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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also Finance Minister, tables Budget 2027 in the Dewan Rakyat in Kuala Lumpur on October 9, 2026. — Bernama pic

What You Think
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Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al Abdullah visit Aisha bint Abu Bakr Mixed Primary School in Aqaba, Jordan, to mark World Teachers’ Day, October 5, 2026. King Abdullah II of Jordan will undertake a two-day state visit to Malaysia from Sunday at the invitation of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. — Picture from X/Jordan Embassy in Washington D.C.

Malaysia
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In a Facebook post today, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the attack had claimed innocent lives and left hundreds injured, while extending his condolences to the victims’ families and wishing those hurt a swift recovery. — Picture from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia
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Police said earlier the tiger remained in the enclosure following the incident and that there was no wider risk to the public. All visitors had been evacuated. — Social media screenshot

World
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Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said programmes for older people should cater to their physical and social needs, including those who are bedridden, live alone or have lost their spouses, with activities tailored to their abilities and interests. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
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Shoppers visiting Langkawi and Labuan are set to benefit from a higher RM10,000 duty-free allowance, although the implementation date has yet to be announced. — AFP pic

Malaysia
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This screen grab taken from video footage released by Ansarullah Media Centre on October 7, 2026 shows a fighter affiliated with the Houthi authorities firing his machine gun as they advance against Saudi-backed Yemeni government troops in Taiz Governorate, according to Houthi media. Saudi authorities said on October 7 three people were killed in attacks on two of the kingdom's international airports, including in the capital Riyadh, after Yemen's Houthis claimed to have fired on both transport hubs. The Iran-backed Houthi authorities have claimed a wave of attacks on Saudi civilian infrastructure in recent weeks, which came as Riyadh-backed forces pressed a counter-offensive against the group's territorial gains. — Ansarullah handout via AFP

World
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It was reported yesterday that the FT08 section along the Central Spine Road (LTU) project’s Packages 3B and 3C, near Kesedar Recreation Park here, had been closed to all vehicles following a sinkhole. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
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Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim said the new KLIA-Bandar Enstek road would support MVV 2.0 and strengthen the state’s appeal to investors. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
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In a statement on Sunday, the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation said 12 people were killed and 309 injured in Saturday’s attack on the King Khalid International Airport. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia
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Earlier, an incident involving the rear axle of a Chery vehicle coming off in Tebrau, Johor Bahru, went viral on social media. — Social media pic

Malaysia
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According to a judgement from Oct 5, the applications made by Anthony Thomas Price were dismissed by District Judge Chiah Kok Khun who said he had “devised a deliberate scheme” to rent the home without intending to pay rent. — Google Street View pic

Singapore
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European Space Agency (ESA) French astronaut Sophie Adenot reacts as she delivers a speech following her arrival at the Military Airport in Cologne October 10, 2026, the day after she and three colleagues splashed down in the Pacific Ocean returning from their mission at the International Space Station (ISS). — AFP pic

Life
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Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) in Johor shrouded in haze in this file picture dated October 8, 2026. Fifteen areas nationwide recorded unhealthy air quality as of 9am today, with Pasir Gudang topping the list at an API reading of 180, followed by seven other affected areas in Johor. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
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Petaling Jaya District Police Chief ACP Shamsudin Mamat said that during the arrests, police also seized a machete and a saw believed to have been used in the incident. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
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