Govt defends mandatory 2% EPF contribution for foreign workers

PETALING JAYA: The government has defended the mandatory 2% EPF contribution for foreign workers, saying this balances between ensuring social security for migrant workers and accounting for the costs borne by employers. Finance minister Anwar Ibrahim said the 2% contribution by employers, which

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• EN Free Malaysia Today: Govt defends mandatory 2% EPF contribution for foreign workers
• BM Harian Metro: Dewan Rakyat: Kadar caruman KWSP majikan bagi pekerja asing relatif rendah
• BM Berita Harian: Kadar caruman KWSP majikan dua peratus bagi pekerja asing relatif rendah
• BM Free Malaysia Today: Kerajaan pertahan caruman wajib 2% KWSP pekerja asing
• ZH Oriental Daily: 安华捍卫外籍员工缴2%公积金　称中小企已开始接受
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Man arrested over alleged dissemination of seditious social media content

SEREMBAN: The Negeri Sembilan police are investigating two separate cases involving the dissemination of content on social media suspected of containing elements of sedition, insults and false allegations.  Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said a 48-year-old local man has been

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• EN The Sun Malaysia: Man arrested over alleged dissemination of seditious social media content
• BM Harian Metro: Krisis adat: Polis Negeri Sembilan siasat dua hantaran berunsur hasutan
• BM Berita Harian: Polis siasat 2 hantaran berunsur hasutan sentuh institusi Raja - Polis Negeri Sembilan
• BM Utusan Malaysia: Polis Negeri Sembilan siasat dua kes hasutan
• BM Free Malaysia Today: Kandungan disyaki unsur hasutan: Lelaki ditahan, pemilik akaun media sosial dicari
• ZH Sin Chew Daily: 森宫廷风波 | 宪政风波延伸社交媒体 森警捕一男子助查
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Two call centres used for online scams crippled in Melaka, 29 arrested

MELAKA: Police crippled the activities of two call center syndicates suspected of being involved in online non-existent investment scams and love scams through two separate operations around Melaka Raya and Ayer Keroh, here. Melaka Tengah District Police Chief ACP Halim Abas said that in the first

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• EN The Sun Malaysia: Two call centres used for online scams crippled in Melaka, 29 arrested
• EN The Sun Malaysia: Two call centres used for online scams crippled in Melaka, 29 arrested
• EN Malay Mail: Police raid Melaka scam call centres targeting Chinese, Vietnamese victims, arrest 29
• EN The Vibes: Luxury resort bungalow, hotel rooms turned into scam bases; 29 foreigners held
• BM Berita Harian: Banglo dalam resort jadi 'markas' sindiket penipuan cinta
• BM Harian Metro: Banglo dalam resort jadi 'markas' sindiket penipuan
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Police bust alleged sex trafficking syndicate exploiting children, generating RM450,000 monthly

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — Police have crippled ‘Geng Yunaa’, believed to be involved in 17 cases of child prostitution and trafficking for sexual exploitation, following ‘Ops Angel’ in the Klang Valley from Sept 24 to 26. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk M. Kumar said seven

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• EN Malay Mail: Police bust alleged sex trafficking syndicate exploiting children, generating RM450,000 monthly
• EN The Sun Malaysia: Police bust syndicate accused of exploiting children, teenagers in prostitution ring
• EN Free Malaysia Today: Child prostitution ring that recruited teens in Klang Valley busted
• BM Berita Harian: Polis tumpas Geng Yunaa kaut RM5.4 juta setahun hasil pelacuran
• BM Harian Metro: Kaut RM5.4 juta setahun hasil pelacuran, Geng Yunaa akhirnya tumpas
• BM Harian Metro: Sindiket pelacuran, pemerdagangan manusia kaut RM5.4 juta setahun tumpas
• BM Free Malaysia Today: Sindiket pelacuran kanak-kanak kaut RM5.4 juta setahun tumpas
• BM Utusan Malaysia: Sembilan Geng Yunaa didakwa esok, kaut RM5.4 juta setahun hasil pelacuran
• BM Utusan Malaysia: Sembilan Geng Yunaa didakwa esok, kaut RM15,000 sehari hasil pelacuran
• ZH Sin Chew Daily: 涉17宗卖淫及剥削儿童案 “Yunaa党”9成员周五面控
• ZH Kwong Wah: 涉未成年人性剥削 用Telegram日招逾百嫖客 犯罪集团9成员明面控
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Court of Appeal revokes bail for wheelchair-bound man charged with trafficking 6.2kg of cannabis

