KOTA KINABALU, Oct 25 — The water supply disruption in Tawau was raised at the Sabah Cabinet meeting last Wednesday to ensure immediate action is taken to help affected residents. Sabah Youth Development, Sports Advancement and Creative Economy Minister Datuk Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan, who raised
BUTTERWORTH, Oct 25 — Continuous heavy rain for several hours last night caused flash floods in several areas in Penang, inundating homes in Taman Cantek and Jalan Jelawat here. In addition, several other areas in Bayan Lepas, Bayan Baru, Seberang Jaya, Ampang Jajar and Bukit Mertajam were also hit
KLANG (Oct 25): Orang Besar Istana Engku Maharaja Lela Setia Paduka Datuk Syed Budriz Putra Jamalullail Syed Amir Abidin Jamalullail topped the list of six recipients of Selangor state honours conferred in conjunction with the Silver Jubilee marking the 25th year of the reign of the Sultan of
SEREMBAN, Oct 25 — Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim has dismissed speculation that he is stepping down, insisting that his full attention remains on preparing the state’s 2027 Budget, which is expected to be tabled at the end of next month. Responding to reports by a
MELAKA, Oct 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the people of Melaka to reject politics of hatred based on race and religion, and instead strengthen unity as the foundation for national stability and progress. Anwar, also Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman, said the history of the
KULAI (Oct 24): Matters concerning the position of Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) director general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain will be handled by the Home Ministry secretary general and the chief secretary to the government, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin
The government is prepared to absorb higher fuel subsidy costs, which could reach RM45 billion a year amid surging global crude oil prices, rather than pass the
PETALING JAYA: The RM43 million anti-drone systems procured from Japan will be stationed in several strategic locations in Malaysia, including Labuan and Sepanggar in Sabah. Defence minister Khaled Nordin said the counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) supplied under an official security
MATUNGGONG: Cultural tourism has the potential to generate income for communities, particularly in rural areas, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noor. He said Sabah’s diverse ethnic arts and cultures are valuable assets that attract tourists from within and outside the
SHAH ALAM: Five pupils from Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Puchong Utama 2 proved that cost is no barrier to high-impact innovation when they clinched the Special Award in the Digital Innovation Category at the 2026 Selangor State Metamorphosis appreciation ceremony. Known as Team Harmoni, the five Year
PETALING JAYA: Renting houses indiscriminately to undocumented migrants can lead to crime, including fights and gangsterism, says Titiwangsa MP Johari Ghani. He said that, based on his experience, such problems are exacerbated when some homes are occupied by too many tenants, jeopardising local
A MAN was found dead on a massage chair at his home in Ayer Merbau, Bemban, in Jasin, today. Jasin District Police Chief, Superintendent Lee Robert, said police received a report regarding the incident at 9:11 am, after which officers were dispatched to the scene. He noted that preliminary checks
MELAKA (Oct 24): The National Cost of Living Action Plan 2030 (NCLAP30), launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Saturday, outlines 429 measures under 35 strategies to ease cost-of-living pressures and improve the people's well-being. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk
FINANCIAL concerns have led nearly one in four Malaysians aged 25 to 44 to postpone or decide against getting married or having their first child over the past five years, according to a new survey. The 2026 RinggitPlus Malaysia Financial Literacy Survey (RMFLS) found that 24.3% of respondents in
The fire department assisted in opening the vehicle door and the victim was pronounced dead by the medical team from the Kajang Hospital KUALA LUMPUR: A man in his 50s, who had not been contactable by his family since Tuesday, was found dead inside a car by the side of Jalan Impian Mahkota 1,
Police are searching for the owner and driver of a blue Proton Wira after two men were filmed sitting on the roof of the moving vehicle in Taman Puteri Wangsa, Ulu Tiram. PETALING JAYA: Police are searching for the owner and driver of a blue Proton Wira after two men were filmed sitting on the roof
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 24): The government plans to establish Veterans' Day to honour the service and sacrifice of Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) veterans. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said a specific date for the celebration will be proposed to the Cabinet soon for the government's
By Karen Bong SIBU, Oct 24: Sarawak is looking to harness its abundant rivers and water resources to strengthen its green energy capacity and support the growth of high-tech industries, including semiconductor manufacturing and advanced manufacturing. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun
