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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

Penang Ah Lai White Curry instant noodles was among the 40 made-in-Malaysia products showcased at the METRO mall Si Ji Qing in Beijing, China and proved popular with shoppers there. — Picture from Facebook/Penang Ah Lai
Malaysia / 25 Aug 2025

Penang curry noodles, durian coffee and sambal win hearts (and stomachs) at ‘Taste of Malaysia’ showcase in Beijing — young coconuts next

Thousands of colourful teddy bears arranged to form a map of Palestine during a Sumud Nusantara solidarity drive that entered the Malaysia Book of Records for the ‘Most Teddy Bears in a Map Formation’ on August 24, 2025. — Picture from X/Bernama
Malaysia / 25 Aug 2025

Dataran Merdeka turns into sea of teddy bears in show of solidarity with Palestine

The Consumer Credit Bill will regulate companies that buy distressed loans from banks, aiming to protect borrowers from unfair practices. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 25 Aug 2025

What actually happens when your bank sells your loan — and how Malaysia’s new law could protect you

Ahmad Asri Talib, 52, a resident of Kampung Tengah, Segamat, speaks to reporters on Aug 24, 2025, after a 4.1-magnitude quake struck the area at 6.13am. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Aug 2025

Segamat quake: Three property damage reports, no injuries, say police

Police have arrested the son of a former national leader after finding drugs in his car. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 24 Aug 2025

Son of former ‘national leader’ nabbed with heroin after high-speed reverse drive on Sprint Highway

Sungai Buloh District Police Chief Supt Mohd Hafiz Muhammad Nor said the 47-year-old local suspect later called the police at 8.45pm yesterday to inform them of the incident. — TODAY file pic
Malaysia / 24 Aug 2025

Shah Alam man calls police after strangling girlfriend, says he couldn’t take being controlled

Petronas Gas said checks were carried out at the Segamat Compressor Station, Segamat Control Station after the August 24, 2025 quakes, and along the relevant pipeline right-of-way, and no abnormalities were detected. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 24 Aug 2025

No leaks, no worries: Petronas Gas says pipelines steady after Johor quakes

Kampung Tengah resident Ahmad Asri Talib, 52, shows the MetMalaysia’s report after weak tremors were felt in Segamat, Johor early in the morning of August 24, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Aug 2025

MetMalaysia says Johor quakes linked to Mersing Fault Zone, no cause for alarm

A motorcyclist died and a delivery rider suffered serious injuries in a hit-and-run incident along KM1.2 of the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) early today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Aug 2025

Teen motorcyclist killed, delivery rider injured after stopping to help in NKVE hit-and-run

Two cars at a policeman’s residence in Taman Bukit Katil Permai, Melaka, were destroyed in a fire believed to be an act of arson. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 24 Aug 2025

Melaka arson destroys two cars at cop’s home, suspect’s motorcycle also goes up in flames

Fadillah will present Malaysia’s strategy to reach its net-zero target through the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) and the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030 in Busan, South Korea during the 15th APEC Energy Ministers Meeting. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Aug 2025

DPM Fadillah fronts Malaysia’s green energy push at Apec Busan meet

Fahmi also said Malaysian officials will seek a meeting with TikTok’s representatives here in early September 2025 for clarification on this issue. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Aug 2025

Fahmi protests TikTok hire of ex-Israeli soldier, warns algorithms may sway Malaysian users

Abang Johari (7th from right), along with SM Kai Dee’s board of directors, cut a cake to commemorate its 25th anniversary celebration on August 23, 2025. — Picture from Unit Komunikasi Awam Sarawak
Malaysia / 24 Aug 2025

Teaching for tomorrow: Abang Jo backs Chinese schools as Sarawak trains students for jobs in AI and renewables

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail speaks to Trong locals after officiating a Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency programme in the Perak area on August 24, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Aug 2025

MyBurgerLab COO sacking shows social responsibility matters in multicultural Malaysia, says home minister

MetMalaysia confirmed that a 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck Segamat at 6.13am, followed by a 2.8-magnitude tremor in Kluang at 9am on August 24, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Malaysian Meteorological Department
Malaysia / 24 Aug 2025

After Segamat, 2.8-magnitude quake jolts Kluang, Communications Ministry mulls disaster alert system

Yang Dipertua Negeri Melaka Tun Mohd Ali Rustam (right) confers the Melaka State Utama Order (D.U.N.M) which carries the title of Datuk Seri Utama on Chief Justice Datuk Seri Utama Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh at the Melaka State Order, Star and Medal Award Ceremony in conjunction with the 76th Birthday Celebration of the Yang Dipertua Negeri Melaka at the Balai Istiadat Seri Negeri near Ayer Keroh August 24, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Aug 2025

From Chief Justice to Fan Bingbing: Melaka Governor’s birthday honours list spans law, leadership and culture