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Dewan Rakyat passes Food (Amendment) Bill 2026 for tighter MOH food safety controls

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KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 8): The lower house of Parliament on Thursday passed the Food (Amendment) Bill 2026, paving the way for tighter food safety controls to better protect public health. The bill, tabled by Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad, was passed by a majority voice vote after its third … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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AGC objects to former Tabung Haji chairman Abdul Azeez’s bid to challenge IRB over RM4.8m tax settlement

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) has objected to former Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim’s application for leave to commence judicial review proceedings against the Inland Revenue Board (IRB), over its alleged unilateral cancellation of … Read at Malay Mail

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Report lodged over sexual AI content involving Kedah students, teachers

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PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has confirmed receiving a complaint over the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) to create and distribute sexual images and videos, allegedly involving students and teachers, at a school in Kedah. In a statement, MCMC said … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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MMA wants breakdown on doctors reporting for duty in East Malaysia

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PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has requested a detailed breakdown of the medical officers who reported for duty in East Malaysia following their permanent appointments. It also wants details on where the medical officers were posted. MMA said despite the health ministry … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Corruption among public officials remains a concern – PSD DG

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INCONSISTENT enforcement of acts and weaknesses in procurement procedures are among the factors contributing to the 568 corruption-related arrests involving public servants in 2024. Public Service Department (PSD) director-general Tan Sri Dr Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz said this figure has sparked … Read at The Vibes

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Schools in Malaysia to close from tomorrow if haze index tops 180, Education Ministry says

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Schools and educational institutions under the Education Ministry in areas where the Air Pollutant Index (API) exceeds 180 must close from tomorrow (October 9), as authorities step up measures to protect students and teachers from the worsening haze. Schools in areas where API … Read at Malay Mail

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Govt confident of hitting 40pc workers’ compensation target by 2030, says deputy economy minister

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — The government is confident of achieving its target of raising workers’ compensation to 40 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030, in line with the aspirations of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah said. He said the … Read at Malay Mail

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Sepang Umno chief charged with hurting Christians' feelings

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KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 8): Sepang Umno division chief Datuk Noorazli Said was charged in the Magistrate's Court here on Thursday with uttering words that hurt the feelings of Christians during a speech at the 2026 Umno General Assembly last month. Noorazli, 48, pleaded not guilty after the charge was … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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No more 'here can, there cannot': Ministry to standardise varsity discipline rules

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PARLIAMENT | The Higher Education Ministry is moving to standardise disciplinary rules across public universities, ending inconsistencies that can see students’ … Read at Malaysiakini

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General: Govt Plans Home Access For Free e-Tuisyen Rakyat Programme - Fahmi

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KOTA KINABALU, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The Communications Ministry is exploring ways to expand the free e-Tuisyen Rakyat programme to allow students with reliable internet access to attend online classes from home. Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said students currently had to visit National … Read at Bernama

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Federal Court allows Zahid, AG to appeal Malaysian Bar’s challenge of DNAA in Yayasan Akalbudi case

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PUTRAJAYA, Oct 8 — The Federal Court today allowed Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and the Attorney-General (AG) leave to appeal against the Court of Appeal’s decision allowing the Malaysian Bar to commence a judicial review challenging the prosecution’s decision to discontinue the Yayasan … Read at Malay Mail

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TVET elements to be integrated into primary school curriculum

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PETALING JAYA: Technical and vocational education (TVET) elements will be integrated into the primary school curriculum from next year, a move which education minister Fadhlina Sidek says will focus on building pupils’ skills rather than preparing them for jobs. She said the curriculum would ensure … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Anwar contacts Prabowo over ‘alarming’ transboundary haze

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PRIME MINISTER Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has personally contacted Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto over the “alarming” level of transboundary haze affecting Malaysia and the region, as the government steps up efforts to mitigate its impact. Anwar said Prabowo had agreed to take the necessary … Read at The Vibes

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EC receives 133 representations on Sarawak electoral boundary review

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PUTRAJAYA (Oct 8): The Election Commission (EC) has received 133 representations on the proposed review of federal and state electoral constituencies in Sarawak. EC secretary Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus said the representations were received after the EC held a month long display of the proposed … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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‘Tonto’ pleads not guilty to 55 bribery charges totalling RM62,900 involving traffic police

