Nation

Private agencies enticing our healthcare workers to Singapore, says Dzul

KUALA LUMPUR: Recruitment exercises to entice local healthcare workers to Singapore are conducted by private employment agencies, the Dewan Rakyat heard on Wednesday (Oct 29).

Nation

Nude body of unidentified woman found with hands tied, cops probing as murder

SERDANG: The body of a yet to be identified woman has been found with her hands tied up, leading police to investigate the matter as a murder case.

Nation

Mitra disbursed RM100mil to empower Indian community, says Ramanan

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (Mitra) has fully allocated its entire RM100mil budget for 2025 to implement 34 initiatives under the Socio-Economic Development Programme for the Indian Community (PPSMI), says Datuk Seri R. Ramanan.

Nation

Health Ministry's allocation not enough to address rising medical costs, says Dr Wee

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry's allocation under the Budget 2026 may be insufficient to meet rising medical costs and expanding manpower needs, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

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Airlines have full discretion to decide on serving alcohol on board, says Transport Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: Airlines have full discretion over whether to serve alcoholic beverages on board, as it is a commercial decision, says Anthony Loke.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah cops question student activist over anti-corruption rally

KOTA KINABALU: A student activist who took part in a protest against corruption in June was questioned by police for several hours on Wednesday (Oct 29).

Nation

Loke says embarrassed by aerotrain incident, action to be taken against MAHB

KUALA LUMPUR: Anthony Loke has expressed embarrassment and anger over yet another breakdown of the aerotrain service at KL International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1, which forced passengers to walk along the rail track in the early hours of Tuesday (Oct 28) morning.

Nation

Additional RM10bil allocated to expand SJKP, says Housing Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: An additional RM10bil has been allocated under Budget 2026 to expand the Housing Credit Guarantee Scheme (SJKP), bringing the government's total allocation to RM40bil to help Malaysians own homes, says Nga Kor Ming.

Nation

Perak Ruler launches RM430mil medical centre in Tambun

 IPOH: Perak Ruler Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah launched the RM430mil Sunway Medical Centre in Tambun on Wednesday (Oct 29).

Nation

Fire engulfs 2.4ha of forest in Taman Perdana Heights

PETALING JAYA: A fire broke out inside a forest area within Taman Perdana Heights on Wednesday (Oct 29).

Nation

Zara Qairina had good relationship with her mother, says witness

KOTA KINABALU: The relationship between Zara Qairina Mahathir and her mother, Noraidah Lamat, was good, based on witness testimony at the inquest into the teenager's death at the Coroner's Court here on Wednesday (Oct 29).

Nation

BN Youth treasurer 'given a break' from duties after scandalous ex-wife allegations

PETALING JAYA: Barisan Nasional Youth treasurer Datuk Shahrul Nasrun Kamarudin has temporarily been 'given a break' from his duties following backlash online after his ex-wife's scandalous allegations.

Sabah & Sarawak

From fear to peace: Lahad Datu trader rebuilds life after Tanduo intrusion

LAHAD DATU: The small town of Bandar Cenderawasih in Felda Sahabat resembled a ghost town. Shops were shuttered, streets deserted. But not all was quiet as by sharp cracks of gunshots and muffled booms of explosions reverberated through the town.

Sabah & Sarawak

Unemployed 57-year-old nabbed for attacking wife, daughter with sharp object

SIBU: A 57-year-old unemployed man has been detained after allegedly attacking his wife and daughter with a sharp object in their home in Jalan Permai Jaya here on Wednesday (Oct 29) morning.

Nation

ECRL faces RM2.9mil loss from cable thefts in T'ganu, Pahang, says MRL

KUALA TERENGGANU: A total of 38 cases of cable and other component thefts in the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project were recorded in the Terengganu and Pahang stretch, from January to September this year, involving RM2.9mil in losses.

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A special Kemas autism pre-school in each state from next year, says Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: A special Kemas pre-school (Tabika) for children with autism will be built in every state starting from next year, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Nation

AKPS nabs China national trying to smuggle RM500,000 worth of drugs at KLIA2

SEPANG: Around RM500,000 worth of drugs were seized by the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) after it detained a Chinese national as he landed from his flight.

Sabah & Sarawak

UMS community shows solidarity with Palestinian struggle

KOTA KINABALU: Carrying the spirit of humanity and resilience, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) held a gathering on Tuesday (Oct 28) to express solidarity with the Palestinian struggle, uniting more than 500 staff, students, and alumni under one cause.

Nation

Anwar thanks all Malaysians for success of Asean Summit 2025

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed gratitude to all Malaysians and those involved in ensuring the success of the Asean Summit 2025, which marked several historic milestones, says his senior press secretary, Tunku Nashrul Abaidah.

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Insurance for pet dogs proposal to be mulled

KUALA LUMPUR: The proposal to require dog owners to take up minimum liability insurance will be referred to state authorities for consideration, says Nga Kor Ming.