Malay Mail - Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — Malaysia should coordinate efforts and policies when it comes to longevity and older people, by getting the government, businesses and civil society to work together, National Council of Women's Organisations (NCWO) Malaysia president

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — Universiti Malaya (UM) will provide accommodation for more than 40,000 students through the Student Residential Hostel Project, which is expected to be launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Oct 15.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — The government will continue to strengthen public service governance and integrity to combat the leakage of public funds and abuse of power, particularly involving Federal Statutory Bodies, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahi…

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — The government has expanded electricity bill protection to domestic users consuming up to 800 kilowatt-hours (kWh) a month, up from the previous 600kWh limit.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — Two corporate figures, who are brothers, have been remanded for five days over an alleged abuse of position involving an investment of about RM10 million.

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 1 — The Johor government will provide an additional allocation of RM30 million next year to fund four urgent measures to address flash flooding in the state capital.

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 1 — The Johor government will enhance its ‘Smart City’ technology to enable city residents to receive early flood warnings during extreme heavy rain that poses a risk of flash floods.

IPOH, Oct 1 — Perak police have recorded statements from nine people, including the victim, in their investigation into the shooting of a businessman at a petrol station in Bidor Sentral last Tuesday.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 — The Federal Court has set five days from January 25 next year to hear petitions filed by Petroliam National Bhd (Petronas) and the Sarawak Government challenging the state and federal laws governing oil and gas matters.

KUCHING, Oct 1 — Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) leaders have been reminded not to abuse their positions and instead carry out their responsibilities with integrity, accountability and fairness.

PORT KLANG, Oct 1 — The Marine Police Force (PPM) arrested 2,707 individuals in 7,627 criminal cases in the country’s waters during the first nine months of this year.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — Malaysia could introduce a new food labelling system giving packaged food and drinks nutrition grades from A to D by the end of this year, Health Ministry official Dr Yap Wei Aun has said.

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 1 — Penang police arrested five people, including a couple, and seized various types of drugs worth RM3.44 million in three separate operations between September 21 and 27.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — Formula 1 fever moved up a gear at the Sepang International Circuit today as Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim joined a Pit Lane Walk on the eve of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — Monthly Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) aid has begun being credited to recipients through their respective MyKad cards from today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Labuan and 10 states until 7pm today.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) has cancelled the notification of the cosmetic product GB Daily Glow Skin Cream after it was found to contain scheduled poisons, mercury, and is no longer allowed to be sold in the country.

JAKARTA, Oct 1 — Malaysians remained Indonesia’s largest source of foreign tourists in August, with arrivals jumping 28.95 per cent year-on-year to 296,227.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — The Kuala Terengganu High Court today awarded RM47,000 in damages and costs to a boy, now 13, who suffered a broken right leg in an incident involving a Quran and Fardu Ain (KAFA) teacher four years ago.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today expressed his appreciation to outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia, Ouyang Yujing, for his commitment and contribution towards strengthening cooperation between the two countries.

SHAH ALAM, Oct 1 — The special public holiday on October 25 in conjunction with the Silver Jubilee of the 25-year reign of the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, must be observed by private-sector employers in Selangor who have chosen it as

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 — Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has called for every innovation developed by ministry personnel to translate into tangible benefits for the people by saving time and costs, optimising resources, and improving the speed

PETALING JAYA, Oct 1 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) could see a development in its talks with Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia as early as next week, its election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said today, as the coalition weighs its options ahead of the Melaka…

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — Formula 1 fans heading to Sepang this weekend might want to leave a little extra room in the budget, with a plate of nasi lemak and fried egg listed at RM35 on an official vendor menu for the race.

SUBANG, Oct 1 — Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah and Tengku Permaisuri Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin today treated 149 orphans to a special joyride flight to mark the Sultan’s 25th anniversary on the throne.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — Malaysia and Singapore can collaborate to enhance business connectivity within Asean and boost intra-Asean trade by leveraging their strengths in supply chains, the digital economy, and key industries.

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 1 — Penang police have busted an international scam syndicate targeting victims, particularly in China and Cambodia, with the arrest of 29 foreign nationals in raids on three bungalows used as call centres in Barat Daya on September 22.

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 1 — Long-term, periodic partial road closures on Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah here will be implemented from today until November 30 to facilitate construction work for the Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) project in the area.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 — Six resolutions adopted at the Fifth National Research Conference on Governance, Integrity and Anti-Corruption (TIAR) 2026 last Friday will be submitted for consideration by the Special Cabinet Committee on National Governance (JKKTN) at

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — A 22-year-old man has been charged with secretly filming four women while they were urinating in a toilet at a factory in Penang, as well as possessing obscene videos.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 — More than 268,000 taxpayers have submitted 1.99 billion e-invoices as of October 1, the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has ordered the immediate suspension of all programmes involving freelance speakers in schools following allegations circulating on social media involving a freelance speaker who had previously condu…

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 — Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said he was prepared to accept any action taken by the government over a viral video from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA…

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — Haze from Indonesian wildfires has blanketed neighbouring Malaysia and Singapore for more than a month, closing schools and sending respiratory complaints skyrocketing.

SEREMBAN, Oct 1 — Negeri Sembilan DAP today lodged a police report over a social media post allegedly linking the party to the state’s ongoing crisis and royal institution.

KUALA PILAH, Oct 1 — The remand order for a 16-year-old male student detained to assist investigations into the death of a Form Two student at a school hostel in Kuala Pilah on September 25 has been extended by seven days.

KUANTAN, Oct 1 — Bukit Aman Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department (JPJKK) director Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin heads the list of 58 recipients of Pahang state awards and medals in conjunction with the 67th birthday of the Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 — The Health Ministry (MOH) has urged Medical Officers Grade UD10 who have yet to report for duty to do so immediately before the October 7 deadline.

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 30 — A man accused of driving a stolen lorry against traffic and ramming a pursuing police car in Pasir Gudang has been remanded for three days to assist police investigations.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has not yet received any official complaint regarding allegations of RM2.1 billion in excess spending by the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW).

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — Eight areas recorded unhealthy air quality as of noon today, with Johan Setia in Selangor continuing to register the highest Air Pollutant Index (API) reading.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — Disaster management is challenging, but the National Disaster Management Agency’s (Nadma) commitment to preparedness remains key to supporting people when the country faces disasters, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Za…

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — An Indonesian father of six has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for causing the death of a compatriot after his 12-year-old daughter said the man had raped her, with subsequent forensic tests linking the victim to the alleged as…

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 — Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is advising visitors attending the Formula 1 (F1) Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 at Sepang International Circuit (SIC), from October 2 to 4, to use public transportation, as a significant incr…

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) did not serve an asset declaration notice on former human resources minister Datuk Seri M.

KUANTAN, Oct 1 — The Malaysia Children Daycare Association has proposed that the government increase individual income tax relief for fees paid to registered childcare centres from RM3,000 to RM6,000 annually under Budget 2027.

SHAH ALAM, Oct 1 — The failure of a locking barrier on a lorry carrying a chemical mixture containing 50 per cent zinc oxide is believed to have caused a spill on the South Klang Valley Expressway (SKVE) heading towards the West Coast Expressway (WCE) this

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 — Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad visited the grave of his wife, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, in Putrajaya today, three days after her death at the age of 100.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has identified governance weaknesses at UiTM Holdings Sdn Bhd during its investigation into the company and will recommend measures to address them, Sinar Harian reported today.

KUCHING, Oct 1 — The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has called on the government to urgently revert to the previous percentage-based Regional Incentive Payment (BIW) and introduce stronger incentives to attract and retain doctors in Sabah and Sarawak,