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Unification Church leader indicted in South Korea bribery scandal

SEOUL: South Korean prosecutors have indicted the Unification Church’s leader on charges of making illegal donations linked to the nation’s former first lady. Han Hak-ja, who was arrested last month over the allegations, faces charges including violation of the Political Funds Act according to a special counsel team statement. The 82-year-old church leader is suspected… Continue reading

Japan’s Komeito exits ruling coalition, threatening first woman PM

TOKYO: Komeito, the junior partner in Japan’s ruling coalition, announced on Friday it was leaving the alliance with the Liberal Democratic Party. This development raises serious questions about whether Sanae Takaichi, who became head of the LDP less than a week ago, will become Japan’s first woman prime minister. “We want the LDP-Komeito coalition to… Continue reading

Indiana executes man for 2001 rape and murder of teenage girl

WASHINGTON: A 53-year-old man convicted of the 2001 rape and murder of a teenage girl was executed by lethal injection in the US state of Indiana on Friday. Roy Lee Ward received a death sentence in 2002 for murdering 15-year-old Stacy Payne at her home in the town of Dale. Payne suffered multiple stab wounds… Continue reading

PM Anwar heads to Putrajaya to table Budget 2026

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim left the Finance Ministry Office at 3.30 pm to table the 2026 Budget in Parliament. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, wore a light blue baju Melayu and continued the tradition of using local handicrafts with a black file bag featuring an embroidered woven pattern containing the budget… Continue reading

One third of Europe’s doctors and nurses suffer depression says WHO

COPENHAGEN: One in three doctors and nurses across Europe report suffering from depression or anxiety according to a new World Health Organization study. The depression rate among healthcare professionals is five times higher than that found in Europe’s general population. WHO Europe director Hans Kluge described the mental health crisis among health workers as a… Continue reading

Kim Jong Un praises China ties at North Korea’s 80th anniversary

SEOONYANG: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has praised the friendly and cooperative ties with China during celebrations marking 80 years under the ruling Workers’ Party. Kim hosted Chinese Premier Li Qiang and other foreign dignitaries for the anniversary events in the capital. China remains North Korea’s most important ally despite occasional tensions over Pyongyang’s… Continue reading

One killed as major earthquake strikes southern Philippines

DAVAO: A powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Friday, killing at least one person and triggering regional tsunami warnings that were later lifted. The quake hit about 20 kilometres off Manay in the Mindanao region at 9:43 am, according to the United States Geological Survey. One person was killed when a wall… Continue reading

Trump says he is in great shape ahead of second medical check-up

WASHINGTON: Donald Trump is heading for his second medical check-up this year while insisting he is in great shape. The 79-year-old president will address troops at Walter Reed military hospital before undergoing the examination. This visit comes three months after the White House announced Trump was diagnosed with a vein condition. Speculation had been swirling… Continue reading

India beli peluru berpandu UK bernilai US$468 juta

NEW DELHI: India akan membeli peluru berpandu bernilai 350 juta pound (US$468 juta) daripada United Kingdom ketika kedua-dua negara terus memperkukuh hubungan pertahanan mereka. Menurut kenyataan Kementerian Pertahanan Britain pada Khamis, kontrak itu melibatkan pembelian “Lightweight Multirole Missiles” (LMM) yang dikeluarkan di Belfast, Ireland Utara. Peluru berpandu pertahanan udara dan pelancar yang akan dihasilkan untuk… Continue reading

Study: Posting on social media overnight linked to poor mental health

LONDON: People who post on social media overnight are more likely to have poor mental wellbeing, a study suggests, reported PA Media/dpa. Overnight users are also more likely to report symptoms of depression and anxiety, researchers found. Experts said that most studies on mental wellbeing and social media have concentrated on frequency of social media… Continue reading

