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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government will not become poor or go bankrupt by helping the less fortunate, as the real threats to the country’s economy are misconduct among leaders, corruption and financial leakages. — Bernama pic

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A Muar Municipal Council enforcement officer lies on the ground following an alleged altercation during a dog-catching operation in Taman Bintang Emas, Bukit Pasir, Muar on October 31, 2026. — Social media pic

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A tour bus is trapped under a low-clearance overpass at Taman Bagan in Butterworth, Penang, on Oct 31, 2026. — Social media pic

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Since 1955, Yee Fatt has served Ipoh’s thickest, most complex dry curry ‘mee’, which this writer has been eating ever since he was a schoolboy. — Picture by Ethan Lau

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Mud prawn hunter Mohd Azuan Mahadi, 31, (right) and his friend Shahrul Izwan Mat Ghani, 39, show the mud prawns caught in the mangrove swamp near Mohd Azuan’s home in Kampung Limbongan, Jertih October 31, 2026. — Bernama pic

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Police detained 18 Taiwanese nationals suspected of involvement in an online scam syndicate impersonating Hong Kong police after raids on two luxury apartment units in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

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Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said stronger international cooperation is needed to address the global housing crisis, with approximately 3.4 billion people worldwide experiencing some form of inadequate housing. — Bernama pic

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Tourists use umbrellas to shield themselves during hot weather in Kuala Lumpur August 5, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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Chinese Central Military Commission Vice Chairman Zhang Shengmin attends the opening session of the National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2026. Top Chinese Communist Party officials moved to tighten internal discipline during a key meeting that concluded on October 29, with analysts saying the measures appeared aimed at paving the way for President Xi Jinping to extend his rule. Anti-corruption chief Zhang Shengmin, who serves as vice chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), was promoted to the Politburo, the country's top decision-making body. — AFP pool pic

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Amadeus notified affected carriers of the data breach starting in late October 2026. — AsiaOne pic

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has appointed four individuals, including former Attorney General Tan Sri Idrus Harun (pic), as members of the Judicial Appointments Commission for a two-year term, effective today. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia
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Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the government is considering Perak as the venue for the launch of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone master plan, which could coincide with the two countries’ Annual Leaders’ Retreat scheduled to be held in the state on December 4. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
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The ringgit is expected to trade within a narrow range against the US dollar next week as investors turn their attention to Bank Negara Malaysia’s Overnight Policy Rate decision on November 5. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

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Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has expressed his condolences to the family of Mata Ayer State Assemblyman Wan Badariah Wan Saad, who passed away today. — Picture via Facebook/Fahmi Fadzil

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Throwing unused medicines into household rubbish bins remains a common disposal practice in Malaysia, despite the potential environmental risks. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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