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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

Sultan Nazrin Shah (centre in yellow top) and Perak royal family members taking part in the Sultan of Perak Birthday Run in Kuala Kangsar November 11, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 11 Nov 2018

Perak Sultan joins 7,000 in his birthday run

Malaysia / 11 Nov 2018

On 100th anniversary of WWI, servicemen remember fallen warriors at Tugu Negara

FundMyHomeu00e2u20acu2122s full-page advertisements were seen in local newspapers The Star, Sinar Harian and Sin Chew Daily today. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Ida Lim
Malaysia / 11 Nov 2018

Under-scrutiny EdgeProp buys full page ads in several dailies to promote FundMyHome

A logo of a Petronas fuel station is seen against a darkening sky in Kuala Lumpur, February 10, 2016. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Malaysia / 11 Nov 2018

Petronas: Dividend payments take into account ability to service debts

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Malaysia / 11 Nov 2018

107 displaced after floods hit village in Raub

Datuk A. Kadir Jasin speaks at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur May 14, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Nov 2018

Kadir Jasin: Samurai bonds not to repay Malaysia’s debts

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Malaysia / 11 Nov 2018

Ex-Goldman Sachs CEO met Jho Low in 1MDB scandal, says source

A Malaysian man reads a newspaper outside a shop in downtown Kuala Lumpur on October 10, 2012. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Malaysia / 11 Nov 2018

Malay community’s survival our priority, not shareholders, Utusan editors say

Zuraida Kamaruddin speaks during the 'Malaysia: A New Dawn' forum in Kuala Lumpur October 9, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 11 Nov 2018

Show us who ‘hacked’ the system, PKR’s Zuraida challenges party polls chief

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi speaks during a press conference at the party headquarters in Kuala Lumpur November 9, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 11 Nov 2018

Zahid says not taking garden leave, Umno to stay too

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Malaysia / 11 Nov 2018

Girl claims widespread abuse at Temerloh welfare home

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Malaysia / 11 Nov 2018

Nine-month-old girl dies after alleged rape by caretaker’s husband

Khairy Jamaluddin speaks during a press conference in Parliament, Kuala Lumpur November 1, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 11 Nov 2018

To observers, Khairy’s recent tweets signal move to chart own future

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

What the new Pakatan govt will bring to the table this Asean Summit

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim greets supporters in Port Dickson September 28, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Nov 2018

Anwar confident of fulfilling all PD campaign promises

Deputy Prime Minister Datin Seri Wan Azizah Wan Ismail speaks during an event in Putrajaya July 16, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Azinuddin Ghazali
Malaysia / 10 Nov 2018

DPM: Indian community will not be left behind