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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  / 17 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

Attorney General Tan Sri Tommy Thomas is seen at the Kuala Lumpur High Court December 10, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

SRC trial: Tensions run high as AG completes first half of cross examination

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court December 11, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

Najib denies stopping Husni’s Swiss bank visit in 2013 for fear of blowing cover-up

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak leaves the courtroom for a short recess during his trial at the Kuala Lumpur High Court December 11, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

In court, Najib distances self from SRC's financial woes

SAMM chairman Badrul Hisham Shaharin (pic) claims Tun Dr Mahathir is only hijacking the people's sentiment for change in the system to fulfill his own agenda. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Saw Siow Feng
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

Anwar’s aide accuses ex-PKR member of being mastermind behind sexual misconduct allegation

Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah attends the 14th opening ceremony for the second term of Selangor State Assembly in Shah Alam March 18, 2019. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

Selangor Sultan warns public not to be misled by communist ‘struggle’

The Umno logo is seen in Kuala Lumpur June 17, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

Decision on 1MDB-linked forfeiture suit against Pahang Umno on Jan 9

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

Put aside personal drama and make jobs, money for Malaysia, Muhyiddin tells Pakatan leaders

A logo of a Petronas fuel station is seen against a darkening sky in Kuala Lumpur, February 10, 2016. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

Terengganu mulling Petronas stake purchase, says MB

A mother watches as a health worker administers a polio vaccine during an anti-polio campaign in Manila September 20, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

Sabah party blames polio outbreak on illegal immigrants

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak leaves the Kuala Lumpur High Court December 11, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

Najib tells court he isn’t duty-bound to report to Cabinet how SRC used first RM2b loan

Johor ruler Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar visits some of the 500 flood victims who are temporary relocated at the Kolej Vokasional Kota Tinggi in Kota Tinggi December 11, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture courtesy of Royal Press Office
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

Johor Sultan calls more flood preparations

Datuk Zul Hisham Zainal is seen at the Kuala Lumpur High Court December 11, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

Son-in-law: RM1.3m cheque issued to police’s football club after Zahid told of financial woes

PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during a press conference after the 2019 PKR National Congress at MITC in Ayeh Keroh, Melaka December 8, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

Anwar says will cooperate with police over ex-staffer’s sexual misconduct claim

Perak DAP vice-chairman Abdul Aziz Bari holds a copy of the Federal Constitution at the State Secretariat Building in Ipoh December 11, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by John Bunyan
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

Perak DAP rep clarifies 999-year land title offer, denies Umno’s unlawful claim

Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman speaks to reporters at the Parliament lobby in Kuala Lumpur November 25, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

Ministry: Syed Saddiq stable after appendicitis surgery

PKR deputy president Datuk Seri Azmin Ali delivers his speech during the opening of the 2019 PKR Women and Youth National Congress in Melaka December 5, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

Azmin: Economic Affairs Ministry allocated RM120m for upgrading of court buildings