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Malaysia’s economy grows 5.3pc in third quarter, slower than previous quarter
 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Malaysia’s economy expanded by 5.3 per cent in the third quarter of 2026 (3Q 2026), after registering 6.0 per cent growth in the preceding […]
Jais confirms two arrests in alleged khalwat case involving public figure
SHAH ALAM, Oct 16 — The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) has confirmed the arrest of two people to assist investigations into an alleged khalwat case involving a public figure […]
Johor’s Pasir Gudang records API 207, highest nationwide as 30 areas hit unhealthy levels
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Pasir Gudang in Johor recorded a very unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 207, the highest in the country, while 30 other areas recorded […]
Coroner’s Court sets Jan 15, 2027 for verdict in Zara Qairina inquest
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 16 — The Coroner’s Court here has set January 15 next year to deliver its decision on the inquest into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir. Coroner […]
Sarawak formulates proposals to improve Flying Doctor Service, strengthen Medevac and rural health delivery
KUCHING, Oct 16 — Sarawak is exploring ways to improve healthcare delivery to remote communities following the suspension of its Flying Doctor Service (FDS) after a helicopter crash in Long […]
Sarawak DUN suspends DAP’s Chong Chieng Jen over offensive language, unverified claims in Budget debate
KUCHING, Oct 16 — Chong Chieng Jen (DAP-Padungan) has been suspended for the remainder of the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting for misleading the House and making unsubstantiated allegations while […]
MPs demand tougher Asean haze response, call for disaster fund and stricter enforcement
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng has proposed the establishment of a permanent Asean task force to tackle the transboundary haze crisis, in cooperation with Singapore, […]
Man with 33 criminal, drug records arrested over glue tin attack on elderly man in Segamat
 SEGAMAT, Oct 16 — A 70-year-old man sustained a forehead injury after he was allegedly struck with a tin of glue by a man outside a business premises in […]
Bursa Malaysia retreats from opening gains as investors turn cautious ahead of weekend
 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Bursa Malaysia opened slightly higher today but eased thereafter due to mild profit-taking in selected heavyweight counters At 9.15 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM […]
School assessment postponed as haze sparks MOE move to prioritise student health and safety
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 16 — The End-of-Academic-Session Assessment (UASA), scheduled to take place next week, has been postponed due to the haze currently affecting the country. In a statement yesterday, the […]