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 22 — The Court of Appeal today overturned a High Court decision that had released a wheelchair-bound man on bail pending the disposal of his drug trafficking trial. A three-man bench led by Justice Datuk Choo Kah Sing, alongside K. Muniandy and Datuk Seri Latifah Mohd Tahar, allowed

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• EN Malay Mail: Court of Appeal revokes bail for wheelchair-bound man charged with trafficking 6.2kg of cannabis
• EN Free Malaysia Today: Appeals court revokes bail for wheelchair-bound man in drug case
• BM Berita Harian: Mahkamah Rayuan batal ikat jamin lelaki berkerusi roda kes edar 6.27kg ganja
• BM Harian Metro: Edar dadah: Mahkamah Rayuan batal ikat jamin lelaki berkerusi roda
• ZH Sin Chew Daily: 上诉庭撤轮椅男保释裁决 涉贩毒案还押候审
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Bullying study findings to be revealed soon — Nancy Shukri

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 22): The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) will reveal the findings of a study on bullying conducted through the National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) as early as this week or next week. Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the study was

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• EN The Edge Malaysia: Bullying study findings to be revealed soon — Nancy Shukri
• BM Harian Metro: Hasil kajian kes buli didedah dalam masa terdekat - Nancy
• BM Berita Harian: Hasil kajian kes buli akan didedahkan dalam masa terdekat

Kuching school incident: MCMC urges individuals who uploaded video to delete recording

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) urges individuals who have uploaded or shared video footage of an incident involving a dangerous weapon at a school in Kuching, Sarawak, to immediately delete the content. In a statement today, MCMC emphasised that the

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• EN The Sun Malaysia: Kuching school incident: MCMC urges individuals who uploaded video to delete recording
• EN Malay Mail: MCMC warns against sharing Kuching school violence footage involving teen, cautions of legal action
• EN The Vibes: MCMC warns of legal action over viral Kuching school incident video
• BM Harian Metro: MCMC gesa padam video insiden pelajar serang guru sekolah di Kuching
• BM Utusan Malaysia: MCMC minta berhenti sebar video sekolah di Kuching
• ZH Oriental Daily: 勿传播古晋国际学校伤人案视频　通讯委会：公开儿童身分或触法
• ZH Kwong Wah: 古晋校园暴力事件视频疯传 MCMC吁各造停止散播
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KESUMA lodges official reports over alleged attempts to interfere with TalentCorp review

KUALA LUMPUR: The Human Resources Ministry (KESUMA) has lodged several official reports with the authorities over alleged attempts to interfere with an ongoing review and investigation at Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp). In a statement today, the ministry said the alleged

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• EN The Sun Malaysia: KESUMA lodges official reports over alleged attempts to interfere with TalentCorp review
• EN Malay Mail: TalentCorp business as usual, says HR Ministry, as it lodges reports on alleged interference
• EN Free Malaysia Today: Reports lodged over alleged interference in TalentCorp review
• BM Free Malaysia Today: Kesuma lapor pihak berkuasa cubaan campur tangan siasatan TalentCorp
• ZH Oriental Daily: 绝不姑息干预TalentCorp审查　人资部已向执法当局提呈报告
• ZH Kwong Wah: 人才机构审查遭干预 人资部已向警方投报
• ZH Sin Chew Daily: 绝不姑息干预TalentCorp审查 人资部已向执法当局提呈报告
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Two former Tabung Haji top executives claim trial over RM3.3 billion hibah deception charge

KUALA LUMPUR: Two former senior Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) officials pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to charges of deceiving the institution’s board of directors over a proposal to adjust property valuations to facilitate the distribution of RM3.3 billion in hibah to depositors.

