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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Police have opened an investigation into the circulation of a podcast video alleging that drug trafficking activities were taking place at a house of worship near the Sentul District Police Headquarters (IPD) here.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 20 — Asean must ensure that all commitments and cooperation frameworks agreed upon to combat transnational crime are translated into concrete action specifically in addressing online fraud, money laundering, and human smuggling.

BALI, Oct 20 — Asean countries must work together to protect children from growing online threats despite differences in their laws and approaches to internet safety, said Malaysia’s Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed efforts to strengthen the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Centre of Excellence in Kuala Lumpur, positioning it as a hub for the sharing of knowledge and expertise.

KLANG, Oct 20 — Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has warned members of the Selangor royal family against exploiting their royal status to deceive others for personal gain.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today expressed sadness over the deregistration of Perikatan Nasional (PN), describing the development as a lesson for leaders of political coalitions to act fairly towards all member parti…

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Students struggling with bullying should seek justice through their schools first before bringing their grievances to the Anti-Bullying Tribunal (TAB), said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform)…

MELAKA, Oct 20 — The Malay language must be consistently upheld without neglecting English proficiency among the younger generation, said Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek.

KUANTAN, Oct 20 — A 50 per cent discount on East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) fares for eligible passengers positions the rail service as a new, more affordable transport option particularly for families traveling with children and senior citizens.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Any decision to close schools amid the ongoing haze will be made jointly by the Education Ministry (MOE), Health Ministry (MOH) and the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES), based on their respective ex…

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Twenty-five areas nationwide remained at unhealthy air quality levels as of 4pm today, with Batu Muda in Kuala Lumpur recording the highest Air Pollutant Index (API) reading at 173.

SEREMBAN, Oct 20 — Online crime cases in Negeri Sembilan dropped by 268, or 10 per cent, to 2,539 as of September this year, compared with 2,807 cases in the corresponding period last year, while financial losses dropped by RM33.58 million to RM39.86 mill…

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 20 — The Court of Appeal today dismissed fashion designer Datuk Jovian Mandagie’s appeals to set aside the High Court’s decisions granting two companies’ applications for summary judgment against him in a lawsuit over the alleged breach of…

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in several areas across 12 states and the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur until 6pm today.

SEREMBAN, Oct 20 — Police have recorded statements from 18 individuals to assist in investigations into the death of an officer of the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS), who was found dead at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLI…

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Issues concerning urban poverty, the allocation of funds for Members of Parliament (MPs), and efforts to strengthen the nation’s healthcare sector were among the topics raised during the policy-level debate on the Supply (Budget) Bi…

KUCHING, Oct 20 — Sarawak is intensifying preparations to co-host the 2027 SEA Games from September 18 to 29 next year, with promotional activities set to continue across the state, the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly was told today.

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 20 — The construction of the Nabawan district police headquarters (IPD) and police housing project, with an allocation ceiling of RM150 million, is expected to begin in January 2027, said Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — The government is stepping up negotiations with several countries in the region to facilitate the export of fresh durians to China by road and rail, with shipments expected to take just three to four days, the Dewan Rakyat was told…

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 20 — More than 15,000 hectares or 64.47 per cent of public open spaces in Peninsular Malaysia and the Federal Territories have not yet been gazetted or are still in the process of gazettement, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga…

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — The Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) is closely monitoring the situation in France to ensure the safety and welfare of its 242 sponsored students amid the unrest.

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 20 — Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, has urged the government, private sector and local communities to take proactive, collective action to address the physical and psychological effects of haze on students and families.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) is in discussions with the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) to find effective measures to address the glut of imported vegetables, which is affecting local produc…

BALI, Oct 20 — Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed to establish inter-agency cooperation at the implementation level to address online child safety issues, with efforts also planned to involve Singapore in the collaboration.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — The government inherited a system lacking transparency, allowing corporate crimes and market manipulation to go largely unchecked for decades, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) plans to streamline and consolidate more than 300 registered Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) veterans’ associations to facilitate the distribution of assistance to the group, said its Deputy Minister Ad…

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Candidates sitting the Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) examination are assessed purely on merit, with no quota imposed on the number of passes, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke wants Transport Expo Asia (TXA) to become a permanent biennial event, with the next edition set for 2028 to showcase transport technologies and innovation.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Malaysia and the World Health Organization (WHO) have renewed their joint commitment to finalise the landmark WHO Pandemic Agreement by May 2027, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has urged the government to recognise femicide in the country’s legal framework.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Fares for the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link are expected to be announced by the end of this year, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — The government’s policy to channel bus ticket sales through licensed terminals is meant to restrict online ticketing agents (OTA).

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said his attendance at national songstress Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza’s concert recently was by special invitation and also in support of efforts to promote local arts, heritage and culture.

SEGAMAT, Oct 20 — A businessman has claimed that a fake Facebook account, using his name and image, was used to post content insulting the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the Malay community.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) secretary-general Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said the cancellation of Perikatan Nasional’s (PN) registration showed that the coalition’s leadership, led by PAS, had breached the Societies A…

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) will challenge the Registrar of Societies’ (RoS) decision to cancel the coalition’s registration, including by appealing to the home minister, its secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — The Transport Ministry is in the midst of drafting necessary measures that look into increasing penalties for action against cable theft affecting public transport operators, including the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL).

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Malaysian enforcement agencies have frozen up to RM4.3 billion in funds and 2.1 million shares up to 2026 as part of ongoing anti-money laundering operations, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim told Parliament today, citing pol…

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has halted approvals for the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) to use the Selected Pre-Qualified Open Tender (TTPKT) method for new projects following findings in the Auditor-General’s R…

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — The government has yet to decide whether to raise the minimum age for obtaining a motorcycle licence.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) will offer a 30 per cent discount on Economy Transit and Express fares for the first month of operations.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain has confirmed that he will appear at the Sepang Magistrate’s Court tomorrow to face a charge of assaulting two police personne…

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim told Parliament today that the Securities Commission (SC) pursued further action in the corporate scandal involving Serba Dinamik Berhad, leading to new charges in early 2026.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — A total of 1.3 million civil servants in Grade Utama B and below, including those on contract appointments, will receive RM1,500 in special financial assistance under Budget 2027.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — The Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda) has welcomed measures in Budget 2027 to support homeownership, while urging the government to do more to address rising development costs and housing affordability.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) will temporarily close the road shoulder after the exit lane of the Bangi Toll Plaza towards Bandar Baru Bangi from today until June 28 next year to facilitate road widening works.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — Budget 2027 has drawn broadly positive reactions from Cabinet ministers, who welcomed its emphasis on easing the cost of living, raising wages and improving public services, as the government seeks to ensure that the benefits of econ…

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — The government will table an E-Commerce Bill at the next parliamentary sitting to strengthen accountability among online platforms and sellers, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — The Home Ministry and Defence Ministry have each been allocated RM22 billion under Budget 2027, tabled in the Dewan Rakyat today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — Malaysia’s approved investments rose 11.7 per cent to RM218.5 billion in the first half of 2026, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.