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Nobel literature buzz tips Western male author

STOCKHOLM: The Nobel literature prize to be announced on Thursday is likely to go to a Western male author this year, experts predict after South Korea’s Han Kang last year became the first Asian woman to win. Awarding the prize to another woman this year would make history: it has never gone to a woman… Continue reading

French court to rule in Gisele Pelicot rape appeal trial

NÎMES: A French appeal court is to rule on Thursday in the case of the only man among 50 who claims he is innocent after being convicted of sexually abusing Gisele Pelicot. The 72-year-old’s former husband has admitted to drugging her with sedatives and inviting dozens of strangers to rape and abuse her over nearly… Continue reading

CAP gesa cukai jualan rokok lebih tinggi dalam Belanjawan 2026

GEORGE TOWN: Persatuan Pengguna Pulau Pinang (CAP) berharap kerajaan mempertimbangkan untuk memperkenalkan cukai jualan rokok yang lebih tinggi dalam Belanjawan 2026 sebagai sebahagian daripada usaha mengurangkan tabiat merokok dan mempromosikan kesihatan awam. Pegawai Pendidikan CAP N.V. Subbarow berkata sudah beberapa tahun produk rokok tidak dikenakan cukai jualan, dengan kali terakhir cukai itu dikenakan ke atas… Continue reading

Belanjawan 2026 dijangka tumpu pemodenan ATM kata Mohamed Khaled

KUALA LUMPUR: Belanjawan 2026 yang akan dibentang esok dijangka memberi tumpuan kepada usaha memodenkan Angkatan Tentera Malaysia selaras dengan perancangan mewujudkan angkatan masa hadapan. Menteri Pertahanan Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin berkata belanjawan berkenaan akan menjadi titik permulaan kepada pelaksanaan agenda tersebut yang telah dirangka melalui Kajian Separuh Penggal Kertas Putih Pertahanan pada Februari lepas.… Continue reading

Scammer impersonates Khairul Aming in RM200 WhatsApp con

SCAMMERS are constantly coming up with new tricks, and a recent incident showed how fraudsters are now misusing the identity of beloved public figures to swindle people out of their money. A viral Threads post recently exposed a scam attempt on WhatsApp, where an individual impersonated popular chef and entrepreneur Khairul Aming, asking for RM200.… Continue reading

Penuntut universiti didenda RM10,000 jual video lucah

SEPANG: Seorang penuntut universiti awam didenda RM10,000 oleh Mahkamah Sesyen di sini hari ini selepas mengaku menjual kandungan lucah untuk tujuan komersial, tahun lepas. Hakim Ahmad Fuad Othman menjatuhkan hukuman itu ke atas Muhammad Aidil Akmal Azhar, 24, selaku orang kena saman (OKS), dan sekiranya gagal membayar denda, dia boleh dihukum penjara selama enam bulan.… Continue reading

Afghan Taliban foreign minister begins first India visit

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan’s UN-sanctioned foreign minister arrived in India on Thursday, the first visit by a top Taliban leader since they returned to power in 2021 following the withdrawal of US-led forces. Amir Khan Muttaqi’s trip — made possible after the UN Security Council granted him a travel waiver — is expected to be closely… Continue reading

Indian police arrest owner of cough syrup company linked to deaths of 17 children

CHHINDHWARA: Indian police have arrested the owner of Sresan Pharmaceutical Manufacturer, the cough syrup company linked to the deaths of at least 17 children in the central state of Madhya Pradesh, a senior police officer from the region told Reuters on Thursday. The children, all under five years of age, died in the past month… Continue reading

Rapid KL sedia 82 bas khas sempena MotoGP 24 hingga 26 Okt

KUALA LUMPUR: Bagi mengatasi masalah kesesakan lalu lintas, Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd (Rapid Bus) menyediakan 82 bas khas untuk membawa peminat menyaksikan perlumbaan Kejuaraan Motosikal Dunia Grand Prix (MotoGP) Malaysia di Litar Antarabangsa Sepang (SIC) dari 24 hingga 26 Okt ini. Rapid Bus menerusi kenyataan memaklumkan perkhidmatan bas khas itu akan beroperasi dari tiga lokasi… Continue reading

