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Global pension expert William Price proposed that Malaysia raise its retirement age to 65 to match the improved life expectancies here, noting that some countries were forced to raise their retirement ages very rapidly during a crisis. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 10 h ago

How Malaysia can raise its retirement age from 60 to 65: Experts explain the math and more

Raeven Goh is brought to the Kuala Lumpur Magistrate’s Court on Oct 15, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Fatal Jalan Kuching pile-up: 24-year-old BYD driver claims trial to causing child’s death

Haze envelops the capital city as several skyscrapers are barely visible from the Merdeka 118 Tower in Kuala Lumpur on October 14, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Choking haze sweeps Malaysia: 34 stations unhealthy, zero stations record good air

Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairoul Faisal, 16, who was found dead in a Yong Peng, Johor school on October 3, 2026 and suspected to have been murdered. — Facebook pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Johor student charged with the murder of Form Four classmate Irene Sofiya

A still shows a BYD Seal slamming into the rear of Perodua Bezza on Jalan Kuching in Kuala Lumpur. — Screengrab via video of said incident on social media

Malaysia / 7 h ago

BYD Seal driver hauled to court over six-vehicle Jalan Kuching crash that killed toddler

Vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on August 10, 2026. — AFP file pic

Singapore / 8 h ago

Two Singapore-registered ships hit by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz, one sinks

Kao Mongkhol in Bandar Menjalara is better known for Teochew-influenced Thai braised pork and duck rice, but the ‘khao soi’ is the real gem. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 8 h ago

‘Khao soi’ in Kepong: Newcomer Kao Mongkhol cooks up a Chiang Mai classic

A general view shows the exterior of a Tenaga Nasional Berhad power station in Bangi on November 3, 2020. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 6 h ago

TNB: Malaysia needs massive power generation investment now

A screenshot shared by Sarawak clinic manager Wan Muhammad Fairus shows a staggering RM1 billion bank adjustment credited to his account on October 14, 2026, which the bank later attributed to a technical glitch. — Picture via social media

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Sarawak man finds RM1b in bank account, asks ChatGPT to count the zeros — only to discover it’s a glitch

Proposed amendments to federal road transport laws could empower courts to seize the assets of drivers convicted of fatal crashes if they fail to pay court-ordered compensation to victims’ families, Transport Minister Anthony Loke told Parliament today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Fatal crash drivers could face asset seizure if compensation to victims unpaid, says Loke

Fourteen individuals, including two teenagers, were charged at the Magistrate’s Court here in Gurun with the murder of a 19-year-old youth. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Teenagers among 14 charged in Gurun murder, victim allegedly tortured before body found near golf club

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan speaks to reporters after attending the Majlis Ilmu MADANI at the Seri Perdana Complex in Putrajaya on October 12, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Religious minister urges joint Muslim prayers as ‘weapon’ against haze

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil speaks during an interview at Wisma Bernama in Kuala Lumpur on October 14, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Fahmi: Pakatan 95pc done with Melaka candidate talks

Motorcyclists ride in the morning in Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan on October 14, 2026, amid thick haze from forest and land fires in the region. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Lim Guan Eng urges Malaysia to sue Indonesia over haze if Jakarta rejects Asean firefighting task force

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim shares a light-hearted moment with traditional dancers after seeing off Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, who concluded his two-day state visit to Malaysia, at the Bunga Raya Complex, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang on October 10, 2026. — Bernama pic

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KL police chief: Chemistry, pathology reports pending in custodial death case

Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said investigations revealed that the suspects may have been involved in a housebreaking incident in Taman Desa Petaling on August 4, which caused the victim to suffer losses of about RM6,000 involving cash, jewelry, and a luxury-branded sling bag. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — Police are awaiting the full report from the Chemistry Department and official pathology results to complete their investigation into the recent death of a man in police custody.Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said the cause of death of the local man, who was...

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Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari tries the NINE Super App during the Selangor International Business Summit 2026 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur on October 15, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

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Selangor launches SA500 financing scheme for SMEs, NINE super app to consolidate services

Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the coalition intends to retain all 21 seats it won in the previous Melaka state election, leaving the remaining seven constituencies open for negotiations with Perikatan Nasional’s component parties. — Picture by Yusof Isa

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Seven seats in play, 21 firmly held: Zahid stakes out BN’s position in Melaka

Opposition Leader and Larut MP Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin takes part in the Third Meeting of the Fifth Session of the 15th Parliament at the Parliament Building in Kuala Lumpur on October 15, 2026. — Bernama pic

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Pushing mega-projects, Hamzah Zainudin criticises Budget 2027 as ‘lacking vision’

Veterinary Services Director-General Datuk Dr Mohd Noor Hisham Mohd Haron (fifth, right) presents an award for the Best State Veterinary Services category to a representative from the Perak Veterinary Services Department during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Veterinary Extension Convention at the Wisma Tani Multipurpose Hall in Putrajaya on October 15, 2026. — Bernama pic

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Veterinary extension officers key to Malaysia’s food security, says deputy minister

Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim shows the Budget 2027 upon arriving at Parliament in Kuala Lumpur on October 9, 2026. — Bernama pic

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Budget 2027: RM130M boost for local film, music, and creative content

An illustrative photo shows the silhouette of a knife held in a gloved hand on December 9, 2024. — Photo by Raymond Manuel

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Kepong knife attack: Chinese student charged with stabbing ex-girlfriend and her brother

Perikatan Nasional secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said the coalition is almost certain to cooperate with other political parties ahead of the Melaka state election but has declined to reveal its potential partners. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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Perikatan ‘almost 100pc’ certain of Melaka election alliance, but Takiyuddin keeps potential partners under wraps

A former director of an education centre at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to two charges of abusing his position to secure employment contracts worth RM3.12 million in 2022.

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Court hears charges against former UKM director accused of RM3.12m contract abuse

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Zetrix AI pledges cooperation as police, MACC probe unpaid RM314m collections

A screenshot shared by Sarawak clinic manager Wan Muhammad Fairus shows a staggering RM1 billion bank adjustment credited to his account on October 14, 2026, which the bank later attributed to a technical glitch. — Picture via social media

2 h ago

Sarawak man finds RM1b in bank account, asks ChatGPT to count the zeros — only to discover it’s a glitch

The Health Ministry (MOH) has increased stocks of medical equipment at healthcare facilities nationwide to prepare for a potential rise in haze-related illnesses, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

2 h ago

Health Ministry races to stock aerochambers and nebulisers as haze drives surge in respiratory cases

Fourteen individuals, including two teenagers, were charged at the Magistrate’s Court here in Gurun with the murder of a 19-year-old youth. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Teenagers among 14 charged in Gurun murder, victim allegedly tortured before body found near golf club

Motorcyclists ride in the morning in Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan on October 14, 2026, amid thick haze from forest and land fires in the region. — AFP pic

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Lim Guan Eng urges Malaysia to sue Indonesia over haze if Jakarta rejects Asean firefighting task force

The Prisons Department is investigating allegations by a non-governmental organisation (NGO) concerning water supply disruptions, sanitation facilities and food provision at Kajang Prison. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Prisons Department probes Kajang jail after NGO flags water shortages, dirty food trays and poor hygiene

Fashion entrepreneur Christy Ng and her company are pursuing contempt of court proceedings against a man who allegedly failed to publish court-ordered newspaper apologies over defamatory social media posts. — Picture via Facebook/christyngshoes

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Apology on Threads but not in newspapers: Man faces contempt proceedings in Christy Ng defamation case

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