Nation

Govt committed to eradicating corruption, power abuse, says Anwar

SERI ISKANDAR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reaffirms the government's commitment to continue cleansing the nation of corruption, abuse of power and cartel activities, following the success of strict enforcement efforts that have recovered national assets amounting to RM15.5 bil over the past two years.

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Strict action, zero tolerance for sexual misconduct in schools, says Fadhlina

KUALA LUMPUR: The Education Ministry will not compromise on any sexual misconduct in all educational institutions under its management, says Minister Fadhlina Sidek.

Nation

Budget 2026: Allocation for Mindef a significant boost, says Armed Forces chief

KUALA LUMPUR: The allocation for the Defence Ministry, especially the Armed Forces, provides a significant boost for the military to remain resilient in facing future challenges, says Jeneral Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar.

Nation

Malaysia aims to increase palliative care specialists to 50 in two years, says Dzulkefly

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia aims to increase the number of palliative care specialists to 50 in the next two years, up from the current 34, to meet the growing demand for end-of-life care, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Nation

Five injured in head-on collision on Senai-Desaru Expressway

KOTA TINGGI: Two men were killed on the spot and another two were critically injured after being involved in an accident near here.

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Kolej Pendidikan Yayasan Pelajaran Johor set to become university college following approval

KOTA TINGGI: Kolej Pendidikan Yayasan Pelajaran Johor will soon be upgraded to a university college, says Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.

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Melaka leaders react to student gang-rape incident in Alor Gajah

MELAKA: The rising tide of indiscipline among students in the state has become deeply troubling over the recent years, says the state education, higher learning and religious affairs committee chairman, Datuk Rahmad Mariman.

Sabah & Sarawak

Budget 2026: Distribution must be fair and targeted, allocations won’t yield results if leadership unstable, says Sabah Umno

KOTA KINABALU: The infrastructure development priorities for Sabah under Budget 2026 can only succeed with a stable state government, says Sabah Umno secretary Jafry Arifin.

Sabah & Sarawak

Calls for postal voting expansion to 200,000 Sabahans in Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak

KOTA KINABALU: More calls are growing for the Election Commission to extend postal voting to an estimated 200,000 Sabahans working or studying in Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak.

Nation

Anwar: Timor-Leste to be made full member of Asean on Oct 26

SERI ISKANDAR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim confirmed that Timor-Leste will be officially made a full member of Asean on Oct 26.

Nation

Nine Malaysian activists detained by Israel set to return home on Sunday

PETALING JAYA: The nine Malaysians who were detained by Israeli authorities while taking part in humanitarian missions are expected to return home on Sunday (Oct 12).

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Zahid highlights RM7.9bil boost for Malaysia's TVET education ecosystem

IPOH: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi hopes Malaysia's TVET education ecosystem will produce more skilled and professional workers to meet the needs of industries supported by multinational companies (MNCs) investing in the country.

Nation

Budget 2026: Allocation of RM1.8bil to upskill, safeguard Malaysia’s workforce, says HR Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR: The RM1.828bil allocation under Budget 2026 reflects the government's commitment to upskilling and safeguarding the wellbeing of Malaysia's workforce, says the Human Resources Ministry.

Nation

Budget 2026: Record RM6.9bil allocation for Sabah reflects govt commitment in fixing infrastructure woes, says state DAP

KOTA KINABALU: Budget 2026 marks a major step forward in addressing the long-standing issues related to urgent infrastructure needs for the state, says Sabah DAP.

Nation

Melaka teen gang-raped by senior students, police arrest four

MELAKA: A Form Three schoolgirl at a secondary school here is suffering trauma, including refusing to attend school, after she was allegedly gang-raped by two senior students.

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Health Ministry investigates death of 4-year-old in Sarawak linked to Influenza A

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry is investigating the death of a four-year-old child in Samarahan, Sarawak, believed to be related to an Influenza A infection.

Nation

Allocation of RM6.87bil for Agriculture Ministry to raise productivity, ensure national food supply

PUTRAJAYA: The allocation of RM6.87bil to the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry reflects the Madani Government's commitment to ensure the adequacy and security of the country's food supply as well as to increase the productivity of the agro-food sector for the well-being of the people.

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Budget 2026: Angkasa hails RM50mil support for cooperative development

KUALA LUMPUR: Angkatan Koperasi Kebangsaan Malaysia Berhad (Aangkasa) has welcomed the RM50mil allocation to the Cooperative Commission of Malaysia (SKM) under the 2026 Budget, calling it a clear demonstration of the government's commitment to recognising cooperatives as a vital component of the country's economic ecosystem.

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Budget 2026: Extra RM1.7bil allocation augurs well for public and border security, combating cyber crimes, says Home Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR: The increase of RM1.7bil in funds for the Home Ministry in Budget 2026 signifies its crucial role in strengthening national unity and security.

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Turkish man nabbed at KLIA for trying to smuggle live Discus fish

SEPANG: A 52-year-old Turkish man was detained at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) after he was found attempting to smuggle 10 live Discus fish out of the country without any valid documents.