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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

A three-judge panel at the Federal Court ruled that hearing- and speech-impaired man Kang Chang Heng, 46, must defend himself against the Tanjung Sepat murder and arson charges and can still against the verdict if he is found guilty. — Picture by Choo Choy May.
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

Tanjung Sepat murder-arson case: Judges say speech-and-hearing impaired accused must finish trial before appeal

Bayan Baru MP Sim Tze Tzin today urged the government to form a ministry for senior citizens, warning Malaysia is unprepared for an ageing population. — Picture via Facebook/Sim Tze Tzin
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

Bayan Baru MP proposes dedicated senior citizens ministry amid concerns over ageing population

MCMC’s Nadi Office head Mohd Arif Adenan said the agency’s programme under the Digital Learning initiative and e-Classes ensures internet, free tuition and digital tools to even the remotest islands across Malaysia. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

One teacher, 1,099 centres, 42,000 students: How MCMC’s Nadi powers online learning across Malaysia for free

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said tabling that one new law is crucial and that there’s only one brief ‘window’ in the February 2026 parliamentary session to do so as the RTS Link is scheduled to start running in January 2027. — Picture via Facebook/RTSO
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

Parliament to table RTS Link border Bill in Feb 2026, one new law easier than 37 amendments, says home minister

School students from Selangor and the Federal Territory rehearse a human graphic formation ahead of the National Day celebration at Dataran Putrajaya on August 31, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

Want a Merdeka to remember? Govt-backed RIUH Putrajaya holds N-Day bash with 30 hours of music and makan starting this Sat

The PSC on Women, Children and Community Development calls for an overhaul of early childhood education in Malaysia as there’s too much overlap among agencies and insufficient funds. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

From daycare to preschool: MPs say kids under six need a dedicated law, single agency

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said the proposal for cooperation was raised by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim before Sarawak proceeded with the acquisition of MASwings. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

From Sarawak skies to Sabah too? Abang Johari invites neighbour to join AirBorneo

Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said anti-government groups are using malicious tactics to tarnish leaders’ reputations ahead of the state polls. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

Hajiji urges religious institutions to confront bullying culture

Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Mohd Noor said he’s been an assemblyman for 35 years and the next five years would be ‘too long’ for him. — Picture via Facebook/Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

After 35 years in ‘too stressful’ politics, Sabah CM ready to bow out, hints at groomed successor

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission officers escort three policemen (seated with heads covered) charged with accepting bribes at the Johor Bahru Sessions Court, Aug 26, 2025. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

Three policemen, including an Inspector, claim trial to accepting bribes in JB court

Council president Abdul Azim Shamsuddin said the closure notice, which took effect yesterday, had been handed over to the premises’ owners. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

Pontian mini-market shut 30 days for flying Johor flag upside down, says council

Transport Minister Anthony Loke speaks at the National Month launch and RAC’s 33rd anniversary celebration at the Transport Ministry in Putrajaya on August 26, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

Transport minister: No delays, ETS3 to JB and LRT3 in Selangor ready by end 2025

Lab tests found high water temperature and pH, with fish showing bleeding, gill rot and fin damage to pelian fish across Sabah, which officials attribute to the current hot weather. — Daily Express pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

Fish kill spreads across Tambunan villages in Sabah, officials warn against eating catch

Anthony Loke also stressed that MAHB must ensure the project contractor assumes full responsibility for any issues, as the system is still under warranty. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

Keep KLIA Aerotrain glitch-free, transport minister tells MAHB as ridership nears two million

King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim (right) and Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei shake hands at Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur on August 26, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

King of Malaysia welcomes Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah at Istana Negara on four-day state visit

Amir Hamzah said Malaysia officially became an ageing nation in 2021, when the proportion of those aged 65 and above reached seven per cent of the total population. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

Second finance minister says Malaysia to be ‘aged nation’ by 2048; govt planning blueprint as births fall, lifespans rise