Ewon Backs Expansion of KEMAS Agro Bestari Course to More Villages in Penampang
PENAMPANG, October 11, 2026, Sabah Deputy Chief Minister III and Minister of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport Datuk Ewon Benedick has expressed support for expanding the Agro Bestari Course organised by the Community Development Department (KEMAS) to more villages in Penampang to develop agricultural entrepreneurs and increase rural incomes. Ewon, who is also the Member […]
Malaysia’s Fifth MADANI Budget Accelerates Digital Transformation Towards Becoming an AI Nation
PUTRAJAYA – Malaysia’s Fifth MADANI Budget, themed “Reaching for the Sky, Rooted in the Earth”, underscores the government’s commitment to accelerating the country’s digital transformation and positioning Malaysia as an inclusive AI-powered nation by 2030. Presented by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on October 9, 2026, the budget places a strong emphasis on strengthening […]
Kinabalu UNESCO Geopark Recognition Must Create More Livelihood Opportunities for Communities
KOTA BELUD, October 11, 2026, The UNESCO recognition of Kinabalu UNESCO Global Geopark must translate into tangible economic benefits for local communities, particularly those living around Mount Kinabalu, through tourism, local products and community-based businesses. Sabah Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Ewon Benedick said the recognition was a significant achievement for the state, but greater […]
JAIS Investigates Viral Claims of Muslim Participating in Non-Muslim Religious Rituals
SHAH ALAM, October 11 2026, The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) has launched an investigation into a viral social media post alleging that a Muslim individual participated in religious rituals of another faith. JAIS director Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad said the case was being investigated under Sections 4 and 10 of the Syariah Criminal Offences […]
BKK, SARA MADANI Payments Mark Appreciation for Malaysians Ahead of 70th Independence Anniversary
PUTRAJAYA, October 11 2026 ,The government’s financial assistance payments under Budget 2027 are a gesture of appreciation for Malaysians and their contributions to the country’s development over seven decades of independence, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said the assistance coincided with Malaysia’s 70th independence anniversary in 2027, […]
MCMC Investigates Facebook Post Suspected of Insulting Islam
KUALA LUMPUR, October 11, 2026, The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is investigating an individual over a Facebook post suspected of insulting Islam by allegedly mocking a Quranic verse. In a statement, MCMC said the content involved the use of the word “lighad”, referring to verse 18 of Surah al-Hashr, during Prime Minister Datuk […]
Two Women Killed in Five-Vehicle Collision in Terengganu
BANDAR PERMAISURI, 10 October 2026, Two women died in a five-vehicle collision along Jalan Kuala Terengganu–Kota Bharu near Kampung Selamat this afternoon. The victims were identified as Nur Fauziah Ismail, 38, who was driving a Proton Waja, and her front-seat passenger, Zawiah Halias, 41. Both were traders. Setiu District Police Chief Supt Zahril Asri Mohd […]