KUALA TERENGGANU, Oct 24 —The younger brother of the Sultan of Terengganu, Datuk Seri Dr Tengku Baderul Zaman Almarhum Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah, was laid to rest at the Royal Mausoleum of Masjid Al-Muktafi Billah Shah here today. The funeral rites for Tengku Baderul Zaman, who died at
KUCHING: Some 500 Rukun Tetangga (RT) areas nationwide remain inactive, with Selangor leading the list, followed by Johor. National unity minister Aaron Ago Dagang said Selangor recorded 174 inactive RTs, followed by Johor with 100, adding that the national unity and integration department needs to
KULAI, Oct 24 — The National Registration Department (JPN) has issued 275,785 new-generation MyKad nationwide since its launch on Sept 17 until Oct 20, with Johor recording the highest number at 31,392 cards. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the figures reflected a positive
KUCHING (Oct 24): Sarawak PAS is targeting to contest four seats in the 13th Sarawak state election, namely Beting Maro, Samariang and Sebuyau, while a fourth seat in the northern region of the state is still under consideration. PAS Sarawak commissioner Mohammad Arifiriazul Paijo said the fourth
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 24): The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) must ensure that approved investments are realised to create job opportunities for the people as well as benefit local businesses. Its chairman, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, said efforts to attract investments to
GEORGE TOWN: Short-stay accommodation operators in Penang have welcomed the state’s revised licensing policy but are calling for a multi-unit licence to make compliance more affordable for operators managing several properties. Malaysia Homestay and Short-Term Rental Association chairman Lydia Tan
PETALING JAYA: A total of 251 cases of sexual offences involving students from higher education institutions were reported from January to August this year, says deputy women, family and community development minister Lim Hui Ying. She said these statistics obtained from the police indicate that
PETALING JAYA: Perikatan Nasional secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan has refused to retract remarks containing the word “munafik”, or hypocrite, made in the Dewan Rakyat. The Kota Bharu MP said he has instead written to Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul, asking for the matter to be resolved
The MOE through DBP is also expanding recognition for excellence in writing, academics, and the elevation of the Bahasa Melayu and Malay literature to students of higher education institutions through Anugerah Bitara DBP starting this year. GEORGE TOWN: Bahasa Melayu needs to be empowered in the
KUCHING, Oct 24: Politicians should stop exploiting racial and religious differences to win support, says Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (MTCP) Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, warning that such tactics undermine Sarawak’s social harmony. He said Sarawak’s
GEORGE TOWN (Oct 24): The RM851 million Air Itam-Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway bypass project has reached 93.19% physical progress as of Sept 30 and is expected to be completed by April 2027. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the remaining works on the 5.7km project will continue
IPOH: The Perak Perkasa Malay Hawkers and Small Traders Association (PPKMP) has held discussions with local authorities to seek a reduction and standardisation of annual hawker licence fees across the state. Its president, Alfirza Munira Abdul Muin, said rising annual licence fees had frequently
PETALING JAYA: Amanah communications director Khalid Samad has urged Pakatan Harapan to go solo in the upcoming Melaka polls and the next general election (GE16), particularly to take on Umno and PAS. With a Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional pact confirmed for Melaka and appearing increasingly
SEREMBAN, Oct 24 — Malaysia stands ready to deliver humanitarian assistance to Yemen, while urging all parties in the protracted conflict in the country to return to the negotiation table and look for a diplomatic solution. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said Malaysia empathises with
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s success will depend on its ability to help more small and medium enterprises (SMEs) grow into key industry players and penetrate international markets, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said that although there remained a wide gap between SMEs, their
FRESH graduates earning modest salaries will get some relief from their education loan commitments under measures announced in Budget 2027, with monthly PTPTN repayments set at a minimum of RM50 for those earning between RM2,501 and RM3,000. Those earning below RM2,500 a month will not have to
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — Parents are reminded not to rely solely on platform providers to ensure their children’s digital safety, but to take a proactive role in monitoring their devices to protect them from cyber threats. Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said monitoring children’s
By Amanda L KUCHING, Oct 24: Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (MTCP) Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has yet to decide whether he will contest the coming State election or continue in his ministerial role. “I’m not too sure whether I’ll be in the election or I’ll still
