SEREMBAN: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) arrested two men yesterday to help in its investigations into a land scam involving Great Alonioners Trading Corp (Gatco). New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Richard Huckle, described as Britains worst paedophile, had kept a diary of the grotesque acts he committed against children, including those he had molested in Malaysia. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Sisters in Islam (SIS) expressed disappointment over the Muslim only policy by a self-service laundrette in Muar urging authorities to prevent the discriminatory act which could harm the unity between the diverse communities in Malaysia. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUANTAN: The East Coast Rail Link Industrial Skills Training Programme (PLKI-ECRL) aims to attract 3,600 trainees who will be part of the ambitious 688km rail network project by 2022. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUBANG PASU: Quick action from a Civil Defence Force officer and other members of the public prevented a teacher from drowning when her car plunged into a canal here today. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

GEORGE TOWN: State Federal Action Council chairman Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Osman today slammed Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng and state Flood Mitigation committee chairman Chow Kon Yeow for being ignorant of the flood mitigation projects in the state carried out by the Federal government. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PADANG BESAR: A Form Four student had a week of fun, using a stolen Perodua MyVi, which he used to drive himself to school for one week. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

SHAH ALAM: Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Azmin Ali should take the cue from the waves of rejection from various parties in Kuala Lumpur which had objected to the now banned Better Beer Festival 2017. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Telekom Malaysia's Unifi service will be available free of charge at 5,800 hotspots around the country via the national telco's 'i-foundit!' app until Dec 31. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

SEREMBAN: The low cost of services offered by government hospitals has been identified as one of the reasons why corruption is almost impossible to occur in the health department. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

SHAH ALAM: Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Azmin Ali will be taking legal action against Utusan Malaysia over a false claim in which he was reported to have approved a beer fest to be held in the state and disregarded security advice. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUANTAN: Three men were held when they were caught trying to transport six meranti logs without any permit at Bukit Ibam in Rompin. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA TERENGGANU: The investigation paper on the seven boys who allegedly conspired to torch the Darul Quran Ittifaqiyah religious school in Kuala Lumpur has been sent to the deputy public prosecutor (DPP) this morning. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

FOR the first time ever, Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has given consent for 33 paintings in his expansive private art collection to be showcased to the public in an exhibition organised by Galeri Prima. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PETALING JAYA: Doctors are in the midst of stabilising the condition of popular newscaster and host, Datuk Mahadzir Lokman, 60, after being admitted to hospital yesterday. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has congratulated German Chancellor Angela Merkel over her victory in Sundays federal elections. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KOTA BARU: The three Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) campuses in Kelantan have impacted developments of the mind and knowledge of the people. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: A study on the design of the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Johor Baru-Singapore project will be completed in a month, after considering alternatives offered by the Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The delay in completing the flood mitigation project in Sungai Pinang, Penang, was due to land acquisition and squatters relocation. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The electric train service (ETS) between the Kuang and Rawang stations has been temporarily suspended as an overhead cable has snapped. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

MELAKA: A draft on the first global standard for occupational safety and health, 'ISO 45001', was presented and deliberated among stakeholders at the Tun Abdul Razak Social Security Organisation (Socso) Rehabilitation Centre here over the week. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Muhammad V today presented the letter of appointment to Tan Sri Zulkefli Ahmad Makinudin to extend his service as the Court of Appeal President for a term of another two years. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PENDANG: The RM360 million Sungai Pendang flood mitigation project, aims at resolve perennial floods in the district, is expected to begin by early next year. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

ALOR STAR: With a cost of only RM570, newly-weds Su Chin, 22 and Bieyanat, 23, celebrated their wedding in grand manner. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

SANDAKAN: Six men from the southern Philippines' island of Basilan were nabbed during a high-speed boat pursuit in Pamaguan waters here, yesterday. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: A bankruptcy proceeding has been initiated against PKR vice president Rafizi Ramli over his alleged failure to pay damages and cost related to the National Feedlot Corporations (NFC) defamation suit against him. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

MELAKA: A suspected drug pusher drowned when he jumped into the Melaka River to avoid arrest near Jambatan Hang Jebat here today. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

BINTULU: Police have arrested a bomoh for allegedly outraging the modesty of three underage female clients, including two sisters. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

SUNGAI PETANI: The floods in several parts of Kedah were caused by an unusually heavy rainfall. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PEKAN: The government will further improve existing programmes for the Orang Asli community so that they are not sidelined from enjoying benefits like others in society. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have busted a motorcycle theft gang active in Klang Valley with the arrests of seven people last week. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KANGAR: Being evacuated from their home due to flood disaster is hassle to just anyone but it is even more challenging for disabled persons like Siti Aishah Mat, 76, who is paralysed from waist down. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

LONDON: Malaysian English teacher Mohd Sirhajwan Idek could not contain his excitement after winning the prestigious International Innovation and Entrepreneurship Excellence in Teaching Award 2017. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

SUNGAI PETANI: Female undergraduates should pursue Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)-related fields to stay competitive in future. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUCHING: Is the transboundary haze making a comeback in Sarawak? New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUCHING: The High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Malaysia, His Excellency Md Shahidul Islam, adopted Mas the youngest orangutan in the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre here today. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PUTRAJAYA: The five-day remand on a intermediary who is being investigated for a case involving a land transaction in Kampung Serampang Indah, Jempol, Negri Sembilan, formerly known as Ladang Gatco was extended for another four days from today. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: All forms of extreme instigation for the gain of an individual or for any particular group must be removed from the minds of Malaysians. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The management of the Darul Quran Ittifaqiyah (DQI) Tahfiz religious school in Jalan Keramat Ujung here is still looking for a suitable location for their temporary learning sessions before they are permitted to use their newly upgraded building. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KOTA KINABALU: Pakatan Harapan should listen to other local opposition parties if they were serious about forming a pact in Sabah, Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (Star) president Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan said. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd