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His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today attended the pre-council meeting of the 273rd Conference of Rulers at Istana Negara. — Picture via Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

Malaysia / 12 h ago

King attends pre-council meeting of Conference of Rulers at Istana Negara

Malaysia / 16 h ago

MACC joins police probe into MyEG, Zetrix AI over RM314m unpaid collections

A lorry driver pleaded not guilty in the Shah Alam Magistrates’ Court to driving against traffic under the influence of drugs and causing injuries to four other individuals last week. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Lorry driver in Shah Alam 12-vehicle pile-up pleads not guilty to drug-impaired driving

Queen Sonja (centre), the widow of King Harald V, is no longer allowed to be called ‘Her Majesty’ as her official status shifts following the rise of Norway’s new royal family: (from left) King Haakon VIII, Queen Mette-Marit, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus. — AFP pic

World / 18 h ago

No longer ‘Her Majesty’: Norway’s Queen Sonja loses official Royal House status following King Harald’s death

People use umbrellas to shield themselves from the sun during hot weather in Kuala Lumpur March 24, 2026. Malaysia needs to brace itself for the Super El Nino phenomenon, which is expected to bring scorching weather between March and May next year, potentially breaking the country’s record high temperature of 40.1 degrees Celsius. — Picture by Firdaus Latif.

Malaysia / 14 h ago

MetMalaysia: Super El Nino forecast for March-May 2027, temperatures could break Malaysia’s 40.1°C record

Preliminary police investigations found that the Perodua Bezza carrying Asiah and her family was struck from behind by a BYD Seal. — Screengrab via video of said incident on social media

Malaysia / 15 h ago

BYD driver still hospitalised as probe into fatal Jalan Kuching crash involving five-year-old girl heads to DPP

Power restoration took about 21.5 hours from the blackout’s reported start at 6.30am on Monday until the 4am Tuesday update, when nearly 99 per cent of affected customers on Batam and Bintan in Indonesia had electricity again. — Pexels pic

World / 16 h ago

Indonesia restores power after Batam, Bintan blackout, cause still unknown

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan speaks at a press conference following the presentation of Budget 2027 in Parliament on October 9, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

RM510b but no new taxes? Amir Hamzah says 2027 Budget possible through cutting leakages

Storm clouds gather over the Kuala Lumpur skyline on December 1, 2022. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 12 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of severe storms across peninsula and East Malaysia

The cross-border haze that has affected Malaysia’s air quality since August 8 is expected to gradually subside over the next two weeks as wind patterns change, Deputy Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh said. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Cross-border haze to ease in two weeks as monsoon transition begins, says deputy minister

National badminton player Lee Zii Jia has applied to the High Court to convene an extraordinary general meeting of his management company and restrict certain financial and management decisions involving family members who serve as directors. — Bernama pic

Sports / 11 h ago

Lee Zii Jia seeks court order for company meeting amid family management dispute

Passengers wait for their flights at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang on October 13, 2026. Miri residents will have another air travel option when a new flight service to Subang airport begins operations on December 1, 2026. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Miri-Subang flights to begin Dec 1, offering new link to Klang Valley

This is how you rock the block: Singaporean artist Farhan saw a driver projecting a clip of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury onto the wall of a HDB block in Jurong West on October 10, 2026. — Screengrab from Instagram/singaporeanstory

Singapore / 19 h ago

Forget the cinema — this Singapore driver has a whole HDB block for a screen (VIDEO)

A motorcyclist rides through haze in Batu Pahat, Johor, on Oct 7, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Pasir Gudang logs country’s worst air quality at 181 API, 20 stations remain unhealthy

Malaysia relies on maritime routes, including the South China Sea, for more than 96 per cent of its international trade, according to Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah. — Imaginechina pic via AFP

Money / 13 h ago

South China Sea disruptions could hit Malaysia’s economy, supply chains, food security

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Malaysia / 9 h ago

Police: Two investigation papers opened over RM350,000 bribery claim against senior MACC officer

Two separate investigation papers have been opened into allegations that a senior Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission officer received a bribe of RM350,000 from an individual in 2017. — Picture by Hari Anggara

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 — Two separate investigation papers have been opened into allegations that a senior Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officer received a bribe of RM350,000 from an individual in 2017.Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Datuk M. Kumar said the investigations were initiated following a police report...

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The cross-border haze that has affected Malaysia’s air quality since August 8 is expected to gradually subside over the next two weeks as wind patterns change, Deputy Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh said. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Cross-border haze to ease in two weeks as monsoon transition begins, says deputy minister

All schools in Kedah will operate as usual tomorrow, with Air Pollutant Index readings across the state remaining below 100 as of 2pm today. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Haze: Kedah schools to operate as usual tomorrow as API readings remain moderate

A businessman was sentenced to six months’ jail by the Petaling Jaya Magistrate’s Court today for assaulting his former girlfriend, causing injuries to her eyes and body, two years ago. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Businessman sentenced to six months’ jail, ordered to pay RM5,000 for assaulting ex-girlfriend