PETALING JAYA: Former Umno information chief Shahril Hamdan has questioned whether the controversy surrounding MyEG Sdn Bhd and Zetrix AI Bhd should give the government a reason to reconsider its approach to privatising its services. In the latest episode of Keluar Sekejap, Shahril said the current
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — Passengers using the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) Gombak station will have a temporary walkway to the Gombak LRT station when services begin in December, while a permanent covered pedestrian bridge linking the two is set for completion by March 2027, Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd
KUCHING, Oct 23 — Some incumbent Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) assemblymen have indicated they are willing to make way for new candidates in the coming state election, said Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg. He said the coalition’s line-up would comprise a mix of experienced and younger leaders,
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — The technical team of the TuJu Highway Navigation Application is currently carrying out recovery and improvement work, targeted to be completed by Nov 6 at the latest. The TuJu management, in a statement, said that updates on the recovery work will be communicated through
This article first appeared in The Edge Malaysia Weekly on October 12, 2026 - October 18, 2026 BUDGET 2027 has left investors weighing the boost to household purchasing power against the risk of higher operating costs for listed companies, with the increase in the minimum wage dividing opinion
PETALING JAYA: The deregistration of Perikatan Nasional (PN) will come as a boon for Barisan Nasional (BN), and its linchpin Umno in particular, if it gets upheld by the court, analysts say. Azmi Hassan of Akademi Nusantara believes that without PN, PAS will find it harder to win over voters,
PETALING JAYA: Malaysian lawyer Joanne Jayanti Vengadesan, who has built her career in the United Kingdom, has been elected to lead one of the world’s prominent law firm networks. Joanne, 52, a partner at Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP, was elected Chair-Elect of Multilaw at the network’s Global
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 23 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is investigating Facebook’s failure to detect or block a livestream of an attack on a teacher in Kuching, said Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil. The Madani government spokesperson said he would leave it
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
HER Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, has called for greater attention to the mental health of children and adolescents, stressing the need for effective support systems to identify emotional distress early and provide appropriate assistance. Her Majesty said concerns over mental
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) borrowers have welcomed the repayment relief measures announced under Budget 2027, saying the deferment and lower monthly payments will help ease financial pressures, particularly among fresh graduates. Under the
PETALING JAYA: Bestari Food Bhd has secured approval from the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) for its upcoming listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia. Bestari Food’s initial public offering (IPO) will comprise a public issue of about 77.1 million new ordinary shares and an offer for sale
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Wisma Putra) and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) have yet to receive a full response from Indonesia regarding the type of assistance required to tackle the forest fires causing the haze. Communications Minister
KOTA KINABALU: Deputy Chief Minister III, Datuk Ewon Benedick is pushing for stricter enforcement of the prohibition against parking container trailers along the roadside of Sepanggar Port Road and the Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park (KKIP) area following a recent fatal accident. As the Minister of
MELAKA (Oct 24): The government is taking into account national security and sovereignty concerns in considering a restriction on the use of the Waze navigation application among civil servants, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman, said the
KUALA LUMPUR: KEB Bhd is seeking to raise RM79.37 million through its initial public offering (IPO) on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia, with proceeds to support landbank expansion, project development and debt repayment. The property developer will receive RM48.49 million from the issuance of
PETALING JAYA: Malaysian households spent more on eating out than on food consumed at home in 2024, averaging RM902.70 a month on meals outside compared with RM875.80 on food at home, Khazanah Research Institute says. KRI's The State of Households 2026 said the trend came amid growing concerns over
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — Zetrix AI Bhd has announced in a Bursa Malaysia filing the redesignation of Datuk Dr Norraesah Mohamad as its non-independent and non-executive chairman from her previous role as executive chairman effective today. Zetrix AI’s shares saw strong momentum on the local bourse
