MELAKA: A mother and her daughter were found dead in a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) believed to have been caused by an air conditioning gas leak on Jalan Solok Hilir, Paya Rumput near here today. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The growing openness of parliaments to both traditional and social media gives the public direct access to proceedings, placing greater responsibility on lawmakers to guide understanding rather than exploit issues for political mileage. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: About a quarter of the commercial vehicles that were flagged by the Road Transport Department (RTD) at the Sungai Besi Toll Plaza were found to be in violation of regulations. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KAJANG: Two 13-year-old boys were ordered by the magistrates court to be placed under a good behaviour bond for one-year for slapping a classmate at a mall in July. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

GEORGE TOWN: Authorities have found no element of abuse or neglect in the case where two twin boys were allegedly left to sleep on a sidewalk by their stepmother at a flat in the southwest district recently. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KOTA KINABALU: One of child suspects charged in the Zara Qairina Mahathir case has been transferred to another school. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Four tour bus passengers in Kuala Lumpur were fined RM300 each by the Road Transport Department (RTD) for not wearing seatbelts. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been added to the list of world leaders expected to attend the Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur next month, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KOTA KINABALU: There were no attempts by staff of SMKA Tun Datu Mustapha to conceal the truth behind the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir, a witness told the Coroner's Court today. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

SHAH ALAM: Police have arrested a man linked to a smoking dispute at a restaurant that recently escalated into a brawl. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

JOHOR BARU: Encrypted chats, anonymous forums and gaming platforms: Child predators are exploiting every corner of the digital world to spread child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and groom victims. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: A video of a Fire and Rescue Department fire engine struggling to cut through a massive traffic jam in Cameron Highlands, Pahang, has gone viral, sparking outrage among Malaysians. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: In a quiet corner of Jinjang Utara, Koay Chee Yong makes a living by building houses. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

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KOTA KINABALU: Electricity supply to Sabahs east coast, which was disrupted since last Saturday, was fully restored at 10.20pm yesterday, said Sabah Electricity chief executive officer Datuk Mohd Yaakob Jaafar. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PUTATAN: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged residents in Sabahs east coast districts to be prepared, including for possible evacuations, with strong wind squalls forecast to hit Sandakan and Lahad Datu in the next two to three days. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Former TH Plantations Bhd chief executive officer (CEO) Mohamed Zainurin Mohamed Zain has filed a complaint of unfair dismissal with the Industrial Relations Department (IRD) after the company failed to respond to his appeal. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is spearheading efforts to establish a World Halal Development Council (WHDC) as a new global platform to align trade, investment and innovation in the halal economy, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PASIR GUDANG: A drug-intoxicated man armed with a hoe was arrested after smashing automated teller machines and cash deposit machines at a bank in Taman Bukit Dahlia here yesterday (Sept 16). New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

BUTTERWORTH: The Penang Customs Department, in collaboration with the Department of Environment (DoE), foiled an attempt to import two containers filled with municipal solid waste from the United States at the Butterworth North Container Terminal (NBCT) last month. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said Asean has agreed to elevate cybercrime, online scams, and money laundering as the regions foremost security threats. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KOTA BARU: The National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) has revealed that many individuals involved with prohibited substances, particularly ketum, often cite medicinal or health purposes as an excuse. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

GEORGE TOWN: Penang has redrawn its urban map for the first time in nearly six decades, declaring 25 new towns and expanding the boundaries of 10 existing ones to reflect its rapid transformation from rural landscapes to bustling city hubs. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: A masseuse charged with falsifying a marriage certificate for her and a member of the royalty will go on trial in December. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KOTA BARU: Police have detained four Myanmar nationals in connection with the murder of a Myanmar woman whose body was found with slash wounds to the neck and left chest on Sept 10. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KOTA KINABALU: SMKA Tun Datu Mustapha chief warden Azhari Abd Sagap admitted he forbade students from making calls on July 16 after Zara Qairina Mahathir was found unconscious outside her hostel. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: At the Army Combat Training Centre (Pulada), a silent team of warriors patrols the grounds. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

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BERA: Police have identified the motorcyclist killed in a collision with a four-wheel-drive vehicle, and dragged underneath it for nearly 40m, at Kilometre 7, Jalan BeraMayam this morning as 17-year-old Mohamad Hasli Wafi Kamaludin. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

TOKYO: A woman in her 20s with recent travel history to Africa has been confirmed with mpox in Japans Kobe, the Health Ministry said Tuesday, reported Xinhua. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

BUTTERWORTH: The PICCA@Butterworth Arena Convention Centre here was filled with an atmosphere of colour, harmony and national spirit as thousands of people gathered for the culmination of the 2025 Malaysia Day celebration. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

BUTTERWORTH: The Madani government is committed to creating a safer, more inclusive and trusted digital environment, in a bid to safeguard national interests, economic stability, and the well-being of the people. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

BINTULU: Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has called on the people to renew their resolve to safeguard unity and rights, in line with the Malaysia Madani spirit and the Sarawak Maju Makmur aspiration. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

BUKIT MERTAJAM: A heavy downpour lasting more than an hour late this afternoon triggered a flash flood in several residential areas around Guar Perahu, affecting more than 50 houses. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR:National Cancer Society of Malaysia managing director Dr M. Murallitharan acknowledges that telling people not to smoke in eateries is a challenge. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Verbal abuse, hurling objects and planting pests in food are some of the unsavoury actions of recalcitrant smokers that restaurant operators have had to endure in enforcing the no-smoking rule. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

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DOHA: Malaysia will use the opportunity of its meeting with United States (US) President Donald Trump at the Asean Summit this October to reiterate the countrys stand on the Gaza issue and Israels attacks on Qatar. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

IPOH: A woman in her 60s lost more than RM5 million after falling victim to a cryptocurrency investment scam. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUCHING: Miri police are seeking public assistance to identify a man whose body was found on the shoreline near Kampung Bakam yesterday. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd