Govt backbenchers propose six- and 12-month impact assessment on minimum wage hike

Malaysia Kini - Oct 12, 2026

PARLIAMENT | Zaliha says it should consider employment rates, working hours, among others.

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Budget 2027 'candies' won't determine voters' choice - Hamzah
Oct 12, 2026

Budget 2027 'candies' won't determine voters' choice - Hamzah

PARLIAMENT | Opposition leader says it's not enough to sway voters, makes it easier for his side to campaign in next GE.

No lemonade for carmaker's lemons: PKR Youth leader wants 'lemon law' in fast lane
Oct 12, 2026

No lemonade for carmaker's lemons: PKR Youth leader wants 'lemon law' in fast lane

The legislation intends to strengthen consumer dispute and claims mechanisms.

Two MPs sue Malacca state govt over appointed reps motion
Oct 12, 2026

Two MPs sue Malacca state govt over appointed reps motion

Khoo, Adly want court to rule motion contradicts federal and state constitutions.

Shares in Malaysia’s Genting tumble by most in 28 years
Oct 12, 2026

Shares in Malaysia’s Genting tumble by most in 28 years

Share in Genting plunged by the most in 28 years after the leisure group controlled by Malaysian billionaire Lim Kok Thay announced plans to raise about 1.25 billion ringgit (US$306 million) through a renounceable rights issue. The stock fell as much as 17 per cent to 1.56 ringgit, the biggest decline since 1998. The issue price would be fixed at a discount ranging between 25 and 30 per cent, Genting said in a bourse filing on Friday, adding that proceeds raised would be used to repay its...

Fernandes says met Finance, Transport Ministries, but insists AirAsia doesn't need govt rescue
Oct 12, 2026

Fernandes says met Finance, Transport Ministries, but insists AirAsia doesn't need govt rescue

The low-cost carrier is in financial trouble due to sky-high jet fuel costs.

AirAsia founder denies state bailout talks despite insiders’ claims
Oct 12, 2026

AirAsia founder denies state bailout talks despite insiders’ claims

AirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes met with officials from Malaysia’s finance ministry two weeks ago to discuss potential government support for Southeast Asia’s largest low-cost airline, according to three people with knowledge of the matter. The talks reflect growing government concerns about the financial health of the country’s largest domestic carrier following a spike in jet fuel prices, the people said. Discussions centred on the prospect of the government backing AirAsia’s fundraising...

Chinese tourist loses LV bag to thief at Singapore's Gardens by the Bay on first trip abroad
Oct 12, 2026

Chinese tourist loses LV bag to thief at Singapore's Gardens by the Bay on first trip abroad

A Chinese tourist recovered his Louis Vuitton handbag within 20 minutes of its alleged theft at Singapore's Gardens by the Bay, but several items inside, including his passport and camera, were missing.

Public access to govt contracts available from 2027 - PM
Oct 12, 2026

Public access to govt contracts available from 2027 - PM

Anwar says every single contract must be fully transparent.

Indonesia finds orangutans saved from wildfires a new home
Oct 12, 2026

Indonesia finds orangutans saved from wildfires a new home

Indonesian authorities and conservation workers have successfully moved eight ⁠orangutans to a safe ⁠location after the endangered ⁠primates’ homes were destroyed by wildfires in the forests of Borneo. The Southeast Asian nation is battling its most intense wildfires in 11 years, mainly on Sumatra and Borneo islands, and the ‌government has warned the blazes could continue until November, aggravated by the El Nino weather pattern. Three mother-child pairs and two adolescent male orangutans were...

Vietnamese eclipse Koreans as second largest foreign group in Japan's census after 59% jump in 5 years
Oct 12, 2026

Vietnamese eclipse Koreans as second largest foreign group in Japan's census after 59% jump in 5 years

Vietnamese have overtaken Koreans as the second largest foreign group in Japan's census, turning a 2020 deficit of more than 51,000 residents into a lead of more than 210,000.

After RTD suspension, Chery M'sia issues recall for Omoda 5 variants C, H
Oct 12, 2026

After RTD suspension, Chery M'sia issues recall for Omoda 5 variants C, H

This comes after an Omoda's rear axle came loose on the road.

COMMENT | Our children should not have to survive school
Oct 12, 2026

COMMENT | Our children should not have to survive school

We must develop effective preventive measures to keep children safe.

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