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1. Malaysia expects billions in petrol subsidy savings — here’s where the money will go Malay Mail · 28 Oct 2026

   KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — The total fuel subsidy savings for this year will be finalised by year-end, taking into account actual transaction adjustments, weekly market prices, currency exchange rates, and verified consumption volumes. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said that from a…

2. Notorious paedophile extradited to NSW to face hundreds of charges Nine · 28 Oct 2026

   Ashley Paul Griffith is expected to face 202 charges related to alleged offending against dozens of children.

3. Kota Tinggit axe murder: Suspect remanded until Nov 3 Malay Mail · 28 Oct 2026

   KOTA TINGGI, Oct 28 — A 41-year-old man suspected of hacking an elderly settler to death with an axe in Felda Lok Heng Selatan was remanded for seven days today to facilitate a murder investigation. Pengerang Sessions Court Judge Hidayatul Syuhada Shamsudin granted the remand order, allowing police…

4. Over 25,000 Malaysians get free motorcycle licence training under MyLesen B2, 85pc target achieved Malay Mail · 28 Oct 2026

   KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — A total of 25,464 participants in the MyLesen B2 Programme have completed their training and obtained their Class B2 Probationary Driving Licence (PDL), representing about 85 per cent of this year’s target. The Ministry of Transport (MOT) said the government had allocated…

5. Kurtley Beale returns from wilderness in shock Wallabies call-up Nine · 28 Oct 2026

   Beale last played a Test match for Australia in 2021 but the 37-year-old has won a remarkable recall to the Wallabies for the upcoming spring tour.

6. Housing Ministry: 88 local authorities recognised under Malaysia’s smart city programme since 2023 Malay Mail · 28 Oct 2026

   PUTRAJAYA, Oct 28 — A total of 88 local authorities (PBTs) nationwide have received recognition under the Malaysia Smart City Rating since its introduction in 2023. The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT), in a statement today, said the achievement reflected progress in implementing the…

7. ‘A fantasy’: Labor attacks Coalition’s 12,000-home Long Bay plan Nine · 28 Oct 2026

   The Liberals want 12,000 homes on the 50-hectare prison site, but Labor ministers claim it “doesn’t pass the most basic of planning tests”.

8. ‘Thousands of messages of hate’: Titmus reveals ugly fallout from Sydney Sweeney criticism Nine · 28 Oct 2026

   Olympic great Ariarne Titmus stood up for female athletes last month. She was shocked by what happened next.

9. Pop-up Chatswood restaurant named Good Food Guide Food for Good winner Nine · 28 Oct 2026

   The program prepares young adults with disabilities for their dream restaurant jobs, while also helping solve one of the hospitality industry’s big issues: staff shortages.

10. Sri Lanka's anti-corruption drive puts Rajapaksa dynasty in dock Nikkei · 28 Oct 2026