October 24, 2025
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FIA confirms cyberattack exposing personal data of F1 drivers, including Verstappen

MEXICO CITY, Oct 24 — Formula One’s governing body, the International Motoring Federation (FIA), confirmed on Thursday that it had suffered a cybersecurity breach exposing personal data of several drivers, including four-time world champion Max Verstappen.

October 24, 2025
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World
Hamas and Fatah hold rare meeting in Cairo to discuss Gaza ceasefire proposal

CAIRO, Oct 24 — Representatives from Hamas and its long-time rival Fatah held rare talks in Cairo on Thursday to discuss the second phase of a US-backed Gaza ceasefire proposal, a source familiar with the discussions told AFP.

October 24, 2025
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World
Rio governor blocks proposal for ‘Wild West Bonus’ rewarding police for killing criminals

RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct 24 — The governor of Rio de Janeiro has vetoed a controversial proposal that would have awarded bonuses to police officers for killing “criminals,” a move that had sparked widespread criticism from human rights advocates in Brazil.

October 24, 2025
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Schoolmate testifies at inquest: Zara Qairina appeared pale, checked the dormitory toilet for others, and never came out.

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 24 — A junior student told the Coroner’s Court here today that she saw Zara Qairina Mahathir looking pale in the dormitory toilet the night before her death.

October 24, 2025
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Malaysia urges Asean to end siloed efforts and strengthen cooperation for regional peace, stability, and prosperity

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — Malaysia has urged Asean to adopt a more unified and integrated approach across its political-security and economic pillars to ensure the bloc remains resilient, relevant, and competitive amid rising global uncertainties.

October 24, 2025
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Malaysia earned RM775 billion from oil since 2018 — here’s how the revenue was divided between Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — Malaysia recorded RM775.2 billion in petroleum revenue between 2018 and 2024, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

October 23, 2025
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World
MotoGP champion Marquez wraps up season early following injury in Indonesia

MADRID, Oct 23 — Newly crowned MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez has ended his season early after sustaining a collarbone injury during the Indonesian Grand Prix earlier this month, his Ducati team announced today.

October 23, 2025
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World
Taiwan begins pig culling after detecting first case of African swine fever on the island

TAIPEI, Oct 23 — Taiwan has culled dozens of pigs following the detection of its first African swine fever cases, the Agriculture Ministry announced today, adding that no other infections have been found elsewhere on the island so far.

October 23, 2025
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World
China and US to begin crucial trade talks in Malaysia tomorrow amid escalating tariff tensions

BEIJING, Oct 23 — China announced today that it will hold the next round of trade talks with the United States in Malaysia, as the world’s two largest economies work to prevent further escalation of their ongoing tariff dispute.

October 23, 2025
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Local
Only vacant houses and shops will be demolished in Kampung Jalan Papan, Klang, Selangor exco assures residents

SHAH ALAM, Oct 23 — The Selangor government has emphasised that demolition works in Kampung Jalan Papan, Pandamaran, Klang, will only involve vacant houses and business premises.

October 23, 2025
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Local
Landslide and fallen trees lead to complete closure of Jalan Tun Sardon in Balik Pulau

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 23 — Continuous rainfall since early today triggered a landslide along Jalan Tun Sardon (Bukit Baru) in Balik Pulau this evening.

October 23, 2025
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Local
Minister Fahmi expresses gratitude to 123 companies for contributing RM22 million towards the 2025 National Day celebrations

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 23 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has commended the sponsorship contributions exceeding RM22 million that helped make the National Day and Malaysia Day 2025 (HKHM 2025) celebrations a success.