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Bukit Aman confirms arrests: Eight police personnel held over ketum water activities
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — Eight police personnel were among nine individuals arrested on suspicion of being involved in ketum water-related activities during a raid in Taman Keramat here on Sept 29. Bukit Aman Integrity and Standards Compliance Department (JIPS)
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‘Every corner reminds him of her’: Mukhriz appeals for privacy for Dr Mahathir
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir has appealed to the public and the media to give his father, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, the necessary time and privacy to grieve following the passing of his beloved wife, Tun
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Police say plan ahead: Five checkpoints, contra‑flow lanes and diversions as Sepang braces for F1 crowds
SHAH ALAM, Oct 2 — All vehicles heading to the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) for the 2026 Formula 1 (F1) Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix will undergo screening at five main locations to ensure smooth traffic flow throughout the event.
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Anwar tells Bahrain crown prince Malaysia is revved up to host Formula 1 Grand Prix
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday shared updates on the preparations for the 2026 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia with Bahrain’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Salman bin Hamad
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Anwar vows tighter governance as Madani Government moves to seal leaks and abuse of power
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — The government will continue to strengthen public service governance and integrity to combat the leakage of public funds and abuse of power, particularly involving Federal Statutory Bodies, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He
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Petronas-Sarawak oil and gas dispute heads to Federal Court for five-day hearing from Jan 25
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 — The Federal Court has set five days from January 25 next year to hear petitions filed by Petroliam National Bhd (Petronas) and the Sarawak Government challenging the state and federal laws governing oil and gas matters.
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Three separate drug busts net RM3.44m in drugs, five arrests in Penang
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 1 — Penang police arrested five people, including a couple, and seized various types of drugs worth RM3.44 million in three separate operations between September 21 and 27. Penang Police Chief Datuk Dennis Lim Kwang Keng said
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Finance Ministry: Monthly SARA aid credited to recipients’ MyKad from today
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — Monthly Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) aid has begun being credited to recipients through their respective MyKad cards from today. The Finance Ministry (MoF), in a post on X today, said RM100 in monthly SARA aid
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Nearly two billion e-invoices submitted by 268,000 taxpayers as of Oct 1, says Inland Revenue Board
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 — More than 268,000 taxpayers have submitted 1.99 billion e-invoices as of October 1, the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) said. Its chief executive officer Datuk Abu Tariq Jamaluddin said 196,031 taxpayers accounted for submissions under phase four
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Education Ministry halts school programmes involving freelance speakers amid allegations
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has ordered the immediate suspension of all programmes involving freelance speakers in schools following allegations circulating on social media involving a freelance speaker who had previously conducted programmes with pupils. Fadhlina
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