Nine Alleged Geng Suria Members to Face Organised Crime Charges
KUALA LUMPUR, October 22, 2026 — Nine alleged members of Geng Suria are scheduled to be charged at the Sungai Petani Sessions Court in Kedah today for allegedly being part of an organised criminal group linked to 20 property and violent crime cases. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk M. Kumar said the group […]
Lorry Crashes on WCE, Leaving Three Injured, Including Three-Year-Old Girl Unconscious
SITIAWAN — Three people, including a three-year-old girl, were injured after a lorry veered off the road along the West Coast Expressway (WCE) northbound near midnight. The incident occurred at KM224.8 of the expressway at approximately 12.40 am. The victims comprised a 34-year-old man, a 25-year-old woman and the three-year-old girl. The child was reported […]
Civil Servants Face Disciplinary Action for Violating Waze Ban, Says MKN
CYBERJAYA, October 22 2026, Civil servants who continue using navigation app Waze despite the government’s ban may face disciplinary action, National Security Council (MKN) director-general Datuk Raja Nushirwan Zainal Abidin said. He said department heads were responsible for ensuring compliance with the directive issued by Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu […]
Qualcomm Reportedly Plans Global Job Cuts to Strengthen Performance Culture
KUALA LUMPUR — US semiconductor and chip design giant Qualcomm is reportedly planning to reduce its global workforce as part of a restructuring effort aimed at strengthening its performance-driven culture. According to Amanz, citing a report by Reuters, the company has yet to disclose the number of employees who will be affected. Qualcomm had approximately […]
Oil Shipping Costs from Persian Gulf to Asia Jump Fivefold, IEA Reports
MOSCOW, October 22 2026, Oil tanker freight rates for shipments from the Persian Gulf to Asia have climbed to five times their pre-conflict levels, as maritime disruptions and rising demand for vessels push transportation costs to record highs, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). The agency said in a statement on Wednesday that the […]
Final-Year College Student Found Dead in Port Dickson, Believed to Have Fallen from Building
PORT DICKSON, October 21 2026 — A final-year college student undergoing industrial training at a hotel in Lukut was found dead behind a food premises here in the morning. Port Dickson district police chief Superintendent Ahmad Afiq Mohd Adnan said the 21-year-old was found at 6.05 am after police received an emergency call through the […]
SKM Urged to Ease Funding Process for Cooperatives
ALOR SETAR, October 22 2026, The Co-operative Societies Commission of Malaysia (SKM) has been urged to simplify funding applications and reduce bureaucratic hurdles to help more cooperatives benefit from government assistance. Deputy Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister Datuk Mohamad Alimin said applications for business development grants and revolving capital financing remained low despite the availability of […]
The Ritz-Carlton, Bali, Unveils a Festive Season of Christmas and New Year Celebrations
BALI, Indonesia, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bali sets the scene for a festive season filled with memorable dining, cherished traditions, and moments of togetherness. At The Ritz-Carlton, Bali, Christmas and New Year bring a collection of thoughtfully curated experiences, from festive celebrations and family gatherings to distinctive culinary offerings and restorative wellness rituals, all […]
Malaysia Committed to Stronger ASEAN Security Cooperation
Malaysia remains committed to strengthening regional security cooperation through closer ties and mutual understanding among ASEAN member states, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said. He said strong relationships among ASEAN countries are essential to maintaining regional peace and stability, both through formal negotiations and personal engagement. Saifuddin made the remarks following the 20th […]
Landslide Damages Lojing-Gua Musang Road, Leaves 30-Metre Crack
GUA MUSANG, October 22 2026, A landslide along Jalan Lojing-Gua Musang (FT185), near Yayasan Albarakah, has caused a 30-metre-long crack in the road surface, prompting authorities to monitor the affected area. Kelantan Public Works Department (JKR) director Nik Badlihisham Nik Ismail said the incident occurred at Section 84.15 yesterday, affecting an area measuring 20 metres in […]