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PM Anwar to table Budget 2026 in Dewan Rakyat this afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to table Budget 2026 in the Dewan Rakyat at 4 pm today. It is the fourth budget presented under the MADANI government led by Anwar and the first under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), serving as the primary basis for the implementation of the country’s… Continue reading

Harimau Malaya overcome Laos 3-0 despite FIFA player suspensions

THE player registration issue that has hit the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) did not affect the national squad’s morale as they defeated Laos 3-0 in their third match of Group F in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers in Vientiane tonight. The three goals for the Harimau Malaya squad were scored by Arif Aiman… Continue reading

Dutch beat Malta 4-0 to open three-point lead in World Cup qualifying group

NETHERLANDS forward Cody Gakpo converted two penalties while Tijjani Reijnders and Memphis Depay also scored in a 4-0 win away to Malta on Thursday as the Dutch opened up a three-point lead in World Cup qualifying Group G. The victory moved the Netherlands to 13 points ahead of second-placed Poland, who have also played five… Continue reading

Hamas says it received guarantees that Gaza war ‘fully ended’

ISTANBUL: Hamas said on Thursday it has received guarantees from the mediators and the United States (US) that the Israeli war in the Gaza Strip has “fully ended.”, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. In a pre-recorded speech, Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya announced a ceasefire agreement with Israel and outlined immediate steps, including the withdrawal of Israeli… Continue reading

More needs to be done to empower Orang Asli, says expert

PETALING JAYA: Ahead of Budget 2026, attention is turning to the pressing needs of Orang Asli communities, as gaps in infrastructure, clean water supply, healthcare, education and skills development remain wide, particularly in remote settlements. Universiti Malaysia Kelantan director Prof Dr Wan Ahmad Amir Zal Wan Ismail, whose research covers more than 600 villages across… Continue reading

24 Warga asing ditahan dalam operasi bersepadu Imigresen, JPJ di Gua Musang

KOTA BHARU: Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia Kelantan menahan 24 warga asing dalam Operasi Bersepadu bersama Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) di Stesen Penguatkuasa JPJ Mentara, Gua Musang, semalam. Pengarahnya Mohamed Yusoff Khan Mohd Hassan berkata operasi bermula pada 8 pagi itu melibatkan 40 pegawai penguat kuasa daripada kedua-dua agensi dan dilaksanakan hasil risikan serta pemantauan rapi di… Continue reading

Call to ease rising costs without compromising fiscal stability

PETALING JAYA: As Malaysia prepares for the tabling of Budget 2026, industry leaders are calling for a balanced approach that eases the rising cost of living without compromising long-term fiscal stability. IOl Communications CEO Yan Lim said inflation continues to squeeze household budgets, and while short-term measures such as direct cash aid under programmes like… Continue reading

24 foreigners detained in Gua Musang immigration and JPJ operation

KOTA BHARU: A total of 24 foreign nationals were detained by the Kelantan Immigration Department in a joint operation with the Road Transport Department (JPJ). The operation was conducted at the JPJ Mentara Enforcement Station in Gua Musang yesterday. Kelantan Immigration Director Mohamed Yusoff Khan Mohd Hassan said the operation began at 8 am and… Continue reading

Malaysia’s foreign policy need to be proactive and pragmatic: ISIS chairman

KUALA LUMPUR: It is in Malaysia’s best interest to shape its foreign policy in line with its aspirations to climb higher in the global competitiveness index, while remaining true to its basic principles. Datuk Prof Dr Mohd Faiz Abdullah, the chairman of the Institute of Strategic & International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia, said that geostrategically, Malaysia… Continue reading

Dual-income reliance shows economy failing to lift wages: Analyst

PETALING JAYA: What may seem like economic progress through the rise of dual-income households actually reflects a deeper crisis of stagnant wages in Malaysia, an analyst warned. Commenting on the “middle-income squeeze”, Emir Research founder Datuk Dr Rais Hussin said the growing reliance on two earners per household is a coping mechanism, not a sign… Continue reading

Unbeaten Scotland down Greece 3-1 in World Cup qualifier

SCOTLAND stunned Greece with a 3-1 home win in their Group C qualifier on Thursday to take a big step towards a first World Cup since 1998 on a night that saw manager Steve Clarke equal the national record for most games in charge. Goals from Ryan Christie, Lewis Ferguson and Lyndon Dykes turned the… Continue reading

Twenty-three children rescued from Russian-occupied Ukraine, senior official says

TWENTY-THREE Ukrainian children and adolescents have been brought out of Russian-occupied areas of the country to territory under Kyiv’s control, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s chief of staff said on Thursday. Andriy Yermak, writing on the Telegram messaging app, said the rescue was carried out under the president’s “Bring Kids Back UA” programme aimed at bringing to… Continue reading

