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In newly-released figures today, EPF said 41.2 per cent of its active members — specifically Malaysians working in the formal sector — had in 2025 managed to reach RM240,000 in their EPF saving. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 5 h ago

For the first time, over 40pc of Malaysia’s EPF members hit basic target for retirement savings

Employee Provident Fund (EPF) Chief Executive Officer Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn delivers his speech during the EPF 2025 Dividend Briefing at EPF Tower, Shah Alam February 28, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 8 h ago

EPF to launch i-Legasi: Members with adequate savings can transfer funds to children without RM100,000 yearly limit

Employee Provident Fund (EPF) Chief Executive Officer Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn speaks at the announcement of the EPF 2025 Dividend Briefing here at EPF Tower, Shah Alam February 28,2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zanudin

Malaysia / 11 h ago

EPF announces 6.15pc dividend for both conventional, Syariah savings for 2025

DBKL has urged the public to settle any outstanding compounds within the stipulated period to avoid higher charges. The authority emphasized that the measure is part of ongoing efforts to foster a more orderly and harmonious urban environment. — Photo by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Time to pay your summons promptly: DBKL announces new compound rates for parking offences starting March 2026

Immigration Director-General Datuk Zakaria Shaaban confirmed that the individuals were detected leaving Malaysia in late January and early this month. He stated that one of the four individuals being sought has no record of leaving the country . — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Immigration confirms that three of the four Daim children being sought by MACC are currently abroad

The Heartfield Sanctuary in Gopeng, Perak offers a refuge spot close to nature for youths and working adults seeking mental and emotional recovery. — Picture by John Bunyan

Malaysia / 15 h ago

From burnout to balance: Young Malaysians seek refuge at ‘youth retirement home’ in Gopeng

According to initial investigations, the incident took place around 11.28 am when a red Honda CRV was driven against the flow of traffic before colliding with several oncoming vehicles. — Social media screenshot/firdausfoursix_

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Man nabbed for driving against traffic, causing crash in Petaling Jaya (VIDEO)

More than 9,600 flights had been delayed globally and more than 500 cancelled worldwide as of 1030 GMT February 28, 2026, according to flight tracking website FlightAware following the airstrikes involving the US, Israel, Iran and Iraq as countries in the Middle East region and its neighbours close their air space. — Screenshot from FlightAware satellite tracking

World / 3 h ago

Air travel chaos: Thousands of flights delayed or cancelled as Iran, Israel, and neighbouring countries shut skies amid US-Israel attacks

PKR secretary-general Datuk Fuziah Salleh said the party had issued a show-cause letter to Rafizi on Feb 23, granting him five days to respond. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

PKR sec-gen: Rafizi has until today to respond to show-cause letter

EPF CEO Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn today explained that the dividends can only be credited to every member’s three accounts in EPF, according to the level of savings in each account. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Can all your EPF dividends go into your flexible withdrawal account? No, because of the law

EPF CEO Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn also said that Malaysians’ adequacy of EPF savings for their retirement would not be affected by this proposal. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 7 h ago

EPF CEO: Ok to use EPF savings to buy medical insurance, as it will protect your ability to earn money

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the acquisition is part of Prasarana’s strategy to stabilise the ageing Bombardier 818 Series train sets (818 train sets), including the early procurement of additional spare parts. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Transport minister: Kelana Jaya LRT will get twenty-six new train sets in 2028

A plume of smoke rises into the sky as fire burns at an industrial complex in Abadan, Iran on February 26, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 7 h ago

America joins Israel in attacking Iran as multiple US officials confirm joint operation

These turnbacks followed a mid-flight advisory concerning heightened airspace risk and were executed in accordance with established conflict-area diversion protocols, Malaysia Airlines said in a statement yesterday. — Reuters file pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Malaysia Airlines flights to Doha, Jeddah turn back over airspace risk advisory

Heartfield Sanctuary in Gopeng, Perak offers a nature-based refuge for youths and working adults seeking mental and emotional recovery. — Picture by John Bunyan

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Sanity over status: Youth retreat trend shows generational shift in what success and wealth mean, say experts

Malaysia

2 h ago

Environment Ministry proposes national committee to tackle illegal e-waste imports

Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup said his ministry is planning a national committee and an absolute import ban to curb illegal e-waste entry into the country. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES) has proposed the establishment of a National Committee to tackle the illegal entry of e-waste into the country, its minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup said today.He said the committee would form part of a whole-of-nation approach...

