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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

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

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

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  / 18 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  / 16 h ago

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

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: I saw Zahid signing RM100,000 cheque for firm helping BN register new voters

Cigarettes are seen during the manufacturing process in the British American Tobacco Cigarette Factory (BAT) in Bayreuth, southern Germany, in this April 30, 2014 file photograph. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

Authorities seize contraband cigarettes worth RM666,866 in Sandakan

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Latheefa Koya addresses the 11th International Conference on Financial Crime and Terrorism Financing 2019 in Kuala Lumpur November 5, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

Latheefa: MACC doesn’t just arrest bribery, we prevent it too

Generic picture of the PDRM logo as seen at Bukit Aman in Kuala Lumpur January 16, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

Bukit Aman calls up two witnesses in Seremban over ‘Negaraku’ in Mandarin incident

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

On trial, Najib insists RM2b SRC loan rushed for ‘national interest’

Datuk Seri Anifah Aman. u00e2u20acu201d Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

Sabah Pakatan Youth leaders want own runner for Kimanis, not Warisan

A man is pictured carrying a plastic bag of food in Komtar July 23, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

Perlis mulls banning polystyrene, plastic bags

A house is surrounded by floodwater in Kampung Limpijas in Membakut, Sabah December 11, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

Floods force 377 from villages in Beaufort, Membakut

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

Number of flood evacuees in Kota Tinggi remains at 717

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Riu00e2u20acu2122ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah addresses a dinner for Malaysians residing in the UK in London December 10, 2019, as Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah looks on. u00e2u20acu201d Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

King hopes Malaysia-UK relations continue to grow

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigations Department director Datuk Huzir Mohamed addresses members of the media during a press conference in Bukit Aman October 30, 2019. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

Police identify nine associations involved in ex-CPM gathering

Chaos erupted at the opening ceremony of the PKR Youth National Congress opening at the Classic Ballroom at MITC in Melaka December 6, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

Police report will be main reference for stern action against PKR insubordinates, says disciplinary chief

PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim officiates the Perak PKR Convention in Kuala Kangsar December 3, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

Police to record Anwar’s statement in sexual harassment case

Selangor Mentri Besar Amirudin Shari speaks to reporters after a Selangor State Assembly session in Shah Alam July 31, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2019

Selangor MB heads list of state award recipients

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

Six questions about: Polio’s return to Malaysia after nearly three decades (VIDEO)

Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Steven Sim speaks during an interview with Malay Mail in Putrajaya May 3, 2019. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

Sim thanks MACC for correcting asset declaration mistake on website