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Singapore’s skyline, with the Formula One pit building on October 15, 2026. Haze from Indonesian forest fires continues to blanket the city‑state. — AFP pic

Singapore / 15 h ago

Indonesian paper company hit with restrictions in Singapore after suppliers linked to haze fires

The lawsuit filed by professional men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia against his company, LZJ Management Sdn Bhd, and his family was resolved amicably at the High Court today. — Bernama pic

Sports / 14 h ago

Judge hails amicable end as Lee Zii Jia, father, siblings move past management dispute

Based on the cancellation notice among the reasons for the deregistration was that PN had breached Clause 7.1 of its party constitution by denying Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) the right to attend and take part in the PN Supreme Council’s emergency meeting on July 16. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 19 h ago

RoS deregisters Perikatan after coalition fails to refute grounds for cancellation

In a statement posted on Facebook today, Bersatu secretary-general Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said the explanations and evidence provided by PAS during the Registrar of Societies’ (RoS) investigation were baseless and failed to meet legal and constitutional requirements. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Azmin: RoS deregistration shows Perikatan leadership breached coalition constitution

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim Anwar alleged that several cases involving so-called corporate mafia activities were linked to a former finance minister who wielded considerable influence and controlled substantial financial resources. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Anwar cites cases of corporate owners forced to sell firms over political interference

A fire burns at a landfill site in Rasau Jaya, Kubu Raya, West Kalimantan on August 6, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

Skies shut down: Indonesia’s haze chaos grounds 2,600 flights since Aug, Singapore routes hit hard

DAP’s Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng said the rebate should be offered if Malaysia refuses to act against Indonesia, and stressed that it should be a tax rebate, not a tax deduction. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Lim Guan Eng urges govt to consider RM1,000 tax rebate for Malaysians buying air purifiers amid haze crisis

One of the youths can be heard asking his companion for assistance as he pulls the fish out of the water. — Asiaone screengrab/TikTok/dennisteodt

Singapore / 19 h ago

Singapore national water agency investigates TikTok clip of youths fishing at Marina Bay Sands

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said no action would be taken against the Universiti Malaya student whose question at i-Future 2026 went viral. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

No action against UM student over viral ‘tough’ question, says Zambry

Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said he was prepared to face the country’s legal process and accept whatever decision the court made in the case. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Border agency chief Shuhaily to face court tomorrow over alleged assault of two police personnel

The Court of Appeal has rejected fashion designer Jovian Mandagie’s bid to overturn a High Court ruling ordering him to pay RM10 million to two companies over alleged breaches of friendly loan agreements. — Picture via Instagram/Jovian Mandagie

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Court of Appeal rejects fashion designer Jovian Mandagie’s bid to overturn RM10m payment order

Speaking during Prime Minister’s Question Time in the Dewan Rakyat, Anwar said all allegations of corruption should be investigated without exception. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Anwar dismisses RM9.5m claim against minister as ‘political statement’ with no evidence

Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has warned members of the Selangor royal family against exploiting their royal status to deceive others for personal gain. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Selangor Sultan cautions royal family members against exploiting royal status

A view of vehicles in queue at the Sultan Abu Bakar Complex in Johor Bahru. Johor JPJ issued 7,804 summonses totalling RM1.17 million through the implementation of the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) from January to October 18, according to its director Zulkarnain Yasin. — File picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Johor JPJ collects RM1.17m in VEP summonses from January to October

According to the Department of Environment’s (DOE) Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, Petaling Jaya and Shah Alam in Selangor each recorded an API reading of 167, followed by Klang (164) and Banting (160). — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Malaysia haze: 30 areas record unhealthy API readings as of 9am; Batu Muda in KL and Johan Setia in Selangor highest

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Malaysia / 9 h ago

Haze: Schools remain open in six states, KL and Putrajaya tomorrow, outdoor activities halted

Schools in several haze-affected states and the federal territories will remain open, although outdoor activities have been suspended. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Schools in Melaka, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Pahang and Penang, as well as Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, will operate as usual tomorrow, with outdoor activities have been suspended due to the haze.In NEGERI SEMBILAN, the state Education Department (JPNS) said in a statement today that...