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• EN The Sun Malaysia: Two former Tabung Haji top executives claim trial over RM3.3 billion hibah deception charge
• EN The Edge Malaysia: Ex-Tabung Haji CEO, CFO claim trail to cheating over RM3.3b hibah payment
• EN The Vibes: Tabung Haji’s RM3.3b hibah payment at centre of charges against two top ex-executives
• EN Free Malaysia Today: Ex-TH CEO, CFO charged with cheating board over RM3.3bil hibah
• BM Harian Metro: Bekas CEO, CFO TH mengaku tidak salah tuduhan menipu hibah RM3.3 bilion
• BM Berita Harian: Bekas CEO, CFO Tabung Haji dituduh tipu Lembaga Pengarah untuk pembayaran hibah RM3.3 bilion
• BM Free Malaysia Today: Bekas CFO, CEO TH didakwa perdaya lembaga pengarah bayar hibah RM3.13 bilion
• BM Utusan Malaysia: Bekas CEO, CFO TH didakwa tipu nilai tiga hartanah pelaburan RM3.3 bilion
• ZH Oriental Daily: 被控欺骗董事局发放33亿分红　朝圣局2前高层不认罪
• ZH Sin Chew Daily: 涉促成派发33亿红利 朝圣基金局前CEO及前财务总监面控
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Nearly one-third of teacher quarters nationwide remain vacant – MOE

KUALA LUMPUR: Nearly one-third of teacher quarters nationwide remain unoccupied, with deteriorating building conditions, high maintenance costs and declining demand prompting the Education Ministry (MOE) to take a more cautious approach to constructing new accommodation. Deputy Education Minister

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• EN The Sun Malaysia: Nearly one-third of teacher quarters nationwide remain vacant – MOE
• BM Harian Metro: KPM optimumkan 2,212 kuarters guru tidak berpenghuni
• BM Berita Harian: 2,212 kuarters guru terbiar dioptimum penggunaan
• ZH Oriental Daily: 全国1万5312间教师宿舍空置　近2年减少2212间
• ZH Kwong Wah: 黄家和：昌明政府依据需求 兴建教师宿舍
• ZH Sin Chew Daily: 黄家和：采更谨慎做法 有需求才建教师宿舍
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Porsche driver given 5 days’ jail, RM10,000 fine for dangerous driving

PETALING JAYA: A Porsche Cayenne driver was sentenced to five days in prison and fined RM10,000 by the magistrates' court here after pleading guilty to dangerous driving of the luxury car on a highway near Bandar Kinrara. A dashboard camera recording of the incident had gone viral on social media.

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• EN Free Malaysia Today: Porsche driver given 5 days’ jail, RM10,000 fine for dangerous driving
• EN Malay Mail: Viral Porsche road bully jailed five days, fined RM10,000 for dangerous driving
• EN The Sun Malaysia: Viral Porsche Cayenne driver jailed five days, fined RM10,000 for reckless driving
• BM Harian Metro: Pemandu Porsche tular dihukum penjara 5 hari, denda RM10,000
• BM Free Malaysia Today: Lelaki pandu Porsche secara berbahaya dipenjara 5 hari, denda RM10,000
• BM Utusan Malaysia: Pemandu buli jalan raya dipenjara 5 hari, denda RM10,000
• ZH Oriental Daily: 保时捷司机认罪 罚1万监5天
• ZH Sin Chew Daily: 保时捷司机危险驾驶 监5天罚1万吊照5年
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Generating new revenue sources: Malaysia should look into marine-fuel industry, says expert

MALAYSIA could generate new sources of revenue by developing its marine-fuel industry and positioning itself as a regional hub for blending, storing and supplying fuel to ships, maritime industry expert Datuk Seri R. Jeyenderan said. With more than 30 years of experience in the maritime and

