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WhatsApp location helps rescuers find two lost hikers in Penang Youth Park
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 4 — Two men who lost their way while hiking in Youth Park near the Botanical Gardens here last evening have been found safe. Penang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) assistant director of operations John Sagun Francis
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Military build-up on Philippine island risks conflict spillover to nearby Malaysia, says Khaled Nordin
KOTA TINGGI, Oct 3 — Malaysia does not view the military build-up on the southern Philippine island of Balabac as a direct threat, said Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. The defence minister said it was the Philippines’ right and prerogative
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Sepang International Circuit working with partners, authorities to improve F1 traffic management
SEPANG, Oct 3 — The Sepang International Circuit (SIC) is working closely with its transport partners and relevant authorities to strengthen traffic, shuttle and crowd management arrangements for the Formula 1 (F1) Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix (GP) 2026 race.
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‘Use official complaints channel’: Fahmi urges public to report ethical media concerns to Malaysian Media Council
SHAH ALAM, Oct 3 — Members of the public who have complaints regarding the ethics of local media reporting can channel them to the Malaysian Media Council (MMM), said Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil. He said any grievances should
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Malaysian listed as ‘uncontactable’ after Nepal floods returns home safely, 54 still missing
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 3 — A Malaysian previously reported as uncontactable following floods and landslides in Nepal has returned safely to Malaysia, the Foreign Ministry said today. The ministry said the individual presented himself at the Malaysian Embassy in Kathmandu on
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Malaysia eyes role in Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer’s global supply chain
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — Malaysia is exploring cooperation with Embraer Defense & Security of Brazil to join the company’s regional and global supply chain. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the matter was discussed during a courtesy
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Four areas in Johor and Sarawak still in unhealthy API range, Sri Aman highest at 152
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — Four areas in Johor and Sarawak recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 9am today. According to data from the Department of Environment’s (DOE) Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS), Sri Aman in
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Bahrain GP in Malaysia: F1 fans complain of gridlocked traffic, over three-hour waits for shuttles
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — Formula 1 spectators have complained of gridlocked roads, long shuttle bus queues and poor crowd management at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC), after the first day of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
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Malaysia’s largest MMEA vessel launched in Türkiye, set to sail home in January
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — Construction of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency’s (MMEA) Multi-Purpose Mission Ship 1 (MPMS 1) is progressing smoothly and ahead of schedule, with the vessel expected to begin its voyage home in late January next year.
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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 remain unfulfilled or unresolved. In a statement today, JPJ said the suspension
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