Nearly 3,000 Delegates to Attend GRS Convention in Kudat on Sunday
KOTA KINABALU: Approximately 3,000 delegates and observers representing 26 parliamentary constituencies across Sabah and Labuan are expected to attend the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) Convention 2026 at Dewan Tun Mustapha in Kudat this Sunday. GRS Secretary-General Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said Kudat was selected as the venue for the convention for the first time in […]
Global Cybercrime Experts Gather in Strasbourg to Mark 25 Years of Budapest Convention
STRASBOURG, October 16 2026, Around 500 cybercrime experts from more than 100 countries, international organisations, the private sector, academia and civil society are meeting in Strasbourg for the Council of Europe’s 2026 Octopus Conference, marking the 25th anniversary of the Convention on Cybercrime, also known as the Budapest Convention. Held from October 14 to 16, […]
Fatal Senawang Crash: Lorry Hits JPJ Vehicle During Roadside Inspection, Killing Officer
SEREMBAN, October 16 2026, A Road Transport Department (JPJ) officer was killed and three others injured after a lorry carrying dry food products crashed into a JPJ vehicle and another lorry during a roadside inspection on the North-South Expressway near Senawang last night. Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said the incident occurred at […]
Interpol Arrests 95 Suspects in International Crackdown on Child Sexual Abuse Material
GENEVA: A total of 95 suspects have been arrested in an international operation targeting the online distribution of child sexual abuse material, the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) said on Thursday, according to the German Press Agency (dpa). The four police operations, conducted between March and September, involved 17 countries across Latin America and Europe, […]
Malaysia, Singapore to Expand School Networking and Education Cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Singapore are looking to expand school networking programmes and strengthen educational cooperation to create more opportunities for students and teachers in both countries, said Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek. In a Facebook post today, Fadhlina said the matter was discussed during a meeting with her Singaporean counterpart, Desmond Lee. She […]
Anwar Orders Further Consultations on AG-Public Prosecutor Separation, Says Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said to conduct further consultations on proposed constitutional amendments to separate the roles of the Attorney-General and the Public Prosecutor. Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said the directive followed concerns raised […]
Six Malaysian Chip Innovations Could Generate RM300 Million in Sales, Says Akmal Nasrullah
KUALA LUMPUR: Six locally developed semiconductor chip innovations have the potential to generate combined sales of approximately RM300 million, highlighting the commercial opportunities for Malaysian-made chip technologies in global markets. Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the innovations demonstrated Malaysia’s ability to develop homegrown technologies with international market potential. “Instead of looking only at […]
Melaka Election: Pakatan Harapan Identified Candidates Two Years Ago, Says Amirudin
KUALA LUMPUR: Pakatan Harapan (PH) identified its candidates for the 16th Melaka State Election (PRN) two years ago, said PH Election Director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. He said the candidate list would be finalised in consultation with the coalition’s president and top leadership before the official announcement scheduled for October 24. “We will finalise the […]
Global Shift to Electric Vehicles Faces Uneven Transition, Reuters Columnist Says
The global transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is gaining momentum, but the shift away from conventional petrol-powered cars is expected to vary significantly across regions, creating uncertainty for future fuel demand. According to global risk management firm DNV, battery electric vehicles could account for more than 90% of passenger cars by 2050 in markets including […]
Malaysia, Singapore Strengthen Education Cooperation to Benefit Students and Teachers
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Singapore are committed to strengthening cooperation in education to create more opportunities for students and teachers in both countries, said Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek. In a Facebook post today, Fadhlina said the matter was discussed during a meeting with her Singaporean counterpart, Desmond Lee. Among the key areas discussed […]