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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  / 14 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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 18 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

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 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

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

A general view of the site where a 14-storey hotel with basement parking is expected to be constructed along Jalan Sultan Idris Shah, Ipoh November 18, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 20 Nov 2018

Stakeholders oppose 14-storey hotel in Ipoh Old Town

Lim Guan Eng delivers his speech during the u00e2u20acu02dcSpecial Briefing on Budget 2019u00e2u20acu2122 in George Town November 7, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 20 Nov 2018

Guan Eng says didn’t cut Bumi, rural development funds in Budget 2019

Deputy Yang Di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Nazrin Muizzudin Shah speaks at the federal celebration of the Prophet Muhammad's birthday in Putrajaya November 20, 2018. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 20 Nov 2018

Maulidur Rasul celebrated with programmes to exult love for Prophet Muhammad

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi speaks at an ICERD protest in Kampung Gajah, Perak November 17, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 20 Nov 2018

As Umno and MCA tussle, DAP assures both they are equally comical

Defence Minister, Mohamad Sabu arrives at Parliament in Kuala Lumpur October 29, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 20 Nov 2018

Mohamad Sabu on two-day visit to Thailand

Pupils of SK Seremban Jaya sit for the UPSR papers. Stringent measures are being taken by the Education Ministry to ensure the leaks in the Science, English, Mathematics and Tamil papers do not happen again. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Bernama
Malaysia / 20 Nov 2018

PPSR, UPSR results out on Nov 29

A woman walks past a logo display of Telekom Malaysia at its office in Cyberjaya outside Kuala Lumpur May 16, 2006. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Malaysia / 20 Nov 2018

Gobind thanks TM for response over service complaints

Datuk Idris Buang says the federal government ought to have made reasonable provisions for Sarawak for water, electricity, health and good schools, November 3, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Sulok Tawie
Malaysia / 20 Nov 2018

PBB info chief says registered GPS can now focus on Sarawak rights

Deputy Yang Di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Nazrin Muizzudin Shah speaks at the federal celebration of the Prophet Muhammad's birthday in Putrajaya November 20, 2018. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 20 Nov 2018

Corrupt politicians are the enemy within, says deputy Agong

Lim Kit Siang speaks during a ceramah in Lukut, Port Dickson October 10, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 20 Nov 2018

Rally against Najib and 1MDB instead, Kit Siang tells Umno and PAS

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Mujahid Yusof Rawa speaks during a dialogue session at Universiti Malaya in Kuala Lumpur October 10, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 20 Nov 2018

On Prophet's birthday, minister says Islam doesn’t discriminate

Court of Appeal judge Datuk Hamid Sultan Abu Backer speaks during the International Malaysia Law Conference in Kuala Lumpur August 16, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 20 Nov 2018

Claiming ‘insult to meritocracy’, lawyer asks why senior judge skipped for promotion

Unicef Representative Malaysia, Marianne Clark-Hattingh speaking at the launch of the World Children's Day 2017 programme in Petaling Jaya, November 14, 2017. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 20 Nov 2018

None untouched, kids call for anti-bullying law to feel safe

Rohingya refugee children stand to have their photograph taken in the Balukhali refugee camp near Coxu00e2u20acu2122s Bazar, Bangladesh, November 4, 2017. u00e2u20acu2022 Reuters pic
Malaysia / 20 Nov 2018

Malaysia’s progress on education for migrants, refugees too slow, says Unesco report

Datuk Seri Najib Razak speaks to reporters at Parliament in Kuala Lumpur November 2, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 20 Nov 2018

Najib predicts lower EPF, unit trust dividends this year

Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo speaks during a press conference at Wisma Bernama in Kuala Lumpur May 28, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 20 Nov 2018

Petition seeks Gobind’s ouster over criticism of TM’s service quality