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Hajiji: RM18.7b allocation, up from RM17.6b, to drive Sabah development, fix water, power, roads
KUDAT, Oct 18 — The increased federal allocation of RM18.7 billion for Sabah under Budget 2027 will support efforts to strengthen basic amenities, improve service delivery and drive the state’s economic growth. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the
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Man detained for allegedly smuggling 20 cows from Thailand in Pasir Mas
KOTA BHARU, Oct 18 — The General Operations Force (GOF) detained a 49-year-old man on suspicion of s smuggling 20 cows from Thailand for a payment claim of about RM150 for each delivery. Its Southeast Brigade commander, SAC Ahmad Radzi
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Let Wawasan keep what it won in Melaka, Hamzah tells Umno ahead of state polls
JASIN, Oct 18 — Wawasan will defend the seats won under Perikatan Nasional (PN) in the coming Melaka state election, just as Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN) plan to, its president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin said. He said that if
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NCID officer seriously injured in machete attack during drug raid in Tanah Merah, says Kelantan police chief
KOTA BHARU, Oct 18 — A Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) officer from the Kelantan Contingent Police Headquarters was seriously injured after being attacked with a machete by a man during a drug enforcement operation in Kampung Lalang Pepuyu, Tanah
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Zelensky warns Trump’s Russia sanctions relief rewards Putin and risks further concessions
KYIV, Oct 18 — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said yesterday that he feared the United States would lift more sanctions on Russia and that President Donald Trump’s action only “rewards” Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin. Trump heightened a battle with Zelensky
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‘Why did this happen?’ Oregon families help children cope after school shooting
BEND, Oct 18 — Liz’s seven-year-old-nephew hasn’t been able to sleep since a teenage shooter opened fire at his Oregon elementary school, killing three children and a teacher. “He kept hearing the sound of gunshots” ringing through his head, even as
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France rocked by looting and fires as cost-of-living protests turn violent, 1,200 arrested
PARIS, Oct 18 — Clashes between police and protesters, massive looting and multiple blazes gripped France yesterday, as nationwide marches against soaring inflation degenerated into street violence of “extreme intensity”. The widespread unrest follows weeks of student protests and deepens political uncertainty
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Wrong city, wild rumours and suspicious powder: A strange week on the US midterm campaign trail
WASHINGTON, Oct 18 — This week in US politics, a candidate with the flu fell victim to a false rumour, a campaign ad aired in the wrong city, and packages with suspicious powder were mailed to election officials. Here are some
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Parents to decide on childcare attendance, but kids must stay indoors
KUCHING, Oct 17 — No taska (childcare centres) have been ordered to close so far due to the haze, but all outdoor activities must be suspended to reduce children’s exposure to polluted air. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk
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From neighbour disputes to legal reform, Malaysia moves to strengthen community mediation
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — The Ministry of National Unity (KPN) is reviewing proposed improvements to the Mediation Act 2012 to establish a clearer legal framework for strengthening community mediation services under the National Unity and Integration Department (JPNIN). Minister
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