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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  / 13 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  / 18 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  / 17 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  / 19 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  / 17 h ago

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

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

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  / 15 h ago

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

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  / 13 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  / 16 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  / 14 h ago

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

(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  / 2 h ago

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

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  / 16 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  / 15 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  / 14 h ago

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

Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng arrives at the Parliament in Kuala Lumpur October 17, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 12 Nov 2018

Guan Eng says ‘happy’ if Putrajaya able to claim back 30pc of 1MDB assets

Former Batu MP Tian Chua speaks during the Majlis Kemenangan Rakyat Parlimen Batu in Sentul May 13, 2018. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 12 Nov 2018

Time for ‘reconciliation’, Tian Chua says after divisive PKR election

Sungai Puyu assemblyman Phee Boon Poh speaks to the press during the State Assembly Sitting in George Town November 12, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 12 Nov 2018

Penang govt to clamp down on illegal plastic factories

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad speaks during an interview with Agence France-Presse (AFP) in Putrajaya November 1, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Malaysia / 12 Nov 2018

Dr M urges big companies to help smaller counterparts tap global markets via online trade

Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng and Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad pose for the cameras in Parliament November 2, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 12 Nov 2018

Cabinet to reshuffle? Rumours, says Guan Eng

Former Sabah chief minister Tan Sri Musa Aman arrives at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex November 5, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 12 Nov 2018

Musa Aman on medical leave, Sabah Speaker tells state assembly

Malaysia / 12 Nov 2018

Report: New law in pipeline with stiffer penalties for food, beverage meddlers

Kedah state assembly speaker Datuk Ahmad Kasim said Ku Abd Rahman (pic) had submitted a letter about his decision to become an independent assemblyman yesterday. u00e2u20acu201d Picture via Facebook/Ku Abd Rahman
Malaysia / 12 Nov 2018

In Kedah, Guar Cempedak rep quits Umno

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 / 12 Nov 2018

Now, Sarawak PKR claims proof massive vote buying occurred in Julau poll

Sebanyak 28 buah kedai di blok pertama dan kedua di gerai makanan Uptown Seksyen 24 di Shah Alam terbakar 100 peratus, kata pegawai bomba. u00e2u20acu201d Foto ihsan Facebook/Ahmad Khai nSn
Malaysia / 12 Nov 2018

Fire destroys 35 shops in ‘Uptown’ Shah Alam

Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng tables Budget 2019 at Parliament in Kuala Lumpur November 2, 2018.u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 12 Nov 2018

Malaysia to offer ‘safe haven’ for investors amid US-China trade war

Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim speaks to reporters at Parliament in Kuala Lumpur on August 8, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 12 Nov 2018

Shahidan charged with molest of 15-year-old girl

Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong inspecting the honour guard at The Istana in Singapore November 12, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Zurairi AR
Malaysia / 12 Nov 2018

Dr M arrives in Singapore for two-day official visit

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Malaysia / 12 Nov 2018

Jho Low may have entered China under alias, says Guan Eng

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Malaysia / 12 Nov 2018

46 flood victims still at relief centres in Lipis

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor leaves the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex October 4, 2018. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 12 Nov 2018

Report: Rosmah, ex-aide to face fresh charges this week