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail has reminded the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) personnel to maintain discipline and respect for senior officers to preserve the force’s strength and harmony. He said showing regard for senior officers appeared to be
THE age classification for films rated 18 may be screened without certain cuts, but they must still comply with Malaysia’s censorship guidelines, the Communications Ministry says. In a written parliamentary reply, the ministry said the Film Censorship Board (LPF), under the Home Ministry, would
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 23): Two third-generation members of the Yeoh family have taken up alternate executive director roles at YTL Hospitality Real Estate Investment Trust (KL:YTLREIT), with Yeoh Keong Shyan switching from representing his aunt to his father, while Yeoh Pei Xien has been newly
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 23): Datuk Seri Robin Tan Yeong Ching has been appointed executive deputy chairman of Redtone Digital Bhd (KL:REDTONE). In a Bursa Malaysia filing on Friday, the telecommunications company said Tan replaces Syed Ali Shahul Hammed, who stepped down to pursue other commitments. Tan,
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 23): Yinson Holdings Bhd (KL:YINSON) said its joint venture with PetroVietnam Technical Services Corp (PTSC) has achieved first oil at Vietnam’s Lac Da Vang field ahead of schedule. In a filing with the bourse, the energy infrastructure firm said its newly built, dual-fuel-powered
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Media Council (MMM) today urged media organisations to refrain from publishing details or unverified social media content that could directly or indirectly identify children involved in incidents as suspects, victims or witnesses. In a statement today, MMM reminded
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 23): Affin Group has appointed Doreen Choo Choy Wan as group chief executive officer (CEO) of Affin PHEIM Asset Management Group, effective Friday. The bank said Choo brings extensive industry experience and leadership expertise to the role. “As group CEO, she will lead Affin
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 23): Pengurusan Aset Air Bhd plans to set up a new sukuk programme worth RM11.64 billion to support its capital expenditure requirements over the next decade. The national water asset financing company, or PAAB, appointed Maybank Investment Bank Bhd and RHB Investment Bank Bhd as
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — A total of 5,234 Malaysians working abroad have returned to work in Malaysia through the Returning Expert Programme (REP) from 2011 until August this year. The Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA), in a written reply in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday, stated that throughout that
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 23): Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift, the former head of Malaysia’s stock exchange, will join Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd as its managing director and chief executive officer. The appointment is effective Jan 1, 2027, according to a statement from the parent company Hong Leong Capital
By DayakDaily Team TOKYO, Oct 23: PETRONAS’ wholly owned subsidiary, PETRONAS CCS Ventures Sdn. Bhd. (PCCSV), TotalEnergies EP CCS Malaysia (TotalEnergies), and Japan’s Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (Mitsui) have signed a Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) to develop the carbon storage areas offshore Peninsular
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 23): Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) leader Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has instructed his lawyers to file a defamation suit against Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R Ramanan over remarks made at a press conference on Thursday. Rafizi said in a statement on Friday that he had
PUTRAJAYA: The terms of reference for a special task force investigating allegations of a corporate mafia will be presented at next week’s Cabinet meeting, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said. He said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had reiterated that the findings of the
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) leadership is aiming to broker a resolution to the political crisis in Perlis, seeking direct talks with Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah following his two-term suspension from Bersatu. PN secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan confirmed that he
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 23): U Mobile has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Malaysia Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) to explore the provision of 4G and 5G in-building coverage (IBC) at the Immigration, Customs and Quarantine Complex (ICQC) in Bukit Chagar, Johor Bahru, which
PETALING JAYA: U Mobile will take its ULTRA5G roadshow to Kuantan, Kota Bharu and Kuala Terengganu from today to Nov 7 following its achievement of 90% 5G coverage of populated areas nationwide. The telecommunications company said the milestone was reached more than nine months ahead of schedule.
