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Ukrainian family killed by Russian drone in Chernechchyna village

CHERNECHCHYNA: A Russian drone strike has killed an entire Ukrainian family in the village of Chernechchyna, leaving the small community in profound shock. Neighbour Natalya recalled seeing Alyona Lesnichenko, a 26-year-old mother of two, shortly before the tragedy during a shopping trip for her children. “She bought them everything they wanted,“ Natalya said of Alyona.… Continue reading

White House warns of imminent firings as US government shutdown begins

WASHINGTON: Efforts to quickly end the United States government shutdown collapsed on Wednesday as Democrats in Congress departed without resolving their funding stand-off with President Donald Trump. Federal funding expired at midnight after Trump and lawmakers failed to agree on a deal to maintain government operations. The White House then threatened public sector jobs while… Continue reading

White House warns of imminent firings as US government shutdown begins

E-hailing Budi95 quota may expand under Budget 2026, says ministry

KUALA LUMPUR: The Economy Ministry has not ruled out the possibility of additional BUDI MADANI RON95 eligibility quotas for the e-hailing sector during the tabling of Budget 2026 next week. Yesterday the Finance Ministry announced that the government has agreed to grant full-time e-hailing drivers additional eligibility for the BUDI95 petrol subsidy starting October 15.… Continue reading

White House rejects Pope Leo comments on ‘inhuman’ migrant policy

WASHINGTON: The White House defended President Donald Trump’s hardline migration policy after US-born Pope Leo XIV criticised the “inhuman” treatment of migrants in the United States. Pope Leo questioned whether someone could be considered pro-life while supporting harsh immigration policies during remarks to journalists at his summer residence Castel Gandolfo. “Someone who says ‘I’m against… Continue reading

White House rejects Pope Leo comments on ‘inhuman’ migrant policy

Fake passports smuggled in food packages, syndicate busted

KUALA LUMPUR: The Immigration Department has dismantled a syndicate that used food delivery services to smuggle fake passports disguised as meal packages in order to bypass mandatory health checks for foreign workers. Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said the operation, codenamed Ops Serkap, was carried out simultaneously across several Klang Valley locations (Kepong, Cheras, Pudu… Continue reading

Malaysia’s reforms and innovation boost investor confidence globally

SINGAPORE: Investor confidence is returning to Malaysia due to government reforms and economic innovation according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. He stated Malaysia’s stronger global competitiveness results from deliberate strategy rather than coincidence. “Our exports are diversifying with green technologies, medical devices and digital services expanding as new… Continue reading

Rescuers dig tunnel for 59 trapped under collapsed Indonesian school

SIDOARJO: Rescuers are attempting to dig a tunnel through unstable rubble to reach an estimated 59 people still missing under a collapsed Indonesian boarding school. Part of the multi-storey school on Java island suddenly gave way on Monday while students were gathering for afternoon prayers. School records indicated 91 people were buried under the debris,… Continue reading

Rescuers dig tunnel for 59 trapped under collapsed Indonesian school

Israel issues final warning for Gazans to flee main city amid truce talks

NUSEIRAT: Israel issued a final warning on Wednesday for people to flee Gaza’s main city as Hamas considered US President Donald Trump’s plan to end nearly two years of war. Witnesses reported heavy bombardment in Gaza City while Israel’s defence minister Israel Katz announced the army was tightening its encirclement of the urban area. Katz… Continue reading

Israel issues final warning for Gazans to flee main city amid truce talks

Immigration arrests foreign maids misusing passes as GROs in KL

KUALA LUMPUR: Immigration authorities have uncovered a scheme where foreign women misuse domestic helper passes to work illegally as guest relations officers. The Kuala Lumpur Immigration Department arrested 41 individuals during Ops Gegar raids on two luxury entertainment outlets in Sri Hartamas. Director Wan Mohammed Saupee Wan Yusoff stated the operation followed a month-long surveillance… Continue reading

Zelenskiy accuses Russia of deliberate nuclear plant attacks

KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused Russia of deliberately staging attacks that cut power to the decommissioned Chornobyl nuclear power station. Zelenskiy stated Moscow was attempting to create the risk of nuclear incidents through these actions. He also claimed Russia was doing nothing to fix the external power cutoff at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear… Continue reading

Zelenskiy accuses Russia of deliberate nuclear plant attacks

Namibia’s Etosha National Park fire declared no longer active

WINDHOEK: Government authorities have declared the massive fire that scorched through Namibia’s Etosha National Park is no longer active. The blaze at this top tourist destination and one of Africa’s largest game reserves began on September 22 and spread rapidly due to high winds and parched vegetation. It forced the deployment of 500 soldiers to… Continue reading

Namibia’s Etosha National Park fire declared no longer active

List of Malaysians detained by Israeli forces in Gaza flotilla

KUALA LUMPUR: Israeli forces have detained eleven Malaysians participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla humanitarian mission to Gaza. The detentions occurred across five different vessels as of 7.50 am today. Vessel Hio carried detainees Heliza Helmi and Nur Hazwani Afiqah Helmi. Vessel Grande Blu held Norfarahin Romli, also known as Farah Lee, and Danish Nazram… Continue reading