Ticktum finds niche in Formula E, leaves Formula One dreams behind

BRITISH driver Dan Ticktum has chosen to grow with Formula E rather than chase his Formula One dreams, saying the all-electric series offers a better work-life balance than the pinnacle of motorsport. “You don’t have a life if you are an F1 driver, your whole youth is gone. Here in Formula E there’s a lot… Continue reading

‘Budget 2026 should shift from subsidies to reforms’

PETALING JAYA: Budget 2026 should mark a decisive shift from short-term subsidies to long-term reforms that strengthen productivity and rebuild Malaysia’s middle class, said Malaysian Institute of Economic Research senior fellow Dr Nur Surraya Mohd Saudi. She said Malaysia’s middle-income group – households earning between RM5,000 and RM11,000 monthly – is increasingly squeezed by stagnant… Continue reading

Israeli cabinet ratifies ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas

JERUSALEM: Israel’s government ratified a ceasefire with the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Friday, clearing the way to suspend hostilities in Gaza within 24 hours and free Israeli hostages held in Gaza within 72 hours after that. The Israeli cabinet agreed to the deal early Friday morning, roughly 24 hours after mediators announced an agreement… Continue reading

‘Corruption and inefficiency fuelling middle-class squeeze’

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s middle-income squeeze is driven not only by rising costs but also by corruption and inefficiency that bleed the economy of growth potential, said Emir Research founder Dr Rais Hussin. He said the challenges faced by Malaysia’s middle class – from wage stagnation and rising debt to falling savings – are symptoms of… Continue reading

Ng Jing Xuen, Jocelyn Chee ready for Women’s China Open

Malaysia’s golf history-maker Ng Jing Xuen and rising talent Jocelyn Chee are ready to test themselves at the Women’s China Open in Shanghai from October 17-19 with the ultimate dream of competing on the big stage in the future. Both players harbour ambitions of playing on the LPGA Tour and know international exposure on burgeoning… Continue reading

Government committed to empowering MSMEs in international halal industry

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is committed to expanding Malaysian Halal Certification recognition to empower micro, small and medium enterprises in the global halal industry and enhance the country’s export value chain. According to the Prime Minister’s Department, Malaysia’s halal exports were valued at RM39.44 billion in the second quarter of this year, involving 1,499 halal… Continue reading

Lelaki positif dadah ditahan dera kanak-kanak hingga maut di Kuching

KUCHING: Polis menahan seorang lelaki tempatan berusia 32 tahun yang disyaki terlibat dalam kes kematian seorang kanak-kanak perempuan tiga tahun di Kampung Rampangi, Santubong. Ketua Polis Daerah Kuching ACP Alexson Naga Chabu berkata laporan berhubung kejadian itu diterima semalam daripada seorang lelaki tempatan berusia 52 tahun. Pengadu menyatakan beliau telah dimaklumkan oleh kawannya bahawa anak… Continue reading

Warga emas rugi RM5.99 juta akibat penipuan telefon

SHAH ALAM: Seorang warga emas terpaksa menanggung kerugian lebih RM5 juta selepas menjadi mangsa penipuan telefon yang mendakwa dirinya terlibat dalam kes jenayah. Ketua Polis Selangor Datuk Shazeli Kahar berkata mangsa yang merupakan pesara syarikat swasta berusia 73 tahun pertama kali menerima panggilan pada bulan Mei daripada pihak yang mengaku sebagai National Anti Financial Crime… Continue reading

Dewan Rakyat lulus RUU Agensi Persendirian (Pindaan) 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Dewan Rakyat meluluskan Rang Undang-Undang Agensi Persendirian (Pindaan) 2025 untuk menambah baik proses pengeluaran dan pembaharuan lesen perniagaan agensi persendirian. RUU itu diluluskan dengan lebih suara bersetuju selepas dibahaskan oleh 14 Ahli Parlimen daripada blok kerajaan dan pembangkang. Pindaan kepada Akta Agensi Persendirian 1971 ini bertujuan memperkasakan kawal selia agensi persendirian yang menjalankan… Continue reading

Senior citizen loses nearly RM6 million in phone scam, police warn public

SHAH ALAM: A 73-year-old retiree lost nearly RM6 million after falling victim to an elaborate phone scam spanning several months. Selangor Police Chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said the victim received a call in May from a man claiming to be from the National Anti-Financial Crime Centre (NFCC) in Putrajaya, who told her she was involved… Continue reading

