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- 521kg meth seized from jet that flew from Subang to Laos, M’sian among 13 nabbedby Zarrah Morden (News – Malaysiakini) on October 6, 2026 at 2:07 pm
Local authorities acted on a tip-off and caught the suspects red-handed.
- Citing FAM citizenship scandal and vague clauses, MPs raise abuse fears as sports bill passesby Qistina Nadia Dzulqarnain (News – Malaysiakini) on October 6, 2026 at 1:20 pm
They question whether a politician should have the power to declare a sports body illegal.
- Nearly 51 years later, daughter of former Perak police chief Khoo Chong Kong remembers the man behind his uniformby (Malay Mail – Malaysia) on October 6, 2026 at 1:00 pm
TANJONG MALIM, Oct 6 — Time may have passed, but the image of the late former Perak police chief Tan Sri Khoo Chon…
- ‘A happy family?’: Zara Qairina’s stepsister says she never met teen, but regularly viewed photos on social mediaby (Malay Mail – Malaysia) on October 6, 2026 at 12:20 pm
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 6 — The stepsister of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir told the Coroner’s Court that she ne…
- Bersatu defends ROS complaint, accuses PAS of ‘narcissistic manipulation’by News – Malaysiakini on October 6, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Party info chief paints PAS as a ‘narcissistic manipulator’.
- Myanmar president to visit Malaysia tomorrow as migrant returns draw rights groups’ warningsby (Malay Mail – Malaysia) on October 6, 2026 at 11:55 am
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — Myanmar’s coup leader turned president Min Aung Hlaing will head to Malaysia on Wednes…
- Nik Nazmi: Sri Muda flood ruling highlights need for climate lawby Zarrah Morden (News – Malaysiakini) on October 6, 2026 at 11:20 am
Climate change, extreme weather events cannot be treated as beyond govt’s control, ex-minister says.
- Fishmonger fined RM5,000 for peeping at neighbour in showerby (Malay Mail – Malaysia) on October 6, 2026 at 11:17 am
KUALA KRAI, Oct 6 — The Magistrate’s Court here today fined a fishmonger RM5,000 after he pleaded guilty to…
- El Niño puts Malaysia’s food supply at risk, Cabinet needs regular updates, says ministerby (Malay Mail – Malaysia) on October 6, 2026 at 11:12 am
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) has been advised to prepare Cabinet Mem…
- Ahead of Budget 2027, World Bank tells Putrajaya to raise revenue without raising ratesby (Malay Mail – Malaysia) on October 6, 2026 at 10:34 am
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — Malaysia needs tax reform to address a structural decline in its tax revenue-to-gross domest…
- Warisan wants names of contractors, consultants behind Pan Borneo delaysby News – Malaysiakini on October 6, 2026 at 10:22 am
Chen describes audit findings as ‘indictment of failed governance’.
- Paedophile-hunting thriller inspired by US TV show banned in Malaysiaby Ayesha Sheik Mazrul (News – Malaysiakini) on October 6, 2026 at 9:32 am
UPDATED 6.06PM | The film’s distributor and a cinema chain confirm it has been banned by the Film Censorship Board.
- Chest a minute! Diner allegedly plucks out body hair and plants it in ‘char kway teow’ to dodge RM30 bill in Penangby Malay Mail (Malay Mail – Malaysia) on October 6, 2026 at 9:30 am
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — A diner in Penang allegedly plucked hair from his own chest and planted it in a plate of cha…
- Socso cuts benefit claim processing time to 2.7 days from 5.3 daysby (Malay Mail – Malaysia) on October 6, 2026 at 9:29 am
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — The Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) has reduced the processing time for contributor b…
- Animal caricatures: PKR Youth leader says sorry to PAS MP, defamation suit settledby Zarrah Morden (News – Malaysiakini) on October 6, 2026 at 9:24 am
Case concerns Fadhli’s social media post after Anwar mediated Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire.