Penjual daging didakwa sebabkan kematian abang ipar

KUALA LUMPUR: Seorang penjual daging mengaku tidak bersalah di Mahkamah Majistret Selayang hari ini, atas pertuduhan menyebabkan kematian abang iparnya di sebuah hutan simpan di Taman Pinggiran Batu Caves, bulan lepas. Muhamad Zaid Zakaria, 33, didakwa secara gopoh dan cuai menyebabkan kematian Nor Azuar Juyob, 43, di kawasan hutan Taman Pinggiran Batu Caves, Selangor pada… Continue reading

Myanmar junta says Malaysia to observe election

YANGON: Myanmar’s junta said Friday that Malaysia would send observation teams to its long-delayed election, as it battles multiple rebel forces opposed to the poll. A civil war has consumed Myanmar since the military snatched power in a 2021 coup, jailing democratic figurehead Aung San Suu Kyi and deposing her civilian government. The military has… Continue reading

Malaysia Budget 2026: Live Updates

4.30pm: Following the enactment of the Consumer Credit Act, the MADANI government will amend the Consumer Protection Act to include Lemon Law elements to protect the rights of consumers who are often oppressed. 4.26pm: The Parliament will receive nearly RM220 million ringgit in allocation for 2026. In addition, RM5 million will be specifically allocated to… Continue reading

Macron summons party leaders as deadline for naming PM nears

PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron will convene a meeting of France’s mainstream political parties on Friday ahead of a self-imposed deadline to name a new prime minister, as the country’s central bank chief warned the political crisis was curbing growth. Macron is searching for his sixth prime minister in under two years and will need to… Continue reading

Peru lawmakers oust president slammed for crime crisis

LIMA: Lawmakers in Peru voted Friday to remove president Dina Boluarte, whose term has been marked by protests and accusations of failing to stem crime. Boluarte refused to appear before Congress for an overnight hearing, after a majority of lawmakers including some once loyal to her voted to initiate impeachment proceedings. They summoned Boluarte to… Continue reading

Nurul Izzah demands action over Freedom Flotilla interception

KUALA LUMPUR: PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar has demanded accountability for what she described as the illegal interception of the Freedom Flotilla and called for a permanent end to the siege on Gaza. She stated that while the release of nine Malaysian humanitarian activists was a relief, it did not absolve the crimes committed… Continue reading

Anwar Ibrahim launches new book on justice and reform in postnormal times

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s latest book titled ‘Rethinking Ourselves: Justice, Reform, and Ignorance in Postnormal Times’ will be officially launched. Anwar announced this development through a Facebook post today. He expressed hope that this literary work will inspire deep reflection on our contemporary world and the necessary changes for a better… Continue reading

Fire department seeks urgent budget funding for station repairs

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department hopes the 2026 Budget will prioritise funding for maintaining fire stations and quarters in poor condition requiring urgent repairs. Director-General Datuk Seri Nor Hisham Mohammad confirmed the department formally requested substantial allocation from the Ministry of Finance to ensure optimal facility conditions for effective rescue operations. He stated… Continue reading

Malaysia police to deploy 9,500 personnel for Sabah state election

KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police will deploy approximately 9,500 personnel to ensure security during the upcoming Sabah State Election. Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail confirmed the deployment will cover all 73 state assembly seats being contested. He stated that police are responsible for securing over 3,500 polling stations and ensuring voter… Continue reading

MACC tracking down Tong Thin Fook over ongoing Pahang investigation

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is seeking information on the whereabouts of Tong Thin Fook to assist in an ongoing investigation. In a statement today, the MACC said the 60-year-old man’s last known address is No 27, Taman Orkid, Sungai Ruan, Raub, Pahang. The public who may know or have information about Tong is… Continue reading

Belaga natives sue logging firm over land rights, flooding

BELAGA: Residents from 15 longhouse communities in the upper Belaga River region have initiated legal proceedings against a timber and plantation company, citing unauthorised logging activities and environmental damage that allegedly triggered severe flooding in their ancestral territories. The collective lawsuit, filed at the Bintulu High Court, represents approximately 10,000 indigenous residents who claim their… Continue reading

