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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

The issue of leakages in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) subsidies and the status of forest reserves that have been degazetted since 2018 are expected to be among the main highlights of today’s Dewan Rakyat sitting. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2025

In Dewan Rakyat today: Bills on procurement, urban renewal and gig work follow LPG subsidy leakages, forest reserve degazettement

MACC’s 1MDB Asset Recovery Task Force head Datuk Mohamad Zamri Zainul Abidin said Malaysia’s recovery rate of its 1MDB assets is far ahead of other countries’ asset recovery rates in their financial scandals. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2025

MACC: Malaysia recovers RM30b in 1MDB assets — highest global recovery rate at 70pc

An aerial view shows Google’s first data centre under construction at Elmina Business Park, Selangor August 26, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Aug 2025

Thirsty for tech: Can Selangor’s water reserves support the data centre boom?

Education Director-General Mohd Azam Ahmad speaks during a special press conference regarding an accident involving a student at a school in Sabak Bernam, Selangor, at the Ministry of Education August 26, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

Education D-G: MOE probing Sabak Bernam dorm fall for signs of bullying and conflict after Form Three student critically injured

A witness in the corruption trial of Sayed Amir Muzzakkir Al Sayed Mohamad (right) confirmed at the Sessions Court today that the accused had held the position of political secretary to then Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin from 2020 to 2021. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

Witness confirms Sayed Amir Muzzakkir served as Hamzah’s pol-sec during RM350,000 graft period

Home Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the police have arrested a total of 11,864 individuals believed to be involved in 31,949 cases of fraud involving losses of RM1.5 billion throughout this year. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

Home minister: Malaysians lost RM1.5b to online fraud this year as police crackdown nets nearly 12,000 arrests

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg (2nd right) officiates Sarawak Water Sdn Bhd at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching August 26, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

Abang Johari: RM10b set aside for Sarawak water grid, treatment plants statewide, with aim of full coverage by 2030

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the ministry is placing special emphasis on strengthening the healthcare workforce at the Pasir Gudang Hospital to ensure the facility operates effectively. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

MoH tackling staffing shortfall at new RM380m Pasir Gudang Hospital, full launch by mid-2026, says Dzulkefly

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at the launch of the CelcomDigi's CD:NXT Programme at CelcomDigi Hub in Subang Jaya August 26, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

Bridging Malaysia’s digital divide: Anwar urges GLICs to step up tech investments for underserved communities

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission arrested a government department director today on suspicions of misusing her position to recommend her husband’s company to supply food and drinks for a programme in 2017. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

MACC arrests govt dept director in Penang over food supply deal involving husband’s firm

Police said a final-year medical student from a private university in Bukit Baru is in critical condition after falling from the seventh floor of an apartment in Jalan Tun Razak in Melaka yesterday. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

Medical student critically injured in fall from seventh-floor apartment in Melaka

Police said an unidentified person was struck by a Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd train at Kilometre 156 near the back of a temple in Chemor town yesterday. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

Train fatally strikes unidentified man in Chemor, police seek help identifying victim

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the National Cyber Security Agency expects 13 million Malaysians to be registered with MyDigital ID by the end of this year. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

‘Single log-on for all transactions’: Govt targets 13 million Malaysians for MyDigital ID sign-up by end-2025, says Saifuddin Nasution

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at the launch of CelcomDigi's CD:NXT programme at CelcomDigi Hub, Subang Jaya Aug 26, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

‘They will try to sabotage’: Anwar says fighting entrenched corruption remains toughest challenge after three years in govt

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail speaks during a press conference after closing the PDRM Special Dialogue III 2025 in Putrajaya August 26, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

Saifuddin Nasution: Police to act swiftly on court order for UTM cadet’s exhumation

According to police, the 45-year-old Indonesian suspect stabbed his ex-wife because she refused to reconcile with him. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

Banting attack: Indonesian woman hospitalised, police on trail of ex-husband suspect