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Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today expressed sadness over the deregistration of Perikatan Nasional (PN), describing the development as a lesson for leaders of political coalitions to act fairly towards all member parties and comply with their constitutions and the law. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Muhyiddin saddened by Perikatan deregistration, warns against abuse of power in coalitions

Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has warned members of the Selangor royal family against exploiting their royal status to deceive others for personal gain. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Selangor Sultan cautions royal family members against exploiting royal status

Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek said the decision would be based on air quality monitoring and health considerations to ensure students’ safety, while also considering the impact on learning loss if schools were closed for too long. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Haze-related school closures subject to joint ministry review, says Fadhlina

Terengganu, Kelantan, Kedah and Perlis recorded the highest rates of drug or substance addiction and abuse in the country, based on statistics up to June 2026, said National Anti-Drugs Agency (Nada) director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Terengganu, Kelantan, Kedah and Perlis record highest drug abuse rates

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has encouraged Malaysians to use the locally developed TuJu navigation app as an alternative to Waze. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

From Waze to TuJu? Anwar backs Malaysian navigation app over data security concerns

A 50 per cent discount on East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) fares for eligible passengers positions the rail service as a new, more affordable transport option particularly for families traveling with children and senior citizens. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Families, seniors welcome ECRL fare discounts

Kampar District Police Chief Supt Mohamad Nazri Daud said that his department received a report yesterday from the 34-year-old victim. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Kampar woman loses over RM129,000 in online job scam

Sentul district police chief ACP Anuar Bakri Abdul Salam said the investigation was being conducted under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Police record statements over podcast video on alleged drug trafficking

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Singapore

Singapore’s skyline taken at the central region on the evening of October 20, 2026. — AsiaOne pic

Singapore / 8 h ago

Haze threat looms over Singapore again after brief three-day respite

IMDA said the penalty took in to account the scale and impact of the disruptions, but also other factors, including Singtel's cooperation during the investigations, its recovery efforts, and the goodwill rebates it offered. — AsiaOne pic

Singapore / 11 h ago

Singapore authorities slap Singtel with S$1m penalty over outages that hit 720,000 mobile subscribers

The sprawling 69 Cove Drive was among the assets seized by the state from Zhang Ruisheng. — AsiaOne pic/Google Maps screengrab

Singapore / 12 h ago

Sentosa mansion, luxury car forfeited as Singapore widens S$3b laundering crackdown

Screenshots showing conversations between scammers and victims. — Picture courtesy of Singapore Police Force via AsiaOne

Singapore / 12 h ago

Singapore cops: Almost S$1m lost to fake Facebook advertisements involving Android file download

Police recovered and seized $462 and 203 packets of cigarettes after reports of a housebreaking and minimart theft. — AsiaOne pic/Singapore Police Force

Singapore / 12 h ago

Singapore police arrest two teens within 10 hours after Jalan Bukit Merah minimart break‑in

Singapore’s skyline, with the Formula One pit building on October 15, 2026. Haze from Indonesian forest fires continues to blanket the city‑state. — AFP pic

Singapore / 15 h ago

Indonesian paper company hit with restrictions in Singapore after suppliers linked to haze fires

One of the youths can be heard asking his companion for assistance as he pulls the fish out of the water. — Asiaone screengrab/TikTok/dennisteodt

Singapore / 19 h ago

Singapore national water agency investigates TikTok clip of youths fishing at Marina Bay Sands

Two people were taken to hospital for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out at a unit in an HDB block in Queenstown on Monday. — AsiaOne pic

Singapore / 20 h ago

Singapore Queenstown HDB fire hospitalises two, dozens evacuated amid thick smoke on Monday

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World

A TV crew works in front of a portrait of Australian politician Helen Haines outside her office in the northern regional city of Wangaratta, about 250km north-east of Melbourne October 20, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 11 h ago

Man charged over ‘targeted’ car attack on Australian MP Helen Haines

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky disembarks the airplane afterlands at Oslo Airport on October 20, 2026 ahead of talks. — AFP pic

World / 9 h ago

Zelensky, US envoys to hold Oslo talks as Ukraine claims US missile holdup

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his wife Jeanette Dousdebes Rubio pose for a photo with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor at the Gateway of India in Mumbai October 20, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 11 h ago

Rubio lands in India saying long-delayed US trade deal is ‘very close’

Fighters loyal to the Houthi authorities, take part in a rally to recruit more fighters, in Sanaa October 7, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 12 h ago

Saudi forces destroy incoming Houthi missile, blasts heard in Riyadh

A woman places flowers outside the office of Australian politician Helen Haines in the northern regional city of Wangaratta, about 250 kilometres north-east of Melbourne on October 20, 2026. Australian independent lawmaker Helen Haines underwent surgery overnight but remains in a critical condition after being struck deliberately by a car in an attack, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on October 20. Political violence is rare in Australia, but law enforcement have documented a steady rise in threats and abuse directed towards the nation's elected officials in recent years. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

Horror and disbelief after lawmaker attacked in rural Australia

Brazil's President and presidential candidate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (C) of the Workers' Party (PT) greets supporters during a campaign rally in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on October 19, 2026, ahead of the presidential runoff election. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

