Thieves have been stripping copper cables from Malaysia's RM50 billion railway for 18 months and the maximum fine for doing so is RM1,000.

Narcotics detectives in Bau, Sarawak, found 5.28g of suspected methamphetamine hidden inside a pink candy container during a Monday raid - a packaging trick designed to look like something you'd find in a handbag, not a drug bust.

Race winners will spray maal-ward, a traditional Bahraini non-alcoholic rose water drink, during this weekends race at Sepang.

A familys nasi kandar treat in Penang allegedly turned into a stomach-churning experience after they discovered a cockroach inside their squid.

The Pocket Rocketman makes history once again in Aichi-Nagoya, adding another major achievement to his already impressive cycling career.

GB Daily Glow Skin Cream has been banned for containing mercury - the second cosmetic product pulled from Malaysian shelves in five weeks for harbouring a scheduled poison. Both were legally notified before the danger was found.

The Korean fragrance brand behind those viral egg-shaped lip balms has arrived in Malaysia, and its newest O Hand Cream collection launched just last month.

From a Tokyo roaster to a Thai brewer, Malaysia Coffee Week 2026 runs until Sunday (4 Oct) and it costs nothing to walk in.

The fastest cars in the world will pass through Sepang this weekend. Anyone caught standing on the roadside to catch a glimpse will be removed by police Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced RTM as the official alternative.

Fans will have the chance to meet him in person at Tokyo Auto Salon Malaysia 2026 at MAEPS, Serdang.

The 2026 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix kicks off today with Practice 1 and 2 from 3pm onwards at the Sepang International Circuit.

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell drew thousands to KLCC days ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix with Antonelli arriving as the 2026 championship leader, eight wins deep, at age 19.

Malaysia joins Austria and Italy on the 2026 heat-hazard list, forcing teams to fit driver cooling systems at Sepang, even as four-time world champion Max Verstappen and seven-time title holder Lewis Hamilton question whether the equipment makes any real difference.

Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung resigned his parliamentary seat today (2 October) after PKR suspended his membership for three years a move designed to contain him that instead left the constituency without representation until the next general election.

Make sure you set a wide budget for food at the Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend.

Malaysia appointed over 4,000 doctors to permanent government posts on Monday (28 September), and up to three-quarters of them did not report for duty with at least four East Malaysian hospitals receiving zero new staff.

A Rapid Penang driver and passenger offered simple acts of kindness that made two journeys a little easier.

Once a life member of the very party now rebuking him, Mohd Ridhuan Tee Abdullah is being advised by MCA's youth wing to renounce his citizenship and emigrate, after his remarks accusing government leaders of hypocrisy at the funeral of Tun Dr Hasmah Mohd Ali drew swift and cross-party condemnation.

Two officers on patrol in Hulu Selangor dropped everything to escort a woman in active labour and she delivered before they even reached the hospital.

Universiti Malaya's (UM) climb to joint 194th marks the first time a Malaysian university has cracked the global top 200, with Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) and Sunway University rounding out the country's top three.

They played Chin Woo Stadium with Pierce The Veil in 2013. Now Sleeping With Sirens is back older, on their eighth album, and heading to Zepp KL on 15 April 2027 for what might be the post-hardcore reunion show of the year.

The Rotary Club of Rahman Putra ran a three-day badminton tournament series in September to scout underprivileged talent and raise funds to eradicate a disease most people think no longer exists.

The auction price for the three-storey freehold shoplot started at RM5.3 million.

The festival is bringing together Malaysia's music, streetwear, gaming, food and lifestyle communities at MIECC this October.

KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit fares will rise 18.2% from 1 January 2027, the first increase in 11 years, though Express Rail Link (ERL) says discounts of up to 30% are being explored.

Supporters cite longer life expectancy and financial pressures, while critics worry about jobs for young workers and the physical demands of working longer.

A viral Threads post alleging a water dispenser unit caused a house fire has drawn 22,000 shares - and raised uncomfortable questions about what happens when there is no case to open.

The director-general of Malaysias border control agency has been facing backlash after security footage of him allegedly manhandling another individual at KLIA went viral.

Malaysia's first dedicated Predator store is now open, but the bigger news for gamers is a VALORANT qualifier with a USD 400,000 (RM1.63 mil) regional final on the line.

A returning Samurai, a debut Ninja, a matcha sundae that eats like a parfait, and a taro pie with real chunky filling McDonald's Malaysia's September window is playing a longer game than usual this year.

Uniqlo Malaysia's latest UTme! collaboration with Proton puts the Saga, X50, and e.MAS 7 on T-shirts and tote bags, each one hand-drawn by local artist O'matajari. It's the kind of wearable, homegrown crossover that has become Uniqlos signature worldwide.

Several F1 teams showcased Malaysia on their social media accounts as they get ready for the race weekend.

A Malaysian-Chinese woman discovered her late grandfather's wartime photographs on a public wall in Kunming 33 years after his death he had served in China during WWII, survived a siege, walked 24 days through enemy territory, returned to Malaysia in 1946, and told his family none of it.

Azlizan Fadzil pleaded not guilty to allegedly misappropriating funds linked to a RM37.37 million solar power project.

Cinnamon buns from Sweden, comedy that'll question your morals, rare squishies, and a bloom-filled campus this October weekend in the Klang Valley has no chill.

Former EPF chief Shahril Ridza says Malaysia should review its 60-year retirement age as people live and remain economically active longer.

Malaysian Chinese Muslim convert preacher Ridhuan Tee attended Tun Dr Hasmah's funeral on Monday, then posted on Facebook accusing the powerful of only showing up after someone dies a remark observers read as a pot shot at Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Malaysians were not impressed.

Webull Malaysia has plugged into GOfinance, giving TNG eWallet's 8.5 million users direct access to US, Hong Kong and China A-shares with zero platform fees and round-the-clock weekday trading.

The Employees Provident Fund's (EPF) new Retirement Income Adequacy framework sets the bar at RM390,000 for basic needs and RM650,000 for a reasonable retirement. Right now, 61% of active EPF members aren't hitting even the lower target for their age.

New Balance Malaysia is rewarding sneaker buyers with blind-box collectable keychains nine miniature shoebox designs, one surprise per purchase, available from 1 October.