Alex Marquez smashes lap record in Japan MotoGP practice
MOTEGI, Oct 2 — Spain’s Alex Marquez set a new lap record at the Japan MotoGP Friday in a practice session dominated by the Ducati-Gresini rider. Marquez flew around the dry…
New York governor names special prosecutor in Cornell rape case
NEW YORK, Oct 2 — New York Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed a special prosecutor to look into an alleged gang rape at Cornell University, she said on Thursday, shunning the…
Petronas Chemicals appoints Izwan Ismail as MD, CEO effective Jan 1, 2027
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PetChem) has appointed Izwan Ismail as managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) effective Jan 1, 2027. In a…
Beyond the farm: Why young Malaysians should see agriculture as a business — Nur Yuhainis Ab Wahab
OCTOBER 2 — When we talk about agriculture, many people still imagine paddy fields, farms, hoes, and working under the hot sun. However, agriculture today has changed…
KL woman fined RM24,000 over fraudulent transfer of retiree’s RM1.1m
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — An unemployed woman was fined RM24,000 by the Sessions Court here today after pleading guilty to two charges of fraudulently transferring RM1.1 million…
Bursa Malaysia ends slightly higher as technology counters dominate trading
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — Bursa Malaysia staged a slight recovery on Friday as bargain-hunting emerged following a recent sharp sell-off, said an analyst. However, the rebound lacked…
JPJ suspends all MYEG Group services from Oct 5 over unresolved contractual obligations
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will suspend all of its services offered through the MYEG Group from October 5, citing contractual obligations that…
Malaysia needs job creators, but they are not made overnight — Nor Farah Hanis Zainun
OCTOBER 2 — Towards the end of every year, university halls across Malaysia fill with a familiar scene. Graduates walk across stages in robes and mortarboards, proud parents wait…
SME, retail groups warn minimum wage hike could trigger ‘cascading’ cost increases
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — The SME Association of Malaysia (SMEAM) and the Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA) have jointly sounded an alarm over further proposed minimum wage…
RM5,000 trial payout leads Pontian victim into RM1.15m investment scam
PONTIAN, Oct 2 — A private-sector employee lost RM1.15 million after falling victim to an online investment scam operated by a syndicate. Pontian District Police Chief Supt…
JB-Singapore RTS Link service start pushed back to February 2027
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — Passenger service on the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link is now expected to begin in February 2027, the Malaysian and Singaporean…
Azizulhasni powers to keirin gold, Malaysia’s eighth at Asian Games
SHIZUOKA, Oct 2 — National track cycling ace Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni Awang secured the country’s eighth gold medal after winning the men’s keirin at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian…
Johor conservation efforts produce about 5,000 turtle hatchlings a year
MERSING, Oct 2 — Johor continues to make positive progress in turtle conservation, particularly for hawksbill and green turtles, with an estimated 5,000 hatchlings emerging each…
MCMC, MACC to use AI in fight against corruption and abuse of power
CYBERJAYA, Oct 2 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will leverage artificial intelligence (AI)…
NewJeans’ Hanni wins court case against two commenters over abusive remarks
SEOUL, Oct 2 — NewJeans member Hanni has won damages from two online commenters who posted insulting and abusive remarks about her. The Seoul Western District Court ordered the…
Department mobilises 153 firefighters, medevac teams and buses to ensure optimum safety during F1
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 2 — A total of 155 officers and members, along with 12 assets from the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM), have been deployed to ensure that the levels of…
Anwar secures fast-track process for missing Malaysians in Nepal
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra Shah has assured Malaysia of full cooperation to determine the status of 54 citizens still missing after devastating floods…
Police arrest 13 in Teluk Intan raids, syndicate used Alipay accounts to move gambling proceeds
TELUK INTAN, Oct 2 — Police have arrested 13 people over a syndicate that allegedly used Alipay accounts opened with Malaysians’ passport details to receive and transfer proceeds…
Singapore’s govt dating pilot won’t match public officers with colleagues from same agency
SINGAPORE, Oct 2 — Public officers signing up for Singapore’s new government dating pilot will reporetedly, not be matched with colleagues from the same government agency…
Court of Appeal overturns acquittal, jails ex‑bowling coach two more years for molesting 13‑year‑old
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 2 — A former bowling coach, already serving a prison term for sexual assault, was sentenced to an additional two years’ imprisonment by the Court of Appeal today…
Keep two 5G options distinct, says analyst
PETALING JAYA, Oct 2 — Malaysia needs clear safeguards to keep two 5G technology options distinct through changes in network ownership and suppliers, says an analyst. The Asia…
Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar targets 2027 F1 title fight, vows to ‘crush them all’
SEPANG, Oct 2 — Isack Hadjar’s ambition from next season is to “crush” the rest of the grid, the 21-year-old told AFP at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The Frenchman has…
Thunderstorms expected in KL, Selangor and nine states until 7pm
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for multiple states across Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak, and Sabah…
Ahmad Maslan urges BN to announce Melaka candidates early, give time to meet voters
ALOR GAJAH, Oct 2 — Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan has suggested that Barisan Nasional (BN) announce its candidate list for the Melaka state election early…
French actor Olivier Martinez wins temporary custody order after accusing Halle Berry of abusing son
LOS ANGELES, Oct 2 — French actor Olivier Martinez, known for films including Unfaithful and S.W.A.T., has been granted a temporary restraining order against Oscar-winning…
As seas rise, world powers gather in Pacific for climate action talks
WELLINGTON, Oct 2 — World powers are flying delegates to the Pacific to haggle over the fight against global warming, and to see the plight of island nations surrounded by a…
In wake of Flydubai attack, Israeli airline scraps repatriation flights after UAE landing clearance fails to come
JERUSALEM, Oct 2 — Israel’s flag carrier El Al said it was forced to cancel repatriation flights today from Dubai which it had planned due to flydubai suspending service to Tel…
KL Marathon goes ahead this weekend, but Kids Dash cancelled over haze concerns
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 – The Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) 2026 will proceed this weekend despite the haze, but organisers have cancelled the Kids Dash races to…
State governments urged to gazette paddy land as rice self‑sufficiency drops to 54.3pc
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 2 — State governments have been urged to gazette paddy-growing areas to sustain rice cultivation and strengthen the country’s food security after the rice…
Two new islands appear in Indonesia after major Anak Krakatau eruption
JAKARTA, Oct 2 — Two new islands have emerged in waters surrounding Mount Anak Krakatau following a major eruption last month that grounded flights for days, the head of…