Support slips for Latin America's new right-wing leaders

General view of the Colombia's Presidency headquarters inside Army's Paraiso batallion during the meeting of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella in Barranquilla, Colombia on September 8, 2026. Colombia's new right-wing leader has built himself a costly new presidential palace -- a white-columned mansion far from Bogota that doubles as a political manifesto. Tucked inside a Caribbean military base, President Abelardo de la Espriella's new headquarters is meant to embody two of his signature promises: a focus on Colombia's security forces and shifting power away from a capital accused of neglecting the country's regions. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

Colombia's new 'Temu White House' fuels debate over seat of power

Two customers sit on the terrace of a Marseille café on October 18, 2026, surrounded by debris strewn across the street a day after nationwide ‘high cost of living’ protests. — AFP pic

World / 13 h ago

Curfews to be imposed where necessary, France PM says prefects and mayors will call the shots

Money

MAHB managing director Datuk Mohd Izani Ghani said the airport operator is focused on attracting more airlines and expanding capacity to support future passenger growth. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Money / 11 h ago

More flights, bigger airports: MAHB maps out next phase of Malaysia aviation growth

Transport Minister Anthony Loke (centre) witnesses the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Digital Nasional Berhad chief executive officer Datuk Azman Ismail (2nd right) and Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Datuk Mohd Zarif Hashim, on a strategic partnership to enhance indoor fifth-generation connectivity and commuter experience at the Rapid Transit System Link Immigration, Customs and Quarantine Complex, in Kuala Lumpur October 20, 2026. — Bernama pic

Money / 12 h ago

DNB, MRT Corp team up to bring 5G to Johor-Singapore RTS Link

The FBM KLCI rose 3.83 points to 1,599.58 as bargain hunting emerged after Monday’s sharp sell-off. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 11 h ago

Bursa Malaysia claws back losses but remains stuck below 1,600

The ringgit closed unchanged at 4.0805/0845 against the US dollar as investors remained cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting. — Malay Mail pic

Money / 10 h ago

Ringgit little changed as markets price in possible December Fed hike

Micron workers in Taiwan are preparing to strike as unions press the US chipmaker for a larger share of its profits. — File pic

Money / 12 h ago

Taiwan Micron staff plan strike for bigger cut of booming chip profits

Cube Asia co-founder Simon Torring with Lazada Malaysia chief executive officer Kaya Qin (left). — Picture by Yusof Isa

Money / 14 h ago

Study finds only one in five Malaysians are savvy online shoppers, leaving RM3.67b gap

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said Malaysian founders need stronger storytelling and fundraising skills to attract global venture capital. — Bernama pic

Money / 1d ago

Malaysian startups need less ‘okay lah’, more confidence, says Amir Hamzah

Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (KWAP) CEO Datuk Jay Khairil delivers his keynote address at the launch of the National Conference on Ageing 2026 (NCA 2026) in Kuala Lumpur October 19, 2026. — Bernama pic

Money / 1d ago

Malaysia must invest now for an ageing population, says KWAP

Sports

Bonnie Bunyau Gustin won Malaysia’s second gold medal at the Asian Para Games after successfully defending his men’s up to 72kg title. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Sports / 9 h ago

Gold again for Bonnie! Malaysia’s para powerlifting ace defends Asian Para Games crown

Jose Mourinho warned Real Madrid’s stars that performances, not reputation, will determine who keeps their place in the team. — AFP pic

Sports / 9 h ago

‘Only the badge is untouchable’: Mourinho fires warning to Vinicius and Real Madrid’s stars

Barcelona’s Spanish forward Lamine Yamal eyes the ball during a training session at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on October 19, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 12 h ago

Ballon d’Or spotlight: PSG’s galaxy of stars face Barca’s teenage prodigy Yamal

The lawsuit filed by professional men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia against his company, LZJ Management Sdn Bhd, and his family was resolved amicably at the High Court today. — Bernama pic

Sports / 14 h ago

Judge hails amicable end as Lee Zii Jia, father, siblings move past management dispute

James Maddison made a sensational return to Tottenham’s starting line-up on Monday as Roberto De Zerbi’s men beat Coventry 3-1 to claim their first Premier League win of the season. — AFP pic

Sports / 16 h ago

Maddison wonder strike sparks Spurs’ first Premier League win in 17 months

James could become the first player to win NBA championships with four different teams if Philadelphia lift the title. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

One last ride! LeBron begins record 24th NBA season with Sixers chasing fifth ring

Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo is expected to miss up to eight weeks with a leg injury sustained against Ipswich. — File pic

Sports / 1d ago

Manchester City lose Semenyo for two months — with Haaland also a doubt

Hyrox's signature combination of running and functional workouts has inspired a growing global following — and now a lookalike race in Macau that has sparked questions over its branding. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

Hyrox or not? Macau fitness group admits it has no ties to global brand — but its lookalike race is still on