Amrita Soon pens Hollywood’s Worth the Wait soundtrack

EVEN before songwriting, lyrics have always mattered to 29-year-old Amrita Soon. The lass from Seremban would obsessively learn the lyrics of all her favourite songs, memorising them by hand-writing the lyrics in her notebooks. “Subconsciously, I was learning songwriting by doing that. The biggest influences of my music were Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and Yuna.… Continue reading

White House warns imminent firings as US government shutdown deepens

WASHINGTON: The White House has warned of imminent public sector firings as efforts to swiftly end the US government shutdown collapsed on Wednesday. Democrats in Congress rejected proposals to resolve an acrimonious funding stand-off with President Donald Trump. Federal departments have been closing since midnight after Trump and lawmakers failed to agree on a deal… Continue reading

UK renews demand for Apple user data access for British citizens

LONDON: The UK government has renewed its demand for Apple to hand over data uploaded by its users to the cloud. This latest request only concerns British citizens who are customers of the US tech behemoth. The demand is nonetheless likely to create fresh friction in the transatlantic relationship. Washington has been highly critical of… Continue reading

Madagascar protesters call general strike as unrest enters second week

ANTANANARIVO: Anti-government protesters in Madagascar held fresh demonstrations and called for a general strike on Wednesday as they intensified efforts to force President Andry Rajoelina from office. Police fired tear gas at protesters in central Antananarivo where approximately 10,000 people had clashed with officers the previous day. Several thousand demonstrators marched in the northern city… Continue reading

Over 400 arrested and 300 injured in Morocco protests for reforms

RABAT: More than 400 people were arrested and nearly 300 injured during protests in Morocco demanding reforms in the public health and education sectors. Unauthorised demonstrations were held for the fourth consecutive day at the call of the GenZ 212 group, a recently formed Discord-based collective whose organisers remain unknown. The latest protests on Tuesday… Continue reading

Johari condemns Israel’s interception of Gaza-bound flotilla

KUALA LUMPUR: Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul today vehemently condemned Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla. He expressed his solidarity with Malaysian citizens and all activists who joined the mission of compassion. Johari noted that their detention was deeply troubling and said the activists’ commitment to stand with the oppressed must be… Continue reading

Year 4 pupil dies after being found unconscious in Seremban school toilet

SEREMBAN: A Year Four pupil tragically died after being discovered unconscious in a school toilet yesterday. The 10-year-old boy was later pronounced dead at a private medical centre in Seremban. Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad confirmed that a report on the incident was received at 1.19 pm. “The victim was rushed to the… Continue reading

Budget 2026 crucial for Malaysia’s higher education global competitiveness

KUALA LUMPUR: Budget 2026 represents a defining moment for Malaysia’s higher education sector with crucial decisions needed to ensure the country’s ability to compete on the global stage, said Heriot-Watt University Malaysia provost and chief executive officer Prof Mushtak Al-Atabi. In a statement, he said last year’s RM18 billion allocation to higher education was a… Continue reading

Germany warns of growing drone threat amid multiple incidents

BERLIN: German authorities have issued a warning about a growing drone threat following multiple incidents involving unmanned aerial vehicles. Officials confirmed that drones believed to be Russian flew over key military and industrial locations last week. Similar unmanned aerial vehicles have also appeared over airports and military sites in Denmark and Norway. Foreign Minister Johann… Continue reading

Hurricane Imelda approaches Bermuda as a dangerous Category 2 storm

WASHINGTON: Hurricane Imelda is now a Category 2 storm churning towards Bermuda with sustained winds of 100 miles per hour. The storm threatens the archipelago with damaging waves and significant flooding risks. The US National Hurricane Center reported the storm was located about 340 miles southwest of Bermuda at 11:00 am Eastern Time. Its core… Continue reading

EU chief von der Leyen faces twin no-confidence votes next week

BRUSSELS: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will face two no-confidence votes next week following a parliamentary agreement on Wednesday. This marks the second challenge to her leadership in less than three months after she comfortably survived a similar vote in July. Both censure motions are expected to fail but highlight deepening tensions over… Continue reading

US Supreme Court blocks Trump from firing Fed Governor Cook

WASHINGTON: The US Supreme Court has barred President Donald Trump from immediately firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. This decision comes as the president mounts multiple challenges testing the central bank’s independence. The court deferred Trump’s request pending oral argument scheduled for January 2026. This ensures Cook will remain in her post until the case… Continue reading

US government shutdown continues as Senate rejects funding plan

WASHINGTON: Efforts to quickly end the United States government shutdown failed when senators rejected a plan to resolve the funding standoff between President Donald Trump and Congressional Democrats. The government ran out of money after Trump and lawmakers failed to agree on a deal to maintain operations. Many federal departments and agencies have been closed… Continue reading

Sabah government concerned over detention of volunteers in Gaza flotilla

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government has expressed concern regarding the detention of Zizi Kirana and Sul Aidil, two Sabah-born participants in the Global Sumud Flotilla humanitarian mission to Gaza. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor stated that the state government views their involvement and bravery in the mission as a source of pride for Sabahans… Continue reading