Ahli Circle 19 pindah sekolah selepas insiden Zara Qairina

KOTA KINABALU: Mahkamah Koroner di sini hari ini diberitahu beberapa pelajar Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama Tun Datu Mustapha, Papar yang merupakan ahli kumpulan ‘Circle-19’ telah berpindah sekolah selepas insiden yang menimpa pelajar Tingkatan Satu Zara Qairina Mahathir. Peguam Azhier Farhan Arisin, yang mewakili empat kanak-kanak dalam kes buli Zara Qairina, berkata saksi yang juga pengikut… Continue reading

97 influenza clusters detected in Malaysia, mostly in schools, says health ministry

PUTRAJAYA: A total of 97 influenza A and B infection clusters were reported in Epidemiological Week 40/2025 compared with 14 clusters recorded in the previous week. The Ministry of Health said the majority of clusters involved educational institutions with all states recording increases. Selangor recorded the highest number with 43 clusters followed by Kuala Lumpur… Continue reading

Selangor cadang agihan cukai vape kepada negeri, PBT untuk penguatkuasaan

SHAH ALAM: Kerajaan Selangor mencadangkan sebahagian daripada kutipan cukai penjualan produk rokok elektronik (vape) disalurkan kepada semua kerajaan negeri dan pihak berkuasa tempatan (PBT). Exco Kesihatan Awam dan Alam Sekitar Jamaliah Jamaluddin berkata langkah itu penting bagi memastikan hasil cukai terbabit digunakan untuk mengurus dan menangani kesan negatif penjualan vape. Beliau menegaskan agihan ini akan… Continue reading

Kerajaan tawar biasiswa kejuruteraan rangkaian kepada 5 rakyat Palestin

SHAH ALAM: Kerajaan melalui Kementerian Komunikasi akan menawarkan biasiswa pendidikan dalam bidang kejuruteraan rangkaian dan radio kepada lima rakyat Palestin untuk belajar di Malaysia. Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil berkata inisiatif biasiswa pendidikan itu memberi keutamaan kepada golongan muda dari Gaza, Ramallah, Tebing Barat, Nablus atau wilayah lain di Palestin yang berminat dalam bidang kejuruteraan… Continue reading

Pearly-Thinaah cruise into Arctic Open quarterfinals with straight sets win

MALAYSIA’s top women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah cruised into the quarterfinals at the 2025 Arctic Open Badminton Championships after defeating their Indonesian rivals at the Vantaan Energia Areena in Vantaa, Finland. The world number 2 pair easily secured a 21-15, 21-13 victory over Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma and Meilysa Trias Puspitasari in just… Continue reading

4,342 kenderaan perdagangan dikenakan tindakan dalam Op Khas Gempur

SHAH ALAM: Sebanyak 4,342 kenderaan perdagangan telah dikenakan tindakan kerana melakukan pelbagai kesalahan sepanjang Op Khas Gempur Perdagangan di seluruh Selangor bermula 1 September hingga semalam. Pengarah Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Selangor Azrin Borhan berkata sejumlah 13,805 kesalahan telah direkodkan dengan lesen kenderaan motor tamat tempoh merupakan kesalahan tertinggi sebanyak 2,857 kes. Kesalahan kedua tertinggi ialah… Continue reading

Malaysia fall to China in world junior mixed team badminton quarter-finals

MALAYSIA’s junior badminton team suffered a 2-0 defeat against China in the quarter-finals of the Badminton World Federation World Junior Mixed Team Championships 2025 in Guwahati, India. The Malaysian squad fell 36-45, 43-45 at the National Centre of Excellence under the tournament’s newly implemented format. The Badminton Association of Malaysia acknowledged the team’s effort in… Continue reading

Kementerian Komunikasi dalam proses pindaan Akta Perkhidmatan Pos 2012

SHAH ALAM: Kementerian Komunikasi sedang dalam proses meminda Akta Perkhidmatan Pos 2012 bagi memastikan ekosistem perkhidmatan pos yang lebih lestari, mampan, dan berdaya saing. Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil berkata pindaan akta itu juga bertujuan menjamin kebajikan pekerja sektor pos terus terpelihara. Beliau menyatakan bahawa pihaknya telah menerima draf awal laporan daripada konsultan yang menjalankan… Continue reading

Gencatan senjata buka peluang GSF hantar bantuan ke Gaza melalui darat

KUALA NERUS: Pengumuman gencatan senjata dan pembebasan tawanan di Semenanjung Gaza memberi sinar harapan baharu kepada peserta misi Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) untuk menyambung usaha menyalurkan bantuan kemanusiaan kepada Palestin. Peserta misi Muhammad Abdullah atau Ustaz Mad Kecik berkata perkembangan itu memberikannya keyakinan bahawa peluang selepas ini akan lebih cerah untuk memasuki Gaza melalui laluan… Continue reading