Gold heads for eighth weekly gain on strong safe-haven demand

GOLD held steady below $4,000 an ounce on Friday and was set for an eighth straight weekly gain, buoyed by lingering geopolitical and economic tensions and increased expectations of further U.S. rate cuts. Spot gold slipped 0.1% to $3,971.43 per ounce by 0514 GMT, but was up 2.2% for the week. U.S. gold futures for… Continue reading

Trump proposes barring Chinese airlines from flying over Russia on US routes

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration on Thursday proposed banning Chinese airlines from flying over Russia on routes to and from the United States, saying the reduced flight time this practice enables puts American carriers at a disadvantage. The proposal is another escalation of the trade war between the world’s two largest economies and was announced after… Continue reading

Plastic pollution treaty not dead in the water: UN environment chief

GENEVA: The UN’s environment chief insists that a landmark global treaty tackling plastic pollution remains achievable, despite talks twice imploding without agreement, and the chair suddenly resigning this week. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) executive director Inger Andersen told AFP in an exclusive interview that countries were not walking away, regardless of their sharp differences… Continue reading

Sarawak man remanded over 3-year-old girl’s death in Kuching

KUCHING: Authorities have detained a 32-year-old man in connection with the death of a three-year-old child following what police have described as severe physical abuse in Kampung Rampangi, Santubong district. The suspect, who is identified as the boyfriend of the child’s mother, was brought before the Kuching magistrate’s court where he was granted a seven-day… Continue reading

Philippines’ Marcos says assessing situation, orders evacuations following magnitude 7.5 quake

PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered evacuations in coastal areas following a magnitude 7.5 earthquake that struck off the southern Philippines on Friday. Authorities are now assessing the situation on the ground, and search and rescue efforts are being prepared and will be deployed as soon as it is safe to do so, Marcos… Continue reading

Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off southern Philippines, tsunami warnings issued

MANILA: A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck offshore in the southern Philippines on Friday, its seismology agency said, with tsunami warnings issued in several countries and people in nearby coastal areas urged to move inland or to higher ground. Agency Phivolcs warned of aftershocks from the quake, which struck in the morning in waters… Continue reading

Suria KLCC Group’s Lotus of Light Deepavali Celebration

THE Suria KLCC Group is elevating the Festival of Lights with an enchanting multi-mall celebration that promises to captivate shoppers throughout the Deepavali season. The group’s ‘Lotus of Light’ campaign launches today across Suria KLCC, Alamanda Shopping Centre, and Mesra Mall, running from October 6 to 22, culminating in Deepavali celebrations on October 20. A… Continue reading

Budget 2026 to open new chapter for Malaysia’s economy, says Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: The 2026 Budget will open a new chapter in strengthening the country’s economy and improving the well-being of the people. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi expressed his appreciation for the RM11.96 billion allocation his ministry received through the 2025 Budget. “Alhamdulillah, I express my deepest appreciation and gratitude to… Continue reading

Deepavali bazaar in Melaka draws visitors of various races

MELAKA: The Deepavali Bazaar celebrating the Festival of Lights has been operating since October 7 in Little India along Jalan Bendahara. Melaka MIC chairman Datuk VP Shanmugam stated that the bazaar features 40 stalls selling clothing, food, and traditional Indian sweets. He expects the event to attract visitors from various races including both local and… Continue reading

Bazar Deepavali dua minggu di Little India Melaka bermula 7 Okt

MELAKA: Bazar Deepavali sempena sambutan perayaan pesta cahaya di Melaka telah mula beroperasi di Little India Melaka, Jalan Bendahara selama dua minggu bermula 7 Oktober lepas. Pengerusi MIC Melaka Datuk VP Shanmugam menyatakan bazar tersebut menempatkan 40 gerai jualan pakaian, pelbagai jenis makanan serta manisan tradisional masyarakat India. Beliau berkata Bazar Deepavali adalah acara tahunan… Continue reading