Former telco technician arrested for substation thefts worth RM600,000

KUALA NERANG: Police have detained three men suspected of stealing telecommunications substation components in Kampung Musa, Mukim Pedu on September 30. Padang Terap district police chief Superintendent Abdull Razak Othman revealed the first arrest involved a 37-year-old former telecommunications technician from Pendang. Authorities acted on two police reports filed by the telecommunications company regarding stolen… Continue reading

Gombak assemblyman’s TikTok case trial dates fixed for March

KUALA LUMPUR: The trial of Gombak Setia assemblyman Muhammad Hilman Idham will commence in early March next year at the Magistrate’s Court here. Magistrate Nurul Izzah Hasan Basri set the trial dates for March 2 and 3 following a case mention today. Deputy Public Prosecutor Mohd Sabri Othman informed the court that the prosecution had… Continue reading

Legal Profession Qualifying Board to become body corporate under new policy

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has agreed in principle to several policy measures aimed at improving the structure of the Legal Profession Qualifying Board (LPQB), including transforming it into a body corporate. Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) M. Kulasegaran said the policy decisions were approved by the Cabinet on August… Continue reading

Police search for missing 17-year-old girl in Ketereh area

KOTA BHARU: Police have launched a search operation for a 17-year-old girl reported missing since yesterday in the Ketereh area. Kota Bharu police chief ACP Mohd Rosdi Daud confirmed that a missing person report was filed yesterday for teenager Mimi Nursyafiqah Mohd Shafirun Azam. The missing girl resides at Lot 572, Kampung Laka, 16450 Ketereh… Continue reading

Israelis, Palestinians celebrate after agreement on Gaza ceasefire and return of hostages

WASHINGTON: Israelis and Palestinians rejoiced on Thursday after a ceasefire and hostage deal was reached under the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to end a war in Gaza that has killed more than 67,000 people and reshaped the Middle East. Just a day after the second anniversary of Hamas militants’ cross-border attack… Continue reading

Bekas juruteknik telekomunikasi ditahan curi komponen pencawang

KUALA NERANG: Polis menahan seorang bekas juruteknik syarikat telekomunikasi yang disyaki mencuri komponen pencawang di dua lokasi berbeza di Kampung Musa, Mukim Pedu dekat sini. Ketua Polis Daerah Padang Terap Supt Abdull Razak Othman berkata lelaki berusia 37 tahun itu ditahan di rumahnya di Pendang pada 12.30 tengah malam 1 Oktober lepas. Beliau menyatakan tangkapan… Continue reading

Driver pulled over for traffic violation, allegedly threatens to report traffic policeman

A recent incident involving a driver and a traffic police officer has sparked heated discussion online, after a video capturing their interaction went viral on Facebook. The incident is believed to have taken place in Sabah. The footage, taken at a traffic light intersection, showed the officer addressing multiple traffic violations committed by the driver… Continue reading

Warga asing ke India kini boleh isi kad ketibaan secara dalam talian

KUALA LUMPUR: Warga asing yang melawat India kini mempunyai pilihan untuk mengisi kad ketibaan sama ada secara fizikal atau dalam talian, sebagai langkah mengurangkan kesesakan dan memastikan proses pelepasan di kaunter imigresen berjalan lebih lancar. Suruhanjaya Tinggi India di Malaysia dalam kenyataan memaklumkan pengisian kad secara fizikal masih diteruskan sehingga sistem digital benar-benar stabil atau… Continue reading

Seven heritage players naturalised in compliance with legal provisions

KUALA LUMPUR: Twenty-three football players have received Malaysian citizenship through naturalisation since 2018. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail confirmed this includes seven national heritage players approved under all legal and constitutional provisions. He stated each application follows Article 19 of the Federal Constitution and the Citizenship Rules 1964. Applicants must meet three main… Continue reading

MACC seeks stronger integrity commitment in Budget 2026

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission hopes tomorrow’s Budget 2026 presentation will demonstrate the government’s firm commitment to integrity and corruption issues. MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki stated this firmness is crucial for enabling all enforcement agencies to work together comprehensively against corruption and public fund leakages. “We will continue our efforts to recover… Continue reading

