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In a statement, EPF said these initiatives include measures under Budget 2026 announced on October 10, and reflect EPF’s continued commitment to meeting members’ evolving needs while supporting long-term financial resilience and wellbeing. — Photo by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 16 h ago

EPF announces policy and product enhancements effective January 2026

According to the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) Traffic Management Centre, congestion was detected on several major highways around the capital, with slow traffic also recorded on inter-state routes. — Screengrab from Facebook/LLM

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Slow drive to town: New Year’s Eve traffic snarls KL roads

(From left) Kamaladevi’s two children T (in grey), M (in black), lawyer New Sin Yew, lawyer Shugan Raman, Kamaladevi Kanniappan as seen at the Taiping, Perak court complex May 20, 2024. — Picture courtesy of lawyers

Malaysia / 5 h ago

It's official: Perak family's three stateless generations are Malaysians, govt did not appeal court ruling

Kamaladevi Kanniappan, who was stateless, but has been declared a Malaysian citizen along with her Perak family. Dec 31 , 2025 . Photo courtesy of Kamaladevi Kanniappan

Malaysia / 5 h ago

‘Now, we can dream’ of tomorrow: Perak family says after three stateless generations finally recognised as Malaysians

Starting January 1, businesses with an annual turnover or revenue of up to RM5 million will be required to implement e-invoicing. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Starting today, businesses with revenue up to RM5m required to implement e-invoicing

In a statement today, the IRB said CP500 is issued only if taxpayers report income from both employment and non-employment sources in accordance with Section 107B of the Income Tax Act (ITA) 1967. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Been getting CP500 tax installment notices? You might have filed your taxes wrong, says LHDN

Lieutenant General Datuk Azhan Md Othman, Chief of Staff of the Malaysian Armed Forces, will assume the role of the 31st Chief of Army starting tomorrow. — Picture courtesy of Mindef

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Azhan Md Othman named new Army chief; Chief of Defence Forces appointment on hold pending probe

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was the guest of honour at the Visit Malaysia 2026 Countdown campaign in Pavilion KL, December 31, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Anwar joins packed Bukit Bintang crowd to ring in New Year, kick off Visit Malaysia 2026

Perlis Speaker Rus'sele Eizan says the vacancies in Chuping, Bintong and Guar Sanji won’t trigger by-elections as the assembly term nears its expiry in two more years. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Perlis skips by-elections; Chuping, Bintong and Guar Sanji remain vacant

The study found that certain issues, such as unreliable arrival schedules, missing buses, and insufficient information during service interruptions, contribute to a perception of fragility amongst commuters. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Public transport in Greater KL functional but fragile, Khazanah Research Institute study finds

The ringgit closed lower against the greenback on the last day of 2025 on profit-taking after the release of minutes from the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) December meeting showed a hawkish tone, but rounded off the year as one of the best-performing currencies in the region. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 17 h ago

Ringgit dips against greenback after Fed minutes, still among Asia’s top performers

Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah said the declaration was made with the consent of the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Perlis declares Jan 1 as occasional holiday to mark state New Year celebration

An activist shouts slogans during a protest as Indonesia is set to pass a new criminal code that will ban sex outside marriage, cohabitation between unmarried couples, insulting the president, and expressing views counter to the national ideology, outside the Indonesian Parliament buildings in Jakarta December 5, 2022. — Reuters pic

World / 18 h ago

Indonesia’s new criminal code criminalises premarital sex, insults to the state; minister warns of abuse risks

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim urged citizens to move forward collectively, uniting efforts to build a more just, prosperous, and resilient Malaysia Madani, and to elevate the nation’s standing while ensuring prosperity is shared by all. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 17 h ago

PM Anwar: Embrace spirit of togetherness, Madani will serve with integrity, courage and compassion

In his New Year’s Eve message, DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke calls for integrity and problem-solving in 2026. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Politics must improve lives, not fuel conflict, says DAP sec-gen as Malaysia readies for 2026

Money

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Maduro projects growth but Venezuela reels from soaring inflation, currency collapse and US sanctions

Venezuela, currently in the throes of an escalating crisis with the United States, closed the books Wednesday on a complicated year for its economy, with the official cost of buying a US dollar up 479 per cent in the last 12 months. — AFP pic

CARACAS, Jan 1 — Venezuela, currently in the throes of an escalating crisis with the United States, closed the books Wednesday on a complicated year for its economy, with the official cost of buying a US dollar up 479 per cent in the last 12 months.The gap between the official...

