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1) Newborn baby found buried alive after police hear cries from the ground in Sarawak
A newborn baby boy was rescued by police after officers heard faint cries coming from the ground near a rented house along Jalan Airport in Kapit, Sarawak, on October 27. The officers discovered the infant buried in shallow soil while searching the area and immediately arranged for him to receive medical attention. He was initially reported to be in critical condition before being transferred to Sibu Hospital for further treatment. Police have identified a female suspect, who is also receiving hospital treatment, and are investigating the case under Section 317 of the Penal Code for child abandonment. - WORLD OF BUZZ
2) Employers must report job vacancies to PERKESO from January 2027 or face fines
Starting January 2, 2027, employers in Malaysia will be required to notify the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) in writing of job vacancies or newly created positions before hiring employees. They must also inform PERKESO within seven days after filling the position. Employers who fail to submit the required pre-hiring notification may face fines of up to RM1,000 for a first offence, RM3,000 for a second offence and RM5,000 for subsequent offences. The amendments also expand PERKESO's role in job matching, career counselling and employment placement services, including access for informal and gig workers. - ADIL Legal
3) Patrick Stewart, legendary Star Trek and X-Men actor, dies at 86
Veteran British actor Sir Patrick Stewart, best known for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men films, has died at the age of 86. He passed away in Los Angeles on October 28 following what his spokesperson described as a brief journey with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia. Beyond his iconic screen roles, Stewart enjoyed a distinguished theatre career, performing in productions ranging from Shakespearean plays to modern classics. His decades-long career made him one of the most recognisable actors across film, television and stage. - Euronews
4) Proton Saga swept into drain while owner waits for tow truck after accident
A Proton Saga was swept into a drain tunnel after heavy rain caused strong currents to carry the vehicle away while its owner was waiting for a tow truck. According to the owner's friend, the car had been involved in an accident and was left near the drain before the sudden downpour swept it away within seconds. The friend also claimed that attempts to seek help from the police, Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) and Civil Defence Force (APM) resulted in them being referred from one agency to another. Photos of the car stuck inside the drain later circulated online, although authorities had yet to issue an official statement or confirm whether the vehicle had been recovered. - WeirdKaya
5) PAS leader claims PH is wary of BN-PN cooperation ahead of Melaka polls
PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man has claimed that Pakatan Harapan (PH) is concerned about the cooperation between Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) ahead of the Melaka state election. Speaking at PN's candidate announcement ceremony, he said the combined election machinery could help the coalition secure a strong result. He also urged party members to put aside internal disagreements, support the candidates selected and avoid being distracted by issues raised during the campaign. His remarks reflect PAS's assessment of the political contest, rather than an independently established position held by PH. - Malay Mail