Major quake strikes off southern Philippines

DAVAO: A powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Friday, triggering tsunami warnings in the Asian nation as well as neighbouring Indonesia and Palau. The quake hit about 20 kilometres (12 miles away) from Manay in the Mindanao region at 9:43 am (0143 GMT), the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. “Destructive tsunami… Continue reading

Polis siasat hubungan ibu mangsa dera kanak-kanak tiga tahun

KUCHING: Polis telah mengambil keterangan ibu kepada kanak-kanak perempuan berusia tiga tahun yang maut dipercayai akibat didera di Kampung Rampangi, Santubong. Pesuruhjaya Polis Sarawak Datuk Mohamad Zainal Abdullah berkata wanita berusia 37 tahun itu bagaimanapun belum ditahan kerana siasatan masih dijalankan. Beliau menyatakan polis setakat ini hanya mengambil keterangan ibu mangsa untuk membantu siasatan tanpa… Continue reading

Malaysian badminton pairs advance to Arctic Open quarter-finals in Finland

KUALA LUMPUR: Two national men’s doubles pairs Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and Choong Hon Jian-Muhammad Haikal Nazri successfully advanced to the Arctic Open 2025 quarter-finals in Vantaa, Finland, Thursday. During the second round of the Super 500 tourney held in Vantaan Energia areena, top seeds Aaron-Wooi Yik made a strong comeback after losing the first… Continue reading

England cruise to 3-0 friendly victory over Wales

ENGLAND racked up an eighth successive victory against Wales with a 3-0 cruise in an international friendly at Wembley on Thursday to fully justify head coach Thomas Tuchel’s decision to omit some leading lights from his squad. Goals by Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins and Bukayo Saka effectively ended the match as contest with only 20… Continue reading

Cklamovski dedicates 3-0 win over Laos to Malaysian fans

KUALA LUMPUR: National team head coach Peter Cklamovski dedicated Malaysia’s 3-0 victory over Laos in their 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers Group F match to Malaysians, saying the result was meant to inspire hope and belief among local football fans. Cklamovski said his players demonstrated their strong commitment to the team with passion and discipline throughout… Continue reading

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes Philippines’ Mindanao, tsunami warning issued

AN earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck Philippines’ Mindanao region on Friday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of 58 km (36.04 miles), EMSC said. The U.S. Tsunami Warning System issued a tsunami threat, saying hazardous tsunami waves are possible for coasts located within 300 km (186 miles) of the… Continue reading

Russia hits Ukraine with ‘massive’ strikes, power cuts in Kyiv

KYIV: Ukraine said on Friday that Russia had launched a “massive attack” on the capital Kyiv, triggering power cuts as a minister warned that Moscow was also striking hard at the national energy grid. “The capital of the country is under an enemy ballistic missile attack and a massive attack by the enemy strike drones,“… Continue reading

South Korean chipmakers rally on AI optimism in post-holiday trade

SEOUL: South Korean chipmakers rallied on Friday as markets reopened following a period of local holiday, with gains fuelled by renewed optimism around artificial intelligence (AI). Samsung Electronics rose as much as 5.96% to its highest since January 11, 2021 and SK Hynix jumped 11.1% to a record high. Both firms clinched a deal with… Continue reading

Aaron-Wooi Yik, Hon Jian-Muhammad Haikal mara ke suku akhir Arctic Open

VANTAA: Dua beregu lelaki negara Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik dan Choong Hon Jian-Muhammad Haikal Nazri berjaya mara ke suku akhir Arctic Open 2025 di Vantaa, Finland. Dalam pusingan kedua kejohanan Super 500 di Vantaan Energia areena, pengadil utama Aaron-Wooi Yik bangkit kuat selepas tewas set pertama dengan menewaskan rakan senegara Low Hang Yee-Ng Eng Cheong… Continue reading

