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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  / 16 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  / 18 h ago

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

(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  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 5 h ago

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

Starting January 1, businesses with an annual turnover or revenue of up to RM5 million will be required to implement e-invoicing. — Bernama pic 
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

Starting today, businesses with revenue up to RM5m required to implement e-invoicing

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  / 16 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  / 19 h ago

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

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was the guest of honour at the Visit Malaysia 2026 Countdown campaign in Pavilion KL, December 31, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Anwar joins packed Bukit Bintang crowd to ring in New Year, kick off Visit Malaysia 2026

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  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 19 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  / 17 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  / 19 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  / 18 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  / 17 h ago

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

In his New Year’s Eve message, DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke calls for integrity and problem-solving in 2026. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Politics must improve lives, not fuel conflict, says DAP sec-gen as Malaysia readies for 2026

Muhammed Yusoff Rawther and his lawyer, Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla, arrive at Bukit Aman police headquarters in Kuala Lumpur December 17, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 17 Dec 2019

Yusoff Rawther takes lie detector test over sexual misconduct claims against Anwar

Rural Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun speaks to reporters after launching the SMEu00e2u20acu2122s Product Empowerment Carnival in Tanjung Rambutan, Ipoh December 17, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 17 Dec 2019

Rina Harun says Putrajaya should get to the bottom of Malaysia’s annual floods

A Chinese navy frigate is seen on the horizon in waters close to the Haiyang Shiyou 981 in the South China Sea, July 27, 2014. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Malaysia / 17 Dec 2019

Report: China objects to Malaysia’s UN submission on South China Sea

File photo of ex-policemen Azilah Hadri (right) and Sirul Azhar Umar.
Malaysia / 17 Dec 2019

Federal Court to hear Azilah’s review bid over Altantuya murder conviction in April 2020

A man wades through floodwater after retrieving items from his house in Rompin December 16, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Dec 2019

Watch out for crocs in floodwaters, Perhilitan warns Johoreans

Cityliner drivers said they have not received their salaries for two months. u00e2u20acu201d Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Dec 2019

Drivers’ strike cripples Cityliner bus services in Kelantan

Mohd Khairul Azam Abdul Aziz speaks to reporters at the Kuala Lumpur High Court December 17, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 17 Dec 2019

Lawyer makes second legal jab to declare vernacular schools unconstitutional

Oxford Universityu00e2u20acu2122s Poverty and Human Development Initiative director Sabina Alkire speaks during the UNDP Human Development Report 2019 in Kuala Lumpur December 17, 2019. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 17 Dec 2019

Speak directly to poor to fight poverty, Oxford don advises govt

File photo of Azilah Hadri and Sirul Azhar Umar (heads covered) during one of their court appearances in 2009. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 17 Dec 2019

Azilah Hadri’s trial lawyer says still working on pardon for Altantuya murder, not part of apex court review bid

An aerial view of flooded farmland in Mersing December 17, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Dec 2019

More flood evacuees allowed to return home in Johor

Shaariibuu Setev arrives at the Shah Alam High court January 28, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 17 Dec 2019

Altantuya’s dad wants fresh probe after convicted killer claims Najib behind murder order

Former Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan speaking at a news conference, September 14, 2015. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 17 Dec 2019

Mocked over Altantuya murder, ex-IGP Musa Hassan says has no problem sleeping

E. Meeriam Rosaline (second right) is seen at the Kuala Lumpur High Court December 17, 2019. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 17 Dec 2019

Son’s bid to declare Samy Vellu mentally unfit delayed as ex-minister’s alleged common-law wife seeks to intervene

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

At KL Summit, Syed Saddiq tells world Muslim leaders to make youths their equal

Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah launches SkilssMalaysia 2.0:Skills4all at the Perak Industrial Training Institute in Ipoh December 3, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 17 Dec 2019

Perak Sultan says world urgently needs more climate activists

File photo of ex-policemen Azilah Hadri and Sirul Azhar Umar (heads covered). The Court of Appeal in Putrajaya on August 23, 2013 overturned their conviction of murdering Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Malaysia / 17 Dec 2019

Kit Siang calls for inquiry into Altantuya’s murder trial to find ‘real’ masterminds