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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

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

(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  / 4 h ago

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

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  / 19 h ago

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

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  / 4 h ago

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

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  / 15 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  / 17 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  / 18 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  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 2 h ago

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

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  / 17 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  / 16 h ago

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

The intense presence of security forces in Semporna is reassuring to locals and tourists. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Julia Chan
Malaysia / 12 Nov 2018

Curfew in seven districts in ESSZone extended to Nov 27

PVTM President, Mohd Ali Baharom speaks to members of the media during a press conference at his office in Kuala Lumpur, October 7, 2015. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 12 Nov 2018

PPBM rejects Ali Tinju’s membership bid, says looking for members with ‘quality’

Sabah opposition politician Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Saw Siow Feng
Malaysia / 12 Nov 2018

Jeffrey Kitingan nearly booted out of Sabah assembly over ‘alternative budget’

nSabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun. u00e2u20acu201d Bernama picn
Malaysia / 12 Nov 2018

Sabah Umno denies flying some members going solo

Singapore named a variety of orchid Dendrobium Mahathir Siti Hasmah at the Istana in Singapore November 12, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture courtesy of the Department of Information Malaysia
Malaysia / 12 Nov 2018

Singapore names reddish-brown, purple orchid after Dr M, wife

Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during a bilateral meeting at The Istana in Singapore November 12, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture courtesy of the Department of Information Malaysia
Malaysia / 12 Nov 2018

Dr M: Can’t avoid differences, competition between Malaysia, Singapore

A boy sitting in a toy tricycle is pushed past shelves of bottled beverages at a supermarket in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu province in this April 10, 2006 file photo. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Malaysia / 12 Nov 2018

Sweetened beverages excise tax should be in phases, says F&N

Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during a bilateral meeting at The Istana in Singapore November 12, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture courtesy of the Department of Information Malaysia
Malaysia / 12 Nov 2018

At lunch with Dr M, Singapore’s Lee reminisces about Bidor’s ‘wantan mee’

u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Malaysia / 12 Nov 2018

Ex-cop escapes death sentence for murder

Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin presenting his keynote address at the Public Sector Internal Audit Conference 2018 in Kuala Lumpur September 13, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Ham Abu Bakar
Malaysia / 12 Nov 2018

Silo programmes a reason aid not reaching B40 households, says deputy minister

A professor in Canada teamed up with a brewing company to recreate a fourth-century beer. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Malaysia / 12 Nov 2018

Sandakan Oktoberfest celebration may have overlooked religious sensitivities, says DAP rep

Shah Alam MP Khalid Samad speaks during a press conference in Parliament in Kuala Lumpur March 13, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 12 Nov 2018

Viral pictures of SMART Tunnel flooding untrue, says minister

Federal Territories Minister Khalid Abdul Samad speaks to reporters at Parliament in Kuala Lumpur November 12, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Azneal Ishak
Malaysia / 12 Nov 2018

Amanah: Oktoberfest fine as long as Muslims not part of it

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi at Parliament in Kuala Lumpur November 12, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Azneal Ishak
Malaysia / 12 Nov 2018

Don’t stop criticising previous BN govt, Anwar tells Pakatan

Tan Sri Annuar Musa speaks to reporters at Parliament in Kuala Lumpur November 12, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Azneal Ishak
Malaysia / 12 Nov 2018

Umno reps continuously receiving ‘proposals’ to quit party, sec-gen claims

Entrepreneur Development Minister Mohd Redzuan Md Yusof delivers his speech during the at the Beauty Expo 2018 in Kuala Lumpur October 5, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Abdul Razak Ghazali
Malaysia / 12 Nov 2018

Third national car blueprint to be presented to Dr M in two weeks, says minister