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MCMC reviewing need for further regulations on online games, including Roblox
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is reviewing the need for further regulatory measures on online gaming platforms, including Roblox, to enhance child protection against digital safety risks. Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil
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Bersatu signs confidence and supply pact with Madani govt, says MPs to get same allocations as govt backbenchers
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — Bersatu has signed a confidence and supply agreement (CSA) with the Madani government, pledging its support for the Supply Bill 2027, or Budget 2027, The Star reported. According to the English daily, Bersatu president Tan
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Wolf attack at German wildlife park leaves eight-year-old girl seriously injured
BERLIN, Oct 29 — A young girl was attacked by a wolf and badly injured in a German wildlife park yesterday, police said, adding that the eight-year-old was taken to hospital by rescue helicopter. “The girl was attacked and seriously
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Ringgit extends gains against US dollar after Fed holds rates
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — The ringgit continued its gains to end higher against the US dollar today, following the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision to keep the benchmark interest rate steady at 3.75 per cent to 4.00 per cent,
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Drunk woman fined for touching female nightspot worker’s buttocks in Singapore
SINGAPORE, Oct 29 — A woman who drank alcohol at home before heading to a nightspot was fined S$2,500 today for molesting one of its female workers, The Straits Times reported. According to the Singapore daily, Sonik Archana Susheel, 32,
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Singapore, Indonesia leaders hold top-level talks to resolve bilateral tensions
SINGAPORE, Oct 29 — Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto have held high-level communication amid recent bilateral challenges. Singapore Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan said the communication has established political commitment on both sides to do “what
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Penang awaits full report on fatal Paya Terubong landslide as probe continues
BATU KAWAN, Oct 29 — The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has submitted a draft technical report on the recent landslide at Taman Seri Permai, Paya Terubong, to the state government, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said the
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IWK suspects dislocated joint on 30-year-old pipe caused Bayan Baru sinkhole, repairs due Nov 7
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 29 — Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd (IWK) has launched an immediate investigation into a sinkhole incident along Lebuhraya Mayang Pasir in Bayan Baru here, which is suspected to have been caused by a dislocated sewer pipe
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Sultan Nazrin tells Dewan Negara Perak members, palace dignitaries not to exploit royal ties for profit
KUALA KANGSAR, Oct 29 — The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, has warned members of the Dewan Negara Perak and dignitaries of the Royal Court against misusing the Ruler’s name, royal influence and their titles for personal gain, financial
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Malaysia to proceed with repatriation of 5,000 Myanmar refugees after court ruling
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 29 — The government will continue efforts to repatriate Myanmar refugees to their country of origin through lawful channels and established diplomatic processes, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said. He said the repatriation efforts would proceed
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