakatan: Azmin says Bersatu preparing to contest Melaka polls alone

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Malaysia / 9 h ago

Several areas in Johor Bahru hit by flash floods following heavy rain (VIDEO)

Flash floods hit the Wisma Persekutuan car park area in Johor Bahru. Sept 30, 2026. — Picture via Facebook

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 30 – Several areas in the Johor Bahru district and city were hit by flash floods following a heavy afternoon downpour.The heavy rain that started at 1pm caused traffic congestion on major roads in the city. The situation persisted towards 5pm.https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19Y6wverdL/?mibextid=wwXIfrThe roads affected were Jalan Kolam Air, Jalan...

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To help lower-salary workers save up more money for their retirement through the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), their employers could help put in more money towards their EPF savings, former EPF CEO Tan Sri Shahril Ridza Ridzuan said today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Ex-EPF CEO proposes employers pay higher EPF contributions for low-wage workers while reducing contributions for high-income staff

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said the government expects three major sporting events this weekend to proceed despite the haze affecting parts of Malaysia. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Fahmi: Govt expects F1, KL Marathon and Le Tour de Langkawi to go ahead despite haze

Haze envelops the Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang, Selangor on September 29, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Flying this weekend? Malaysia Airlines urges KLIA passengers to arrive early amid Sepang F1 traffic

A volunteer firefighter looks at smouldering peatland in Benipis, Ketapang Regency, West Kalimantan, Indonesia on September 26, 2026. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

DOE: Over 500 hotspots in Kalimantan and Sumatra behind haze in Malaysia

Firemen assisting the trapped children and teachers of a kindergarten and nursery into a volunteer’s boat in Jalan Muhd Amin after it was inundated by flash floods after a heavy afternoon downpour in Johor Bahru today. Sept 30, 2026. — Picture courtesy of the Johor Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 9 h ago

In Johor Bahru, firemen rescue 44 pupils and teachers in kindergarten trapped by flash flood

Selangor Women’s Development and Community Welfare Committee chairman Anfaal Saari said that the temporary financial assistance is estimated to benefit up to 50 affected families while the law enforcement process is carried out. — Screengrab via Facebook video

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Selangor allocates RM100,000 to help wives and children wronged in maintenance issues

A CCTV image shows a gunman pointing a firearm at a white Toyota Land Cruiser at a petrol station in Bidor Sentral on September 29, 2026. — Screengrab via Facebook/Warga Bidor

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Bidor petrol station shooting: Man hospitalised with bullet wound to shoulder

Marked with a distinctive gold star on the RFID signage, the upgraded RFID lane works with all existing Touch ‘n Go RFID tags and forms part of the company’s roadmap towards Multi-Lane Fast Flow (MLFF) tolling. — SoyaCincau pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Touch ‘n Go to add 10 Enhanced RFID lanes for Malaysia’s MLFF transition

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The reduction will apply from October 1 to December 31, while the overall electricity tariff before GST, including rates for non-households, will decrease by an average of 10.6 per cent or 3.32 Singapore cents per kWh from the previous quarter, SP Group said. — AFP pic

Singapore / 17 h ago

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People gather at Marina Bay waterfront in Merlion park in Singapore on September 29, 2026. Public transport fares in Singapore will increase by seven per cent overall beginning December 26, 2026 amid rising energy prices due to the West Asia conflicts, the Public Transport Council (PTC) said. — AFP pic

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Singapore’s central bank has appointed five asset managers under a S$6.5 billion programme aimed at strengthening the city-state’s equities market. — AFP pic

Singapore / 20 h ago

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

Singapore / 16 h ago

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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 / 16 h ago

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

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Singapore / 1d ago

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The move is part of longer-term plans to relocate Paya Lebar Air Base from 2030 onwards, a redevelopment that will make way for homes, offices, factories and parks. — Picture from Facebook/The Republic of Singapore Air Force

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Several Israeli media reported that a fight had broken out between the plane’s pilots, reportedly causing a distress signal to be activated. — Social media pic

World / 13 h ago

Tel Aviv-bound Flydubai flight lands in Saudi Arabia after reported cockpit fight

A US Air Force C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft prepares for takeoff from Camp Victory on the outskirts of Baghdad International Airport on September 29, 2026. After more than a decade, the US-led coalition is ending its mission in Iraq. — AFP pic

World / 13 h ago

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World / 13 h ago

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President Donald Trump campaigned on promises to expel millions of undocumented migrants from the United States and has taken several actions aimed at speeding up deportations since returning to the White House in 2025. — AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

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Principal Madhav Lamichhane instructs students during a class at Neelakantha Secondary School following the August 26 flash flood, at Betrawati in Nepal's Rasuwa district on September 28, 2026. Each morning at a school in flood-ravaged Nepal, teachers are served a painful reminder of the disaster as they call out names of children who never came back. The catastrophic flood, triggered by a glacial collapse near the China-Nepal border, killed more than 1,400 people, the majority in Nepal. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

In Nepal’s flood zone, teachers mourn students who never returned

Republicans are highlighting testimony from ‘Angel Families’ whose relatives were allegedly killed by undocumented immigrants as part of their crime and immigration messaging ahead of the US midterm elections. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

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World / 12 h ago

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This handout picture taken and released by Ukrainian State Emergency Service shows a man escaping the fire at a building of the Ukrainian Academy of Science which was hit by a Russian drone in the centre of Kyiv on September 28, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. — Ukrainian State Emergency Service handout pic via AFP

World / 12 h ago

Russian missiles, drones hit Kyiv, killing four and damaging power grid

Money

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 / 10 h ago

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

The ringgit ended slightly higher against the greenback on Wednesday. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 10 h ago

Ringgit gains against dollar but retreats versus euro, pound and yen

Bursa Malaysia’s key index ended higher on Wednesday, rebounding from recent losses as oversold conditions spurred bargain hunting. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 11 h ago

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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 / 12 h ago

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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 / 17 h ago

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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 / 18 h ago

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A customer visits a store at Togoshi Ginza shopping street in Tokyo on January 23, 2025. The prices of 3,153 food and beverage items in Japan are set to rise next month as higher packaging costs stemming from the West Asia conflict and a weaker yen continue to hit household budgets, a research firm's survey showed Wednesday, Kyodo News reported. — AFP pic

Money / 17 h ago

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As at 10.05am, Gamuda’s share price rose nine sen to RM5.07, with 18.09 million shares traded. — Bernama pic

Money / 19 h ago

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Sports

Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 drivers George Russell (left) and Kimi Antonelli during a press conference held by Petronas and the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team at the Petronas Twin Towers today. — Bernama pic

Sports / 10 h ago

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FAM president Datuk Ab Ghani Hassan (second left) at a press conference after the sixth FAM executive committee meeting for the 2025‑2029 term at Wisma FAM, Petaling Jaya.— Bernama pic

Money / 11 h ago

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Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 driver George Russell says Sepang is his childhood favourite track. — Bernama pic

Sports / 11 h ago

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Malaysia’s ‘Identity V’ esports team secured the bronze medal after a 2-0 semi-final defeat by Japan at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. — Unsplash pic

Sports / 13 h ago

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Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay has been appointed as the chairman of the Integrity Committee of the Football Association of Malaysia. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Sports / 11 h ago

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Sports / 17 h ago

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Sports / 17 h ago

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