Anwar gesa semua pihak wujudkan keamanan berkekalan di Gaza

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menggesa semua pihak berkaitan agar merebut peluang ke arah mewujudkan keamanan yang menyeluruh dan berkekalan di Gaza. Beliau menyatakan perkembangan itu memberikan sinar harapan selepas berbulan-bulan penderitaan dan kemusnahan yang tidak tertanggung di wilayah berkenaan. Anwar mengalu-alukan laporan mengenai kemajuan dalam rundingan gencatan senjata di Gaza. “Setiap… Continue reading

Tiong admits mistake over gala dinner alcohol controversy

KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has admitted his mistake in organising the controversial gala dinner for the Global Travel Meet. Tiong expressed regret over serving alcoholic beverages at the dinner which caused public discomfort during Minister’s Question Time in Dewan Rakyat. He stated that he and MOTAC are… Continue reading

Anwar urges parties to seize Gaza peace opportunity amid ceasefire talks

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged all relevant parties to seize the opportunity for comprehensive and enduring peace in Gaza. Anwar noted that recent developments offer hope after months of unbearable suffering and devastation in the enclave. He welcomed reports of progress in ceasefire negotiations for Gaza. Anwar emphasised that every… Continue reading

ASEAN+3 collaboration key to empowering women through digitalisation

KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN and its Plus Three partners must strengthen collaboration in empowering women through digitalisation by focusing on capacity-building, innovation, and cross-border platforms. Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development Datuk Rubiah Wang proposed three key areas of cooperation for the region’s way forward in supporting women’s empowerment through technology. She emphasised that capacity-building… Continue reading

MOSTI seeks stronger R&D support in Malaysia’s Budget 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: The Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry (MOSTI) is advocating for enhanced research and development funding in Malaysia’s Budget 2026. Minister Chang Lih Kang identified three priority areas requiring budgetary attention to sustain national progress. These priorities include strengthening the R&D sector, developing the startup ecosystem, and cultivating a science culture nationwide. Chang emphasised… Continue reading

SOORIAN programme to inspire Indian entrepreneurs in franchise sector

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Associated Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry Women’s Wing has welcomed the SOORIAN programme as a transformative platform for the Indian community. MAICCI Women’s Wing head Hemala AP Sivam described the initiative as enabling greater participation in Malaysia’s franchise sector. She stated that the programme reflects the government’s strong commitment to… Continue reading

King presented with Budget 2026 proposals by PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim was presented with the Budget 2026 proposals by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during an audience at Istana Bukit Tunku. The King granted the audience to the Prime Minister earlier today according to a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar’s official Facebook page. Anwar, who also serves as… Continue reading

Polis cari remaja perempuan hilang di Ketereh Kota Bharu

KOTA BHARU: Polis sedang mengesan seorang remaja perempuan yang dilaporkan hilang sejak semalam di kawasan Ketereh dekat sini. Ketua Polis Daerah Kota Bharu ACP Mohd Rosdi Daud berkata laporan kehilangan itu melibatkan remaja bernama Mimi Nursyafiqah Mohd Shafirun Azam berumur 17 tahun 10 bulan. Beliau berkata remaja berkenaan mempunyai ketinggian kira-kira 160 sentimeter dengan berat… Continue reading

PBB: Lebih 54,600 kanak-kanak derita kekurangan zat makanan akut di Gaza

TEL AVIV: Lebih 54,600 kanak-kanak di Gaza dilaporkan menderita kekurangan zat makanan akut, menurut anggaran kajian Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (PBB) yang diterbitkan pada Rabu, lapor Agensi Berita Jerman (dpa). Dari Januari 2024 hingga pertengahan Ogos 2025, petugas kesihatan Agensi Bantuan dan Kerja Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu untuk Pelarian Palestin di Asia Barat (UNRWA) telah memeriksa hampir 220,000… Continue reading

Malaysia’s voice will continue to resonate for Palestine’s freedom

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will not waver in standing up for the truth and will continue to stand firm with the international community that loves peace in opposing the atrocities committed by the Zionist regime against the people of Gaza. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia, together with the international community, will also continue… Continue reading

MMEA detains overloaded passenger boat near Pulau Ketam

SHAH ALAM: The Selangor Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency detained a passenger boat carrying 48 people, far exceeding its permitted capacity of 12 passengers. The detention occurred approximately 0.4 nautical miles southwest of Pulau Ketam following a public complaint received around 1.55 pm. Selangor MMEA director Maritime Captain Abdul Muhaimin Muhammad Salleh stated his department acted… Continue reading

