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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  / 16 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

This file picture shows Lim Guan Eng pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, March 4, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2025

Businessman denies striking deal to frame Lim Guan Eng in tunnel corruption trial

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at the Kuala Lumpur Roundtable of the BOAO Forum for Asia at Shangri-la Hotel, Kuala Lumpur on August 27, 2025. — Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2025

Malaysia to host RCEP summit in October alongside 47th Asean summit

The Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah (left), with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during a four-eye meeting held in conjunction with the 26th Malaysia-Brunei Annual Leaders’ Consultation (ALC) at the Seri Perdana Complex August 27, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2025

Malaysia, Brunei reaffirm commitment to Asean-led defence and disaster frameworks at annual leaders’ meeting

Judicial Commissioner Gan Techiong ruled that Blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris (centre) had twice breached an injunction linked to an ongoing defamation case filed by former inspector-general of police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2025

Papagomo gets 30 days’ jail for contempt in ex-IGP’s defamation case

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

Malaysia and Brunei to complete Sector F-G border survey by 2027, reaffirm watershed principle in land boundary talks

MetMalaysia director-general Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip confirmed that the 3.2 magnitude earthquake that shook Segamat this morning is an aftershock of the 4.8 magnitude quake on August 24. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2025

MetMalaysia confirms Segamat tremor was aftershock of Aug 24 earthquake, traces it to Mersing Fault Zone, says D-G

There have been no reports of damage or casualties following this morning’s mild 3.2-magnitude tremor in Segamat, but authorities are monitoring the situation closely, including the safety of key facilities. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2025

Segamat tremor felt across Johor and Pahang; officials urge calm, confirm no damage or casualties

Cosmetics entrepreneur Datuk Seri Aliff Syukri Kamarzaman was acquitted by the Sessions Court of four charges of uploading offensive content on Instagram in 2022. — Picture via Instagram/aliffsyukriterlajaklaris
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2025

Aliff Syukri acquitted of offensive content charges over ‘Kelepok Raya’ video

The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is committed to developing and attracting potential investors in bolstering production activities along the rare earth elements (REE) supply chain in Malaysia, said its Deputy Minister Liew Chin Tong. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2025

Miti accelerates tech R&D to boost Malaysia’s REE self-sufficiency, says Liew Chin Tong

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the federal government will develop policies or guidelines and explore the creation of a platform for trading blue carbon credits. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2025

Federal govt to develop blue carbon credit platform, partner with Sabah on marine and coastal conservation

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the government will continue with fiscal consolidation measures to create adequate fiscal space to face any future external shocks. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2025

Govt to continue fiscal reforms, expand SST and revenue measures under Budget 2025, says Amir Hamzah

Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the Pan Borneo Highway stretch from Kota Kinabalu to Kudat is scheduled for phased completion by the third quarter of 2028. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2025

Works minister: Kota Kinabalu–Kudat road under Pan Borneo project slated for completion by 2028

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (right) and the Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah (left), witness the exchange of a Memorandum of Understanding signed by Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad (2nd right) and his Brunei counterpart Datuk Seri Dr Mohammad Isham Jaafar (2nd left) on health cooperation between the two countries August 27, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2025

Health ministers ink Malaysia-Brunei cooperation deal as Anwar, Sultan Hassanal observe during state visit

School staff were among those called by police to give statements regarding the case of a Form Three student who fell from a school dormitory building in Sabak Bernam yesterday. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2025

Police question Sabak Bernam school staff over Form Three student’s fall from dormitory

Investments in Penang have continued to grow despite uncertainties due to the tariffs imposed by the United States, said Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2025

Despite US tariffs, Penang’s manufacturing investments soar 150pc to RM12.5b in first half of 2025, says CM

Police said a 30-year-old teacher slashed his wife’s neck before slashing his left wrist and neck in a pre-dawn attack at their home in Sungai Ara today. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2025

Penang teacher allegedly slashes wife, then himself in pre-dawn attack at Sungai Ara home