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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  / 16 h ago

EPF announces policy and product enhancements effective January 2026

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  / 18 h ago

Slow drive to town: New Year’s Eve traffic snarls KL roads

(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  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 5 h ago

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

Starting January 1, businesses with an annual turnover or revenue of up to RM5 million will be required to implement e-invoicing. — Bernama pic 
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

Starting today, businesses with revenue up to RM5m required to implement e-invoicing

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  / 16 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  / 19 h ago

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

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was the guest of honour at the Visit Malaysia 2026 Countdown campaign in Pavilion KL, December 31, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Anwar joins packed Bukit Bintang crowd to ring in New Year, kick off Visit Malaysia 2026

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  / 18 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  / 19 h ago

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

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  / 17 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  / 19 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  / 18 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  / 17 h ago

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

In his New Year’s Eve message, DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke calls for integrity and problem-solving in 2026. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Politics must improve lives, not fuel conflict, says DAP sec-gen as Malaysia readies for 2026

Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said combating cybercrime is not just the duty of police agencies; it requires the involvement of the whole government, the private sector and society. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

IGP declares war on online scams after RM1.22b lost, rolling out AI and forensics to hunt cyber crooks

Director-General of Higher Education Datuk Professor Dr Azlinda Azman said the combined enrolment of foreign students in local public universities is only 21.3 per cent, of which 15.8 per cent are for postgraduate courses, and only 5.5 per cent for undergraduate courses. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

Postgrads, not undergrads: Higher Education Ministry clarifies enrolment at Malaysian varsities, says foreign students bring global edge

The boy is reportedly sedated and remains under close medical observation at hospital — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

Form Three boy in critical condition after incident at Selangor school dorm, family alleges possible bullying

Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail speaks to the press after the opening of PDRM Special Dialogue III 2025, Aug 26, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

Police working with MCMC to trace foreign number behind threat to Rafizi’s son

Deputy Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Ramli Mohd Nor during the Dewan Rakyat sitting at Parliament, Kuala Lumpur, Aug 26, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

Deputy Speaker: Parliamentary privilege won’t shield MPs from OSA investigations

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa during the Dewan Rakyat sitting at Parliament, Kuala Lumpur, Aug 26, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

Zaliha: Govt moves to gazette Bukit Dinding, Pulai Trail as KL’s new permanent forest reserves

Satta president Datuk Seri Winston Liaw also called for stricter checks, enforcement, and penalties such as heavy fines, blacklisting, and licence revocations. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

‘Sabahans can manage Sabah better’: Travel agents push for tourism powers to be decentralised

Miti said the decision to order 25 B737 MAX units was made back in 2016, well before the recent tariff negotiations. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

Why Boeing? Miti says order for Malaysia Airlines about safety, fuel savings, not US pressure

Lawyer Naran Singh (third left) with Ummu Haiman Bee Daulatgun (fourth left), mother of the late Palapes cadet Syamsul Haris, after the High Court in Shah Alam allowed the exhumation request on August 26, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

High Court orders exhumation of UTM Palapes cadet’s grave for second post-mortem

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said the 29-year-old local man was arrested by a team of officers from the Kuala Lumpur Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department at 6.15pm in the lobby of a condominium in KL South. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

KL cops bust drug syndicate, seize nearly RM1m in heroin and meth in car raids

A cargo ship loaded with containers sails off the coast of Klang, April 9, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

Piracy in Strait of Malacca, Singapore Strait surges nearly fourfold in 2025, says anti-piracy watchdog

General picture of the Ministry of Finance in Putrajaya. July 02, 2025—Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

SST on imported fruits to net RM38m yearly from 2026, says Finance Ministry

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad emphasised that heads of departments and supervisors cannot take actions that contradict the established standard operating procedures (SOPs), even in the face of any constraints. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

MOH told to obey rule letting pregnant staff leave early, Dzulkefly says no excuse to ignore policy

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) yesterday arrested three individuals, including a senior officer holding a Jusa B grade serving with a local authority (PBT) in the capital, on suspicion of being involved in corruption since 2014. — Picture by Choo Choy May .
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

MACC seizes luxury cars, RM150,000 cash in graft probe against senior DBKL officer and two others

CAAM said these closures are essential to ensure the safety of the public and aircraft participating in the National Day flypast, adding that during this period, there will be increased aircraft activity and some adjustments to commercial flight operations. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

CAAM issues flight advisory, drone ban for National Day airspace closures

A general view of the Parliament building in Kuala Lumpur on November 13, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

In Dewan Rakyat today: Ageing population, KL housing moratorium among key concerns raised