India introduces online arrival card for foreign visitors to ease immigration

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Commission of India in Malaysia has announced a new digital option for foreign visitors to complete their arrival documentation. Foreigners travelling to India can now fill out the Disembarkation Card either online or upon arrival at immigration counters. This initiative aims to reduce congestion and ensure smoother clearance processes for international… Continue reading

Dashcam drama: M’sian driver sparks outrage after using petrol pump as parking spot

A dashcam video has gone viral, capturing a frustrating scene at a local petrol station where a driver appeared to treat the pump area as a parking spot, much to the annoyance of others. The Threads post, captioned,“Common sense is important in daily life,” highlights how inconsiderate behaviour can create unnecessary delays for everyone. In… Continue reading

Authorities caution fishermen as abandoned nets endanger tourist boats in Tasik Banding

GERIK: Inland fishermen around Tasik Banding have been advised not to leave their nets or fishing gear in the water for too long, as such practices can compromise safety and tarnish the image of the area, one of Perak’s key eco-tourism destinations. Perak Fisheries Department director Mohd Ghazali Abdul Manap said the measure was crucial… Continue reading

WNM 2030 strengthens national nuclear technology roadmap

BANGI: The Nuklear Malaysia Vision 2030 (WNM 2030) is being strengthened through the implementation of strategic policies guided by the principles of professionalism, innovation, and social responsibility, said Malaysian Nuclear Agency (Nuklear Malaysia) director-general Dr Muhammad Rawi Mohamed Zin. He said that as the country’s lead agency for nuclear technology, it is committed to ensuring… Continue reading

Prasarana hopes for continuation of unlimited travel pass, support for LRT3 in Budget 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: Prasarana Malaysia Bhd has expressed hope that the government will continue the unlimited monthly travel pass initiative and provide strong support for the Shah Alam Line (LRT3) project in the upcoming Budget 2026. The company said the unlimited pass has proven to be an effective measure in easing the rakyat’s cost of living… Continue reading

APMM tahan bot penumpang bawa lebih muatan di Pulau Ketam

SHAH ALAM: Agensi Penguatkuasaan Maritim Malaysia Selangor menahan sebuah bot penumpang yang membawa 48 orang melebihi kapasiti dibenarkan di perairan barat daya Pulau Ketam semalam. Pengarah Maritim Selangor Kapten Maritim Abdul Muhaimin Muhammad Salleh berkata penahanan dilakukan selepas menerima aduan awam mengenai bot membawa penumpang berlebihan di jeti penumpang Pulau Ketam. Beliau berkata sebuah bot… Continue reading

MTL: Bomba Johor kenal pasti 339 lokasi berisiko banjir

JOHOR BAHRU: Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM) Johor mengenal pasti 339 lokasi berisiko banjir sebagai langkah persediaan menghadapi Monsun Timur Laut (MTL) 2025/2026. Pengarah JBPM Johor Siti Rohani Nadir berkata daripada jumlah itu, 66 lokasi dikenal pasti di Muar manakala Batu Pahat (47), Johor Bahru (44), Kota Tinggi (31), Segamat (30), Kluang (27), Kulai… Continue reading

Malaysian worker allegedly fired on probation after taking emergency leave

A recent story shared by a Malaysian woman on Threads has sparked widespread discussion about the treatment of probationary employees, especially when faced with unavoidable family emergencies. “He hadn’t even passed the probationary stage yet. His employer said he wasn’t performing because he took too many days off,” she alleged in a Threads post. According… Continue reading

Israeli forces intercept new Gaza-bound aid flotilla

JERUSALEM: Israeli forces on Wednesday intercepted a new Gaza-bound aid flotilla, days after thwarting another maritime convoy that had tried to break Israel’s blockade on the war-battered Palestinian territory. The Global Sumud Flotilla first reported that three of its vessels had been “attacked and illegally intercepted by the Israeli military” in the early morning, 220… Continue reading

Malaysia foreign minister visits Myanmar for ASEAN peace talks

KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has travelled to Myanmar for discussions with the country’s top leadership. He announced his departure on social media, confirming meetings with President Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and Prime Minister U Nyo Saw. Mohamad will also hold talks with his Myanmar counterpart U Than Swe during the… Continue reading

