Nation

SAR ops finds car that plunged into Sg Panchor, efforts underway to retrieve vehicle

MUAR: A car that plunged into Sungai Panchor in Panchor, Pagoh, on Monday (Oct 13) afternoon has been located by rescue teams tonight, and efforts to retrieve the vehicle are ongoing, Sinar Harian reports.

Nation

Malaysia must ensure Asean Summit delivers tangible impact, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia, as the chair of the 47th Asean Summit next week, must ensure that every discussion yields tangible impact, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Nation

IPTs urged to take steps to curb spread of influenza, says Zambry

KUALA LUMPUR: The Higher Education Ministry has reminded all higher education institutions (IPT) to take necessary steps to prevent the possible spread of influenza among students, says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.

Nation

Police witness details discovery of pistol in black backpack

KUALA SELANGOR: A police officer has informed the Sessions Court here that he learned about the discovery of a pistol inside a black backpack during a raid at a house in Kampung Bukit Belimbing on March 29, 2024.

Nation

Control post set up to coordinate SAR ops after car plunges into river near Muar

MUAR: A control post has been set up to coordinate a search and rescue (SAR) operation after a car reportedly plunged into a river near Pekan Panchor here on Monda (Oct 13) afternoon.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah polls: Sabah STAR, SAPP's exit shows crisis of confidence in GRS, says Bung

KOTA KINABALU: The exit of two component parties of Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) is a clear sign that there is a crisis of confidence even before the elections, says Sabah Barisan Nasional chief Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah polls: Only natural for Sabah Pakatan to support Sabah BN, says Bung

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Barisan Nasional expects the support of Pakatan Harapan in seats they are contesting against GRS candidates.

Cambodia

Malaysia DPM Ahmad Zahid's visit to Cambodia is to build confidence between the two countries

Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's visit is expected to play a key role in further strengthening diplomatic ties between Malaysia and Cambodia.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah PKR sending mixed signals on coalition unity, says state Wanita MCA

KOTA KINABALU: PKR has been sending mixed signals about coalition unity while preaching partnership within Pakatan Harapan (Pakatan), says Datuk Dr Pamela Yong.

Nation

Over 10 smuggling locations in Pantai Geting identified as hotspots, says Kelantan MMEA

TUMPAT: More than 10 locations along the coast of Pantai Geting here have been identified as hotspots for smuggling activities, especially involving illegal immigrants and contraband cigarettes.

Nation

No Malaysians arrested for fentanyl abuse so far, says Bukit Aman

SHAH ALAM: Police confirmed that no Malaysian citizens have been arrested for fentanyl abuse so far, following the discovery and massive seizure of the synthetic opioid here last August.

Sabah & Sarawak

Special EC meeting on Sabah polls set for Oct 16 in Kota Kinabalu

KOTA KINABALU: A special meeting for the 17th Sabah State Election will be held at the Sabah Federal Government Administrative Complex here on Thursday (Oct 16).

Nation

Preparations all set for Visit Johor 2026 with infrastructure, digital entry systems upgrades, says MB

JOHOR BARU: Johor is ramping up preparations for Visit Johor 2026, with major upgrades to tourism infrastructure and digital entry systems as the state targets 12 million tourist arrivals next year.

Nation

Parents call on Education Ministry, MCMC to curb access to online porn after Melaka school rape case

MELAKA: The Melaka Action Group for Parents in Education (Magpie) has called on the Education Ministry and Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to impose stronger measures to curb access to online pornography following the alleged gang-rape of a female student at a secondary school here.

Nation

84 outcome documents expected from 47th Asean Summit, says Tok Mat

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 84 outcome documents are expected to be issued at the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits to be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre here from Oct 26 to 28, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

Nation

Suspected tin ore smuggling worth RM1.5mil stopped near Mersing

MERSING: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has detained a cargo vessel suspected of smuggling tin ore worth over RM1.5mil into the country.

Nation

Three teens held over surau donation box theft in Johor

SEGAMAT: Police have arrested three teenagers for allegedly stealing a donation box from a surau here.

Nation

Youth forum debates scope, implementation of anti-bullying legislation

KUALA LUMPUR: Questions over the scope and implementation of the proposed Anti-Bullying Act took centre stage at the Nation Building and Future Resilience - Youth and Bullying forum, with youths from across the country voicing their views.

Nation

Anwar inspects preparations for upcoming 47th Asean Summit at KLCC

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim inspected preparations for the upcoming 47th Asean Summit, which will take place at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) at the end of this month.

Nation

Senior students acted on their own over theft cases in dormitory, says witness in Zara Qairina case

KOTA KINABALU: The Coroner's Court here was told on Monday (Oct 13) that a group of senior students would confront students suspected of being involved in a theft case if it occurs at the hostel of SMK Agama Tun Datu Mustapha, Papar.