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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

Two boys look on as their friends play in floodwaters in Pengkalan Chepa, near Kota Baru in a picture released December 28, 2014. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2019

Brace for second wave of floods, evacuate when ordered, say Kelantan cops

A man casts his fishing rod at Taman Botani Putrajaya, February 25, 2015. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Saw Siow Feng
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2019

Call for import duty of fishing equipment to be abolished

The Perodua Myvi that plunged into a river along Jalan Felda Redong near Labis due to flash flooding in the area December 9, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture courtesy of the Johor Fire and Rescue Department
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2019

Doctor survives after car plunges into river due to flash flooding in Labis

Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court December 5, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2019

Insurance, road tax for Zahid's 20 vehicles paid by Yayasan Akalbudi, court told

Sarawak Pakatan Harapan chairman Chong Chieng Jen speaks to reporters at Parliament in Kuala Lumpur April 8, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2019

Chong: Sugar supply liberalisation will benefit consumers in the long run

Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo speaks at the launch of Malaysiau00e2u20acu2122s first large-scale Terragraph trial in George Town February 18, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2019

NFCP project gets solid cooperation from state governments, says Gobind

Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister, Datuk Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, speaks during a media interview in Putrajaya April 25, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2019

Malaysians spend 70pc of monthly income on goods, housing and transport, says minister

Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal speaks to the press at the Parliament on March 22, 2018. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2019

Sabah govt views seriously re-emergence of polio, says Shafie

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur High Court December 9, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2019

SRC trial: Former AG Apandi to be called in as defence witness to verify 2016 statement vindicating Najib

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Malaysia / 09 Dec 2019

Dewan Negara observes moment’s silence for late senators

Jaringan Melayu Malaysia president Datuk Azwanddin Hamzah Ariffin Abu Bakar is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur High Court July 29, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2019

Waytha Moorthy’s suit against JMM president settled, Azwanddin to apologise

Ronnie Liu speaks during the 2019 Reformist Convention V2.0 in Shah Alam November 24, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2019

Police record Ronnie Liu’s statement over gathering with alleged communists

(From left) Suaram programme manager Dobby Chew, Suaram executive director, Sevan Doraisamy and Suaram adviser Kua Kia Soong during a press conference in Kuala Lumpur December 9, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2019

Suaram wants to engage with home minister on human rights, says buck stops with him

MACC chief commissioner Latheefa Koya addresses a press conference at MACC headquarters in Putrajaya June 21, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2019

411 detained in Sabah for corruption since 2015, says MACC chief

A Lynas Corp worker walks past sacks of rare earth concentrate waiting to be shipped to Malaysia, at Mount Weld, northeast of Perth, August 23, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2019

Lynas says investing in new plant to extract low-level radiation before shipping ore here

Perak Amanah chairman Asmuni Awi speaks to Malay Mail during an interview in Ipoh March 6, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2019

Perak Amanah supports any decision made on land ownership