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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


Breakfast with the Hangman - Che Ran

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 9 -- The thing about executions is they don't happen in the dark. They happen while the rest of us are brushing our teeth, cursing traffic, or deciding between kopi O or teh tarik.... Read More


MyNIISe app to expand to motorcycle lanes at Johor-Singapore border crossings starting Oct 15

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct. 9 -- The new National Integrated Immigration System (MyNIISe) application will now be expanded to motorcycle lanes at the two land border crossings in Johor starting October 15. The... Read More


'Hidden dangers, toxic water': Bintulu Hospital warns people not to swim or fish in lake near its grounds

BINTULU, Oct. 9 -- Bintulu Hospital has issued a public advisory to warn residents against swimming, fishing, or engaging in any recreational activities at the lake located near the hospital's boundar... Read More