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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  / 17 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  / 14 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  / 19 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  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 18 h ago

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

(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  / 3 h ago

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

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  / 14 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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 16 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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 3 h ago

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

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  / 15 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  / 17 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  / 16 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  / 15 h ago

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

Sarawak PKR information chief Vernon Kedit speaks to reporters outside the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission office in Kuching November 12, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Nov 2018

Unlike in peninsula, Sarawak PKR has autonomy to elect chairman, says state information chief

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Malaysia / 20 Nov 2018

Three injured after lorry rams into chalet in Pedas

Malaysia / 20 Nov 2018

Malaysian fraud suspect arrested in Thailand

Malaysia / 20 Nov 2018

Five robbers shot dead after gunfight with cops at NSK Kuchai Lama

A farmer works in a paddy field in Sekinchan May 3, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 20 Nov 2018

Najib takes the mickey out of Guan Eng over denial of cutbacks for rural, Bumiputera communities

Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng showing the viral video of a beer promoter who was harassed at a hypermarket in Kuala Lumpur November 20, 2018. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 20 Nov 2018

Police begin hunt for man who verbally assaulted beer promoter

A road sign featuring Chinese characters is pictured in Shah Alam November 20, 2018. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 20 Nov 2018

After royal decree, Shah Alam council takes down dual-language road signs

PBDS Baru president Cobbold John Lusoi says his party will go it alone in the general election. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Sulok Tawie
Malaysia / 20 Nov 2018

Dayak party chief urges Sarawak native groups to back ICERD

u00e2u20acu02dcPolis Evo 2u00e2u20acu2122 actors Zizan Razak (left) and Shaheizy Sam attend the filmu00e2u20acu2122s launch at The Gasket Alley in Petaling Jaya October 12, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Azneal Ishak
Malaysia / 20 Nov 2018

FT mufti clears ‘Polis Evo 2’, suggests ‘Shariah consultants’ for films

Education Minister Maszlee Malik speaks to reporters at Parliament in Kuala Lumpur November 19, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 20 Nov 2018

BN reps, Bersih slam Maszlee for not ‘walking the talk’ after Opposition ban in schools

Tourists are seen riding rented tandem bicycles with canopies around George Townu00e2u20acu2122s heritage area on September 1, 2013. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by K.E. Ooi
Malaysia / 20 Nov 2018

Penang gains international recognition for its smoke-free campaign

A police cordon is seen at a restaurant in Taman Equine, Serdang November 18, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Nov 2018

Lam Thye calls for safety of roadside diners

A general view of the Kuala Lumpur skyline. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 20 Nov 2018

Malaysia rises above UK, France and Japan in World Talent Ranking

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

DAP rep urges cops to act against man who verbally attacked beer promoter

Penang Gerakan acting chairman Oh Tong Keong demanded that the Pakatan Harapan government fulfil its election promise to recognise the UEC certificate. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 20 Nov 2018

Pride comes before a fall, Gerakan tells Pakatan in Penang

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Malaysia / 20 Nov 2018

Dr M visits Zainuddin Maidin at Putrajaya hospital