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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  / 14 h ago

EPF announces policy and product enhancements effective January 2026

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  / 17 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  / 19 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  / 18 h ago

Singapore durian vendors slash prices after bumper Musang King harvest in Malaysia

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  / 18 h ago

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

(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  / 3 h ago

It's official: Perak family's three stateless generations are Malaysians, govt did not appeal court ruling

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  / 14 h ago

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

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  / 18 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  / 16 h ago

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

Kamaladevi Kanniappan, who was stateless, but has been declared a Malaysian citizen along with her Perak family. Dec 31 , 2025 . Photo courtesy of Kamaladevi Kanniappan
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

‘Now, we can dream’ of tomorrow: Perak family says after three stateless generations finally recognised as Malaysians

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  / 17 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  / 15 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  / 17 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  / 16 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  / 15 h ago

PM Anwar: Embrace spirit of togetherness, Madani will serve with integrity, courage and compassion

Children wave the Jalur Gemilang during the 2019 Childrenu00e2u20acu2122s Day programme at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Presint 8 (1) in Putrajaya October 12, 2019 u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2019

Studying in an international school does not make a Malaysian less Malaysian, say parents and experts

A tow truck attempts to retrieve a stalled pickup truck along Jalan Kota Tinggi-Mersing in Kota Tinggi December 17, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Dec 2019

Floods ease in Johor, Pahang

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani arrives at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang December 17, 2019. u00e2u20acu2022 Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Dec 2019

Iran President Hassan Rouhani arrives in Malaysia for KL Summit

Chief secretary Datuk Seri Dr Ismail Bakar speaks during the meeting of government officers with the Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad in Putrajaya April 30, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 17 Dec 2019

Chief sec denies there will be reshuffle of ministry heads

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Malaysia / 17 Dec 2019

Perak Immigration Dept nabs 32 Chinese nationals over online scam

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Malaysia / 17 Dec 2019

Police believe suspect in Myanmar woman’s murder still in Penang

Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad delivers a speech during the 2019 South-east Asia Ulama Multaqa gathering in Sepang November 19, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 17 Dec 2019

Dr M plays down Pakistan PM's absence from KL Summit

Federal Territories Minister Khalid Abdul Samad is pictured at Parliament in Kuala Lumpur November 28, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 17 Dec 2019

FT minister: Traders at Bazaria Wangsa Maju to enjoy lower rental rates

Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad delivers a speech during the signing ceremony between TRX City and IWH CREC to develop Bandar Malaysia in Putrajaya December 17, 2019. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 17 Dec 2019

Dr M: KL Summit has no intention of taking over OIC’s role

Former Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) CEO Datuk Zahrah Abd Wahab Fenner appears at the Sessions Court in Ipoh October 7, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 17 Dec 2019

March 9 hearing for ex-SSM CEO, son’s graft trial

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Liew Vui Keong speaks to reporters during the Human Rights Day Forum in Kuala Lumpur December 10, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 17 Dec 2019

MA63 constitutional amendments to be tabled in March, says law minister

The Indah Water logo is pictured at the Pantai 2 Sewage Treatment Plant in Kuala Lumpur July 25, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 17 Dec 2019

Indah Water urges govt to raise sewerage tariffs early next year

A man refuels his vehicle at a petrol station in Kuala Lumpur November 2, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 17 Dec 2019

MIDF Research sees Malaysia’s inflation rising to 2.4pc in 2020 on petrol subsidy policy

Director and Consultant Joseph Paul Maliamauv speaks during the Tenaganita press conference in Petaling Jaya December 17, 2019. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 17 Dec 2019

Return RM2.5b due to migrant workers from rehiring programme, Tenaganita tells govt

Personnel from the Fire and Rescue Department march during the National Day celebrations at Dataran Putrajaya August 31, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 17 Dec 2019

Minister urges Fire Dept to hire more women

Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad delivers a speech during the signing ceremony between TRX City and IWH CREC to develop Bandar Malaysia in Putrajaya December 17, 2019. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 17 Dec 2019

PM: Bandar Malaysia will not be exclusively for the rich