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Heavy rain, gusty winds expected across nine states, Putrajaya and Labuan until 6pm
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning across multiple states, forecasting heavy rain, lightning, and gusty winds in parts of Peninsular Malaysia, […]
US judge orders Trump to cancel US$20m in taxpayer-funded ads promoting himself
WASHINGTON, Oct 12 — US President Donald Trump must cancel any remaining taxpayer-funded television advertisements promoting himself, a federal judge ordered yesterday, following backlash from both sides of the political […]
Nikkei: France’s Thales to build maintenance base in Japan in first for foreign defence firm
TOKYO, Oct 12 — French defence contractor Thales will establish a maintenance and operational support base in Japan in what is seen as the first such move by a foreign […]
From Jan 2027, only JPJ‑approved intermediaries can handle customer transactions at counters nationwide
ARAU, Oct 12 — Only individuals or company representatives registered as intermediaries and approved by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) will be allowed to conduct transactions on behalf of customers […]
Sarawak announces 25pc electricity bill discount for 716,000 households under 2027 budget
KUCHING, Oct 12 — The Sarawak government today announced a 25 per cent discount on electricity bills from January to December next year under the 2027 State Budget. Sarawak Premier […]
Opposition proposes national entity to manage RM800b rare earth wealth, prevent illegal mining losses
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — The opposition has proposed the establishment of a national entity to manage rare earth elements (REE) as a new source of national wealth in the […]
Mother agrees bruising on Zara Qairina’s back caused by blood clotting, not a blow
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 12 — The mother of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir agreed with the medical expert’s explanation at the Coroner’s Court here today that the bruising on her […]
Trump’s ‘energy ceasefire’ sparks confusion as Russia strikes Ukraine
WASHINGTON, Oct 12 — US President Donald Trump sowed confusion yesterday, announcing an “energy ceasefire” between Ukraine and Russia that sparked astonishment in Kyiv, silence from Moscow and support from […]
Tents remain in place, stage comes down nightly, Seremban mayor clears Deepavali carnival confusion
SEREMBAN, Oct 12 — Only the main stage for the 2026 Deepavali Carnival on Jalan Dato’ Lee Fong Yee here needs to be dismantled or removed after daily operations conclude, […]
Stop making excuses and apologise for haze, Johor Pakatan tells Indonesia
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — The Johor Pakatan Harapan (PH) has urged the Indonesian government to abandon its dismissive posture towards the transboundary haze choking Malaysia and immediately cease making […]