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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

Containers are seen at the Yangshan Deep Water Port in Shanghai, China April 24, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

Ministry: Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill to facilitate trade

This handout photograph courtesy of Michael Schade shows the volcano on New Zealandu00e2u20acu2122s White Island spewing steam and ash minutes following an eruption on December 9, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

Wisma Putra confirms one Malaysian injured in New Zealand volcano eruption

Chaos erupted outside the MITC during the 2019 PKR Youth and Woman Congress in Melaka December 6, 2019. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

PKR Youth lodges reports over alleged plan to create ruckus at congress

Witness Sabri Said attends Zahid Hamidi Trial in Kuala Lumpur High Court on December 10, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

RM360,000 of Akalbudi funds used for voter registration, says witness

Malaysian AIDS Foundation patron Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir (centre) speaking at a press conference at the Gala Dinner and the Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Awards at a hotel in Kuala Lumpur, December 10, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

Talk openly on sex education to eradicate AIDS, advises MAF

Datuk Khairuddin Tarmizi is seen at the Kuala Lumpur High Court December 10, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

Trial: Trustee says Zahid’s family owned Yayasan Akalbudi, confirms charitable projects including overseas

PPBM president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin speaks during a ceramah in Pontian November 15, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

Stop internal party disputes, says Muhyiddin

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is seen at the Kuala Lumpur High Court December 10, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

Report: Najib suing AmBank, officer who testified against him for negligence

Minister in the Prime Ministeru00e2u20acu2122s Department Datuk Liew Vui Keong speaks to the press in Petaling Jaya June 29, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

Law minister: Govt advancing human rights agenda

Dharmendran's wife, Marry Mariay Susay, 29, at the Kuala Lumpur High Court May 20, 2016. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Mohd Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

High Court awards RM440,200 to widow of lock-up detainee Dharmendran

Mohd Misnan Lagiman checks on his home in Kampung Parit Mahang, Jeram October 28, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

Sabah floods: Number of victims in Beaufort, Membakut rise to 206

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 Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

Six detained over brawl at PKR Youth congress

Perlis Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Azlan Man waves as he leaves the Bunga Raya Complex at Sultan Abdul Halim Airport in Alor Setar May 25, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

Perlis govt proposes RM253.97m budget for 2020

Minister in the Prime Ministeru00e2u20acu2122s Department, P. Waytha Moorthy, is seen in Parliament nDecember 4, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

Malaysian youths should be constructive agents of change, says Waytha

MDEC CEO Surina Shukri speaks during the MY Future Skills and panel discussion December 10, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

General Assembly to accelerate local talent upskilling in digital development, says MDEC

Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok speaks to reporters in the lobby of Parliament in Kuala Lumpur November 4, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

Govt anti-corruption measures bearing fruit, says Teresa Kok