CyberDSA 2026 Opens in Kuala Lumpur as Malaysia’s AI Ambition Puts Cybersecurity, Trust and Sovereign Capability in Sharper Focus
YB Datuk Wilson Ugak Anak Kumbong, Deputy Minister of Digital Malaysia (middle), officially opens CyberDSA 2026 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur, on 5 October 2026. The Deputy Minister is accompanied by Encik Ma. Sivanesan, Deputy Secretary General (Digital Development), Ministry of Digital, Dato’ Shaharuddin bin Abu Sohot, Secretary General, […]
Yong Peng School Had CCTV, But None Covered Crime Scene
KUALA LUMPUR, October 5, 2026 — The secondary school in Yong Peng, Johor, where a 16-year-old Form Four student was allegedly murdered had closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, but none covered the location where the incident occurred. Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek said the Ministry of Education (MOE) was now upgrading the school’s CCTV facilities […]
Short headline: Govt Drives High-Value Commodity Exports, Cuts Food Import Reliance
KUALA LUMPUR, October 5, 2026 — The government is stepping up efforts to expand the production and export of high-value agricultural commodities, particularly pineapples and durians, as part of measures to strengthen Malaysia’s food security and reduce reliance on imports. Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the move would help increase […]
JAN Strengthens Role As Independent National Audit Institution
KUALA LUMPUR, October 5 2026 — The National Audit Department (JAN) is strengthening its role as an independent, professional and integrity-driven national audit institution. JAN said its audits now focus not only on compliance but also on significant and impactful issues, following amendments to the Audit Act 1957. The department said the move aims to […]
Nicol David’s Olympic Dream Lives On Through Eain Yow, Sivasangari
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5, 2026 — Malaysia’s squash stars Ng Eain Yow and S Sivasangari have become the first squash players to secure qualification places for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, fulfilling part of former world No. 1 Datuk Nicol David’s long-standing Olympic dream. The achievement came after both players successfully defended their men’s […]
Loke To Explain MYEG, Zetrix AI Suspension Today
PUTRAJAYA, October 5 2026 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook is expected to provide further details today on the suspension of My E.G. Sdn Bhd and Zetrix AI Bhd as collection agents for the Road Transport Department (JPJ). Loke is scheduled to hold a press conference at the Transport Ministry in Putrajaya at 11am […]
Govt Urged To Offer Incentives To Encourage More Graduates Into Research
KUALA LUMPUR, October 5 2026 — The Government has been urged to introduce more incentives to encourage graduates and working professionals to pursue research and postgraduate studies as part of efforts to strengthen Malaysia’s pool of researchers, scientists, engineers and technologists (RSET). Asian Institute for Policy and Engagement advisory council chairman Shahir Liew said Budget […]
DKU Reaffirms Tuanku Muhriz Remains Negeri Sembilan Ruler
SEREMBAN, Oct 5 (MinutesMy) — The Negeri Sembilan Dewan Keadilan dan Undang (DKU) has reaffirmed that Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir remains the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan. DKU secretary Raja Norazli Raja Nordin said Tuanku Muhriz was elected by the Undangs and proclaimed as the 11th Yang Dipertuan Besar on Dec 29, 2008, before […]
Police Confirm Identities Of Four Victims In Gerik Fatal Crash
IPOH, October 5 2026 — Police have confirmed the identities of four people, including a child, who were killed in a three-vehicle crash along the Gerik-Jeli East-West Highway (JRTB) near Tasik Banding, Gerik, yesterday. Gerik District Police Chief Supt Abdul Samad Othman identified three of the victims as Al Zubair Deraman, 31, Tuan Shazrin Tuan […]
TH Investment Strategy, Risk Management Among Key Issues In Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR, October 5 2026 — The Government’s strategy to diversify Tabung Haji’s (TH) investment portfolio and strengthen its risk management framework will be among the key issues raised when the Dewan Rakyat resumes today. According to the Parliament’s Order Paper, Datuk Che Mohamad Zulkifly Jusoh (PN-Besut) will ask the Prime Minister during the Oral […]