Kedah floodwaters remain stagnant with 19 evacuees at relief centre

ALOR SETAR: Stagnant floodwaters in Kedah have left 19 people from six families still housed at a temporary relief centre in the Kota Setar district. Kedah Civil Defence Force assistant director Major Muhammad Suhaimi Mohd Zain confirmed all evacuees are sheltering at Sekolah Kebangsaan Langgar here. The relief centre has been operating continuously since last… Continue reading

Fourth MADANI Budget focuses on helping the people without raising debt- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: The Fourth MADANI Budget, to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat today, is not just about numbers and expenditure, but represents the government’s commitment to supporting the people without increasing the national debt, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. In a Facebook post today, Anwar emphasised that the budget also outlines the… Continue reading

Death of ‘sweet king’: AI chatbots linked to teen tragedy

SAN FRANCISCO: A chatbot from one of Silicon Valley’s hottest AI startups called a 14-year-old “sweet king” and pleaded with him to “come home” in passionate exchanges that would be the teen’s last communications before he took his own life. Megan Garcia’s son, Sewell, had fallen in love with a “Game of Thrones”-inspired chatbot on… Continue reading

Players and fans join family members at Russo’s funeral at Boca stadium

BUENOS AIRES: Boca Juniors players, officials and fans gathered at La Bombonera stadium on Thursday to honour their former coach Miguel Angel Russo, who passed away following a prolonged battle with cancer. Captain Edinson Cavani, Spaniard Ander Herrera and the rest of the Boca squad, along with club president Juan Roman Riquelme joined Russo’s family… Continue reading

PM Anwar bentang Belanjawan 2026 petang ini

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim akan membentangkan Belanjawan 2026 di Dewan Rakyat pada 4 petang ini. Ia merupakan belanjawan keempat yang dibentang oleh Kerajaan MADANI pimpinan beliau, dan yang pertama di bawah Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 sekali gus menjadi asas utama bagi pelaksanaan pelan pembangunan negara untuk tempoh lima tahun akan datang. Pembentangan… Continue reading

India to buy missiles from UK in US$468 MLN deal

NEW DELHI: India will purchase missiles worth 350 million pounds (US$468 million) from the United Kingdom as the two countries continue to expand their defence links. The contract is for India acquiring Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMM) manufactured in Belfast, Northern Ireland, according to a British Defence Ministry statement on Thursday. The air defence missiles and… Continue reading

Malaysian citizenship granted to 23 overseas footballers

PETALING JAYA: Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail yesterday told the Dewan Rakyat a total of 23 footballers have been granted Malaysian citizenship through naturalisation since 2018. Responding to Kangar MP Zakri Hassan, who asked about the number of naturalised players and the criteria used, Saifuddin said all approvals were made in accordance with… Continue reading

FFC x TMTG: Activists roughed up, physically abused – MYCARE CEO

KUALA LUMPUR: Several Malaysian activists who are part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition and Thousand Madleens to Gaza (FFC-TMTG) were reported to be roughed up and physically abused during and after the interception by the Israeli military. Humanitarian Care Malaysia (MyCARE) chief executive officer Kamarul Zaman Shaharul Anwar said a Legal Centre for Arab Minority… Continue reading

Minister admits oversight in dinner fiasco

PETALING JAYA: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has admitted it was an oversight on his part for failing to clarify that the gala dinner held during the Global Travel Meet 2025 was not an official government event. The issue came under scrutiny after Dungun MP Wan Hassan Mohd Ramli questioned… Continue reading

Malaysia seeks release of activists detained by Israel in Gaza mission

PUTRAJAYA: The government is actively pursuing efforts to secure the immediate and unconditional release of the nine Malaysian nationals and participants of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) and Thousand Madleens To Gaza (TMTG) mission, who have been illegally detained by the Israeli regime since Oct 8. The Foreign Ministry in a statement Thursday said efforts… Continue reading