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 23): Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) and Citibank Bhd (Citi) have announced a US$75 million (RM306 million) structured trade finance facility to improve working capital management, enhance liquidity and strengthen supply chain resilience to support MAG’s operational requirements
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 23): Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) will hold another sukukholders’ meeting after parties failed to reach a resolution at the meeting held earlier on Friday. The company said in a Bursa Malaysia filing that the date of the next meeting has yet to be set. Copyright © 1999-2026 The Edge
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) Sdn Bhd will carry out immediate repairs to a sewer pipe following a sinkhole incident at Lorong Perda Selatan 1, Bandar Perda, here, yesterday. In a statement tonight, IWK said the repair work would involve open-cut excavation and would begin once the
THE commercial interests of insurance companies should not take precedence over clinical considerations and patient welfare when it comes to the management of national healthcare services. Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) President Dr L. Sivanaesan stated that the association is concerned by
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has reiterated its call for a review of doctor remuneration after the health minister said that 3,510 permanent and contract medical officers had resigned between 2024 and 2026. MMA president Dr Sivanaesan Letchumanan said the resignations,
SIBU: Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has urged the Sarawak Government to expedite Native Customary Rights (NCR) land surveys and title issuance to safeguard about 58,000 independent oil palm smallholders at risk of losing access to international markets under the European Union
PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court has tentatively fixed Dec 16 to hear a constitutional challenge by 10 former Negeri Sembilan state executive council members over whether the Yang Dipertuan Besar can revoke their appointments without the menteri besar’s advice. The date was set by deputy registrar
(Oct 23): Recently, I spoke with the parent of a four-year-old child who made a striking prediction: “By the time my child is ready for university, universities might no longer exist.” As a lecturer, I found the remark unsettling, but not unreasonable. Parents deserve to ask whether the time, fees
JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 23 — Marie biscuit maker Lee Biscuits is set to close its factory in Pontian, Johor, by the end of this month, AsiaOne reported. The Singapore news portal cited Malaysian media reports yesterday that the 92-year-old company, also known as Nam Lee, may exit snack manufacturing to
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia ended the week on a flattish note, although the benchmark index managed to finish marginally higher as selective buying in index heavyweights helped offset cautious sentiment ahead of the weekend, said an analyst. At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) gained
KUALA LUMPUR: PKR vice-president Datuk Seri R. Ramanan has challenged former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli to provide evidence for an allegation that he received RM9.5 million from a businessman to resolve issues linked to the so-called “corporate mafia”. Ramanan, who is also the human
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — Bursa Malaysia is likely to trend upwards next week, with the benchmark index expected to trade within the 1,600-1,620 range amid a recovery in investors’ risk appetite, said an analyst. Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd vice-president of equity research Thong Pak Leng expects bargain
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 24): Zetrix AI Bhd’s (KL:ZETRIX) managing director Wong Thean Soon’s stake has fallen to insignificant levels of 1.84% currently from almost 30% a few weeks earlier, as a result of force selling by financial institutions he had pledged his shares to. Until today, the cause of the
PETALING JAYA: The haze cleared up in the Klang Valley today with the region enjoying moderate air quality as of 11am, although parts of Sarawak are experiencing worsening conditions. Twelve areas reported unhealthy air pollutant index (API) readings, with the highest recorded in Serian (194),
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — The ringgit is expected to trade within a narrow range of RM4.07 to RM4.08 against the US dollar next week as investors monitor the outcome of the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting scheduled for October 27-28. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd
This article first appeared in The Edge Malaysia Weekly on October 12, 2026 - October 18, 2026 • The individual tax relief threshold has been raised to RM12,000 from RM9,000 • Individual income tax rates have been reduced by 1% for two chargeable income bands: RM70,000 to RM100,000, with the rate
SUNGAI PETANI: Efforts to improve the welfare of small-scale fishermen must go hand in hand with measures to attract the younger generation to the fisheries sector, thereby ensuring the industry’s sustainability and its continued contribution to the country’s food security. The increase in the
By Wilfred Pilo KUCHING, Oct 25: About 200 people are expected to benefit from free health screenings under the Kuching South City Council’s (MBKS) fourth health screening programme at Wisma Koperasi Kemajuan Henghua Kuching Berhad along Jalan Sungai Apong Baru today. Held in collaboration with
By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, Oct 25: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg sees potential in developing sport fishing as a tourism asset, supported by artificial reefs that provide habitats for fish. In a TVS news report, he proposed identifying suitable locations for more artificial
MP SPEAKS | As the vibrant lights of Deepavali illuminate our streets, we celebrate a momentous milestone in our nation’s cultural tapestry: 16 glorious years o
AT most concerts, punches are a reason for security to step in. At Off The Track X Malaysia Fight League: Throwdown, they were part of the fun. Held at Sky Society, the Oct 10 event paired live music with boxing, kickboxing and Muay Thai for one of the most energetic gigs in Klang Valley’s history.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 — With lunchtime approaching, Gerai Masakan Panas Che Daud in Taman Sri Rampai would normally be preparing for the midday crowd. But at 11.40am, stall owner Che Daud Che Isa had just one customer to attend to. The 59-year-old said business had slowed since the haze began, with
OCTOBER 25 — When global oil markets become volatile, Malaysian consumers face a different reality at the petrol station. For eligible recipients under the Budi Madani RON95 (BUDI95) programme, RON95 petrol remains priced at RM1.99 per litre, compared with the unsubsidised price of RM4.32 per litre
EVERY Malaysian school has a place students are warned not to visit. Sometimes, it is a toilet where someone supposedly gave birth in 1994, a storeroom haunted by a long-dead headmaster, or a science lab where the only successful experiment was traumatising generations of students. For my friend
KUALA LUMPUR: The approach to drug offenders should shift from imprisonment alone to addiction treatment and community-based aftercare to ease prison overcrowding and prevent former inmates from relapsing, experts say. Universiti Malaya (UM) Faculty of Law senior lecturer and criminologist Dr
MY late father was, by trade, a journalist. In a less clinical telling, this made him an insatiable traveller and storyteller, traversing Sarawak’s rivers, peaks, and valleys in search of fodder for his writing. On a few of these journeys, he brought me along, and this particular one took us right
LONG ago, deep within the rainforests of Sarawak, when the rivers ran clearer than glass and the trees whispered in ancient tongues, there lived a small community by the banks of the Rajang River. The people believed that the forest was alive, not just with animals and plants, but with spirits who
PETALING JAYA: The Bar Council has adopted a ruling prohibiting lawyers from making audio or video recordings of court proceedings or taking photographs, in a move aimed at preventing their public dissemination and avoiding trial by media. Malaysian Bar president Anand Raj said the inherent nature
KUALA LUMPUR: For more than three decades, Aubrey Suwito has been the name behind some of Malaysia's best music - writing, arranging and producing songs that became part of the soundtrack of Malaysian pop. This month, the spotlight finally turned his way. The 60-year-old became the first local
KULAI, Oct 25 — All political parties, candidates, and supporters must use artificial intelligence (AI) technology responsibly and refrain from playing up religion, race, and royalty (3R) issues during election campaigns, says Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching. Teo, who is also Johor DAP
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 25): As the umbrella body for five major voluntary organisations, the National Council for the Blind, Malaysia (NCBM) has created a common platform for blind and visually impaired individuals in the country to discuss key concerns before escalating them to relevant authorities.
