Federal Court Grants Zahid, AG Leave to Appeal Yayasan Akalbudi DNAA Challenge
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 8, 2026 — The Federal Court has granted Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and the Attorney-General leave to appeal against a Court of Appeal decision allowing the Malaysian Bar to challenge the discontinuation of Zahid’s Yayasan Akalbudi corruption case. A three-member Federal Court panel, led by Chief Judge of […]
Ewon Raises Security Concerns Over Refugees and Foreign Migrants in Sabah
KUALA LUMPUR: Penampang Member of Parliament Datuk Ewon Benedick has raised concerns over the security risks associated with the presence of generations of refugees and foreign migrants from the Philippines in Sabah. Speaking in the Dewan Rakyat today, Ewon asked the Ministry of Defence whether the situation was recognised as a national security risk, particularly […]
Three Siblings Killed in Pontian Road Crash
PONTIAN, Oct 8, 2026 — Three siblings aged between eight and 18 were killed after the motorcycle they were riding collided with a lorry at Jalan Kampung Parit Haji Siraj, Kayu Ara Pasong, here this morning. Pontian district police chief Supt Hadzrat Hussein Mion Hussain said the accident occurred at about 7.20 am and involved […]
Budget 2027 Must Prioritise Better Healthcare for Sabah, Says Chan Foong Hin
KUALA LUMPUR, October 8, 2026 — Budget 2027 must place greater emphasis on strengthening healthcare services in Sabah, particularly through improved staffing, upgraded facilities and better access to treatment, said Kota Kinabalu Member of Parliament Datuk Chan Foong Hin. Chan, who is also DAP Sabah Deputy Chairman, said healthcare allocations should focus on the practical […]
PAS Urged To Present National Economic Plan Ahead Of Budget 2027
PETALING JAYA, October 8 2026 — PAS has been urged to use the lead-up to Budget 2027 to present a comprehensive economic plan for the country instead of merely highlighting the fiscal challenges faced by the federal government. An academic said the opposition party should put forward clear policies and alternative proposals that would allow […]
Govt Reviewing Formal Agreement For e-Jamin System Before Cabinet Submission
KUALA LUMPUR, October 8 2026— The government is reviewing a formal agreement with the company operating the e-Jamin system for online court bail payments before the matter is submitted to the Cabinet. The agreement is being fine-tuned to ensure clear provisions covering services, accountability and transparency, with the government aiming to expedite the process and […]
Orange Economy Has Potential To Drive Malaysia’s Creative Economy
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Malaysia’s creative economy has significant potential to become a new driver of economic growth, particularly as digital technology enables local creative content to reach global markets. The creative economy currently contributes about 6.8 per cent to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), with sectors such as film, music, animation, video […]
Two Siblings Killed In Motorcycle Crash In Kampung Gajah
IPOH, Oct 8 — Two siblings were killed after the motorcycle they were riding collided with a car in Kampung Teluk Sareh, near Kampung Gajah, early this morning. The victims, a 19-year-old woman and her 18-year-old younger brother, were pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel. The Perak Fire and Rescue Department said it […]
Medical Officers, AUKU Replacement Bill Among Dewan Rakyat Focus Today
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) — The failure of medical officers to report for duty in Sabah and Sarawak, along with the proposed replacement of the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (AUKU), are among the key issues expected to be raised in the Dewan Rakyat today. During the Question Time, Suhaizan Kaiat (PH-Pulai) is […]