Nation

Prosecutorial independence cannot be compromised, Umno tells Jelutong MP

KUALA LUMPUR: Umno has strongly asserted that prosecutorial independence must not be compromised and that political pressure cannot replace proper legal and judicial processes.

Nation

Johor sees 37 scams daily as online fraud cases surge 44%, says state police chief

JOHOR BARU: Johor records an average of 37 scam cases daily, with online fraud accounting for 90% of reported incidents, according to Johor Police Chief Comm Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad.

Nation

59th MATTA fair generates RM37mil in domestic tourism sales, Dewan Rakyat told

KUALA LUMPUR: Domestic tourism packages sold at the 59th Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair generated an estimated RM37mil in sales, directly benefiting local operators and businesses, the Dewan Rakyat was told on Tuesday (Oct 13).

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

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

Student invents oil palm fruit-harvesting robot

A FINAL-YEAR Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) student developed an autonomous robot capable of detecting and harvesting loose oil palm fruits, reported Kosmo!.

Nation

Indian community frustrated over festive error

THE Indian community is annoyed but not surprised at the latest bungling of the special Deepavali arch in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Nanban reported.

Nation

Schools take a haze break

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

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

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

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.

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

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.