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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

Member of the Bar Council Syahredzan Johan gives a speech at a public forum at the Raja Aziz Addruse Auditorium in Kuala Lumpur, September 6, 2014. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 10 Nov 2018

Don’t give up on PTPTN pledge, Pakatan told

Foliage partly covers a 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) billboard at the funds flagship Tun Razak Exchange development in Kuala Lumpur, July 3, 2015. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Malaysia / 10 Nov 2018

‘Kleptocrats’, documentary on 1MDB scandal, opens at NY fest

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad speaks during an interview with Agence France-Presse (AFP) in Putrajaya November 1, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Malaysia / 10 Nov 2018

Kelantan government wants Dr M’s view on Kelantan’s development

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 / 10 Nov 2018

Ideologies contrary to true Islamic teachings should be curbed, Sabah CM says

Ketari state assemblyman Syefura Othman, or also known as Rara, speaks to Malay Mail at DAP headquarters in Kuala Lumpur June 12, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 10 Nov 2018

DAP’s Rara dismayed by broken PTPTN pledge

Human Resources Minister M. Kulasegaran speaks during a press conference at Wisma HRDF in Kuala Lumpur June 5, 2018. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 10 Nov 2018

HRDF Consolidated Fund misappropriated to buy property, pay bonuses, says Kulasegaran

Education Minister Maszlee Malik speaks during a news conference at Parliament in Kuala Lumpur August 1, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 10 Nov 2018

Maszlee: Finance Ministry agrees with proposal to continue book voucher scheme

Wan Saiful Wan Jan, CEO IDEAS speaks at Public Forum The Selangor MB Crisis & the Ways Forward, KLSCAH. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Siow Feng Saw
Malaysia / 10 Nov 2018

Students irate over broken PTPTN pledge, insist Pakatan deliver

A boat covered with PKR flags is displayed at the junction of Jalan Permatang Pauh, May 6, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by KE Ooi
Malaysia / 10 Nov 2018

PKR suspends poll at controversial Julau branch over ‘cyberattack’

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad speaks during an interview with Agence France-Presse (AFP) in Putrajaya November 1, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Malaysia / 10 Nov 2018

Dr M to be conferred honorary Doctor of Laws by NUS on Nov 13, says Singapore ministry

Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng and Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad pose with a copy of the Budget 2019 report in Parliament November 2, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 10 Nov 2018

Govt not neglecting M40 group, says Ramon Navaratnam

Datuk Seri Najib Razak gestures as he speaks to the audience at Majlis Santai bersama Najib at PWTC in Kuala Lumpur November 3, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Ham Abu Bakar
Malaysia / 10 Nov 2018

Just throw away that manifesto, Najib tells Pakatan

Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman speaks at Muar Traders Hotel u00e2u20acu201d Photo by Mohd Firdaus Abdul Latif
Malaysia / 10 Nov 2018

Syed Saddiq: Give youths space and chance to spearhead Malaysia Baharu drive

u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 10 Nov 2018

Petra Jaya PKR candidate lodges police report over change in polling date

Barisan Nasional P115 Parliament Batu candidate Datuk Dr Dominic Lau speaks during a campaign rally at Taman Mastiara in Kuala Lumpur May 6, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 10 Nov 2018

Lau, Yong fight for Gerakan’s top post

Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister, Datuk Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, speaks to Malay Mail at his office in Putrajaya July 4, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 10 Nov 2018

Domestic Trade Ministry to run pilot test first before implementing petrol subsidy