JERTIH: When Muhammad Atifin Zain left his job as a technician at a medical goods factory in Penang in early 2020, he had no formal training in carpentry. What he did have was some engineering know-how, and a willingness to learn by trial and error. From his workshop in Kampung Bukit Payon here,
PETALING JAYA: For many children, getting to school is as simple as hopping into a car or boarding a school bus. For refugee children living in the Klang Valley, however, reaching the classroom can be a daily challenge. For the past three years, The Assembly Soup Kitchen (TASK), a charitable
From Wan Agyl Wan Hassan Malaysia’s debate over minimum e-hailing fares is about more than the price of a ride. This raises a fundamental question: how do we protect drivers’ livelihoods without making everyday mobility more expensive for the public? E-hailing has changed how Malaysians travel. It
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 25): This week’s City & Country cover story looks at Astaka Padu Sdn Bhd, which is set to unveil Amora Parks, an 11.76-acre freehold integrated development in Johor Bahru with a gross development value of RM930 million. CEO Allen Khong discusses the mixed-use development, which
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia should consider a graduated motorcycle licensing system rather than raising the minimum licensing age from 16 to 18, said Universiti Putra Malaysia Road Safety Research Centre head Assoc Prof Dr Law Teik Hua. He said the system would allow younger riders to gain experience
KUALA LUMPUR: Not everyone who loves the outdoors wants to wrestle with tent poles, sleep on a thin mat or make do without a proper bathroom. That is where glamping comes in. Across Selangor, particularly in Hulu Langat, Kuala Kubu Bharu and Batang Kali, travellers are choosing stays that offer
PETALING JAYA: Any parent who has spent their weekend ferrying children to playdates might find a kindred spirit in the forests of Borneo. As it turns out, orangutan mothers also go out of their way to ensure their little ones have someone to play with. And just like their human counterparts, these
Sabah and Sarawak have long been touted as examples of what Malaysian unity is supposed to look like. We are told that in these two states, people of various faiths and races live together effortlessly. Apparently, everyone in East Malaysia celebrates each other’s festivals as a family. There are
Women’s rights, legal, and mental health advocates have called for systemic gaps to be addressed to better protect girls and women, following the killings of tw
Selangor PAS Youth has urged the state government to take immediate action regarding the alleged entry of thousands of live pigs into the state, claiming the ac
PUCHONG: For Taryn Teh and her daughter Joyce Chin, café-hopping was more than just a way to get their caffein fix. It was their favourite way to spend time together. The duo has now turned that shared hobby into “MAD Coffee”, a specialty café they opened in 2022 despite having no experience
Malaysia's express bus industry is facing a new regulatory burden that raises serious questions about competition, commercial freedom and the government's understanding of public transport. On Oct 16, the transport minister approved a policy requiring all express bus tickets to be sold exclusively
From Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, and a very good morning. Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Before Tun Abdul Razak Hussein became the Prime Minister, he was already a Shahbandar. Before the nation entrusted
When Sabak Bernam MP Kalam Salan switched from Malay to Javanese during his parliamentary speech on the transboundary haze crisis, he had one audience in mind -
By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, Oct 25: Pesta Song 2026 could help boost local tourism and economic opportunities while giving younger generations a platform to promote the district to wider audiences through digital technology, says Kapit MP Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. In a Facebook post,
KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism Malaysia faces an uphill task to achieve its target of 47 million international visitor arrivals this year, with its latest projections pointing to a shortfall amid disruptions caused by the Iran war. Tourism Malaysia director-general Mohd Amirul Rizal Abdul Rahim said visitor
PETALING JAYA: Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged the coalition’s supporters to stop being “allergic” to PAS, in a clear indication of cooperation between the two sides in the Nov 14 Melaka election. He said that while BN and PAS had often been at odds, this needed to
BN chief Ahmad Zahid Hamidi indicated the coalition will be another step closer to Putrajaya if its partnership with PAS in Malacca proves fortuitous.However, a
KOTA KINABALU: Putatan UMNO Chief Jeffrey Nor Mohamed, has expressed his backing for ADUN Moyog Datuk Donald Peter Mojuntin’s call, urging the Federal Government not to use “financial capability” as a justification to sideline or postpone Sabah’s constitutional right to receive 40 percent of the
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