Nation

Over 25,000 foreigners detained in nationwide crackdown on illegal business operations

KUALA LUMPUR: More than 25,000 foreign nationals have been arrested across Malaysia in connection with illegal business operations between 2024 and September 30, 2026, the Dewan Rakyat was told on Tuesday (Oct 13).

Nation

Carbon capture pilot at East Coast steel plant to wrap up by end-2027, says ministry

KUALA LUMPUR: A carbon capture pilot project at an East Coast steel plant is set to conclude by the end of 2027, yielding critical cost and emissions data to guide the decarbonisation of Malaysia's industrial sector, according to the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry.

Indonesia

Prabowo orders tougher action on Indonesia fires; foreign offers to help tackle haze not discussed

JAKARTA: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has ordered more action to fight forest and land fires that have sent thick haze to Singapore and Malaysia, but offers of help from the two countries were not discussed at a meeting he chaired on Oct 12.

Nation

Cybercrime Act to be enforced in early 2027, says Home Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR: The proposed Cybercrime Act is expected to be enforced in early 2027, according to the Home Ministry.

Nation

Form 2 student struck, killed by lightning in Pasir Mas

PASIR MAS: A 14-year-old Form 2 student died on Monday afternoon (Oct 12) after being struck by lightning while returning from a fishing trip at a paddy field near Kampung Tasek Berangan, Repek, here.

Nation

Motorcyclist killed after crashing into concrete barrier in Iskandar Puteri

ISKANDAR PUTERI: A 37-year-old motorcyclist was killed after losing control of his vehicle and crashing into a concrete barrier along KM29.4 of Jalan Johor Baru-Gelang Patah early Monday morning (Oct 12).

Nation

Minimum wage, Myanmar refugee registration among focus of Dewan Rakyat sitting Today

KUALA LUMPUR: The implementation of the RM2,000 minimum wage from June 2027, the registration of Myanmar refugees, and measures to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza are among the key issues scheduled for discussion in the Dewan Rakyat on Tuesday (Oct 13).

Nation

Dessert seller gives RM100k to school

AN 86-year-old tau fu fah seller donated RM100,000 to a secondary school in Seremban, Negri Sembilan, reported Sin Chew Daily.

Nation

Homes deluged after floodgate gives way

JOHOR BARU: About 50 houses in Kampung Pasir, Tampoi, were inundated after a floodgate broke loose under pressure from a high tide, allowing water from Sungai Skudai to overflow into the village.

Nation

Authorities cracking down on ‘rat lanes’ in Perlis

KUALA LUMPUR: Authorities have detected 25 illegal "rat lanes" in Perlis which may be used by human trafficking and smuggling syndicates, says Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah.

Nation

PIKM: Conduct school safety audits regularly

KUALA LUMPUR: Regular school safety audits and risk assessments are a must following the death of a 16-year-old girl at a school in Yong Peng, Johor.

Nation

PAS prepares for rematch against Adly in Bukit Katil

MELAKA: PAS is gearing up for another battle against former chief minister Adly Zahari in Bukit Katil, with its Hang Tuah Jaya chief shortlisted to contest the seat in the upcoming Melaka polls.

Nation

Opposition calls for clearer direction on taxation, GST

OPPOSITION leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has called on the government to provide clearer direction on taxation and openly consider reinstating the Goods and Services Tax (GST) at an adjusted rate.

Nation

Johor adds cold-chain care to Medicine-by-Post service

JOHOR BARU: Johor is expanding its free Medicine-by-Post service to include temperature-controlled medicines, with the enhanced service being introduced at selected healthcare facilities ahead of a possible statewide rollout.

Nation

‘Malaysia must diversify beyond electrical and electronic exports’

MALAYSIA must reduce its reliance on electrical and electronics (E&E) exports by diversifying into other high-value industries, says Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Nation

Set up National Health Services Commission

DATUK Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa (pic) has called for the establishment of the proposed National Health Services Commission to resolve the appointment of contract doctors.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sarawak plans onshore international financial centre

KUCHING: Sarawak is keen to establish an onshore international financial centre as part of a long-term strategy to position the state as an investment and financial gateway in the region, says Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg.

Nation

Ambulances taking too long

ONLY 34.1% of ambulance responses nationwide met the Health Ministry's target response time for critical cases last year, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Nation

Climate adaptation plan to launch in 2027

KUALA LUMPUR: The country aims to implement its National Climate Adaptation Plan (NCAP) in the second quarter of 2027, says Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh.

Nation

Schools take a haze break

PETALING JAYA: All schools in Johor, Melaka, Negri Sembilan and Putrajaya will be closed today due to haze.