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• EN The Vibes: Generating new revenue sources: Malaysia should look into marine-fuel industry, says expert
• EN The Sun Malaysia: Malaysia could boost revenue by becoming regional marine-fuel hub – Expert
• EN Malay Mail: Malaysia could fuel new revenue as regional marine-fuel hub, says industry expert
• BM Berita Harian: Malaysia berpotensi jadi hab bahan api marin serantau
• BM Utusan Malaysia: Malaysia boleh jadi hab bahan api marin serantau
• BM Free Malaysia Today: Malaysia boleh jadi hab bahan api marin serantau
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Workshop owner claims trial to 10 GST, SST charges involving over RM270,000

IPOH: A vehicle workshop owner was charged at the Sessions Court here today with 10 offences relating to the Goods and Services Tax (GST), the Sales and Service Tax (SST), and penalties amounting to RM271,875.33 between 2016 and 2018. However, the accused, Look Pek Kong, 48, pleaded not guilty to

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• EN The Sun Malaysia: Workshop owner claims trial to 10 GST, SST charges involving over RM270,000
• BM Berita Harian: Pemilik bengkel lori didakwa gagal bayar GST RM271,875
• BM Harian Metro: Pemilik bengkel lori didakwa gagal bayar GST RM271,875
• BM Utusan Malaysia: Pemilik bengkel didakwa gagal bayar cukai barang, perkhidmatan
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Sabah wants maritime security bolstered in Kudat, says Hajiji

PETALING JAYA: The Sabah state government wants maritime security in Kudat strengthened following reports of military activity in nearby waters, chief minister Hajiji Noor said. He said proactive measures were crucial to safeguard national security and sovereignty, and also welcomed plans to

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• EN Free Malaysia Today: Sabah wants maritime security bolstered in Kudat, says Hajiji
• EN Borneo News: Sabah Wants Maritime Border Security In Kudat Strengthened
• EN Jesselton Times: Sabah Seeks Enhanced Maritime Security Control in Kudat Following Military Activity
• BM Harian Metro: Kerajaan Sabah mahu kawalan sempadan maritim di perairan Kudat ditingkatkan
• BM Berita Harian: Sabah mahu kawalan keselamatan perairan Kudat dipertingkat
• BM Borneo News: Sabah Mahu Kawalan Keselamatan Sempadan Maritim Di Kudat Diperkukuh
• BM Utusan Malaysia: Sabah mahu kawalan keselamatan maritim Kudat diperkukuh
• ZH Sin Chew Daily: 哈芝芝：警惕邻近地区军事活动 盼加强古达海上边安
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MACC chief urges MCMC staff to expose misconduct and reject abuse of power

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 22 — Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) staff have been urged to uphold integrity and good governance to preserve public trust in the country’s communications institution. Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman

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• EN Malay Mail: MACC chief urges MCMC staff to expose misconduct and reject abuse of power
• BM Harian Metro: Warga MCMC perlu berani lapor salah guna kuasa
• BM Berita Harian: Ketua Pesuruhjaya SPRM nasihat warga MCMC pelihara integriti, perkukuh tadbir urus
• BM Utusan Malaysia: Lapor salah laku, arahan bercanggah kepada SPRM
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Why your air quality app and the official API don’t match, environment minister explains in Parliament

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — The Air Pollutant Index (API) readings issued by the Department of Environment (DOE) remain the government’s official reference for determining air quality and managing haze. Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup said the

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• EN Malay Mail: Why your air quality app and the official API don’t match, environment minister explains in Parliament
• EN The Edge Malaysia: Official API readings still govt's reference for air quality, haze management, Dewan Rakyat hears
• EN DayakDaily: Ministry looks to expand API monitoring in Sarawak, improve haze forecasting
• EN The Sun Malaysia: Different air-quality app readings do not mean pollution is understated – Minister
• BM Harian Metro: MyCMAQ ramal risiko jerebu lima hari lebih awal
• BM Berita Harian: Boleh ramal risiko jerebu 5 hari lebih awal
• BM Utusan Malaysia: Stesen IPU ikut piawaian antarabangsa
• BM Free Malaysia Today: Bacaan IPU rasmi ikut piawaian antarabangsa, kata menteri
• ZH Oriental Daily: 环境局空污指数是官方依据　 环境部长：与其他平台数据不同不代表失准
• ZH Malaysiakini: 部长指不同平台空污指数有落差，不代表官方读数不准确
• ZH Kwong Wah: 气象局MyCMAQ系统 能预测未来5天空气质量
• ZH Sin Chew Daily: 可提前5天预测空气质量！ 气象局推新系统应对烟霾
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14 individuals including 11 Chinese nationals fined RM4,500 each over online scam conspiracies