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SHAH ALAM, Oct 8 — A ‘tonto’ (lookout) pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to 55 charges of giving RM62,900 in bribes to three traffic police officers between January 2022 and February 2026. Ang Lie Giap, 33, entered the plea after all the charges were read out before Judge Datuk … Read at Malay Mail

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February start date for RTS not a delay, says Loke

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PETALING JAYA: Transport minister Loke Siew Fook has denied that the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link is delayed, following the announcement that operations would begin in mid-February 2027. Loke said the project's physical construction remained on schedule for completion on … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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PKR finalising list of candidates for Melaka polls — Ramanan

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KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 8): PKR is finalising its list of candidates who will contest in the 16th Melaka state election on Nov 14, said its vice president Datuk Seri R Ramanan. He said the announcement of the candidates representing the party in the state election could be made within the next two or … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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Man fined RM4,000 for tailgating police convoy on Kesas

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PETALING JAYA: A 27-year-old man was fined RM4,000 today for failing to comply with a police officer's instructions to stop tailgating a convoy escorting deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Kuala Lumpur traffic police chief Zamzuri Isa said the man pleaded guilty to the charge under Section … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Zambry: MOHE targets 30,000 AI graduates by 2030 to meet future workforce needs

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) aims to produce 30,000 graduates skilled in artificial intelligence (AI) between 2025 and 2030 to address the challenges of automation and meet future workforce needs. Its Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir said the target would be … Read at Malay Mail

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Amir Hamzah: RM1.98 mil returned to 239 investors in 2025 as SC strengthened enforcement

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KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 8): The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) successfully returned RM1.98 million to 239 investors in 2025 through enforcement action against violations of capital market laws. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said RM8.6 million had also been allocated for … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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Sarawak election could be called within weeks of Budget 2027

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SARAWAK could move towards a state election within weeks of tabling its 2027 Budget, with the Legislative Assembly potentially being dissolved in November, state minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said. Abdul Karim, the Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister, said the … Read at The Vibes

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Padang Rengas MP taken to IJN after feeling unwell in Parliament

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PETALING JAYA: Padang Rengas MP Azahari Hasan was rushed to the National Heart Institute (IJN) in Kuala Lumpur after he suddenly broke into a sweat and felt unwell while attending a Dewan Rakyat sitting today. His special officer, Norakmalina Abu Kassim, said doctors confirmed that he had not … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Haze disrupts five flights at Senai Airport, forces diversions to KLIA and Changi

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ISKANDAR PUTERI, Oct 8 — Several flights at Senai International Airport were delayed earlier today after haze caused poor visibility. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said at least five flights were affected, with aircraft unable to land because visibility conditions did not meet established … Read at Malay Mail

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Higher Education Ministry says institutions given autonomy to adjust learning mode when API exceeds 201

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PUTRAJAYA, Oct 7 — Higher education institutions (IPTs) in areas recording Air Pollutant Index (API) readings above 201 have been given the flexibility to determine suitable teaching and learning (PdP) modes to reduce health risks while ensuring students’ education continues In a statement today, … Read at Malay Mail

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Sport: KBS Hopes Budget 2027 Gives Good News To Sports Community

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) hopes that the 2027 Budget, to be tabled tomorrow, will bring good news to the entire national sports community including athletes and coaches and boost the development of the sports ecosystem as a whole. Its Minister, Dr. … Read at Bernama

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NRD issues 169,346 new generation MyKads nationwide in three weeks

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KUALA TERENGGANU, Oct 8 — The National Registration Department (NRD) has issued a total of 169,346 New Generation MyKads nationwide between September 17 and October 6. NRD Director-General Datuk Badrul Hisham Alias said the five states recording the highest issuance are the Federal Territories with … Read at Malay Mail

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TNB’s additional tax claim won’t be passed to consumers via tariffs or affect dividends, says MOF

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — The additional tax claim against Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) will not result in the cost being passed on to consumers through electricity tariff hikes, said the Ministry of Finance (MOF). It said electricity tariffs in Peninsular Malaysia are determined by the Incentive-Based … Read at Malay Mail

