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
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — The Registrar of Societies Malaysia (RoS) has filed an appeal against the High Court’s decision allowing Perikatan Nasional (PN) to suspend action by RoS to deregister the political coalition. According to documents obtained by the media, Federal Counsel representing RoS
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
By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, Oct 24: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Amar Fadillah Yusof will lead Malaysia’s delegation to the Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) 2026 and deliver a keynote address on Oct 26. The Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister’s participation aims to
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
KUCHING, Oct 24: The Social Welfare Department (JKM) is ready to provide counselling to a teenager allegedly involved in an attack on a teacher at an international school in Kuching, as well as the family and others affected, if needed. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communication Unit
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
MELAKA, Oct 25 — Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged the coalition’s machinery to strengthen unity and intensify groundwork immediately for the 16th Melaka State Legislative Assembly election. He said all coalition machinery members must play their roles and work
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
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
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