BAM hopes badminton proposals get due consideration in Budget 2026

BADMINTON Association of Malaysia president Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz hopes the proposal presented by the governing body will be given proper consideration under Budget 2026. He said various engagement sessions were held with the Youth and Sports Minister, the National Sports Council and the National Sports Institute to strengthen the direction of… Continue reading

Tang Jie-Ee Wei receive RM460,000 reward for mixed doubles world title

NATIONAL shuttlers Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei received a RM460,000 windfall following their feat in capturing the mixed doubles title at the 2025 World Badminton Championships. The Badminton Association of Malaysia contributed RM300,000 towards the reward, with Yonex chipping in RM100,000 and Affin RM60,000 as appreciation for the pair’s historic success. Their success… Continue reading

ASEAN+3 perlu perkasa wanita luar bandar melalui pendigitalan

KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN dan rakan kongsi Campur Tiga perlu memperkukuh kerjasama dalam usaha memperkasa golongan wanita melalui pendigitalan dengan memfokus kepada pembangunan kapasiti, inovasi serta platform rentas sempadan. Timbalan Menteri Pembangunan Luar Bandar dan Wilayah Datuk Rubiah Wang mencadangkan tiga bidang utama kerjasama sebagai hala tuju serantau dalam ucaptamanya di Forum ASEAN+3 mengenai Wanita dan… Continue reading

Pelekat tulisan Hebrew di kenderaan tular, pemilik dakwa minat tulisan asing

MELAKA: Seorang pemilik kenderaan pacuan empat roda yang tular kerana pelekat bertulisan Hebrew menjelaskan ia dibuat atas minat terhadap tulisan berkenaan. Ketua Polis Melaka Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar berkata lelaki berusia 59 tahun itu merupakan pesara kerajaan. Beliau mendakwa pelekat Hebrew bermaksud ‘Malaysia Rumahku’ telah ditampal pada kenderaan Isuzu miliknya sejak 2012. Pesara itu menafikan menyokong… Continue reading

Dewan Rakyat passes Private Agencies (Amendment) Bill 2025 to strengthen regulations

KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat today passed the Private Agencies (Amendment) Bill 2025 aimed at improving licence issuance and renewal processes for private agency businesses. The bill was approved by a majority voice vote after being debated by 14 Members of Parliament from both government and opposition blocs. Amendments to the Private Agencies Act 1971… Continue reading

AIAC sasarkan jadi peneraju global timbang tara antarabangsa

KUALA LUMPUR: Pusat Timbang Tara Antarabangsa Asia (AIAC) sedang mempertingkatkan usaha untuk melonjakkan kedudukannya daripada sebuah institusi serantau kepada peneraju global. Inisiatif ini juga bertujuan mempromosikan Malaysia sebagai hab pilihan bagi timbang tara antarabangsa. Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Undang-Undang dan Reformasi Institusi) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said menyifatkan aspirasi itu selari dengan teras utama… Continue reading

Anwar minta rakyat doakan pembentangan Belanjawan 2026 lancar

PUTRAJAYA: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim memohon semua rakyat Malaysia mendoakan agar pembentangan Belanjawan 2026 esok berjalan lancar. Beliau menyampaikan permintaan ini ketika ditemui media selepas meninjau persiapan akhir Belanjawan 2026 di Kementerian Kewangan hari ini. Anwar yang juga Menteri Kewangan tiba kira-kira 3 petang dan disambut Menteri Kewangan II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah… Continue reading

Selangor launches five-year digital plan to boost tech hub status

KUALA LUMPUR: The Selangor State government has launched the Selangor Digital Future Action Plan 2026-2030, a comprehensive roadmap designed to bolster the state’s position as Malaysia’s premier digital economy hub. State Executive Councillor for Islamic Affairs and Innovation Culture Dr Mohammad Fahmi Ngah said the initiative aligns with the Malaysia MADANI vision’s innovation pillar. “Today… Continue reading

Malaysia mampu jadi hab global penyelesaian pertikaian alternatif

KUALA LUMPUR: Aspirasi Malaysia untuk menjadi hab global yang berkecuali dan berwibawa bagi penyelesaian pertikaian alternatif (ADR) kini boleh dicapai sebagai realiti. Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof menyatakan kesediaan negara disokong lokasi strategik di tengah-tengah ASEAN dan keunggulan sistem perundangan. Beliau menegaskan kedudukan Malaysia di koridor perdagangan tersibuk dunia memberikan kelebihan merapatkan hubungan… Continue reading

