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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

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

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

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  / 18 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

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said the two men were detained in the state several hours after the incident. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Penang cops nab two men over fatal Sungai Bakap restaurant attack by masked assailants, case classified as murder

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  / 15 h ago

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

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

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 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  / 15 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  / 13 h ago

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

Johor Public Works, Transport, Infrastructure and Communications Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh attends a Road Repair Innovation event launch in Iskandar Puteri on August 28, 2025. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2025

Exco: Johor awaiting full reports on Segamat earthquake’s impact

Johor Public Works, Transport, Infrastructure and Communications Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh (centre) stands with the JCB Pothole Pro machines during a Road Repair Innovation event launch in Iskandar Puteri on August 28, 2025. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2025

Johor rolls out two high-tech pothole patchers to slash road repair times

Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Fadil Marsus shows MDMA drugs and vape liquid worth RM1.48 million that were seized in raids on August 22, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2025

Cops smash Klang Valley Ecstasy ring operating from condos, gated communities

For many families, today’s rehearsal for the 68th Merdeka celebrations was their chance to soak in the spectacle, without the crushing crowds expected on the actual day this Sunday. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2025

Families flock to Putrajaya’s Merdeka rehearsal for a crowd-free preview

G. Gnanaraja is brought to the Sessions Court in Shah Alam on April 3, 2019. - Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2025

Businessman claiming to be Guan Eng’s fixer says only ever met him twice

The Government Procurement Bill 2025 was passed at its second reading in Parliament today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2025

Dewan Rakyat passes Government Procurement Bill as Opposition’s bid to block it falls short

Sabah State Assembly Speaker Datuk Seri Kadzim Yahya said the Melalap seat will be declared vacant by September 3 if no notice is given by Datuk Peter Anthony.
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2025

Peter Anthony faces automatic disqualification from Sabah Assembly if no pardon petition filed by Sept 2

Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh celebrates with her lawyers at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on May 30, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2025

UUM lecturer loses bid to delay RM480,000 defamation payment to Hannah Yeoh

File picture of Universiti Malaya in Kuala Lumpur January 22, 2024. Deputy Higher Education Minister Datuk Mustapha Sakmud refuted claims that Universiti Malaya (UM) was undermining student autonomy by requiring Student Affairs Department approval for activities and appointing advisers to student bodies. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2025

Deputy higher education minister refutes claims of UM undermining student autonomy

An undated illustrative photograph shows a person holding a gavel. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2025

Ipoh court acquits man of raping 17-year-old girl over weak case

Security personnel install safety tape outside the Kota Kinabalu Court Complex on August 20, 2025 — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2025

Zara Qairina’s mother, accused teens get access to inquest proceedings

The magnitude 3.2 tremor that struck Segamat, Johor yesterday was caused by the reactivation of the Mersing Fault due to regional tectonic stress, according to the Department of Minerals and Geoscience Malaysia (JMG). — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2025

Segamat tremor caused by reactivation of Mersing Fault, says Geoscience Dept

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim answers questions at the Dewan Rakyat in Kuala Lumpur on August 28, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2025

Anwar: No state sidelined as billions pumped into projects all across Malaysia

A Grade S41 government department director in Perlis pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court today to a charge of abusing her position by recommending her husband’s company for a programme eight years ago. — Pexels pic
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2025

Perlis director charged with abusing position to secure contract for husband’s company

Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of a man, whose body was found in an alley near Jalan Horley here yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2025

Suspect arrested in KL over murder of man found in Ipoh alley

A boat crosses the Penang Straits with a view of Komtar and George Town in the background, near the Penang Bridge, on January 13, 2019. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2025

Penang mulls statewide water taxi service after stalled pilot scheme