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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  / 17 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  / 16 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  / 14 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  / 12 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  / 15 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

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  / 14 h ago

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

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  / 14 h ago

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

Generic picture of the PDRM logo January 18, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2019

Yusoff Rawther: Police open investigation paper

PKR secretary-general Datuk Saifuddin Nasution Ismail addresses the 2019 PKR National Congress at MITC in Ayeh Keroh, Melaka December 8, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2019

PKR sec-gen says SPV 2030 dinner did not violate party discipline

Fire and rescue personnel assist flood victims in Kampung Maju Jaya, Johor Baru October 22, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2019

Kota Tinggi flood victims rise, 729 people evacuated

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad speaks during a press conference in Putrajaya, November 8, 2019. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2019

Minister: Polio virus probably brought in from outside Malaysia

Ab Aziz advised the taxi industry to rely on similar apps as Uber and Grabcar to remain relevant. u00e2u20acu201d Malay Mail pic
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2019

Mahfuz: 59,689 cabbies, e-hailing drivers have signed up with Socso since October

Lawyer Rampkarpal Singh with DAP central executive committee (CEC) member Ronnie Liu with members of the media at Bukit Aman December 9, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2019

Ronnie Liu gives statement over ex-CPM gathering

Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail speaks during a press conference in Parliament October 31, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2019

SSM to offer big discounts on compounds

A child is administered vitamin A drops during a house-to-house anti-polio vaccination campaign in Sanaa, Yemen November 26, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2019

Sabah takes precautionary measures to prevent spread of polio virus

Latex from a rubber tree is collected in a cup by Roslai Hasan, 62, at a plantation at Hulu Rening, Batangkali, outside Kuala Lumpur May 26, 2014. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2019

RM164m monsoon aid allocation to be distributed to rubber smallholders, tappers

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow during the project site visit at Penang Hill December 9, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2019

Chow: Four restoration projects in Penang Hill completed

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 / 09 Dec 2019

MACC needs to explain officer’s placement, says Perlis MB

A Malay traditional house in Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur, December 29, 2015. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2019

Govt to set up Special Purpose Vehicle to monitor Kampung Baru redevelopment

Mohamad Sabu speaks during the Amanah National Convention in Shah Alam December 8, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2019

Mat Sabu: Defence White Paper to serve as roadmap for Malaysia’s defence industry for the next 10 years

Motorists navigate a flooded road in Kampung Parit Mahang, Jeram October 28, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2019

Floods worsen in Johor while Kelantan fully recovers

A handcuffed man being led out of a Singapore court. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2019

Customs busts drug trafficking syndicate, seizes RM5m worth of ketamine

National Unity and Social Wellbeing Minister, P. Waytha Moorthy, speaks to reporters at Kompleks Perdana Putra in Putrajaya April 24, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2019

Communism claims a ploy to tarnish democratic process, says minister