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Pakatan should be realistic in seat demands for sake of partnership, says Masidi

KOTA KINABALU, Oct. 10 -- Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) secretary general Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun has urged Pakatan Harapan (PH) to be realistic in its seat demands ahead of the coming state election, ... Read More


Budget 2026: Gig workers to get up to RM600 a year in EPF matching under new i-Saraan Plus scheme

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 10 -- Gig, e-hailing and p-hailing workers will soon receive higher government support under the i-Saraan Plus scheme, with matching contribution incentives of up to RM600 a year, o... Read More


From Johor, Pahang and Kedah: PMX shares details of OOTD on social media

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 10 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim shared some details of what he wore to his Budget 2026 presentation via his social media earlier. Anwar's outfit of the day (OOTD) was... Read More


Budget 2026 breathes new life into KL's historic landmarks, including RM600m facelift for Carcosa Seri Negara

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 10 -- One of the country's most important landmarks, Carcosa Seri Negara will undergo a RM600 million facelift with investment by Khazanah Nasional Berhad. Prime Minister Datuk Ser... Read More


Engineer who allegedly threatened lawyer in Zara inquest, released on police bail

KOTA KINABALU, Oct. 10 -- A 27-year-old engineer who was remanded for allegedly sending death threats to counsel Datuk Ram Singh was released on police bail this morning. Ram, the lawyer representing... Read More


From chicken to diesel, targeted subsidies free up RM15.5b for the people, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 10 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government will implement targeted subsidies and ensure it is only for Malaysians, and not foreigners or large corporations. ... Read More


Special committee wants more transparency, civil society collaboration in MACC oversight

PUTRAJAYA, Oct. 10 -- The Special Committee on Corruption (JKmR) has called for stronger engagement with civil society and academia in shaping Malaysia's anti-corruption efforts. The proposal came du... Read More


Focus on peace, not politics, Anwar tells Malaysians as Trump's visit looms

PUTRAJAYA, Oct. 10 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim called on Malaysians to support global efforts for peace in Gaza and to refrain from stirring political discord at home. He said the worl... Read More


Asia Pacific Schools' digital carnival hits RM121,109 high, surpasses last year's haul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 10 -- Asia Pacific Schools' annual Karnival Kita 2025 achieved record-breaking success by generating RM121,109 in a single day through more than 11,000 digital transactions. The on... Read More


Singapore prison officer jailed 10 months for smuggling contraband, taking bribes from inmate

SINGAPORE, Oct. 9 -- A Singapore prison officer has been sentenced to 10 months in jail for helping an inmate smuggle prohibited items, including painkillers and lewd photographs, into Changi Prison C... Read More