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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  / 14 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  / 14 h ago

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

Pasir Gudang Municipal Council (MPPG) Mohd Nasir Mohd Yunus standing at the site of the burning solid waste landfill. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Amni Jagat
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2018

Johor landfill site’s burning causing health alarm to surrounding villagers

Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim speaks to reporters at Parliament in Kuala Lumpur on August 8, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2018

Shahidan Kassim required in court on Monday to face charge

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow speaks to the press in Komtar, George Town November, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2018

Penang announces RM1,000 bonus for civil servants

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow addressing the room before the swearing-in ceremony of the new state councillors at the Seberang Perai Municiple Council headquarters in Bandar Perda July 2, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2018

Penang govt allocates RM56.8m for Islamic development

The Penang International Airport is set to undergo terminal optimisation works. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2018

Penang govt wants new international airport built on reclaimed land in Batu Maung

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Malaysia / 09 Nov 2018

Man who put nephew in washing machine jailed two months

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow and other officials visit the site of a landslide in Paya Terubong October 19, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2018

Penang sets aside RM10m for hill slope rehab

Snow covered transfer lines are seen at the Dominion Cove Point Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminal in Lusby, Maryland March 18, 2014. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2018

Enough natural gas reserves in Sarawak to last 17 years, state assembly told

Tun Daim Zainuddin speaks during the u00e2u20acu02dcDialog Tun Daim Bersama Pengundi Muaru00e2u20acu2122 at Pasir Yusof, Muar May 5, 2018. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2018

Zaid: I was talking about Daim and his billionaire buddies

Actor and director Datuk Farid Kamil speaks to the media about his arrest last month at a press conference in Shah Alam February 28, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2018

Police to call up Farid Kamil over RM5m bribe claim

A homeless man sleeps on a pavement as a Malaysian woman carries an umbrella during a rain-shower in downtown Kuala Lumpur on June 2, 2015. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2018

Penang govt to review decade-old social welfare programmes

Tourists visit Armenian Street in George Town, situated within the core zone of the cityu00e2u20acu2122s Unesco Heritage Site, on September 2, 2017. u00e2u20acu2022 Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2018

Penang allocates RM34m to spur state tourism

Datuk Seri Azmin Ali (right) and Rafizi Ramli at PKR headquarters in Petaling Jaya on September 21, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2018

As chaotic PKR election finally wraps up, Azmin’s future hangs by a thread

A hawk soars by at Curtis Crest. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by KE Ooi
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2018

Groups want state to axe proposal to build hotels on Penang Hill

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Malaysia / 09 Nov 2018

Selangor cops seek mum, stepdad after boy dies of suspected abuse

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Datuk Tong Kooi Ong launch the FundMyHome project in Semenyih November 4, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Azinuddin Ghazali
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2018

Now, Kadir Jasin says timing of FundMyHome raises eyebrows