Malaysia News: Latest National News | Malay Mail

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 / 16 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 / 18 h ago

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

(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 / 5 h ago

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

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 / 5 h ago

‘Now, we can dream’ of tomorrow: Perak family says after three stateless generations finally recognised as Malaysians

Starting January 1, businesses with an annual turnover or revenue of up to RM5 million will be required to implement e-invoicing. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Starting today, businesses with revenue up to RM5m required to implement e-invoicing

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 / 16 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 / 19 h ago

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

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was the guest of honour at the Visit Malaysia 2026 Countdown campaign in Pavilion KL, December 31, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Anwar joins packed Bukit Bintang crowd to ring in New Year, kick off Visit Malaysia 2026

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 / 18 h ago

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

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 / 19 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 / 17 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 / 19 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 / 18 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 / 17 h ago

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

In his New Year’s Eve message, DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke calls for integrity and problem-solving in 2026. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Politics must improve lives, not fuel conflict, says DAP sec-gen as Malaysia readies for 2026

Malaysia

5 m ago

Could Hadi Awang be the next Perikatan chairman? Bersatu Kelantan doesn’t rule it out

Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang could take over as Perikatan Nasional chairman following Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s exit, Bersatu Kelantan says. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 1 — Bersatu Kelantan does not rule out the possibility that PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang will be appointed as the new chairman of Perikatan Nasional (PN), replacing Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who resigned effective today.Its chairman, Datuk Kamaruddin Md Noor, said this is considering...

Full Story

The Kedah menteri besar added that PAS’ struggle to gain control of the country’s political system must continue consistently and with determination. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 27 m ago

PAS wants to restore Islam as the core of governance, says Kedah MB

Flood victims housed at the temporary relief centre (PPS) at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Parit Penghulu in Jasin, Melaka, December 31, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 39 m ago

Johor, Sarawak and Melaka report 543 people in flood relief centres

Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad (third from left) during a doa-recitation at the state-level New Year’s Eve 2026 celebration at the Sultan Azlan Shah Roundabout, Meru, January 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 47 m ago

Perak ends 2025 with RM85m surplus, signalling strong economic recovery, says MB

More News

Police officers conduct checks on motorcyclists during the Ops Samseng Jalanan at Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah early this morning, January 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Pregnant wife faces ordeal after husband tests positive for drugs during roadblock at Jalan Duta Toll

The evacuation process being carried out at Kampung Segedup. — The Borneo Post pic

1 h ago

Flooding hits several areas in Kuching, evacuations carried out in early hours of New Year’s Day

Starting January 1, businesses with an annual turnover or revenue of up to RM5 million will be required to implement e-invoicing. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Starting today, businesses with revenue up to RM5m required to implement e-invoicing

File picture of an RMN Super Lynx helicopter. The RMN said the incident, which occurred at around 10.50pm, happened while the helicopter was conducting a demonstration flight in conjunction with the 60th Anniversary Celebration of the Malaysian Army’s Special Warfare Group (GGK) in Melaka. — Screengrab from social media

1 h ago

Emergency at Klebang: RMN Super Lynx helicopter makes water landing, crew safe

The Malaysian Army said the cracked neck bone injury was confirmed through X-ray and computed tomography (CT) scans conducted while the soldier was receiving treatment at Melaka Hospital. — Screengrab from Facebook/Akram Makhtar

2 h ago

Paratrooper suffered cracked neck bone in Melaka training accident, army confirms

The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) said the enforcement will cover Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perlis and Kedah, as well as the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. — John Cameron/Unsplash pic

2 h ago

Clean up or clock in: Community service for littering starts today in Johor, Melaka, N. Sembilan, Pahang, Perlis, Kedah, KL and Putrajaya

File picture of travellers undergoing Customs checks upon arrival at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, August 3, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

2 h ago

Enhanced scanning at KLIA Terminal 1 to speed up passenger flow, says Customs Dept

According to the tourism minister, feedback from relevant agencies indicated that some tourists had raised concerns about unfriendly behaviour, including instances of impatience and hostility. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Be friendlier, Malaysians: Tourism minister urges warmth and cleanliness ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026

Kota Setar district police chief ACP Syed Basri Syed Ali said the 34-year-old suspect was detained at about 2.30pm after a report was received regarding an individual believed to be mentally unstable who had punched a worker at a company. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

2 h ago

Kedah cops nab woman for disturbing public order, spitting at police in Mergong

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the improved performance reflected close cooperation between the government, the civil service, the private sector and the wider community, which enabled the country to withstand various economic and external challenges throughout 2025. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

DPM Fadillah: Malaysia’s broad-based 3Q growth shows strong cooperation across govt, private sector and community

The fire involved six three-storey shoplot units, each with an estimated floor area of 93 square metres (1,000 square feet). It started on the ground floor, which had been reconfigured from six units into one unit, before spreading to other levels. — Picture from Facebook/Bomba Sukarela New Ferry

2 h ago

Fire razes six shoplot units housing private college in Butterworth

Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said the three focus areas are optimising artificial intelligence (AI) technology in law enforcement operations, strengthening professionalism and integrity among personnel as a bulwark against corruption and abuse of power, and prioritising public well-being. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

2 h ago

IGP outlines 2026 priorities: AI in policing, personnel integrity, public well-being

“Initial investigations at the scene found that the victim, in his 30s, had sustained 12 stab wounds, including to the back of the head, chest and neck, and following this, two men in their 30s were arrested at the scene. — Pexels pic

2 h ago

Two men remanded seven days until Jan 6 over Mantin apartment murder case

In a post on the Facebook page of Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, Their Majesties expressed their prayers that the New Year would bring continuous peace and prosperity to the nation. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

3 h ago

King and Queen wish Malaysians peace, unity and prosperity for 2026

Continuous heavy rain since Tuesday did not deter thousands of Sarawakians and tourists from enlivening the Sarawak-level New Year’s Eve 2026 celebration at the Kuching Waterfront, December 31, 2025. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

From fireworks to prayers: Malaysia rings in 2026 nationwide

MORE

Opinion

Praba Ganesan

3 h ago

Perikatan Nasional: ’Tis the time to be unjolly

Erna Mahyuni

1d ago

Cancer Diaries: When a snake comes to my door

Aidil Rusli

27 Dec 2025

My favourite films of 2025

Trending in Malaysia