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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  / 14 h ago

Slow drive to town: New Year’s Eve traffic snarls KL roads

The federal government has gazetted February 1, 2026, as a dual public holiday for Thaipusam Day and Federal Territory Day. — Canva AI pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

One date, two holidays: Feb 1 brings Thaipusam and FT Day together

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  / 11 h ago

EPF announces policy and product enhancements effective January 2026

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  / 15 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  / 17 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  / 15 h ago

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

A viral video showing a fight at the Melor market last Thursday led to the arrest of 12 individuals. — Screengrab from Facebook
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Melor public market brawl in Kota Bharu: Five women plead guilty, fined RM1,000 each

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  / 13 h ago

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

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said the two men were detained in the state several hours after the incident. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Penang cops nab two men over fatal Sungai Bakap restaurant attack by masked assailants, case classified as murder

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  / 15 h ago

Azhan Md Othman named new Army chief; Chief of Defence Forces appointment on hold pending probe

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  / 14 h ago

Public transport in Greater KL functional but fragile, Khazanah Research Institute study finds

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  / 11 h ago

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

Tan Sri Abdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir (left) claims Datuk Seri Aliff Syukri Kamarzaman’s social media posts in July 2023 alleging that he owed him ‘tens of millions of ringgit’ have seriously tarnished his reputation. — Pictures by Yusof Mat Isa/Bernama
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Ex-minister Abdul Kadir’s defamation suit over alleged debt claim against Aliff Syukri set for trial next week

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  / 12 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  / 15 h ago

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

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

PKR sec-gen: Onus on Julau branch to object to dodgy members

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Datuk Tong Kooi Ong launch the FundMyHome project in Semenyih November 4, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Azinuddin Ghazali
Malaysia / 10 Nov 2018

Insider knowledge? FundMyHome and Budget’s P2P framework not the same thing

A preschool student eats breakfast on her first day of school in Puchong January 2, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 10 Nov 2018

Free breakfast for students tasty idea, but parents want it done properly

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 / 09 Nov 2018

What leave? No Supreme Council member broached the topic today, says Zahid

Datuk Amiruddin Hamzah, April 27, 2018. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2018

Deputy minister: Kedah to receive additional revenue despite halting logging in Ulu Muda

Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad delivers the keynote address at the World Chinese Economic Forum in Serdang November 9, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2018

PH government will fulfil its promises, says Dr M

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Malaysia / 09 Nov 2018

Pensiangan parliamentary seat remains with PBRS

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Tun Daim Zainuddin and Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz are pictured during a ceramah at Taman Bukit Piatu Mutiara, Melaka May 4, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2018

Dr M welcomes Rafidah to join PPBM

Malaysia / 09 Nov 2018

Singapore minister: Malaysian media skipped ‘basic checks’ over article linking PM Lee, 1MDB

Damansara MP Tony Pua speaks at the Budget 2019 conference, November 9, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Razak Ghazali
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2018

Petronas’ negative outlook not a downgrade, says Tony Pua

Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Azmin Ali is pictured in the Parliament building August 8, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2018

Azmin urges Selangor to focus on high-impact projects

DAPu00e2u20acu2122s Padungan assemblyman Wong King Wei expressed concern today over the presence of SB officers inside the Sarawak assembly chamber. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Sulok Tawie
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2018

DAP assemblyman advises Speaker to look into the reform of Sarawak state assembly

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (right) and deputy Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan are seen during a press conference at the party headquarters in Kuala Lumpur November 9, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2018

United by common enemy ICERD, Umno to share stage with PAS in Perak

Selangor CID Chief, SAC Fadzil Ahmat, speaks during a press conference at IPK Selangor, Shah Alam May 2, 2017. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2018

Most predators in child sexual crimes are known to victims, say police

Education Minister Maszlee Malik speaks to reporters at Parliament in Kuala Lumpur November 2, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2018

Aide: Maszlee agrees to relinquish IIUM post, insists ‘not forced’ to do so

Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad delivers the keynote address at the World Chinese Economic Forum in Serdang November 9, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2018

Dr M: No strings attached in Japan’s issuance of Samurai bonds to Malaysia