Large-capacity power plant development planned for Sabah’s east coast

KUALA LUMPUR: The proposal for a large-capacity base load power plant on Sabah’s East Coast has been previously considered by both state and federal governments. Deputy Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the project faced challenges due to high operating costs from the lack of affordable fuel sources. “Nevertheless,… Continue reading

Imigresen tahan ejen haram tawar perkhidmatan pas palsu

PUTRAJAYA: Seorang ejen haram yang menawarkan perkhidmatan imigresen palsu kepada warga asing telah ditahan dalam operasi khas Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia. Ketua Pengarah Imigresen Datuk Zakaria Shaaban berkata operasi itu dijalankan pada pukul 4.10 petang Selasa hasil risikan selama dua minggu. “Suspek ditahan bersama lapan pasport India dan satu telefon bimbit semasa operasi tersebut,“ katanya. Sebuah… Continue reading

Melaka RTD issues 481 notices in seat belt and speed limit device operations

MELAKA: The Melaka Road Transport Department issued 481 notices during enforcement of the Speed Limit Device and Special Seat Belt operations for commercial vehicles and express buses. Melaka RTD Director Siti Zarina Mohd Yusop said under Op SLD enforced since October 1, 448 vehicles were checked with only 57 submitting the SLD Functionality Verification Slip.… Continue reading

Body found stuffed in suitcase at Butterworth’s Ampang Jajar Flats

BUTTERWORTH: Police confirmed the macabre discovery of an unidentified man’s body stuffed into a suitcase near the Ampang Jajar Flats in Permatang Pauh. Seberang Perai Utara police chief ACP Anuar Abdul Rahman said his department received a report on the grisly find at 1.43 pm. “Investigations are still ongoing and further developments will be announced… Continue reading

Polis jangka 2.1 juta kenderaan di jalan raya sempena cuti Deepavali

BENTONG: Polis Diraja Malaysia menjangkakan kira-kira 2.1 juta kenderaan akan berada di jalan raya seluruh negara bermula 18 Oktober ini sempena cuti perayaan Deepavali. Pengarah Jabatan Siasatan dan Penguatkuasaan Trafik Bukit Aman Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri berkata Op Lancar akan dilaksanakan dari 17 hingga 21 Oktober bagi memastikan kelancaran trafik. “Fokus operasi adalah… Continue reading

Kelana Jaya LRT service disruption between Universiti and Abdullah Hukum stations

KUALA LUMPUR: Rapid KL train services on the Kelana Jaya line are experiencing a power supply disruption between Universiti and Abdullah Hukum stations. Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd confirmed repair works are underway and alternative train services have been activated to ensure passengers can continue their journeys. Trains from Putra Heights will turn back at Taman… Continue reading

Sembilan rakyat Malaysia selamat selepas kapal bantuan Gaza dirampas

SERDANG: Sembilan aktivis Malaysia dalam misi Freedom Flotilla Coalition dan Thousand Madleens to Gaza dilaporkan selamat selepas kapal mereka dirampas secara haram oleh rejim Zionis semalam. Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Humanitarian Care Malaysia Kamarul Zaman Shaharul Anwar menyatakan kapal tersebut kemudian ditunda ke Pelabuhan Ashdod di Israel. Beliau memaklumkan peguam daripada Pusat Undang-Undang bagi Hak Minoriti… Continue reading

Kerajaan teliti ketetapan Konvensyen 152 untuk perkasa Bahasa Melayu

SHAH ALAM: Semua ketetapan yang terhasil daripada Konvensyen 152 Peringkat Kebangsaan akan dibawa untuk penelitian Majlis Pendidikan Negara. Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi menyatakan pemerkasaan Bahasa Melayu dalam negara adalah relevan dengan situasi semasa dan memerlukan pelaksanaan. Beliau mengesahkan semua resolusi yang dibentangkan amat signifikan serta seiring dengan keperluan semasa bagi… Continue reading

US ceasefire plan will reduce suffering of Gaza citizens, says Malaysian caucus

KUALA LUMPUR: The first phase of the Gaza ceasefire plan by United States President Donald Trump is an important step to restoring stability and reducing the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza, the Malaysian Parliament’s Palestine Caucus said. Its chairman Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh said the caucus welcomed Hamas’ acceptance of the plan which is seen… Continue reading

World leaders welcome Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal

PARIS: World leaders widely welcomed Thursday’s announcement of a ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas. Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas expressed hope that the deal would lead to a permanent political solution and an independent Palestinian state. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres demanded the dignified release of all hostages and a permanent ceasefire. He… Continue reading