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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  / 15 h ago

Slow drive to town: New Year’s Eve traffic snarls KL roads

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  / 12 h ago

EPF announces policy and product enhancements effective January 2026

The federal government has gazetted February 1, 2026, as a dual public holiday for Thaipusam Day and Federal Territory Day. — Canva AI pic
Malaysia  / 18 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  / 16 h ago

Singapore durian vendors slash prices after bumper Musang King harvest in Malaysia

The victim, believed to be in his 40s, was confirmed dead at the scene after suffering severe burn injuries, including the severing of his wrist. — Picture by Devan Manuel
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Man electrocuted to death while painting house in Kota Kinabalu, wrist severed

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  / 17 h ago

Tortured, shocked and held like a prisoner: Johor man recounts more than a year in captivity under Myanmar scam ring

A viral video showing a fight at the Melor market last Thursday led to the arrest of 12 individuals. — Screengrab from Facebook
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Melor public market brawl in Kota Bharu: Five women plead guilty, fined RM1,000 each

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  / 15 h ago

Perlis skips by-elections; Chuping, Bintong and Guar Sanji remain vacant

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  / 16 h ago

Azhan Md Othman named new Army chief; Chief of Defence Forces appointment on hold pending probe

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  / 13 h ago

Been getting CP500 tax installment notices? You might have filed your taxes wrong, says LHDN

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  / 16 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  / 13 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  / 16 h ago

Perlis declares Jan 1 as occasional holiday to mark state New Year celebration

(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  / 2 h ago

It's official: Perak family's three stateless generations are Malaysians, govt did not appeal court ruling

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  / 15 h ago

Indonesia’s new criminal code criminalises premarital sex, insults to the state; minister warns of abuse risks

Lawyer, Haniff Khatri Abdulla, speaks to journalists outside the courtroom of the Shah Alam High Court on March 29, 2018. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Yusof Mat Isann
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

Lawyer denies he is Dr M’s agent in new plot for Anwar’s downfall

An employee counts money as he poses inside a money exchange centre in Kuala Lumpur October 22, 2013. u00e2u20acu201du00c2u00a0Reuters pic
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

A-G’s Report: Perlis govt’s debt increases to RM403.32m

A 'Help Wanted' sign sits in the window of a shop in Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US February 11, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

Report: Over 1,600 parolees gainfully employed

Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail mourns her father Datuk Wan Ismail Wan Mahmood during his burial at Ukay Perdana Muslim Cemetery in Kuala Lumpur December 10, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

DPM Dr Wan Azizah’s father dies

Currently, influenza vaccines must be changed every year because the viruses are constantly evolving. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

WHO, Unicef: Sabah polio outbreak a rare strain, genetically confirmed from Philippines

Smoke from the volcanic eruption of Whakaari, also known as White Island, is pictured from a boat, New Zealand December 9, 2019 in this picture grab obtained from a social media video. u00e2u20acu201d Instagram pic via Reuters
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

New Zealand PM says Malaysians among missing and injured after volcanic island erupts

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Riu00e2u20acu2122ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah grace the Trooping the Colour ceremony in Putrajaya September 12, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Shafwan Zaido
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

King arrives in UK for special visit

A man performs prayers at Penang State Mosque in George Town December 3, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

Yadim meets PM to discuss future direction

Google intends to help owners of the Pixel 4 phone rapidly notify emergency services in the event of an accident. u00e2u20acu201d Istock.com pic via AFP
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

Funeral of Malaysian family of four killed in NZ car crash takes place in Christchurch

Pahang Chief Minister Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail speaks during a press conference in Kuantan January 30, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

Pahang establishes Cameron Highlands Development Corporation

A pilot flies a Phantom drone by DJI company at the 4th Intergalactic Meeting of Phantom's Pilots (MIPP) in an open secure area in the Bois de Boulogne, western Paris March 16, 2014. u00e2u20acu2022 Reuters pic
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

Home minister: Govt may use drones to beef up Malaysia’s border security

The report revealed that 4.6 million people u00e2u20acu201d 4.7 per cent of Nigeriau00e2u20acu2122s population u00e2u20acu201d used prescription painkillers such as tramadol and cough syrups for non-medical purposes last year. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

Malaysia plans to launch world’s first halal pharmacopoeia in 2020

General view of KL Sentral station in Kuala Lumpur June 3, 2019, on the eve of Hari Raya Aidilfitri. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

Malaysia ranked 61st on UN’s Human Development Index for 2018

Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and his wife Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali attend a special screening of u00e2u20acu02dcEjen Ali The Movieu00e2u20acu2122 in Kuala Lumpur December 9, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

Dr M lauds Malaysian animation after special screening of smash-hit ‘Ejen Ali The Movie’

BE MINDFUL OF RACIAL STEREOTYPING WHEN USING THIS PIC Handcuffed suspects are seen at the Petaling Jaya Court Complex October 18, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 10 Dec 2019

Profit-driven private prisons not the solution to overcrowding in Malaysian prisons, say rights groups and MPs

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 / 09 Dec 2019

Another elephant found dead in Sabah, says Wildlife Dept