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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  / 15 h ago

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

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  / 12 h ago

EPF announces policy and product enhancements effective January 2026

The federal government has gazetted February 1, 2026, as a dual public holiday for Thaipusam Day and Federal Territory Day. — Canva AI pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

One date, two holidays: Feb 1 brings Thaipusam and FT Day together

Durian sales in Singapore have surged after a bumper harvest of Musang King in Malaysia pushed prices to record lows. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Singapore  / 16 h ago

Singapore durian vendors slash prices after bumper Musang King harvest in Malaysia

The victim, believed to be in his 40s, was confirmed dead at the scene after suffering severe burn injuries, including the severing of his wrist. — Picture by Devan Manuel
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Man electrocuted to death while painting house in Kota Kinabalu, wrist severed

Scam syndicate victim Chew (left) shares his ordeal of being forcefully held captive by a scam syndicate in Myanmar with Stulang assemblyman Andrew Chen Kah Eng at the Hawker City food court in Kota Tinggi, December 31, 2025. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Tortured, shocked and held like a prisoner: Johor man recounts more than a year in captivity under Myanmar scam ring

A viral video showing a fight at the Melor market last Thursday led to the arrest of 12 individuals. — Screengrab from Facebook
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Melor public market brawl in Kota Bharu: Five women plead guilty, fined RM1,000 each

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  / 14 h ago

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

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  / 16 h ago

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

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  / 12 h ago

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

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  / 15 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  / 13 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  / 15 h ago

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

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  / 14 h ago

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

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  / 14 h ago

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

Datuk Seri Najib Razak speaks to media at the lobby of the Parliament building, November 21,2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 21 Nov 2018

Najib denies fishing for Pakatan MPs to keep Putrajaya on May 9

Family members of the late Anthony Kevin Morais arrive at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital mortuary to pick up his body, September 23, 2015. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 21 Nov 2018

Kevin Morais murder trial: Court upholds four-year jail on witness for perjury

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Hanipah Maidin speaks at the Anti-Corruption Summit 2018 in Kuala Lumpur October 30, 2018. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 21 Nov 2018

Redrawing election boundaries need two-third ‘yes’ in Parliament, deputy minister says

Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng speaks to media outside the Parliament building, November 21,2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 21 Nov 2018

DAP MPs want action on Deloitte over 1MDB audit

Datuk Seri Azmin Ali speaks to reporters at the Parliament lobby November 21,2018. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 21 Nov 2018

Minister: Smaller budget no impediment to halal industry development

Nurul Izzah speaks during a forum on fake news at Summit USJ, Subang Jaya February 28, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 21 Nov 2018

Former IGP Hanif Omar to file counter claim against suit by Kit Siang

P. Waytha Moorthy speaks during a press conference in Putrajaya August 16, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Razak Ghazali
Malaysia / 21 Nov 2018

Get someone else for unity minister, Waytha not ‘right fit’, Muslim groups tell PM

Aminuddin Yahaya speaks during Himpunan Kebangkitan Ummah Malaysia Baru Pasca PRU14 at Padang Kelab Sultan Sulaiman in Kuala Lumpur July 28, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 21 Nov 2018

Ratifying ICERD will lead to political instability, Muslim group warns ahead of mass rally

Khoo Salma Nasution speaks to reporters during a press conference in Georget Town November 21, 2018. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 21 Nov 2018

We’re not your enemy, Penang NGO tells chief minister

Datuk Seri Azmin Ali speaks to reporters at the Parliament lobby November 21,2018. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 21 Nov 2018

Attempts to woo Pakatan MPs right after May 9 polls? Azmin says unaware

Sarawak Pakatan Harapan leader Chong Chieng Jen (centre) speaks during a press conference at the Parliament lobby in Kuala Lumpur July 30, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 21 Nov 2018

Govt to restructure KR1M, seeks to provide quality goods at affordable prices

Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Ong Kian Ming speaks during u00e2u20acu02dcDialogue on Budget 2019 and Industryu00e2u20acu2122 in Seri Kembangan November 9, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Azneal Ishak
Malaysia / 21 Nov 2018

Revised national automotive policy out Q1 next year, deputy minister says

Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng speaks to reporters outisde the Ampang Jaya police station, November 20, 2018. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 21 Nov 2018

DAP MP offers to set meet for ‘Edi Rejang’ to apologise to beer promoter

A homeless person fills up an application form for MyKad before going to the NRD in Kuala Lumpur July 21, 2014. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 21 Nov 2018

NRD to access police records in citizenship process, deputy home minister says

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Malaysia / 21 Nov 2018

NRD to access police records in citizenship process, deputy home minister says

Malaysia / 21 Nov 2018

Immigration officer claims trial to two graft charges