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Screengrab of Chef Wan’s Instagram post, highlighting his relationship with the renowned businessman Ong Tiang Swee.

Life / 17 h ago

Chef Wan reveals Kuching pioneer Ong Tiang Swee was his great-grandfather

Budget 2027 proposes allowing Malaysians to claim tax relief for elderly care without a doctor’s approval, while also cutting service tax on care centres for older persons. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Paying a carer for your parents or grandparents? Budget 2027 proposes tax relief even for non-medical care

Mount Anak Krakatau billows smoke from its crater, and lava flows (invisible during the daytime) send up clouds of steam as they hit the sea, as seen from the waters of the Sunda Strait on September 12, 2026. Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano has shown renewed activity, recording at least 13 eruptions yesterday and prompting authorities to raise its alert status to Level III. — AFP pic

World / 19 h ago

Indonesia raises Anak Krakatau alert to Level III after 13 eruptions recorded in a day

A man in his 30s was shot and injured by police before being arrested after allegedly driving dangerously and crashing into several vehicles while trying to flee in Petaling Jaya. — Screengrabs via Facebook/Izham Hakim Al Yahya

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Police shoot and arrest man after chase on Petaling Jaya road, drugs allegedly found on suspect

Negeri Sembilan Yang di‑Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir (centre) poses for a group photo with assemblymen during the opening of the State Legislative Assembly in Seremban on April 23, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

What You Think / 18 h ago

An MB without excos arguably is unconstitutional — Hafiz Hassan

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman and singer-actress Bella Astillah share a playful moment during their wedding ceremony at Menara Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur October 10, 2026. — Picture courtesy of Astro

Life / 14 h ago

Syed Saddiq’s sweet wedding-day embrace with Bella Astillah’s daughter Ara warms hearts online (VIDEO)

The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) said the minimum wage increase to RM2,000 would help workers earn more and save more for retirement. — File picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Budget 2027: EPF backs RM2,000 minimum wage, automatic membership from age 18

Road Transport Department (JPJ) director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the amendment was among three key Budget 2027 initiatives welcomed by the Transport Ministry and JPJ to strengthen road safety and protect public welfare. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Budget 2027: JPJ welcomes amendment to make drunk, drug-impaired drivers pay compensation

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman and singer-actress Bella Astillah are officially husband and wife following their solemnisation ceremony at Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur October 10, 2026. — Picture courtesy of Astro

Life / 15 h ago

‘Sah!’ at 10.40am: Syed Saddiq and Bella Astillah tie the knot in star-studded Merdeka 118 wedding

A woman was taken to hospital after reportedly falling from an HDB block in Sengkang on Thursday. — Picture via Facebook/Diana Valeria

Singapore / 16 h ago

Woman believed to be domestic helper hospitalised after alleged fall while cleaning windows in Singapore

The aftermath of a crash involving a lorry and 11 vehicles at a traffic light junction in Alam Budiman, Shah Alam, yesterday. — Picture via Facebook/Sham Shamin C.M

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Lorry driver tests positive for drugs after ploughing into 11 vehicles in Shah Alam, claims brake failure

Malaysia ended a nine-year wait to reach the mixed team final of the World Junior Championships after overcoming two-time champions Indonesia 2-0 in the semi-finals at Cairo International Stadium in Egypt yesterday. — Picture via Facebook/Badminton Association of Malaysia - BAM

Sports / 18 h ago

Malaysia end nine-year drought, reach badminton World Junior mixed team final after beating Indonesia

Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the 38-year-old victim realised this at about 1 pm yesterday while he was in the Teluk Intan area. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Man loses over RM12m in suspected crypto theft

Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen warms-up before the start of the sprint race ahead of the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore October 10, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 11 h ago

Verstappen breaks Singapore duck in wild sprint after Russell crashes out of the lead

Tahfiz graduates should have wider opportunities to pursue higher education and professional careers in fields such as technology, engineering and medicine to meet the country’s evolving workforce needs, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

DPM Zahid wants tahfiz graduates equipped for careers in technology, engineering and medicine

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Malaysia / 9 h ago

Budget 2027 more than numbers, says Anwar — it is a promise to the people

Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Budget 2027 should be seen as a covenant between the government and Malaysians. — Bernama pic

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today stressed that Budget 2027 is a covenant between the country and its leadership and the people, which must be implemented with full trust and integrity.The finance minister said the Fifth Madani Budget, formulated by a large team under the...

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The Kedah State Education Department (JPN) said in a statement that this was, however, subject to any further directives from the Ministry of Education and the relevant authorities. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Air quality acceptable for now, Kedah schools to open as usual tomorrow

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim (right) confers the Darjah Utama Seri Mahkota Negara (D.M.N.) on Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi during a state welcoming ceremony at Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur on October 10, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

President El-Sisi invites Malaysia’s King, PM to visit Egypt

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi holds a one-on-one meeting with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the Seri Perdana Complex in Putrajaya on October 10, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Egypt president El-Sisi praises Malaysia for helping injured Gazans, backs Palestinian state

Julaiha Munaji, 44 (center), pours water over the graves of her three children—Nor Daniel Aiman Norlizan, 18, Nor Daniel Fikri Norlizan, 11, and Puteri Naufa Raisha Norlizan, 8—at the Parit Haji Siraj Muslim Cemetery on October 8, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Grieving mother haunted by memories of her three children killed in Pontian accident

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim said the new KLIA-Bandar Enstek road would support MVV 2.0 and strengthen the state’s appeal to investors. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Better roads, stronger pitch: MB sees Budget 2027 lifting Negeri Sembilan’s investment appeal

A Bernama check at the Stadthuys and Jonker Walk found that tourists were still visiting the popular attractions, while souvenir and handicraft shops remained open as usual. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Melaka tourist spots remain busy despite unhealthy API readings

Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the 38-year-old victim realised this at about 1 pm yesterday while he was in the Teluk Intan area. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Man loses over RM12m in suspected crypto theft

Tahfiz graduates should have wider opportunities to pursue higher education and professional careers in fields such as technology, engineering and medicine to meet the country’s evolving workforce needs, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

DPM Zahid wants tahfiz graduates equipped for careers in technology, engineering and medicine

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Marina Bay Sands is seen from the Singapore Flyer before the start of the sprint race ahead of the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore October 10, 2026. — AFP pic

Singapore / 9 h ago

Afternoon showers bring brief haze relief to Singapore, but air quality remains unhealthy

Singapore Minister for Education Desmond Lee, in a Facebook post, assured parents that lessons and national examinations will continue in enclosed venues with air purifiers, and that schools are ready to step up measures if needed. — Picture via Facebook/Desmond Lee

Singapore / 11 h ago

Singapore haze: Education Ministry may close schools if PSI rises above 300

A couple can be seen browsing the fragrance shelves together before the woman appears to pick up a bottle and slip it into her handbag when she is alone. — Screengrab via Facebook/Complaint Singapore

Singapore / 14 h ago

Singapore shop posts CCTV footage of woman allegedly slipping fragrance bottle into handbag: ‘Tadaa... it’s gone’

Speaking to the media today, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu said Singapore is in contact with Indonesia and is ready to provide assistance. — AsiaOne pic

Singapore / 15 h ago

Singapore ready to help Indonesia fight forest fires amid worsening haze, says environment minister

The overturned lorry lying on its left side on the slip road for vehicles to U-turn onto Bukit Timah Road. — Social media pic via AsiaOne

Singapore / 16 h ago

Singapore cops arrest driver after lorry overturns and crashes into height limit sign in Bukit Timah

A woman was taken to hospital after reportedly falling from an HDB block in Sengkang on Thursday. — Picture via Facebook/Diana Valeria

Singapore / 16 h ago

Woman believed to be domestic helper hospitalised after alleged fall while cleaning windows in Singapore

The two men had allegedly entered the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix event area without valid tickets. — AsiaOne pic

Singapore / 15 h ago

Two arrested for alleged trespass into F1 Singapore GP event area with invalid tickets

The product recall is ongoing. — Singapore Food Agency pic via AsiaOne

Singapore / 15 h ago

Singapore Food Agency orders recall of French raw milk cheese products over E. coli toxin risk

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World

In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian hold a meeting in Turkmenbashi October 8, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 10 h ago

Kremlin says Putin relayed Iran’s position to Trump, but gives no details

A flydubai Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft is pictured on the tarmac after landing at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport in Lod on September 30, 2026. The co-pilot who attacked the captain of a flydubai jet last week had planned to crash the plane into Tel Aviv’s international airport, the United Arab Emirates’ top prosecutor said yesterday. — AFP pic

World / 12 h ago

UAE prosecutor: Flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack on Tel Aviv airport, sought ‘greatest possible loss of life’

US President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at the Oncenter Convention Center in Syracuse, New York October 9, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 12 h ago

Trump sows doubt on plan to livestream US military execution as backlash grows

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke (centre) gestures during a protest demanding the resignation of India’s chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter-roll irregularities at Freedom Park in Bengaluru October 8, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

‘We are living under an absolute dictatorship’: India’s ‘cockroach’ movement chief detained ahead of major protest

Israeli youth sit by the beach in Tel Aviv. Young Israelis eligible to vote for the first time in the October 27 election say security has become a defining concern three years after the October 7 attack. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