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In a statement, the Malaysia Airlines said affected passengers are being notified and assisted with alternative travel arrangements where required. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Malaysia Airlines cancels flights from KL to Doha, Jeddah, Madinah amid Middle East airspace closures

Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said the appointment of the first AIAC Court of Arbitration members marks a key milestone and strengthens its global standing as an ADR hub. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Azalina: Establishment of Asian arbitration court in Malaysia strengthens global standing

Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah and Raja Permaisuri of Perak Tuanku Zara Salim browse various dishes at the Arena Kuala Kangsar Ramadan Bazaar, Kuala Kangsar February 28, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

‘Less sweet, please’: Perak Sultan reminds Ramadan bazaar traders to cut sugar

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Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail speaks at a press conference after an official visit to the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) entry point at the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) Complex today. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Saifuddin Nasution: Malaysia to tighten border controls amid rising regional security threats

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has issued a ‘Notice to Trace Individuals’ involving the children of the late Tun Daim Zainuddin, a former minister. — Picture by Choo Choy May

3 h ago

MACC trace notices decoded: How they work and what they do (and don’t do)

Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said child protection officers had visited the victim, who is currently receiving treatment at a hospital. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

JKM steps in after six-year-old girl allegedly thrown into drain by father in Saratok

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said EPF’s 6.15 per cent dividend payout for 2025 shows strong fund management and continued public confidence despite global market challenges. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Anwar: EPF’s 6.15pc dividend for 2025 underscores fund’s strength despite global headwinds

MACC says the trace notice for Daim’s children is a procedural move due to repeated non-compliance and is not a punitive action. — Picture by Choo Choy May

4 h ago

MACC clarifies notice to trace Daim’s children is not a ‘wanted list’

Smoke rises following an explosion in Tehran, Iran, February 28, 2026, after Israel launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran, in this screen grab taken from video. — WANA (West Asia News Agency) handout via Reuters

4 h ago

Anwar slams Israeli-US attack on Iran as ‘vile attempt’ to derail negotiations, warns region ‘at the edge of catastrophe’

Smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel and the US launched strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, February 28, 2026. — Reuters pic

4 h ago

Embassy advises Malaysians in Qatar to stay alert amid Middle East tensions

Immigration Director-General Datuk Zakaria Shaaban confirmed that the individuals were detected leaving Malaysia in late January and early this month. He stated that one of the four individuals being sought has no record of leaving the country . — Picture by Choo Choy May

6 h ago

Immigration confirms that three of the four Daim children being sought by MACC are currently abroad

In newly-released figures today, EPF said 41.2 per cent of its active members — specifically Malaysians working in the formal sector — had in 2025 managed to reach RM240,000 in their EPF saving. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

5 h ago

For the first time, over 40pc of Malaysia’s EPF members hit basic target for retirement savings

Kuantan police chief ACP Ashari Abu Samah said the 21-year-old student’s remand period, which expired today, has been extended until March 3 after receiving instructions from the deputy public prosecutor (DPP) for several more actions to be taken to complete the investigation. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

6 h ago

Court extends remand for university student arrested over social media post allegedly insulting Islam

Crocodile experts at Danau Girang Field Centre said that despite increased sightings in urban areas, the attacks occur in rivers in rural areas not at sea, often when people swim, fish or wash at the same spots repeatedly. — Photo composite courtesy of Danau Girang Field Centre/Erna Mahyuni

6 h ago

‘Healthy fear is good’: Wildlife pros share tips on staying safe from crocodiles, vital though dangerous keystone species of Sabah’s ecosystem

Ipoh district police chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said Tanjung Rambutan police received a report of cable theft in the area at about 12.40am, followed 10 minutes later by another report that a man was feared drowned near the same location. — Unsplash pic

5 h ago

Man goes missing in Ulu Kinta dam as police link case to cable theft, detain alleged accomplice

Much of crocodile natural habitats are being disrupted by development and human settlements as they may share the same river resources. — Picture courtesy of Danau Girang Field Centre

6 h ago

Experts: Sabahans must learn to adapt as crocodile sightings increase due to habitat encroachment, culling not the answer

DBKL has urged the public to settle any outstanding compounds within the stipulated period to avoid higher charges. The authority emphasized that the measure is part of ongoing efforts to foster a more orderly and harmonious urban environment. — Photo by Hari Anggara

7 h ago

Time to pay your summons promptly: DBKL announces new compound rates for parking offences starting March 2026

This file picture shows a general view of Langkawi International Airport (LIA). — Picture via Facebook/Malaysia Airports

7 h ago

Malaysia, Russia in talks to resume direct flights this year, says envoy

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