Stiglitz blames US oligarch government for shutdown over poor healthcare

PARIS: Nobel prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz has blamed the current US government shutdown on politicians prioritising the interests of the rich over poor Americans. The US government halted all but non-essential operations after Democrats and Republican lawmakers failed to agree on a funding deal for the new fiscal year. Government shutdowns are a periodic feature… Continue reading

Why one-size-fits-all public transport does not work for Malaysia

AT a recent forum, I asked the audience: “How many of you would choose not to buy a car in the future, even if you could afford one?” Half the room raised their hands. I looked at them and said, “You must be from Klang Valley”. Because in Klang Valley, people have options. They can… Continue reading

Why one-size-fits-all public transport does not work for Malaysia

Renowned chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall dies at 91

LOS ANGELES: British primatologist Jane Goodall, who revolutionised the understanding of chimpanzees and became one of the world’s most respected wildlife advocates, has died at 91. The Jane Goodall Institute announced her peaceful passing in her sleep during a United States speaking tour. Her final video showed the iconic conservationist greeting an audience with a… Continue reading

New edge in hiring to retain talent

WORKPLACES have undergone significant transformations in recent years. Rapid technological advancements, economic shifts and changing demographics have reshaped the way people work and what they expect from their employers. They have also influenced talent management strategies. According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development’s (CIPD) Asia Employee Benefits Report 2025, developed in partnership with… Continue reading

New edge in hiring to retain talent

US and allies reduce forces in Iraq as anti-IS mission winds down

WASHINGTON: US and allied forces are reducing their presence in Iraq as part of a planned wind-down of their mission against the Islamic State jihadist group. The Pentagon confirmed the drawdown on Wednesday, marking the end of a more than decade-long military operation against the extremist organisation. Washington and Baghdad had agreed last year that… Continue reading

Four more Malaysians detained in Gaza flotilla including Heliza Helmi

SEPANG: Four more Malaysians participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla humanitarian mission have been detained by Israeli forces in Gaza waters. The detainees include singer Heliza Helmi and her sister Nur Hazwani Afiqah who were aboard the ship Hio. Nurfarahin Romli and Danish Nazran Murad were also detained while travelling on the ship Grande Blu.… Continue reading

BMW fans redefine car modding scene

PUTRAJAYA: To outsiders, car modification often carries the stigma of being a costly and frivolous pursuit. But for those within the scene, it is a craft driven by passion, creativity and personal expression, carefully balanced against budget. That spirit was on display at the Mega Gathering 2.0 E9X Bimmers Malaysia event in Presint 4, Putrajaya… Continue reading

Johor clinches team title at 5th edition of PNAGS National Final

JOHOR golfers displayed grit and consistency to be crowned Team State Champion at the 5th edition of the Perodua National Amateur Golf Series (PNAGS) National Final, held on Sept 29–30 at Saujana Golf & Country Club in Subang. In a nail-biting finish, Johor edged out Selangor on count back (OCB) after both teams recorded identical… Continue reading

Johor clinches team title at 5th edition of PNAGS National Final

Finding voice through rhythm and inclusion

IN a classroom in Malaysia, a boy with autism sits quietly, avoiding eye contact and struggling to participate in group activities. Yet, when a drum is placed in his hands, his face lights up. He begins to tap out a steady rhythm and soon his classmates join in. For the first time, he feels connected… Continue reading

Finding voice through rhythm and inclusion

Anwar condemns Israel’s interception of Gaza aid flotilla, vows action

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has condemned in the strongest terms Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla. He stated that the act targeted unarmed civilians and vessels carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza. The flotilla carried life-saving supplies but was met with intimidation and coercion by Israeli forces. Anwar declared that by… Continue reading

‘No compromise for transport operators in road crashes’

PETALING JAYA: Thirty-seven lives lost in Genting Highlands. Fifteen students killed in Gerik. A baby crushed at Kajang. In all these road tragedies, not one transport company has been prosecuted for negligence. Road safety and sustainable transport activist Shahrim Tamrin said Malaysia’s long list of deadly crashes exposes a culture of impunity, in which operators… Continue reading

ATSN platform shapes future leaders through student recognition

PUTRAJAYA: The Anugerah Tokoh Siswa Negara 2025 serves as an important platform for cultivating the nation’s future leaders by honouring contributions of students from higher learning institutions. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir stated this recognition identifies and nurtures student talent while creating development opportunities in various areas. He expressed confidence that… Continue reading

Boy beaten with hammer by uncle laid to rest in Bachok cemetery

BACHOK: The remains of Muhammad Ammar Muhammad Badrul, who died after suffering serious injuries from being beaten with a hammer by his uncle, were safely laid to rest at the Kampung Mujor Muslim Cemetery in Jelawat. The seven-year-old was buried at 10:34 pm accompanied by more than 100 family members, relatives, and local residents who… Continue reading

Call for firmer rules to govern cyberspace

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari has urged the world to establish binding rules for cyberspace, adding that attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure must be outlawed as nations face increasingly borderless and destructive digital threats. “Artificial intelligence (AI) is now as critical as electricity or water. If AI fails, is hacked or hijacked,… Continue reading