- KLIA incident involving border agency chief: AGC to examine witness statements, evidence before deciding on further actionby (Malay Mail – Malaysia) on October 6, 2026 at 9:22 am
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) will examine witness statements, closed-circuit…
- Johor Regent receives MACC chief, new state director at Istana Pasir Pelangiby (Malay Mail – Malaysia) on October 6, 2026 at 9:16 am
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — Regent of Johor Tunku Mahkota Ismail granted an audience to Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commis…
- Three crocodiles, including 4.75m giant, captured in Sarawak’s Batang Iganby (Malay Mail – Malaysia) on October 6, 2026 at 9:10 am
SIBU, Oct 6 — Three large-sized crocodiles measuring between 2.44 metres and 4.75 metres were captured within the…
- E-hailing driver tests positive for meth after crash kills 22-year-old Maldivian student near PJS tollby Malay Mail (Malay Mail – Malaysia) on October 6, 2026 at 9:09 am
SUBANG JAYA, Oct 6 — An e-hailing driver tested positive for methamphetamine in a urine screening test after a cra…
- Article 153’s ultimate objective is equality, NGO schools Asyraf after UiTM speechby B Nantha Kumar (News – Malaysiakini) on October 6, 2026 at 9:04 am
Pusat Komas says the Mara chairperson’s speech to UiTM students contradicts the provision’s purpose.
- Malaysia’s MICHELIN Key Hotels: How Do We Compare With the Rest of Southeast Asia?by Chad Merchant (ExpatGo) on October 6, 2026 at 9:01 am
Malaysia now has nine MICHELIN Key hotels, five more than in its debut year, but how does the country fare alongside Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the rest of ASEAN? The latest selection is recognition of progress – and a reminder that great hospitality takes more than a beautiful building. […]
- Monsoon transition begins Oct 9, bringing thunderstorms, flash flood and fallen tree risks, MetMalaysia warnsby (Malay Mail – Malaysia) on October 6, 2026 at 9:00 am
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 6 — The monsoon transition phase is expected to begin on October 9 and continue until late October,…
- ‘She should not wait any longer’: High Court rejects bid to delay RM1.48m condo prize for Miss Asia Malaysia 2023 winnerby Malay Mail (Malay Mail – Malaysia) on October 6, 2026 at 9:00 am
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — Miss Asia Malaysia 2023 winner Luwe Xin Hui can proceed with enforcing a court order for a R…
- Nineteen-year-old motorcyclist killed in three-vehicle crash in Sepangby (Malay Mail – Malaysia) on October 6, 2026 at 8:49 am
SEPANG, Oct 6 — A 19-year-old girl was killed after the motorcycle she was riding was involved in a collision with…
- Labuan water disruption enters third day, forcing eateries to halt operationsby (Malay Mail – Malaysia) on October 6, 2026 at 8:43 am
LABUAN, Oct 6 — Thousands of consumers in more than 20 villages and residential areas across Labuan are grappling…
- Kedah MACC detains senior govt officer, two others over suspected RM155,000 graft in sports attire supplyby (Malay Mail – Malaysia) on October 6, 2026 at 8:36 am
ALOR SETAR, Oct 6 — The Kedah Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained three individuals, includin…
- Putrajaya autonomous EV bus service starts this week: Six stops, RM1 per rideby Chief Chapree (Malay Mail – Malaysia) on October 6, 2026 at 8:23 am
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — Putrajaya’s Nadiputra public bus service will be joined by an autonomous electric bus…
- Melaka International Cruise Terminal piling works reach 56pc, says CMby (Malay Mail – Malaysia) on October 6, 2026 at 8:05 am
MELAKA, Oct 6 — Piling works for the Melaka International Cruise Terminal (MICT) project on Pulau Melaka here have…
- Govt wants laws to make AI chatbots safe for kids, but will it work?by Zikri Kamarulzaman (News – Malaysiakini) on October 6, 2026 at 8:00 am
Effective AI safeguards remain a technical challenge.
- Company director in Johor lorry chase case claims trial on attempted murder chargeby Ben Tan (Malay Mail – Malaysia) on October 6, 2026 at 7:50 am
JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 6 — A 39-year-old company director linked to a 100km police chase involving a stolen lorry claime…
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