SNAPSHOT | BN may use different formula for Malacca polls; cops hunt 4 men over jewellery shop heist

KINI SNAPSHOT | What’s going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.

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Malacca polls

• Citing geopolitical considerations, BN chairperson Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the coalition’s formula for the Malacca polls might not necessarily follow models utilised during the previous Johor and Negeri Sembilan elections.

  Speaking to reporters in Kuala Lumpur today, Zahid, who is also the deputy prime minister, said any negotiations must take into account the potential benefits and drawbacks of any alliances.

  

  “We must be honest, sincere, and honour the promises we make, not do the opposite after an agreement has been reached,” he said, expressing hope that any possible pacts between parties will also ensure political stability at the national level.

READ MORE: Why PN is willing to kow-tow to BN in Malacca even if it means winning just 3 seats

Football

• The Malayan Tigress under 17 (U-17) squad’s quest to make history at the Srikandi Merdeka 2026 cup has ended after they were trounced 1-5 by Thailand.

  This loss means that the squad, which has made headlines recently, will have to vie for third place between either Garuda Pertiwi or Jordan this Sunday.

  

  The Tigress’s defeat follows their stunning victory over Saudi Arabia on Aug 19, with 14-year-old striker Lim You contributing seven of the nine goals of that match.

READ MORE: Meet 'Lethal Lefty' Lim You: Teen sensation fires 7 as M'sia thrashes Saudi 9-0 to reach semis

Crime

• Police are hunting for four armed men who had allegedly robbed a jewellery store in a brazen afternoon heist in Kuantan, Pahang, today.

  Kuantan district police chief Ashari Abu Samah said initial investigations revealed that the incident is believed to have occurred at about 2pm and involved four men wearing face shields and carrying machetes.

  

  "The suspects are believed to have fled with an unspecified amount of jewellery before leaving the scene on two motorcycles,” Ashari said, according to Bernama.

  The initial estimated loss is said to be around RM500,000, and the exact amount is still being ascertained, he said.

Corruption

• The General Operations Force (GOF) North Brigade is cooperating with authorities in the probe against 10 of its personnel accused of extorting an e-waste factory in Penang.

  Ulu Kinta North Brigade GOF acting commander Jafri Muhamad said that an official statement has been issued by the top management of the Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department.

  "However, this matter is still under investigation by the Penang police. We are providing full cooperation in terms of the criminal investigation, and internal investigations have also been initiated as required by the leadership," he told reporters in Ipoh, Perak today.

  The 10 personnel, aged between 30 and 40, had been arrested on Aug 19 on allegations that they had attempted to blackmail the factory in Tasek Gelugor.

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