A view of SK Kampung Rinching in Semenyih. Better school facilities, improved safety and a more conducive learning environment are among the key improvements the school community hopes to see from the increased allocation for education in Budget 2027. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Teachers union: RM69b education allocation must bring real improvements to Malaysian schools

The Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) and Malaysian University English Test (MUET) examinations in Pahang will proceed as scheduled despite the haze. — Picture by Azneal Ishak

Malaysia / 11 h ago

STAM and MUET examinations in Pahang to continue as planned despite haze

Police said a man’s body wrapped in cloth was found in a drain at Sama Gagah Public Market at about 7am today. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Body wrapped in cloth found in drain at Sama Gagah market in Penang

Diners at a restaurant watch the live telecast of 2027 Budget by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar around Putrajaya October 9, 2026. The government’s continued focus on strengthening the technology and innovation ecosystem through Budget 2027 provides an opportunity to accelerate the transition from research and development to commercialisation, industry adoption and tangible economic value, said Mimos Bhd. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Budget 2027 should accelerate transition from R&D to Malaysian technology, says Mimos

Johor Police Chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad holds a press conference at the Johor Contingent Police Headquarters in Johor Bahru on August 11, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Molotov cocktail attack on Kulai Rohingya settlement linked to provocative viral clip, police say

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Singapore is first in South-east Asia to get a taste of ‘Attack On Titan: The Musical’

Senior Minister K Shanmugam (right) says Singapore is working on a new strategy to stop malicious websites before they strike. — Picture from Facebook/K Shanmugam Sc

Singapore / 12 h ago

Singapore moves to cut off cyber threats before they reach users

People board a bus in Singapore to cross to Malaysia. — AFP file pic

Singapore / 14 h ago

From dreading JB to calling it home: Why more Singaporeans are looking to Johor

This is how you rock the block: Singaporean artist Farhan saw a driver projecting a clip of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury onto the wall of a HDB block in Jurong West on October 10, 2026. — Screengrab from Instagram/singaporeanstory

Singapore / 19 h ago

Forget the cinema — this Singapore driver has a whole HDB block for a screen (VIDEO)

A 52-year-old man is alleged to have assaulted two enforcers from Singapore’s Land Transport Authority when they approached him for using a non-compliant device during an operation in Ang Mo Kio. — Picture by Land Transport Authority via AsiaOne

Singapore / 20 h ago

Singapore police nab rider after assault on transport officials in Ang Mo Kio

The NEA will pilot a ferry service from Pasir Panjang Ferry Terminal from 2027 for the scattering of cremated remains at sea. — AsiaOne pic

Singapore / 1d ago

As cremations rise, Singapore to pilot ferry service for scattering ashes at sea from 2027

A pedestrian wearing a mask walks along the boulevard at Marina bay as buildings are seen shrouded with haze in Singapore October 12, 2026. Mosques across Singapore remain open for daily and Friday congregational prayers despite the haze, though non-essential outdoor activities will be suspended if air quality deteriorates to very unhealthy levels. — AFP pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore mosques to stay open for prayers, outdoor activities to stop if haze hits very unhealthy levels

Singapore Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said the country is seeking WHO recognition for its vaccine regulatory system while streamlining clinical trial approvals and strengthening oversight of AI-driven drug development. — Singapore Ministry of Communications and Information pic

Singapore / 1d ago

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Swedish activist Greta Thunberg speaks with students preparing to blockade Lycée Paul Éluard in Saint-Denis, near Paris, on October 13, 2026, during nationwide protests over poor classroom conditions. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

Activist Greta Thunberg joins French students in nationwide protests over school conditions

Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte’s 2028 presidential bid still at risk as unexplained wealth charge remains as of October 13, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 13 h ago

Philippine VP Sara Duterte faces just one impeachment charge after court drops two

Medical staff transport a patient outside the Royal Melbourne Hospital in Melbourne as Australia’s hospitals face growing pressure to meet the needs of an ageing population. — AFP file pic

World / 13 h ago

Patients aged 65+ left waiting over 24 hours in Australian emergency departments surge 254pc

An Indian policeman inspects vehicles near the Jantar Mantar protest site in New Delhi on October 13, 2026, after youth-led protesters defied barricades to enter the site. — AFP pic

World / 13 h ago

‘You cannot denotify the resistance’: India’s Cockroach Janta Party defies crackdown to enter landmark Delhi protest site

A person photographs damaged homes beyond the remains of a historic boardwalk and seawall following heavy surf generated by Post-Tropical Storm Rachel in Long Beach, California, on October 12, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

‘Devastating’ waves leave California beach homes on brink of collapse

Police officers and firefighters arrive at the scene after a stabbing incident at a supermarket in Incheon on October 13, 2026. One person was in cardiac arrest and around seven others wounded in a stabbing incident in South Korea’s coastal city of Incheon on October 13, authorities told AFP. — Yonhap handout pic via AFP

World / 15 h ago

Incheon supermarket stabbing leaves one in cardiac arrest, seven injured; man arrested

Emergency vehicles are parked in front of Joseph-Lakanal high school after a headmaster and a teacher were injured by a hunting rifle fired by a 14-year-old boy in Aubagne, southern France, on October 12, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 20 h ago