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This photograph shows new Euro coins with Bulgarian symbols displayed as Bulgaria's adoption of the euro is set for January 1, 2026, in Sofia December 30, 2025. — AFP pic

Money / 15 h ago

Bulgaria readies to adopt the euro, nearly 20 years after joining EU

Investment silver bars sell in a gold shop in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province December 30, 2025. — Costfoto/NurPhoto pic via AFP

Money / 15 h ago

Silver shines in 2025 with 161pc gain; oil, cocoa sink, palm oil seen rebounding in 2026

Capital A Bhd has sought Bursa Malaysia Securities’ approval to extend until January 19, 2026 to complete its proposed share distribution. — Reuters pic

Money / 15 h ago

Capital A, AirAsia X apply for Bursa extensions on share distribution and corporate exercises

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The ringgit closed lower against the greenback on the last day of 2025 on profit-taking after the release of minutes from the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) December meeting showed a hawkish tone, but rounded off the year as one of the best-performing currencies in the region. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

17 h ago

Ringgit dips against greenback after Fed minutes, still among Asia’s top performers

Bursa Malaysia closed the final trading day of 2025 on a softer note, declining 0.26 per cent amid thin trading conditions and a lack of fresh catalysts, tracking the weaker performance of regional markets. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

17 h ago

Bursa Malaysia tracks regional weakness, closes 2025 on subdued note

Chinese President Xi Jinping looks on as he walks following a signing ceremony for agreements and contracts at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing as part of a three-day visit to China, December 4, 2025. — Reuters pic

17 h ago

Xi says China to meet 2025 growth target of around 5pc amid property crisis, trade tensions

Beef products on display in a grocery store on July 22, 2025 in Miami, Florida. China said today it will impose additional 55 per cent tariffs on some beef imports from countries including Brazil, Australia and the United States that exceed a certain quantity from January 1. — Joe Raedle/Getty Images pic via AFP

17 h ago

China slaps three‑year 55pc levy on excess beef imports from Brazil, Australia, US

American investor Warren Buffett will step down today as CEO of investment conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway after leading the company for 60 years. ― Reuters file pic

21 h ago

‘Oracle of Omaha’ Warren Buffett ends 60‑year run at Berkshire Hathaway, hands reins to Greg Abel

Asian stocks were mixed at the start of the final trading day of 2025 today, with some tracking Wall Street losses as investors eased towards the New Year break. — AFP pic

22 h ago

Final day of 2025 trading sees Asia markets mixed, metals ease after record highs

Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$124.12 billion (RM503 billion) as at November 30, 2025, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$266.2 million, according to Bank Negara Malaysia. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

22 h ago

BNM reports Malaysia’s official reserve assets at US$124.12b as of end‑November 2025

TSMC has started mass producing its cutting-edge 2-nanometre semiconductor chips, the company said in a statement seen by AFP today. — AFP pic

22 h ago

Taiwan’s TSMC starts mass production of ‘most advanced’ 2nm semiconductors

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son at an AI event in Tokyo, February 3, 2025. — Reuters pic

23 h ago

Japan’s SoftBank completes US$41 billion OpenAI investment, now holds 11pc stake

Rising health insurance costs in 2026 could make it harder for millions of Americans to afford prescription medication, after major Obamacare subsidies expire. — Unsplash pic

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As Obamacare subsidies expire in 2026, health insurance premiums set to soar for millions under Trump

The ringgit was up to 4.0425/0540 against the US dollar when trading started at 8am December 31, 2025, against Tuesday’s close of 4.0460/0505. — Bernama pic

1d ago

Ringgit opens higher on last day of 2025 but US Federal Reserve outlook limits upside

A labourer plants rice saplings beside a dried-up well in a field belonging to farmer Balkar Singh in Gaggarpur village in the northern state of Haryana, India, June 21, 2025. — Reuters pic

1d ago

India’s global rice machine is thirsty and its wells are drying up

Vicki Plumridge, 63, a retired retail worker, reacts as Peter Vanjek, 65, a Gold and Relics prospecting tour guide, tells her she has found a small gold nugget during a Gold and Relics metal detector training session in Mount Doran, Australia, November 29, 2025. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Australia’s backyard gold rush is back — this time with metal detectors

Genting said its wholly owned unit issued RM3 billion of unrated medium-term notes to refinance existing debt. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Genting unit issues RM3b unrated MTN, redeems existing notes

The ringgit closed slightly higher against the US dollar as investors awaited minutes from the Federal Reserve’s December meeting. — Picture by Hari Anggara

1d ago

Ringgit ends higher against dollar ahead of US Fed minutes

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