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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

Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Md Akin speaks during the 2019 PKR National Congress at MITC in Melaka December 8, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

PKR info chief wants Zuraida punished for disclosing private details linked to Anwar

Malaysiau00e2u20acu2122s Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad speaks during an interview with Reuters in Putrajaya December 10, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

Dr M to receive two awards in Qatar

PSB Youth information chief Frankie Junau (right) with Youth leader Johnical Rayong (second left) and PSB member Abang Mohammed Tosen (left) after lodging the police report, November 27, 2019. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Sulok Tawie
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

Police report lodged against man claiming Sarawak party president ‘wanted’

Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Wan Omar is seen at the Kuala Lumpur High Court December 10, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

Ex-EC deputy was head of Zahid’s special unit for polls analysis, court told

Human Resources Minister M. Kulasegaran speaks to the press at the launch of SkilssMalaysia 2.0:Skills4all at the Perak Industrial Training Institute in Ipoh December 3, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

Ministry will not stop anyone from opposing proposed amendment to Industrial Relations Act 1967

Property prices in Seberang Perai are still within an affordable range of between RM250,000 and RM500,000 for double-storey terrace homes. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by K.E. Ooi
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

Senator: Reassess M40 income classification

National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC) chairman, Tan Sri Samsudin Osman u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Saw Siow Feng
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

Samsudin: KL Summit to find concrete solutions, not mere rhetoric

The body of the elephant which was photographed floating in the river was found by wildlife officers in a seated position. u00e2u20acu201d Photo courtesy of Sabah Wildlife Department
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

Elephant found dead in Lahad Datu believed poisoned

A view of the Klang River in Kuala Lumpur April 30, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

Employers dismiss World Bank report on stagnating wages, claim reality is different

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

Trial: Yayasan Akalbudi’s trustee admits signing ‘untrue’ SD on Zahid’s credit card bills

Malaysiau00e2u20acu2122s Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad speaks during an interview with Reuters in Putrajaya December 10, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

Dr M pledges to step down for Anwar, but not before November

Hannah Yeoh speaking at the plenary session themed u00e2u20acu02dcWe Are the Future: Progress and Possibility in the Asia Pacificu00e2u20acu2122 of the Obama Foundation Leaders: Asia Pacific Programme in Kuala Lumpur December 10, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

Cut out bureaucracy, be inclusive to harness young talent, says Hannah Yeoh

A generic view of the Royal Malaysia Police logo outside Bukit Aman Police headquarters in Kuala Lumpur July 26, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

Want to be a cop? You must first pass ‘religious and moral tests’

Datuk Dr Mohd Hatta Md Ramli speaks during Amanahu00e2u20acu2122s National Convention in Shah Alam December 8, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

Entrepreneur Development Ministry proposes adding ‘co-operative’ to its name

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Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

50 longhouse residents in Sarawak evacuated after landslide

Minister of Communications and Multimedia Gobind Singh speaks during the MY Future Skills and panel discussion December 10, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

Gobind: RTM’s new, increased rates to start in April next year