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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

Dr Shaariibuu Setev holds a press conference in Putrajaya on June 19, 2018. — Picture by Azinuddin Ghazali
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2025

Altantuya’s father files fresh suit to compel full probe into Azilah’s 2006 murder claims

State infrastructure, transport and digital committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari officiates the opening of a geotechnical engineering seminar at Ascott Gurney Hotel. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2025

Penang to ramp up monitoring of high-risk slopes as monsoon nears

An intercity train departs for its next destination from Padang Jawa KTM Station in Kuala Lumpur on September 29, 2024. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2025

Man killed by KTMB train in Chemor identified through clothing

Social Welfare Department tape blocks off a gate at the entrance to a GISBH-linked care home after a crackdown by authorities in Subang Jaya September 12, 2024. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2025

Melaka launches nine-month faith rehab for 300 ex-GISBH members

Health officials perform free public health screenings at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on November 22, 2024. — Picture from Facebook/Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2025

Why over five million B40 Malaysians are skipping free health check scheme

A photo illustration shows a smartphone in front of a screen with a scam warning, taken on June 12, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2025

Watchdog study: One in five Malaysian parents say their kids have been scammed online

Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong (center) and representatives of gig worker unions display the Gig Workers Bill 2025 during a press conference at the Parliament Media Center in Kuala Lumpur on August 25, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2025

Suhakam raises red flag over Gig Workers Bill 2025, warns of weak protections

Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim tables the Government Procurement Bill 2025 in the Dewan Rakyat at the Parliament Building in Kuala Lumpur on August 27, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2025

New procurement law aims to end Malaysia’s ‘Ali Baba’ contract culture

MetMalaysia confirmed that a 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck Segamat at 6.13am, followed by a 2.8-magnitude tremor in Kluang at 9am on August 24, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Malaysian Meteorological Department
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2025

Pahang Sultan orders special prayers following Segamat quakes

Rescuers prepare boats on the banks of the Ravi river in Lahore, Pakistan, on August 27, 2025, following flood alerts. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2025

Deadly India landslides prompt urgent Malaysian evacuation

A general view of the Parliament building in Kuala Lumpur on November 13, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2025

In Dewan Rakyat today: Gig Workers and Urban Renewal bills in spotlight

The Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) function is to protect the public from the misuse of their personal data through a set of principles that data controllers (or organisations or businesses that process personal data) must follow. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 28 Aug 2025

Understanding the Personal Data Protection Act and what you can do in case of personal data breach

The proposed biometric data recording under amendments to the National Registration Act 1959 (Act 78) will involve images of 10 fingerprints, iris scans and facial scans to enhance security features, said Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2025

Malaysia to enhance national ID security with biometric data, including fingerprints, iris and facial scans

The Selangor government will draw up special guidelines to make it easier for children to report incidents of bullying in the state. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2025

Selangor govt to introduce special guidelines for children to report bullying incidents

Bingley Sim speaking to visitors about his collection at the ‘Negaraku II’ exhibition at Hin Bus Depot. — Picture courtesy of Hafiz Lian/Hin Bus Depot
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2025

What does it mean to be Malaysian? ‘Negaraku II’ exhibition challenges simple notions of identity

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who also serves as Finance Minister, explained that the Government Procurement Bill 2025 is designed to tackle inefficiencies. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2025

Government Procurement Bill 2025 aims to stop misuse of public funds, promote fairness in procurement, says Anwar