CYBERJAYA, Oct 3 — Meta has acknowledged that a technical error in its system had caused legitimate WhatsApp user activity to be wrongly identified as rule violations, affecting more than half of the cases in the first batch submitted by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). In a statement today, MCMC said it had

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — Financial service providers stand ready to extend appropriate relief and support to the families of the victims affected by the recent floods along the Nepal-China border, in line with applicable laws and regulatory requirements, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). The central bank said that assistance or goodwill measures may include

IPOH, Oct 3 — Two temporary relief centres (PPS) have been opened in Perak to house 58 people from 17 families affected by floods in the Hilir Perak, and Larut, Matang and Selama districts. The State Disaster Management Committee Secretariat said all the victims had been placed at the PPS at Dewan Orang Ramai Kampung

PETALING JAYA: Lawyer and activist Siti Kasim has joined Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM), marking her first move into formal party politics. Siti, who contested the Batu parliamentary seat as an independent candidate in the 15th general election (GE15), said she had previously stayed out of political parties because she valued the freedom to express her

SHAH ALAM, Oct 2 — The Selangor state government has expanded its RM30 Monthly Selangor Public Transport Subsidy to KTM Komuter services, effective immediately. State Investment, Trade and Mobility Committee chairman Ng Sze Han said the expansion would enable more users to benefit from the subsidy, which initially covered Rapid KL On-Demand and Kumpool services.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — PAS is adamant in rejecting any political cooperation with Pakatan Harapan (PH) for the Melaka state election, while staying open to electoral pacts that ensure a Malay-Muslim administration in the state, said party president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang. Speaking to reporters at Masjid Rusila in Marang, Terengganu today, Abdul

PETALING JAYA: PKR’s Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung today announced his resignation as a Member of Parliament with immediate effect, following his suspension from the party for three years. Lee said he had submitted his resignation letter to Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul yesterday after meeting him at 3pm to hand over

ASIA’s first Global Tipping Points Conference will bring together scientists, policymakers, health leaders, financiers, business leaders and youth advocates to explore ways to accelerate positive change as the world’s climate and ecological systems approach critical thresholds. The four-day Global Tipping Points Conference 2026 (GTP 2026) will be held at Sunway University from Oct 12 to

SHAH ALAM, Oct 1 — The failure of a locking barrier on a lorry carrying a chemical mixture containing 50 per cent zinc oxide is believed to have caused a spill on the South Klang Valley Expressway (SKVE) heading towards the West Coast Expressway (WCE) this morning. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of

THE Branding Association of Malaysia (BAM) has installed its 2026–2028 council, with the association pledging to strengthen Malaysian brands and expand their presence in international markets. The council installation ceremony, held at the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), marked the beginning of a new three-year term for BAM. Michelle Hah was appointed as the