‘I’ve only come for the teachers’: Student opens fire at French school, wounds two

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un shakes hands with US President Donald Trump at the Joint Security Area in Panmunjom, inside the Demilitarized Zone separating North and South Korea, on June 30, 2019. Trump has said he may meet Kim again during his upcoming trip to Asia. — AFP file pic

World / 15 h ago

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Money

A car drives past city skyscrapers at the business hub in Riyadh. The IMF expects Saudi Arabia’s economy to shrink by 3.3 per cent this year as the Middle East war, Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and deadly Houthi attacks disrupt oil exports and transport. — AFP pic

Money / 8 h ago

Saudi Arabia faces economic contraction as war woes mount

(From left) IMF Communications Officer Jose Luis De Haro, IMF Chief Economist Silvana Tenreyro, IMF Research Department Deputy Director Petya Koeva Brooks and IMF Research Department Division Chief Deniz Igan attend the World Economic Outlook press briefing in Bangkok on October 13, 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 8 h ago

IMF warns AI market correction, cyber threats could shake global financial system

At 6pm, the ringgit eased to 4.0835/0880 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.0820/0865. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 10 h ago

Ringgit slips against US dollar as investors await inflation data

Malaysia relies on maritime routes, including the South China Sea, for more than 96 per cent of its international trade, according to Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah. — Imaginechina pic via AFP

Money / 13 h ago

South China Sea disruptions could hit Malaysia’s economy, supply chains, food security

NovaAir’s new industrial gas plant at UMW High-Value Manufacturing Park in Serendah, Selangor is inaugurated on October 13, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Quality Trailer Parts Sdn Bhd

Money / 12 h ago

Greater KL gets new industrial gas plant as China’s Yingde Gases expands in Malaysia

The ringgit was up 4.0815/0900 against the US dollar at 8am October 13, 2026 when the forex trading began compared to Monday’s close of 4.0820/0865. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 20 h ago

Ringgit opens higher on Budget 2027 optimism, but West Asia tensions and US inflation cloud outlook

Saudi oil giant Aramco’s refinery in south of Riyadh is seen on October 3, 2026. Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia have driven up fossil fuel prices by 2 per cent. — AFP pic

Money / 20 h ago

Houthi attacks push oil over US$100 as investors brace for US inflation data

Getty disclosed in a securities filing earlier in early October 2026 that it had been notified of plans to delist its shares from the New York Stock Exchange because they had fallen below US$1 (RM4.23). — Unsplash pic

Money / 20 h ago

Getty Images plans bankruptcy restructuring as owners pledge US$533m to cut debt

Sports

Senior Political Adviser to the Prime Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz during an interview on Budget 2027 at Wisma Bernama in Kuala Lumpur on October 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 11 h ago

BAM hopes sports matching grant will boost badminton, says Tengku Zafrul

National badminton player Lee Zii Jia has applied to the High Court to convene an extraordinary general meeting of his management company and restrict certain financial and management decisions involving family members who serve as directors. — Bernama pic

Sports / 11 h ago

Lee Zii Jia seeks court order for company meeting amid family management dispute

US basketball legend Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls jersey that he wore during Game Two of the‘Last Dance’ NBA Finals in 1998, which he scored 37 points, has sold for US$14 million, second-highest price for a game-worn jersey — Picture from Facebook/Hunt Auctions

Sports / 19 h ago

Basketball memorabilia: Michael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals jersey fetches US$14m in private sale

The South Korean government is reconsidering exempting its athletes from mandatory military service following backlash over the way some of its national footballers celebrated their victory over Japan in the 2026 Asian Games. — Yonhap pic via AFP

Sports / 16 h ago

‘I’m not going to the military’: Asian Games footballers spark row over South Korea’s draft rules

Malaysian Sepak Takraw Association president Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan (back row, seventh left) poses with the national men’s sepak takraw squad at the Golden Tigers appreciation ceremony in Kuala Lumpur on October 12, 2026. Also present are Olympic Council of Malaysia deputy president Datuk Dr Nur Azmi Ahmad and Telekom Malaysia group chief executive officer Datuk Amar Huzaimi Md Deris. — Bernama pic

Sports / 19 h ago

Golden Tigers pocket RM160,000 after ending Malaysia’s 36-year wait for Asian Games team regu gold in sepak takraw

National women’s squash ace S. Sivasangari needed just 33 minutes to storm into the quarter-finals of the Egyptian Squash Open 2026 after producing a ruthless straight-games win over Belgium’s Nele Gilis in Giza, today. — Bernama pic

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Egyptian Open 2026: Sivasangari races into quarter-finals in 33 minutes

Nottingham Forest striker Arnaud Kalimuendo (left) challenges Crystal Palace midfielder Quinten Timber during their English Premier League match at Selhurst Park in south London on October 11, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

Palace beat former boss Glasner on Selhurst Park return as Kamada scores first Premier League goal

Red Bull Racing’s Dutch driver Max Verstappen celebrates winning the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore on October 11, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

Verstappen wins Singapore GP for first time on 250th grand prix start