Bandar Utama school murder trial: Defence closes case after boy testifies
SHAH ALAM, Aug 26 — The defence in the case of a 15-year-old boy charged with murdering a female student at a seco...
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4 resultsPenang Education Dept sets up haze ‘war room’, schools to switch to home learning once API hits 200
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 26 — The Penang Education Department (JPNPP) will implement home-based teaching and learning (PdP...
Source: Malay Mail
Penang schools told to stay on alert as haze worsens
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 26 — The Penang Education Department (JPNPP) has directed all District Education Offices (PPD) an...
Source: Malay Mail
HONOR Pad 20 Series Launched In Malaysia With 10,100mAh Battery, Snapdragon SoC
HONOR has officially launched the HONOR Pad 20 series in the Malaysian market. The series consists of two different models: a standard version and a Pro model. As we’ve discussed previously, the tech…
Source: Lowyat.NET
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Budget 2027: 'Sandwich generation' appreciates tax breaks, but is it enough?
While those interviewed appreciate the measure, they emphasised more needs to be done.
Budget 2027: Don’t miss these tax reliefs when you file your taxes next year
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 — Before you file your next income tax return, remember to lookout for existing and new tax r...
Old Perkeso contributions open door to life-changing stroke rehabilitation
IPOH, Oct 18 — For five years, a wheelchair was Salinah Osman’s constant companion, confining the once-activ...
EIS benefits rise to RM25,000 as Perkeso steps up support for jobseekers
KOTA BHARU, Oct 18 — The Social Security Organisation’s (Perkeso) Employment Insurance System (EIS) helps wo...
Discussing The Improvements, Benefits Of Bespoke AI In Samsung Home Appliances
Today, when anyone brings up the subject of AI, chances are they are referring to generative or agentic AI. And for the latter, this is usually associated much more with your phones and computers than anything else. Of course, that doesn’t stop the tech from being used in other markets as well, such as that […] The post Discussing The Improvements,…
Flood relief centres shut in Penang, Pahang and Kedah, Perak keeps two open
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — Most temporary flood relief centres (PPS) in Penang, Pahang, Kedah and Perak were closed to...
Public Service Dept says Hybrid Workday policy can be used to adapt to haze conditions
KUALA TERENGGANU, Oct 18 — Department heads in the public service sector can leverage the Hybrid Workday (HBH) Pol...
Masidi: RM18.7b Sabah allocation covers civil service salaries, not just projects
KUDAT, Oct 18 — The RM18.7 billion allocated to Sabah under Budget 2027 is not solely for development projects, bu...
Melaka election to see wider use of OCR‑VA system, Election Commission confident after MCMC tests
ALOR GAJAH, Oct 18 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and the Election Commission (EC...
Samsung Launches B2B Washer, Dryer With Stackable Design
Beyond the customer-facing products like its Bespoke AI fridges, Samsung also showcased its various commercial and B2B products. Among them are a new washer and a dryer, designated the Professional Washer WF9100F and Professional Dryer DV9100F respectively. It’s not necessarily implied by the model numbers, but both are built with a stackable design.…
Prison Dept still finalising terms of Najib's home detention
Department is in the final phase of drafting them, Saifuddin says.
Singer Yusuf Islam visits grieving Dr Mahathir, offers prayers for late Tun Dr Hasmah
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — British singer songwriter Yusuf Islam, better known as Cat Stevens, paid a visit to former...
Sabah Pan Borneo project: Figures cited by AG report doesn't reflect actual progress - Sabah DCM
Some alignments recording between 90 and 93pct physical progress, Joachim says.
Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Pahang and Penang schools resume Oct 19, masks encouraged
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — Educational institutions under the Ministry of Education (MOE) in Selangor, Negeri Sembilan...
Fahmi condemns cyberbullying of UM student, urges victims to lodge reports
Doxxing doesn't reflect proper decorum, shouldn't occur just because differences in opinion.'
Perak shuts all hiking trails in forest reserves from Nov 2 to Jan 17 due to monsoon
IPOH, Oct 18 — All hiking trails and recreational activities within permanent forest reserves (HSK) in Perak will...
Nationwide haze surge pushes API past 150 in 26 areas, Pasir Gudang worst at 182
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — A total of 26 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of...
Threats fail to silence UM student, stands firm on criticism of Najib donations
Universiti Malaya (UM) student Ummi Umairah Bakhit remains firm in her criticism of public donations intended to help former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak pay his RM50 million fine, despite becoming the target of online harassment and threats. According to a report by the New Straits Times (NST) titled UM student who questioned Najib... The post…
Tambun monastery urges probe over blockade, cement manufacturer defends action
We want to prevent further construction, maintain the status quo, APMC says.
Fahmi confirms Pakatan vetting complete, Melaka candidates to sign bond with RM10m penalty
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) has completed vetting candidates who will contest the 16th Melaka stat...
Police open two probes into viral issue involving activist and Myanmar refugee community in Kelantan
KOTA BHARU, Oct 18 — Police have opened two investigation papers following a viral issue involving a social media...
