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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  / 15 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  / 4 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  / 4 h ago

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

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  / 15 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

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

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

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

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  / 16 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  / 17 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

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at the Dewan Negara, Kuala Lumpur, August 25, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

Vape tax nets RM288m since 2021, dwarfed by RM15b cigarette revenue, Parliament told

From luxury logos to tech trademarks, cross-border IP disputes reveal how brand power, regional rights, and consumer perceptions collide in a globalised world. — Freepik pic
Malaysia / 26 Aug 2025

Trademark turf wars: From Ferrari to Adidas, how brands fight to protect their identity across borders

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan speaks during a press conference at the 46th ASEAN Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on May 25, 2025. Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 25 Aug 2025

‘An insult to the diplomatic efforts of all’: At OIC meet, Tok Mat condemns Israel’s Gaza ambitions as threat to peace

The Court of Appeal today allowed a housewife’s appeal to reinstate her negligence lawsuit against the Immigration Department director-general and the Government of Malaysia, after she was wrongly identified as a bankrupt and prevented from travelling abroad. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 25 Aug 2025

Wrongly barred from leaving the country, woman wins appeal to sue Immigration D-G and Malaysian govt

Former political secretary to former Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, Sayed Amir Muzzakkir Al Sayed Mohamad (centre) appears in court on three corruption charges involving RM350,000. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 Aug 2025

Bank manager confirms RM250,000 withdrawal in graft trial of ex-political secretary to Hamzah Zainudin

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the government remains committed to implementing targeted subsidies for RON95 petrol, with further details expected to be announced by the end of September 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 25 Aug 2025

RON95 subsidy system may use MyKad, e-wallets; full details expected by end-September, says Amir Hamzah

State Education and Information Committee chairman Aznan Tamin said 1,195 schools across Johor implemented the state-level Anti-Bullying Campaign simultaneously today to ensure schools are free from bullying and safe for learning and the character-building of students. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 Aug 2025

Johor launches anti-bullying campaign in 1,195 schools under Safe Zone initiative, says state exco

Malaysia’s Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin (standing, right), and Singapore’s Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing witness the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Chief of the Royal Malaysian Navy Admiral Tan Sri Zulhelmy Ithnain (right) and Chief of the Republic of Singapore Navy Rear Admiral Sean Wat (left) in conjunction with the Singapore Defence Minister’s official visit at Wisma Pertahanan August 25, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 Aug 2025

Minister: Malaysia, Singapore deepen defence ties with pact to boost submarine rescue readiness

Malaysia’s Defence Minister, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin (left), receives a courtesy call from Singapore’s Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing at Wisma Pertahanan August 25, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 Aug 2025

From seabed to cyberspace: Malaysia, Singapore tackle undersea security and drone tech, says defence minister

Police have detained two men following a shooting incident in the Simpang Jalan Majau-Kanowit-Song area, Kanowit district last night. — iStock pic
Malaysia / 25 Aug 2025

Sibu police detain two suspects after shots fired in Kanowit, vehicle found torched

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad has asked all parties to be patient and wait for the results of the medical report related to the case of former PKR Deputy President Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli’s son. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 Aug 2025

Syringe attack on Rafizi’s son: Health minister urges patience as medical report will take time

Johor Works, Transport, Infrastructure and Communication Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh said the Public Works Department and Department of Irrigation and Drainage reported that all federal and state infrastructure located five kilometres from the epicentre are stable. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 Aug 2025

No damage to public infrastructure near Segamat quake epicentre, says Johor exco

Screengrab of a Jynwel Capital promo video featuring its former CEO Jho Low.
Malaysia / 25 Aug 2025

Jho Low had his own game plan, not Najib’s, lawyer tells court in SRC civil suit

Azalina said that with the new Bill, the National Legal Aid Foundation will be absorbed by the Legal Aid Department. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 Aug 2025

Dewan Rakyat passes new Bill to expand legal aid, introduce public defence system

Scenes of devastation after a fire at three single-storey houses in Taman Perajurit, Ipoh Timur, Perak on August 25, 2025 that left one woman with extensive burns all over her body. — Pictures from Facebook/巴占义务消防队 Persatuan Bomba Sukarela Bercham Ipoh, Perak
Malaysia / 25 Aug 2025

Woman fighting for life after fire engulfs three houses in Ipoh’s Taman Perajurit

Socialist Party of Malaysia (PSM) chairman Michael Jeyakumar Devaraj said today the government’s proposed vape ban was an overreach of state authority. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 25 Aug 2025

What’s next — sugar, alcohol? PSM chairman says vape ban sets dangerous precedent