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Amir Hamzah: Malaysia's stock market stability supported by transparent govt policies

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KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 8): Malaysia's stock market remains stable for now, supported by transparent government policies and a conducive environment that encourages foreign fund inflows, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. The stock market's current performance reflects the stability … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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Works Minister: Audit findings to improve Pan Borneo Highway Sabah implementation

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By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, Oct 8: The Ministry of Works (KKR) is taking seriously the 13 findings in the Auditor-General’s Report concerning Phase 1 of the Pan Borneo Highway (LPB) Sabah project, said Works Minister Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi. He said the findings, which include project … Read at DayakDaily

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Police inspector, 11 cops charged again in Sg Petani for drug use

PETALING JAYA: A police inspector was among 12 policemen charged again in two magistrates' courts in Sungai Petani, Kedah, today with taking drugs two years ago. Bernama reported that all 12, aged between 29 and 57, pleaded not guilty to the charges after they were read separately before … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Parliament not the place for difficult reform talks, says Nazir Razak

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KUALA LUMPUR: Yayasan Tun Razak chairman Nazir Razak says Parliament is not the appropriate place for initial discussions on contentious national reforms as politicians are often constrained by party positions and electoral considerations. Nazir said politicians were expected to follow party whips … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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713 deepfakes of political leaders taken down since 2025

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PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has helped to take down 713 social media content involving deepfakes of political leaders since 2025, communications minister Fahmi Fadzil said. Fahmi said service providers removed the content from their platforms between … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Negri Sembilan MB says to proceed with tabling of state budget on Nov 27

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SEREMBAN (Oct 8): The Negeri Sembilan 2027 budget will be tabled on Nov 27 despite the absence of the state executive councillors (excos), Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim said. He said the State Legislative Assembly sitting, which was scheduled to begin on Oct 16, had been postponed to allow … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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General: Sabah Sovereignty, Security Remain Safeguarded Amid Increased Military Activity Near Border - Adly

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The Defence Ministry has assured that Sabah’s sovereignty and security remain safeguarded despite increased military activity by the United States and the Philippines on Balabac Island, located near Malaysia’s national border. Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari … Read at Bernama

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General: Malaysia, Myanmar Agree To Strengthen Bilateral Ties - Anwar

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PUTRAJAYA, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Myanmar have agreed to further strengthen bilateral relations by focusing on people-centric cooperation, including trade, investment, education, agri-food, energy, healthcare and capacity building. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said both … Read at Bernama

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General: MAFS Proposes Gazetting Over 200,000ha To Protect Paddy Areas - Deputy Minister

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) has proposed gazetting 217,165 hectares of rice bowl areas nationwide, following a reduction of 8,486 hectares in paddy field acreage between 2020 and 2025. Its Deputy Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin said 5,676 … Read at Bernama

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Johor MB pushes for Asean emergency talks as haze hits unhealthy levels

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JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 7 — Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi called on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to play a more active role and to convene an emergency meeting to address the haze crisis. He said the current transboundary haze situation is affecting Johor, particularly in … Read at Malay Mail

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Immigration busts international scam syndicate operating from unused Kuantan resort

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MALAYSIAN authorities have dismantled an international scam syndicate operating out of an abandoned resort in Sungai Lembing, Kuantan, following a special raid by the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) on Monday. The syndicate reportedly rented the shuttered resort—which ceased operations in … Read at The Vibes

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AI Nation 2030 push: Ministry of Digital offers 100,000 Coursera licences via Rakyat Digital

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — The Ministry of Digital, through MyDigital Corporation, is providing 100,000 learning licences to enable Malaysians to access digital and artificial intelligence (AI) courses through the online learning platform, Coursera. MyDigital Corporation in a statement said the … Read at Malay Mail

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Gopeng MP calls for controls on food sold through e-commerce platforms

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PETALING JAYA: An MP has called for tighter controls on food imported through e-commerce platforms, warning that existing regulations may not adequately cover the growing factory-to-consumer (F2C) business model. Tan Kar Hing (PH-Gopeng) said food safety controls should cover the entire supply … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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