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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  / 16 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  / 17 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  / 13 h ago

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

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

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

(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

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

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

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  / 2 h ago

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

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

Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism Minister Datuk Saifuddin Nasution Ismail speaks during press conference in Kuala Lumpur July 26, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Firdaus Latifnn
Malaysia / 11 Nov 2018

PKR sec-gen says 2,700 delegates to attend national congress

Foreign Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah speaks to Malay Mail at Wisma Putra in Putrajaya November 1, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Azinuddin Ghazali
Malaysia / 11 Nov 2018

Saifuddin: Special hope on Dr M from Asean at summit

Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad speaks during a press conference after the tabling of Budget 2019 in Parliament November 2, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 11 Nov 2018

In bilateral meet with Putin, will Dr M bring up MH17?

Datuk Seri Najib Razak speaks to reporters at Parliament in Kuala Lumpur November 2, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 11 Nov 2018

Najib: 1MDB doesn’t owe IPIC, it’s the reverse

Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad delivers his speech at the launch of the u00e2u20acu02dcTunas Doktor Mudau00e2u20acu2122 programme at Universiti Islam Antarabangsa in Kuala Lumpur July 26, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Azneal Ishak
Malaysia / 11 Nov 2018

Health Ministry turning to drones to combat Aedes mosquitoes

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin speaks at the Department of Home Affairs in Putrajaya May 22, 2018. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 11 Nov 2018

Muhyiddin: PH govt will not breach Federal Constitution in ratifying ICERD

Federal Territories Minister Khalid Abdul Samad speaks during a press conference at Kuala Lumpur City Hall in Kuala Lumpur July 9, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 11 Nov 2018

New name for FT Ministry expected early next year, says Khalid

Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye speaks to the media during his working visit to the Malim Nawar Health Clinic, November 5, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Marcus Pheong
Malaysia / 11 Nov 2018

Deputy health minister: Only govt hospitals with good bandwidth to get EMR system

Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye delivering his speech at the launching of u00e2u20acu02dcPink In Health; We Can I Can Initiativeu00e2u20acu2122 at Aeon Klebang, Ipoh. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 11 Nov 2018

Deputy health minister says orthopaedic doctor in sex probe may face cops, MACC

Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mukhriz Tun Dr Mahathir (fourth right) together with some of the Excou00e2u20acu2122s line-ups show the Budget 2019 book at the Kedah State Legislative Assembly in Alor Star, November 11, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Nov 2018

Kedah tables 2019 Budget with projected RM57.78m deficit

Datuk Seri Mustafar Ali speaks during a press conference at the Immigration Department in Putrajaya June 1, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Zuraneeza Zulkifli
Malaysia / 11 Nov 2018

PKR polls data chief with cops, Immigration D-G clarifies

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail speaking during the Pergerakan Puteri Islam Malaysia national celebration in Cheras, November 11, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Razak Ghazali
Malaysia / 11 Nov 2018

DPM denounces man who raped baby girl as ‘despicable’, demands justice

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail speaking to the press during the Pergerakan Puteri Islam Malaysia national celebration in Cheras, November 11, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Razak Ghazali
Malaysia / 11 Nov 2018

PKR president suggests moles in Julau out to ruin party

PKR central election committee chairman Datuk Mohd Rashid Din at a press conference at the partyu00e2u20acu2122s headquarters in Petaling Jaya September 18, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 11 Nov 2018

PKR polls chief says Julau vote on hold because cops have tablets

A PKR member registers at the polling centre for Petra Jaya in Kuching November 10, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Nov 2018

Sarawak PKR in uproar after polls data chief stopped from flying out of Sibu, taken away

Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal during a press conference after chairing a Cabinet meeting in Kota Kinabalu, July 18, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Nov 2018

Sabah CM urges MASWings to rethink axing east coast routes