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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  / 17 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  / 14 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  / 19 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  / 18 h ago

Singapore durian vendors slash prices after bumper Musang King harvest in Malaysia

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  / 18 h ago

Tortured, shocked and held like a prisoner: Johor man recounts more than a year in captivity under Myanmar scam ring

(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  / 3 h ago

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

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  / 14 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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 16 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  / 17 h ago

Public transport in Greater KL functional but fragile, Khazanah Research Institute study finds

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  / 3 h ago

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

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  / 15 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  / 17 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  / 16 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  / 15 h ago

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

Deputy Minister of Communications, Teo Nie Ching, recounted an incident last Monday where Datuk Rosol Wahid (PN-Hulu Terengganu) criticised Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said’s attire. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2025

Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari tells MPs to focus on business, not dress codes

Road Transport Department (JPJ) Director-General Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2025

JPJ audit reveals 60pc of commercial vehicles don’t meet safety standards, warns of strict enforcement

Kampung Tengah resident Ahmad Asri Talib, 52, shows the MetMalaysia’s report after weak tremors were felt in Segamat, Johor early in the morning of August 24, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2025

Repeated tremors in Segamat spark concerns, locals urge government action on disaster preparedness

Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the ITT system was mooted and unanimously supported by stakeholders from the aviation industry, stressing the initiative’s importance in uplifting KLIA as a renown regional airline hub. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2025

Loke announces KLIA’s seamless inter-terminal transfer system for passengers and luggage, set to roll out by mid-2026

Parti Warisan president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal reiterated today that his party will contest all 73 seats in the coming Sabah state election.
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2025

Warisan stands alone: Shafie says focus must be on people’s needs, not political bargaining

Plan Malaysia Town and Country Planning Director-General Datuk Alias Rameli, has today further clarified misconceptions and concerns surrounding the newly tabled Urban Development Bill. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2025

Plan Malaysia: Urban Development Act respects State powers, no power abuse by minister

File picture of a Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) officer sealing a construction site. The Penang DOSH branch is investigating an incident in which a subcontractor worker fell while cleaning solar panels at a paper mill yesterday. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2025

DOSH issues stop-work order at Penang paper mill after worker’s fatal fall from solar panel roof

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission remanded a former chief executive officer of a banking institution-owned foundation and the chairman of a non-governmental organisation for five days until August 31 for allegedly being involved in false claims amounting to over RM2.1 million. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2025

MACC detains ex-CEO, NGO chairman over RM2.1m in false education fund claims

Malaysia will push regional collaboration under its Asean chairmanship with a 2025–2030 green jobs framework and a new regional centre of excellence, Human Resources Minister Steven Sim said. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2025

Malaysia to elevate regional collaboration through Asean green jobs framework, says HR minister

Several roads in the city will be closed tomorrow, Friday and Sunday to make way for the rehearsal sessions and the National Day celebration on August 31 at the main stage at Padang Majlis Bandaraya Seremban, Jalan Yam Tuan. — Picture via X/Bernama
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2025

Several roads in Seremban to close temporarily for National Day parade and rehearsals

The Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah (left), with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the 26th Malaysia-Brunei Annual Leaders' Consultation (ALC) at the Seri Perdana Complex August 27, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2025

Malaysia, Brunei to boost food security, streamline cross-border travel and expand youth programmes

A general view of the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) Complaint Counter and Customer Service Centre at Menara Usahawan in Putrajaya July 30, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2025

EAIC finds fisheries officers violated trawler approval rules, recommends disciplinary action

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform), Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, said the ministry, together with state education departments, will conduct weekly programmes with principals and counselling teachers on existing laws, including those related to bullying and sexual crimes. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2025

Azalina: Schools to get weekly legal literacy sessions to help educators detect bullying and respond to sexual offences

This file picture shows more than 3,000 people gathered at the Labuan Food Court car park for a solidarity rally over the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir Aug 10, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2025

Sabah Day programme on Aug 31 adjusted to give way for ‘Justice for Zara’ rally, says DCM

Johor Public Works, Transport, Infrastructure and Communications Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh said the move was to ensure public safety. — Map data pic via Google Imagery/Nasa
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2025

Johor to monitor bridges, dams and other public facilities after third quake hits Segamat

Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan said he was disappointed by the delay in resolving the matter but remained optimistic that it would be addressed when the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) committee meets on September 12. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2025

‘Something must happen’: Jeffrey Kitingan urges swift resolution on Sabah 40pc revenue share issue