KUANTAN: Fourteen individuals (14), including 11 Chinese nationals, were each fined RM4,500 by the Magistrate’s Court here today after pleading guilty to charges of criminal conspiracy related to online scams on October 7 and 12. All the accused were handed the sentence after the charges were read

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• EN The Sun Malaysia: 14 individuals including 11 Chinese nationals fined RM4,500 each over online scam conspiracies
• EN The Vibes: Fourteen fined RM4,500 each over online scam conspiracies in Kuantan
• BM Berita Harian: 14 termasuk 11 warga China didenda RM4,500 setiap orang terbabit 'love scam'
• BM Harian Metro: 14 individu termasuk 11 warga China didenda RM4,500, mengaku salah kes penipuan dalam talian
• ZH Sin Chew Daily: 视频 | 涉及投资诈骗“爱情骗局”  18人认罪 罚款
• ZH Sin Chew Daily: 涉网络诈骗被控 15中国人3大马人认罪判罚款最高RM5000
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Masjid Jamek LRT station to get RM5m makeover – Loke

KUALA LUMPUR: Masjid Jamek LRT station is set for a RM5 million makeover to improve commuter facilities, brighten surrounding streets and transform underused space into a potential business hub. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the project comprised four main initiatives aimed at improving the

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• EN The Sun Malaysia: Masjid Jamek LRT station to get RM5m makeover – Loke
• EN Malay Mail: Loke welcomes RM5m Masjid Jamek LRT makeover, wants stations to drive local economy 
• BM Berita Harian: RM5 juta naik taraf Stesen Pasar Seni, manfaat 1.5 juta penumpang sebulan
• BM Harian Metro: RM5 juta naik taraf Stesen LRT Masjid Jamek, beri manfaat 1.5 juta penumpang
• BM Harian Metro: RM5 juta naik taraf Stesen Pasar Seni, beri manfaat 1.5 juta penumpang
• BM Utusan Malaysia: RM5j indahkan Stesen LRT Masjid Jamek demi keselesaan pengguna
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EC opens 30-day review of September 2026 supplementary electoral roll

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 22 — The Supplementary Electoral Roll for September 2026 (DPT BLN9/2026) will be open for review for a period of 30 days, starting today until Nov 20, said Election Commission (EC) secretary Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus. He said the DPT BLN9/2026, which was gazetted today, includes

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• EN Malay Mail: EC opens 30-day review of September 2026 supplementary electoral roll
• ZH Sin Chew Daily: 增逾4.5万选民 9月附加选民册开放查阅

MyGAS 2026: Securing Malaysia’s gas future amid global uncertainty 

Malaysia must strengthen gas supply security, invest in infrastructure and prepare for future demand to maintain a reliable and competitive energy system amid geopolitical uncertainty. Malaysian Gas Association (MGA) president Abang Yusuf Abang Puteh said energy security depended on decisions made

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• EN The Edge Malaysia: MyGAS 2026: Securing Malaysia’s gas future amid global uncertainty 
• EN Malay Mail: Malaysia can’t bank on a favourable gas market, says economy minister 
• EN The Edge Malaysia: Malaysia’s national natural gas roadmap still being finalised, says minister
• BM Berita Harian: Pelan Hala Tuju Gas Asli jamin bekalan tenaga, buka peluang ekonomi baharu
• BM Utusan Malaysia: RGT3 perkukuh bekalan gas, dijangka mula operasi suku kedua 2029
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