Hajiji urges GRS parties to put Sabah first, warns against ego and power struggles
KUDAT, Oct 18 — All component parties of Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) must prioritise the interests of Sabah and th...
MCMC probes Threads content suspected of insulting Negeri Sembilan royal institution
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 18 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has launched an investigation in...
Saifuddin: Najib’s house arrest conditions being finalised, but RM50m fine yet to be settled
JERTIH, Oct 18 — The Malaysian Prisons Department is now in the final phase of drafting regulations and conditions...
Fahmi condemns cyberbullying of UM student Ummi after she questioned Najib fine donations
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has condemned the bullying and threats dire...
Kuching, Samarahan and Serian record unhealthy API readings as haze lingers over Sarawak
KUCHING, Oct 18 — Kuching, Samarahan and Serian recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 2pm to...
Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds forecast across KL, Putrajaya and 10 states until 6pm
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms...
Pakatan finalises Melaka seat allocation but no deal yet with other parties, says PKR sec-gen
KUANTAN, Oct 18 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) has yet to reach any concrete agreement on possible political cooperation w...
Loke: DAP reps who fail to meet KPIs risk not being renominated
'Our reps work around the clock, if any underperform, we will address it.'
HRD Corp training grant applications surge after system reforms, says Ramanan
ALOR GAJAH, Oct 18 — The surge in Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) training grant applications re...
Hajiji recalls mother borrowing RM15 for exam fees as he vows poverty will not define Sabah children
KUDAT, Oct 18 — Ensuring that poverty does not determine the fate of Sabah’s children or stand in the way of...
Tok Mat: N Sembilan crisis won't derail BN's Malacca polls prep
Umno deputy president stresses the importance of translating party’s plans into action on the ground.
Unesco status alone won’t save silat if youth turn away, says Perak MB
IPOH, Oct 18 — The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) recognition of silat...
‘We cannot sit back’: Malaysia offers aircraft to fight Indonesia forest fires despite dangerously poor visibility
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — Malaysia cannot afford to stand by as raging forest fires in Indonesia send thick haze acro...
Anwar approves RM30m to resurface 600 roads in Perak, says Nga Kor Ming
IPOH, Oct 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has approved a special allocation of RM30 million to resurf...
E-Commerce Bill to be tabled next year to regulate online transactions, says deputy minister
KUANTAN, Oct 18 — The E-Commerce Bill will be tabled in Parliament at the first meeting next year to strengthen th...
NVIDIA Assures Consumers That The RTX 5090 Has Not Been Discontinued
NVIDIA has come out to quell fears of rumours that it had discontinued production of the GeForce RTX 5090. At an RTX Spark launch party in Taipei, the brand says that the GPU still remains in production, albeit in limited manufacturing capacity. As per 4Gamers translated reports: “The supply chain (capacity) is indeed somewhat constrained, […] The post…
Foreign minister: Nepal seeks legal amendments to expedite death certificates for 54 Malaysians
MELAKA, Oct 18 — The Nepalese government is seeking to amend the country’s laws to expedite the issuance of...
Tok Mat: N. Sembilan crisis won’t disrupt BN’s Melaka state election machinery
MELAKA, Oct 18 — The crisis in Negeri Sembilan is not expected to affect Barisan Nasional’s (BN) preparation...
Wisma Putra: Malaysians advised to postpone non-essential travel to France amid protests
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — Malaysians have been advised to consider postponing non-essential travel to France until th...
DAP reps who fail performance targets risk losing candidacy in GE17, says Loke
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — DAP representatives must meet strict key performance indicators (KPIs) or risk losing their...
Authorities capture 12-foot crocodile at Teluk Nipah beach in Sarawak
KUCHING, Oct 18 — A 12-foot crocodile was captured at Teluk Nipah beach in Buntal here last Thursday.The Civil Def...
Warisan leader: Tawau residents endure water disruptions of up to two weeks, urges govt to act
TAWAU, Oct 18 — Residents in several areas here have been forced to endure prolonged water supply disruptions last...
WhatsApp scam: Miri man loses RM97,000 after fraudsters use his profile to dupe wife
MIRI, Oct 18 — A man here reported a loss of RM97,000 after fraudsters allegedly used his identity and profile pic...
Budget 2027: Higher STR, SARA allocations help recipients plan spending, say beneficiaries
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — The RM16 billion allocation for the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah...
MediAsas plan to offer financial, health safety net to Malaysia’s M40, says Dzulkefly
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — The MediAsas Plan scheme, set to launch in January 2027, will provide a financial and healt...
No, QR payments are not getting a service charge from Nov 1, says Finance Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — The Finance Ministry today debunked a poster claiming that QR payments will start carr...
Sahabat Madani Selangor to boost youth participation in community service, says Tengku Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — The Sahabat Madani Selangor initiative aims to strengthen youth participation in volunteeri...
Civil marriage solemnisation does not usurp role of religious leaders, says JPN
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 18 — The solemnisation of civil marriages by authorised parties under the Law Reform (Marriage and...