SARA lonjak ekonomi tempatan, bantu pengusaha dan peruncit tingkat jualan

KOTA KINABALU: Program Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) bukan sahaja meringankan beban rakyat untuk membeli barang keperluan asas, malah turut memberi impak berganda kepada pemain industri tempatan termasuk pasar raya, peruncit, serta perusahaan mikro, kecil dan sederhana (PMKS). Eksekutif Pasar Raya Everwin Papar, Changes Wong berkata pelaksanaan SARA membuka peluang kepada pasar raya meningkatkan hasil jualan,… Continue reading

Prasarana harap pas perjalanan tanpa had diteruskan dalam Belanjawan 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: Prasarana Malaysia Bhd berharap kerajaan akan meneruskan inisiatif pas perjalanan bulanan tanpa had dan memberi sokongan kepada projek Laluan Shah Alam (LRT3) dalam Belanjawan 2026 akan datang. Syarikat itu berkata pas tanpa had itu telah terbukti sebagai langkah berkesan dalam mengurangkan kos sara hidup rakyat dengan menawarkan pilihan mobiliti mampu milik untuk semua.… Continue reading

British PM Starmer hails India opportunities after trade deal

MUMBAI: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer touted “unparalleled” opportunities opening up in India as he made his inaugural visit to the country on Wednesday, seeking to promote a trade deal signed this summer. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Starmer and what he called “the largest ever trade delegation from the UK”, saying in a… Continue reading

From refugee to Nobel: Yaghi hails science’s ‘equalizing force’

NEW YORK: Nobel chemistry laureate Omar Yaghi was born to Palestinian refugees in Jordan, a quiet, studious child in a “large, rowdy family” that shared a single room with cattle they raised. Which made Wednesday’s news that the chemist at the University of California, Berkeley was among 2025’s class of Nobel winners all the more… Continue reading

Trio win Nobel chemistry prize for work on ‘Hermione’s handbag’ materials

STOCKHOLM: Scientists Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar Yaghi won the 2025 Nobel chemistry prize for developing a new form of molecular architecture, yielding materials that can help tackle challenges such as climate change and lack of fresh water. The three laureates worked to create molecular constructions, known as metal-organic frameworks or MOFs, with large… Continue reading

Former UFC star Suman Mokhtarian shot dead in Sydney attack

FORMER UFC star Suman Mokhtarian was shot dead in a brazen broad daylight shooting while on a walk. The 33-year-old was killed in a targeted attack in Riverstone, a suburb in Sydney’s northwest on Wednesday evening. A short time after the shooting, two cars were found on fire in different locations. New South Wales Police… Continue reading

Boca Juniors manager Miguel Angel Russo dies aged 69

THE coach of Argentine football club Boca Juniors, Miguel Angel Russo, has died at the age of 69. The Argentine Football Association announced the news on Wednesday. Russo’s health had deteriorated in recent weeks. He last attended a Boca Juniors game on September 21, when his team drew 2-2 with Central Cordoba at their home… Continue reading

Pro-Palestinian protest threat raises tension for Italy’s Israel qualifier

ITALY’S crucial World Cup qualifier against Israel next Tuesday is generating significant tension due to threats of pro-Palestinian protests. The national team is already under pressure as they struggle to secure automatic qualification for next year’s World Cup finals. Italy witnessed some of Europe’s largest pro-Palestinian demonstrations last weekend in response to Israel’s ongoing military… Continue reading

Harry Kane out for England friendly but expected for Latvia qualifier

ENGLAND will be without captain Harry Kane for Thursday’s friendly against Wales at Wembley. Manager Thomas Tuchel aims to maintain the momentum from England’s impressive 5-0 victory in Serbia. Kane’s absence is significant given his remarkable form of 18 goals in 10 club and country appearances this season. Tuchel confirmed the Bayern Munich striker is… Continue reading

Zidane’s son Luca proud to represent Algeria in World Cup qualifiers

LUCA Zidane has expressed his pride in representing Algeria ahead of the country’s World Cup qualifier against Somalia. The 27-year-old goalkeeper, son of French football legend Zinedine Zidane, made his comments during a press conference in Oran. Zidane previously played for France’s youth teams but has chosen to represent Algeria, his grandparents’ birthplace. He stated… Continue reading