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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  / 12 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  / 17 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  / 16 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  / 18 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

A viral video showing a fight at the Melor market last Thursday led to the arrest of 12 individuals. — Screengrab from Facebook
Malaysia  / 19 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  / 15 h ago

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

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

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  / 12 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  / 13 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  / 16 h ago

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

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

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  / 14 h ago

Indonesia’s new criminal code criminalises premarital sex, insults to the state; minister warns of abuse risks

Prime Minister's Office in Putrajaya December 6, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2019

PMO: Dr M never met convict ex-commando Azilah in prison

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex during a break in proceedings December 3, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2019

Report: US Securities Commission said Najib received kickbacks from 1MDB bonds

Suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam sympathiser Kalaimughilan Arjunan is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur High Court October 31, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2019

Quartet pleads not guilty to LTTE-related charges

All Women Expedition to Antarctica mentor Sharifah Mazlina Syed Abdul Kadir (2nd left) with Siti Jumaidah Bensali, Salehah Abu Nor and Nurul Atiqah Tamarun during the flagging off ceremony at KLIA in Sepang December 12, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2019

Johor Sultan confirms polar explorer’s royal titles stripped in 2010

Chinau00e2u20acu2122s national flag is seen outside the Embassy of The Peopleu00e2u20acu2122s Republic of China in Kuala Lumpur January 26, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2019

Malaysia, China are close friends who share a long history, says Daim

Lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex November 21, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2019

Court grants temporary return of Shafee’s passport

Sugarbook generic. u00e2u20acu201d Picture via Facebook
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2019

‘Sugar Daddy’ app creator defends Bangsar billboard ad, claims misled by publisher

Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad looks at a scale model of Bandar Malaysia during the signing ceremony between TRX City and IWH CREC in Putrajaya December 17, 2019. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2019

Guan Eng: New Bandar Malaysia terms see country gain over RM4b in profit

u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2019

Putrajaya’s suit against NFCorp to be heard Jan 13

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex December 18, 2019. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2019

SRC trial: Prosecution compares Najib’s defence to infamous VK Lingam’s ‘looks like me, sounds like me, but not me’ quote

Tun Daim Zainuddin speaks attends the 29th Tunku Abdul Rahman Lecture in Kuala Lumpur December 18, 2019. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2019

Daim tells govt to make it easy for entrepreneurs to do business

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 / 18 Dec 2019

Sabah Umno has RM254,112.24 in 1MDB-linked funds forfeited to Putrajaya

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex December 18, 2019. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2019

Accused of ordering Altantuya’s murder, Najib to swear his denial

Tun Daim Zainuddin speaks during the 29th Tunku Abdul Rahman Lecture in Kuala Lumpur December 18, 2019. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2019

Daim says worried Bandar Malaysia may result in RM20b property overhang

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan talks to journalists in Istanbul October 13, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Murat Kula/Presidential Press Office handout via Reuters
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2019

Turkey’s Erdogan arrives in Malaysia for KL Summit

Papan iklan berkaitan u00e2u20acu02dcSugardaddyu00e2u20acu2122 didakwa dinaikkan di sekitar kawasan ibu kota. u00e2u20acu201d Foto ihsan Facebook/Tentera Troll
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2019

DBKL says ‘Sugar Daddy’ ad on Bangsar billboard illegal, orders removal