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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

Google Malaysiau00e2u20acu2122s head of communications Zeffri Yusof holds up a whiteboard with the words u00e2u20acu02dcEarth Day Quizu00e2u20acu2122, the most-searched term in Malaysia this year, during a Google event at Publika, Kuala Lumpur December 11, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Hari Anggaran
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

In Malaysia, Thanos, haze levels and BSH dominate Google searches for 2019

Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal launching the 2019 Kota Kinabalu Christmas celebration in Padang Merdeka December 11, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

Sabah govt declares Dec 24 as additional Christmas holiday

Negri Sembilan Health, Environment, Cooperatives and Consumerism committee chairman S. Veerapan during his visit to the illegal oil storage site in Kampung Bemban Hilir near Seremban December 11, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

N. Sembilan Environment Dept orders closure of illegal used oil processing plant

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow speaks to the press about parcel rent in George Town December 10, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

Penang Structure Plan 2030 gazetted, says Chow

Family members of LTTE-linked suspects gather at the Parliament entrance to submit a memorandum to Parliament Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Mohamad Ariff Mat Yusof in Kuala Lumpur November 21,2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

LTTE: Cases of four men including Seremban Jaya assemblyman transferred to High Court

Families seek shelter at a flood relief centre in the Kota Tinggi Vocational College in Kota Tinggi December 10, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

Flood in Kota Tinggi improves

Christina Liew casts her vote at the PKR elections in Sekolah Menengah Kian Kok in Kota Kinabalu, November 3, 2018. nu00e2u20acu201dBernama picn
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

Sabah Pakatan agrees for Warisan, not Bersatu, to contest Kimanis poll

Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Wan Omar is seen at the Kuala Lumpur High Court December 11, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

Ex-EC deputy denies RM360k partially used to print Quran, insists all went towards voter registration

The Felda Global Ventures logo is pictured at its headquarters in Kuala Lumpur October 9, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

Felda NGO: Settlers working on proposal to help deter govt from selling FGV

Indian High Commisioner to Malaysia, Shri Mridul Kumar speaks during a press conference in Petaling Jaya December 11, 2019.u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

What boycott? We still buy Malaysian palm oil, says Indian envoy

Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

Philip Morris Malaysia named top employer in implementation of ‘people-first’ HR policies

A Petronas logo at their office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia August 15, 2017. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

Selling Petronas back to Sabah not the way forward, says Sabah DAP

Home Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin speaks to reporters after flagging off the Floods Humanitarian Mission by the Anak Muda NGO in Putrajaya December 11, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

Home minister says still waiting for full report from Pastor Koh, Amri’s task force

Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is seen at the Kuala Lumpur High Court December 11, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

Firm’s CEO: Zahid issued RM10m cheque as loan after meeting arranged by ‘Datuk K’

DAP lawmakers P. Gunasekaran and G. Saminathan, along with S. Chandru, are ferried to the Melaka Sessions Court in Ayer Keroh October 29, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

Monday hearing for bail application by trio detained for LTTE links

Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Openg speaks to reporters in Kuching October 29, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

CM: Sarawak aims to export RM6b in furnitures by 2030