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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

Sessions Court judge Suhaila Haron imposed a fine of RM10,000, in default four months’ imprisonment, for each charge against the two accused after they changed their plea to guilty on August 25, 2025. — SoyaCincau pic
Malaysia / 25 Aug 2025

‘VIP111’ no more: Two e-hailing drivers escape jail with RM30,000 each for NFC phone fraud at shopping malls

Johor Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor (centre) with the launch gimmick as part of the Johor Smart City Forum 2025 pre-launch ceremony in Impiana Hotel in Senai, Kulai today. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia / 25 Aug 2025

Exco: Johor leads smart city push with 90pc of pilot projects completed under 2030 blueprint

Police said one post referred to Malaysia being ‘taken over by extremists’ and that ‘there will be a revolution’, while the other concerned “a comment on an Israeli attack on the prime minister’s residence. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 25 Aug 2025

Two arrested over X posts allegedly mentioning Malaysia ‘taken over by extremists’, attack on PM’s home

PKR’s Jufitri Joha takes his oath of office as Senator before Dewan Negara President Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah at Parliament on August 25, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 Aug 2025

Dewan Negara welcomes Rembau PKR chief and two DAP politicians as senators

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the revision aims to provide clearer guidance to teachers in managing cases of student misconduct in schools. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 Aug 2025

Minister says Education Act update underway to strengthen school discipline in crackdown on bullying cases

Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying speaks in the Dewan Rakyat on August 25, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 Aug 2025

Finance Ministry assures states fair federal tax revenue sharing, gives Penang RM2.5b for Mutiara LRT, Mengkuang Dam and sewerage upgrades

The court ruled that lawyer Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla’s legal services to Bersatu between 2016 and 2020 were rendered voluntarily and not pursuant to any fee agreement. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 25 Aug 2025

No contract, no cash: Court throws out lawyer’s RM12.5m claim against Bersatu, rules services were voluntary

An example of a modified motorcycle with a sidecar used to transport goods that is required to have the Vehicle Type Approval certificate from the Road Transport Department if it is to be used on any public road. — Picture from belisell.com
Malaysia / 25 Aug 2025

Even for kampung use, sidecar motorbikes must have JPJ approval first, says transport minister

Residents and representatives of various associations during a press conference on the Urban Renewal Bill at the Lawyers for Liberty office, Petaling Jaya, August 25, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 25 Aug 2025

Residents, rights groups: URA Bill may displace Malaysians, divide communities and enrich developers

Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said that nearly RM39 million is being channelled back to Perak’s residents every year by Perak Water Board — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 Aug 2025

RM39m back to Perak residents yearly via water subsidies and rebates, says MB

The four accused: Muhamad Badry Muhamad Azami, 24; Mohamad Hafiz Khazli, 26; Badri Iman Abdul Nasir, 25, dan Mohd Saifuan Mohd Noor, 34, were charged with murdering Cpl Mohd Hafizul Izham Mazlan, 35, on august 7, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 Aug 2025

Alor Setar court hears murder charge against four in police corporal’s death

In a post on X this afternoon, Tenaga Nasional thanked affected customers for their cooperation during repair works. — Picture by Saw Siow Feng
Malaysia / 25 Aug 2025

TNB restores power in Petaling Jaya after outage hits several areas

The 16-year-old Malaysian hiker collapsed at Post Four of the trail near Sagara village at around 1 pm local time on Saturday while trekking with several companions. — File picture by K.E. Ooi
Malaysia / 25 Aug 2025

Indonesian cop on hike rescues Malaysian teen with hypothermia on West Java’s Mount Sagara

Map of peninsular Malaysia showing major and minor geological faults in the continental crust. — Picture from Research Gate
Malaysia / 25 Aug 2025

Tracing Segamat quake to ancient Mersing Fault, geologists say stress still lurks beneath Johor

Johor exco Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor said the state is considering the introduction of a disaster early warning system via smartphones as part of its Smart City plan. — File picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 25 Aug 2025

Because even ‘stable’ Malaysia shakes: Johor eyes Japan-style phone alerts in Smart City plan after Segamat quake scare

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil speaks at the ministry’s monthly assembly in Putrajaya, Aug 25, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 Aug 2025

Malaysia’s extra RM100m aid to Gaza will focus on reconstruction, says Fahmi