Border agency praises late officer Norhazwani’s dedication, pledges family support
TUMPAT, Oct 18 — Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) officer Norhazwani Ibrahim, 35, who was fou...
Anwar congratulates Low Zi Yu-Genevie Lim on ending Malaysia’s 34-year wait for badminton World Junior title
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated national women’s junior dou...
Sister bars in-laws from attending funeral of border agency officer allegedly killed by husband, says they didn’t ask about children
TUMPAT, Oct 18 — The family of Norhazwani Ibrahim, a 35-year-old border agency officer allegedly murdered by her h...
Samsung Reportedly Planning Major Overhaul For One UI 10
One UI 9.5 is expected to launch with the Samsung Galaxy S27 series early next year, but the South Korean tech giant seems to be looking ahead already. According to a new rumour, the company is working on One UI 10, and unlike the past software updates, this version may bring a complete overhaul. Apparently, […] The post Samsung Reportedly Planning Major…
Khaled Nordin begins four-day working visit to Japan to strengthen defence ties
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin’s official working visit to Japan,...
Melaka polls: BN to unveil candidate list on Oct 28, says Ab Rauf
MELAKA, Oct 18 — Barisan Nasional (BN) will announce the list of candidates who will contest in the Melaka State E...
Internal probe not good enough, MP says on alleged immigration abuses
Claims of corruption, criminal offences must be referred to MACC and police - Lip Eng.
Wrong Nani, wrong story: Presenter Nani Roc tells online sleuths she’s not in the khalwat story
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — Presenter and influencer Nani Roslan has denied being the woman detained alongside former m...
Selangor studying retention ponds, drainage upgrades for Shah Alam, Klang and Kajang, says exco
KLANG, Oct 18 — The Selangor state government is conducting a detailed study to identify critical locations for ne...
Tesla Model 3 Gets V2L Support, Updated Interior In Malaysia
Tesla Malaysia has announced updates to its Model 3 electric sedan, including Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) Powershare support, a revised interior, and upgraded hardware. The addition of V2L also means that all new Tesla models sold locally, including the Model Y and Model Y L, now support the feature. V2L Powershare allows owners to draw electricity from […] The…
Floods worsen in Perak, Penang as evacuee numbers increase
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — The flood situation in Perak and Penang worsened this morning, with more evacuees placed in...
Want clean air today? Skip Pasir Gudang, head for Balik Pulau or Limbang
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — The worst place to be in Malaysia right now is Pasir Gudang in Johor, where the Air Polluta...
Saarani: Perak welcomes approval of seven priority projects under Budget 2027
LENGGONG, Oct 18 — The Perak state government has welcomed the approval of seven of the 10 priority projects it su...
Police investigating AI-manipulated explicit images of schoolgirls
Five police reports received in August, suspect said to be Form 5 student.
Border agency officer found dead at Nilai quarters laid to rest in Kelantan
TUMPAT, Oct 18 — The remains of Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) officer Norhazwani Ibrahim,...
Kubang Pasu hit by floods, 26 evacuated to relief centre
JITRA, Oct 18 — A total of 26 people from eight families have been evacuated to a temporary relief centre followin...
Hajiji: RM18.7b allocation, up from RM17.6b, to drive Sabah development, fix water, power, roads
KUDAT, Oct 18 — The increased federal allocation of RM18.7 billion for Sabah under Budget 2027 will support effort...
Man detained for allegedly smuggling 20 cows from Thailand in Pasir Mas
KOTA BHARU, Oct 18 — The General Operations Force (GOF) detained a 49-year-old man on suspicion of s smuggling 20...
Police find no explosives at Klang supermarket after bomb threat email
SHAH ALAM, Oct 18 — Police found no explosives or suspicious devices at a supermarket on Jalan Kapar, Klang, follo...
Labuan fire razes 26 workers’ ‘kongsi’ quarters, no casualties reported
LABUAN, Oct 18 — A fire destroyed 26 units of a wooden ‘kongsi’ house occupied by construction workers...
Woman collapses, loses consciousness while hiking at Langsir Waterfall, airlifted to safety, says Fire Dept
DUNGUN, Oct 18 — A 48-year-old female climber collapsed and lost consciousness while hiking at Air Terjun Langsir,...
Let Wawasan keep what it won in Melaka, Hamzah tells Umno ahead of state polls
JASIN, Oct 18 — Wawasan will defend the seats won under Perikatan Nasional (PN) in the coming Melaka state electio...
NCID officer seriously injured in machete attack during drug raid in Tanah Merah, says Kelantan police chief
KOTA BHARU, Oct 18 — A Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) officer from the Kelantan Contingent Pol...
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Market interest in refreshed Model 3 offerings in Southeast Asia
Potential demand for the refreshed spec in Malaysia and similar markets.
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Zeekr 7X pricing and expo promotions
Promotional pricing and perks for Zeekr 7X ahead of ACE 2026 in Malaysia
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Coordinated event logistics during haze-affected period
Opportunity to optimize crowd management and safety coordination given partial category exclusion and anticipated road closures.