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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  / 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  / 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  / 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  / 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

(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

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

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

Najib says ‘delegated’ bank account to others, not responsible for their wrongdoings

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

Najib’s SRC trial to continue Jan 2020, court vacates his joint RM6.6b IPIC trial

A man wades through floodwater after retrieving items from his house in Rompin December 16, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2019

Flood situation in Pahang, Johor slightly changed

Lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur High Court December 3, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2019

Prisons Dept rejects Shafee’s claim Azilah met VVIP outside jail

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

In SRC trial, Najib suspects signatures on documents forged, insists need expert to verify

Nora Anneu00e2u20acu2122s parents, Sebastien Marie Philipe and Meabh Jaseprine Quoirin speaking to a member of the search and rescue team near The Dusun August 10, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture courtesy of Malaysian police source
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2019

Parents of Franco-Irish teenager Nora Quoirin say case has 'criminal element'

Malaysiau00e2u20acu2122s Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad speaks during an interview with Reuters in Putrajaya December 10, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2019

Dr M invites Sarawak, Sabah to explore idea of owning stakes in Petronas

University students wearing Guy Fawkes masks pose for a photoshot to support anti-government protests before their graduation ceremony at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in Hong Kong November 5, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2019

Malaysian students among Hong Kong global students facing fear and rebellion

A bird's-eye view of Kuala Lumpur April 30, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2019

World Bank economist: Malaysia needs policy review to address disconnect between ‘impressive’ growth with consumers’ reality

Lim Kit Siang is pictured at the Parliament lobby November 21,2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2019

Kit Siang moots grand meeting of lawyers to discuss fresh Altantuya murder probe

New Ipoh Mayor Datuk Ahmad Suaidi Abdul Rahim attends a press conference at the State Secretariat Building in Ipoh July 9, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2019

Perak picks Ipoh mayor Ahmad Suaidi as new state secretary

Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman attends the opening of the KL Youth Summit 2019 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre December 17, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2019

KL Youth Summit enters Day 2 with its general assembly

Director General of Health, Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, speaks to reporters during press conference in Putrajaya June 27, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2019

Health Ministry seized products worth RM142m in raids over past three years, says D-G

Deputy Education Minister Teo Nie Ching at the Parliament Lobby in Kuala Lumpur November 13, 2019. u00e2u20acu201dPicture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2019

Govt to strengthen bilateral ties with China through education, says deputy minister

PKR communications director Fahmi Fadzil speaks during the last day of the 2019 PKR National Congress in Melaka December 8, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2019

Fahmi Fadzil is first MP to present his ‘report card’

Laptops are seen ready for use in Dewan Rakyat ahead of the 14th Parliament session that begins July 16. u00e2u20acu201d Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2019

Dewan Negara passes 2020 Supply Bill