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Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Fadlun Mak Ujud speaks during a press conference at the PPR Wangsa Sari in Kuala Lumpur on October 7, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif.

Malaysia
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There’s no need to drive to Bentong now for ‘yong tau foo’ that is stuffed generously with a fish-pork paste dotted with Chinese chives. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

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In their court case filed in July via judicial review, the four men had wanted the court to order the Menteri Besar to sign their April 19 declaration to “sack” Tuanku Muhriz as Negeri Sembilan ruler within seven days of the court order. — Bernama pic

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Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said based on information from Laotian authorities, the chartered aircraft departed from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang to Luang Prabang without carrying any cargo. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
/ 9 h ago

For illustration only. A 44-year-old nurse survived a knife attack by her 47-year-old husband at their home in Kampung Padang Lepai, near Kadok in Kelantan on October 6, 2026 but remains hospitalised. The attacker is under arrest after surrendering to the police. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia
/ 7 h ago

A screenshot of CCTV footage circulating on social media, purportedly showing the Genting Highlands goldsmith robbery on August 17, 2026. This image has not been independently verified.

Malaysia
/ 2 h ago

The six boxes of perfumes stolen by the man were from three Chanel series. — Singapore Police Force pic via AsiaOne

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Malaysia’s administrative capital of Putrajaya recorded an API of 187 on October 7, 2026. — Bernama file pic

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Wangsa Sari PPR resident Jasbee Kaur, 67, speaks to Malay Mail about the planned pedestrian bridge and the facelift. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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The KLIA Aerotrain, which links the Main Terminal and Satellite Building, will be paused from 12am to 5am for software works, with buses as alternative transport. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia
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Kuantan District Police Chief ACP Ashari Abu Samah said police had summoned the victim’s housemates to assist investigations under Section 302 of the Penal Code. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
/ 6 h ago

This handout picture dated January 12, 2023 provided by the Tennessee Department of Correction shows convicted US murderer Christa Pike. — AFP pic/Tennessee Department of Correction

World
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Suhakam chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Hishamudin Md Yunus said nearly 90 per cent of the commission’s annual budget goes towards emoluments and essential operating costs. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia
/ 11 h ago

The RM1 billion Sunway Ipoh Mall will span 1.2 million square feet of net lettable area and house about 400 outlets. — Social media pic

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Negeri Sembilan Yang di-Pertuan Besar, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir (centre) poses for a group pictures with the assemblyman during the opening of the State Legislative Assembly in Seremban on April 23, 2026. Ten of those appointed as executive council members filed a court suit on October 5, 2026 challenging their recent revocation. — Picture by Yusof Isa

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