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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  / 3 h ago

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

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  / 17 h ago

EPF announces policy and product enhancements effective January 2026

(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  / 7 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  / 7 h ago

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

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  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 18 h ago

Been getting CP500 tax installment notices? You might have filed your taxes wrong, says LHDN

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  / 18 h ago

Ringgit dips against greenback after Fed minutes, still among Asia’s top performers

The Kedah menteri besar added that PAS’ struggle to gain control of the country’s political system must continue consistently and with determination. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

PAS wants to restore Islam as the core of governance, says Kedah MB

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  / 19 h ago

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

The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) said the enforcement will cover Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perlis and Kedah, as well as the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. — John Cameron/Unsplash pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Clean up or clock in: Community service for littering starts today in Johor, Melaka, N. Sembilan, Pahang, Perlis, Kedah, KL and Putrajaya

Police officers conduct checks on motorcyclists during the Ops Samseng Jalanan at Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah early this morning, January 1, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Pregnant wife faces ordeal after husband tests positive for drugs during roadblock at Jalan Duta Toll

Actor George Clooney and Amal Clooney host their annual fundraiser ‘The Albie Awards’ in London October 3, 2025. — Reuters pic
Showbiz  / 2 h ago

Trump tells France it can ‘keep’ George Clooney as row brews over actor’s new passport

The Malaysian Army said the cracked neck bone injury was confirmed through X-ray and computed tomography (CT) scans conducted while the soldier was receiving treatment at Melaka Hospital. — Screengrab from Facebook/Akram Makhtar
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Paratrooper suffered cracked neck bone in Melaka training accident, army confirms

File picture of an RMN Super Lynx helicopter. The RMN said the incident, which occurred at around 10.50pm, happened while the helicopter was conducting a demonstration flight in conjunction with the 60th Anniversary Celebration of the Malaysian Army’s Special Warfare Group (GGK) in Melaka. — Screengrab from social media
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Emergency at Klebang: RMN Super Lynx helicopter makes water landing, crew safe

In a post on the Facebook page of Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, Their Majesties expressed their prayers that the New Year would bring continuous peace and prosperity to the nation. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

King and Queen wish Malaysians peace, unity and prosperity for 2026

Penang state exco for health, youth and sports Daniel Gooi Zi Sen said the state health department is increasing its manpower to strictly enforce the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2025

Penang targets diners and eateries in smoking crackdown, 2,647 fines issued so far

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim Cambodia’s Defence Minister General Tea Seiha (second from left) and Thailand’s Acting Defence Minister General Natthaphon Narkphanit (second from right) in Putrajaya today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2025

Anwar stresses Malaysia’s commitment to helping resolve Thailand-Cambodia border tensions

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said state agency InvestPenang has been kept busy managing inquiries from foreign investors looking into setting up plants in the state. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2025

Penang still attracting foreign investors despite US tariff fears, says chief minister

Transport Minister Anthony Loke speaks to reporters during the launch of the Foodpanda’s Pandasafe Rider Safety Programme in Kuala Lumpur August 7, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2025

Luxury car owners can’t use RM300 exploit to skip road tax, says transport minister

Lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah speaks during a press conference at the Federal Court in Putrajaya on January 6, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2025

Court to rule on Najib’s house arrest judicial review appeal on August 13

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir today refuted allegations that an influx of students from China is limiting opportunities for local students to enter public universities in Malaysia. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2025

Zambry refutes claims that Chinese students are limiting local access to public universities, insists Malaysian students remain priority

Ambulances stationed outside Kuala Lumpur Hospital. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2025

Health Ministry to issue permanent appointment letters to 4,352 Medical Officer candidates by August 18

The proposed implementation of monthly pension-style payments for Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members, announced during the tabling of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), will not affect the withdrawal rights of existing members, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying. — Photo by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2025

Lim Hui Ying: Monthly pension-style payouts for EPF members only apply to new joiners, with voluntary opt-in for current contributors

Vo Thi Be Thu (centre) is escorted by policewomen at the Johor Bahru Magistrate's Court on August 7, 2025. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2025

Vietnamese woman hit with multiple charges over 5kg of MDMA in Johor Bahru

A total of 168,967 ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ account holders, or 2.6 per cent of the total 6.5 million users, had outstanding balances as at June 30, 2025, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2025

Finance Ministry: 168,000 BNPL users owe RM3.8b, but only RM121m is overdue

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad speaks to the media at Parliament in Kuala Lumpur on August 5, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2025

Private clinics accuse health minister of ‘complicity or absence’ in face of NACCOL ‘overreach’

A man, believed to be a foreigner, was arrested for trespassing onto the Light Rail Transit (LRT) tracks at Masjid Jamek station along the Ampang line here yesterday. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2025

Man arrested for attempting shortcut across LRT tracks at Masjid Jamek station

A screen grab shows singer Wan Norshaheeda Azlin, or Eda Ezrin, speaking in an online video.
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2025

Police to detain and drug test Eda Ezrin, five others upon return from Thailand

Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said the country’s third regasification terminal (RGT3), which will be constructed in Lumut Maritime Industrial City (LuMIC), is expected to generate at least 3,000 job opportunities. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2025

Perak MB: Lumut’s RGT3 project part of Perak’s job creation drive, will generate 3,000 jobs

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks to the press after the Finance Ministry’s Budget Engagement Session at the ministry’s headquarters in Putrajaya August 7, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2025

‘I don’t smoke’, says Anwar, backing push to raise tobacco tax

Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (right) speaking during the Ministry of Finance’s Budget Engagement Session at the ministry’s headquarters in Putrajaya August 7, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2025

PM Anwar: Too soon to say if students should finish school at 16 to join workforce earlier