‘Peace is not in people’s minds’: October 7 scars push Israel’s first-time voters further right

People search the rubble of a collapsed building following overnight Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City October 9, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

Hostages freed, but Gaza ceasefire’s biggest promises remain unmet

Displaced Palestinians wait to receive food at a charity kitchen in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, October 6, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

A year after Gaza ceasefire, families still queue hours for one meal a day

Rescuers search the rubble of a five-storey residential building in Zaporizhzhia October 10, 2026, after a Russian attack killed seven people, including three children. — AFP pic

World / 10 h ago

Putin ‘understands’ Trump proposals to de-escalate Ukraine war, Kremlin says

Money

Samenta has welcomed Budget 2027 as an ‘SME Budget’, citing RM57 billion in financing and guarantees, a corporate tax reduction and minimum wage exemptions for qualifying businesses. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Money / 11 h ago

‘SME Budget’: Samenta hails RM57b financing boost, tax cuts and minimum wage relief

This photo taken on April 18, 2024 shows BYD electric cars for export waiting to be loaded onto a ship at a port in Yantai, in eastern China’s Shandong province. — AFP pic

Money / 12 h ago

China, EU reach understanding on hybrid vehicle exports, avoid escalation after trade talks

This photograph taken on February 6, 2024, shows a view of the roofs of Paris with the towers of La Defense business distric on the backgound in Paris. French government bonds have become the bane of investors on fears that officials are unwilling or unable to rein in spending that far outstrips its revenue. — AFP pic

Money / 13 h ago

Investor doubts deepen as France’s debt pile nears 120pc of GDP ahead of presidential election

Money / 17 h ago

US Treasury chief Bessent to skip IMF annual meetings in Bangkok

Malaysia’s manufacturing sales rose 9.9 per cent year-on-year to RM185 billion in August 2026, driven by strong growth in electrical and electronic equipment, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia. — AFP pic

Money / 1d ago

DOSM: Malaysia’s manufacturing sales jump 9.9pc to RM185b in August, powered by electronics

People walk outside the KLCC Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur on January 1, 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Money / 1d ago

Malaysia’s August 2026 unemployment rate hits new low of 2.9pc

At 6pm, the ringgit climbed to 4.0830/0875 against the US dollar from yesterday’s close of 4.0890/0940. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 1d ago

Ringgit gains against US dollar as Budget 2027 underscores fiscal discipline

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 7.44 points, or 0.47 per cent, to 1,608.45 from Thursday’s close of 1,601.01. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Money / 1d ago

Bursa Malaysia ends higher, buoyed by Budget 2027

Sports

Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen warms-up before the start of the sprint race ahead of the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore October 10, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 11 h ago

Verstappen breaks Singapore duck in wild sprint after Russell crashes out of the lead

Carlos Sainz was among the drivers affected by the power deployment issue during sprint qualifying at Marina Bay. — AFP pic

Sports / 12 h ago

FIA admits human error gave some cars more power in Singapore sprint qualifying

The 24-year-old has registered 91 goals and assists in 138 appearances since joining Chelsea from Manchester City in 2023. — AFP pic

Sports / 9 h ago

Palmer commits his future to Chelsea with bumper new contract running until 2034

Malaysia ended a nine-year wait to reach the mixed team final of the World Junior Championships after overcoming two-time champions Indonesia 2-0 in the semi-finals at Cairo International Stadium in Egypt yesterday. — Picture via Facebook/Badminton Association of Malaysia - BAM

Sports / 18 h ago

Malaysia end nine-year drought, reach badminton World Junior mixed team final after beating Indonesia

Mercedes’ British driver George Russell steers his car during the sprint qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore October 9, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 19 h ago

Mercedes’ Russell goes fastest in practice for smoggy Singapore GP

Liverpool’s Alexander Isak celebrates scoring his second goal against Ipswich Town during their English Premier League football match at Portman Road in Ipswich September 4, 2026. Manchester City will face the full fury of Anfield tomorrow when the Premier League leaders confront old rivals Liverpool in their first game since being found guilty of breaking financial rules. — AFP pic

Sports / 19 h ago

Man City guilty verdict reignites Liverpool rivalry ahead of Anfield clash

An aerial view shows The Etihad Stadium, the home ground of Manchester City football club, in Manchester September 30, 2026. The area’s transformation reflects the growing influence of Manchester City and its owner, Abu Dhabi United Group, controlled by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al-Nahyan, a member of the United Arab Emirates royal family. — AFP pic

Sports / 22 h ago

More than just football: How scandal-tainted City led Manchester’s rebirth

The Friedkin Group has opened the door to new investment or a possible sale of Everton after acquiring the club in December 2024. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

Who wants Everton? Friedkins invite interest in potential controlling-stake sale