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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

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, met Russian President Vladimir Putin during a state welcoming ceremony at the Grand Kremlin Palace here yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2025

Sultan Ibrahim makes history with first Malaysian royal state visit to Russia, hosted by Putin

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said reminded political leaders to exercise caution when making statements. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2025

Comparing women leaders to cows? Do better or lawyer up, Azalina tells politicians

The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is urging all parties to stop any action of uploading or sharing unverified information related to the death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2025

Zara Qairina case: Police say false info and photos online threaten investigation and justice

Tan Sri Vincent Tan speaks during a press conference in Kuala Lumpur on September 20, 2019. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2025

Vincent Tan’s Detik Ria settles billion-dollar row with Prudential in landmark insurance deal

The monitoring and audit mechanism for the additional revenue from water tariff adjustments, which was promised by state water operators for the purpose of repairing and developing water supply infrastructure, will be a key focus of today’s Dewan Rakyat sitting. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2025

In Dewan Rakyat today: Focus on water tariff audit, Gaza crisis, PWD transport access, and RMK13 debate

Kensington Trust Group’s founder Datuk Raymond Wong (left) said you should set up a 'Plan B' in advance for your later years. August 1, 2025.— Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 07 Aug 2025

Ageing gracefully in Malaysia: How to plan your finances and medical care with ‘living wills’, trusts, POAs and more

Chief of Defence Force Gen Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar with representatives from the Thai and Cambodian governments during secretariat-level discussions ahead of the Extraordinary General Border Committee (GBC) Meeting at Wisma Perwira ATM in Kuala Lumpur, August 4, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2025

Thailand, Cambodia agree ‘in principle’ to ceasefire terms in KL border talks, says Malaysia’s chief of defence force

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had a call with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian earlier. — Picture from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2025

‘Grave violations of humanity’: Anwar urges global action on Gaza in call with Iranian leader

Chief of Justice Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh was seen leaving the courtroom after a special speech event here at the Palace of Justice. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2025

‘Tabik hormat’: New CJ recalls his car sticker in Terengganu defending five judges in Malaysia’s 1988 judicial crisis

The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) has returned the full preliminary investigation report into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2025

Zara Qairina’s case: AGC orders further probe by cops, unclear if inquest or post-mortem needed

Police received a report of casino chips taken from a closed casino room at Genting resort. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2025

Police hunt 44-year-old man over RM3m casino chip theft from Genting resort

Yap Thye Sun, 56, is charged with attempting to murder Corporal Mohd Nazri Sudiman, 35. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2025

KL man charged with attempted murder after stabbing cop, penetrating intestines

MACC identified the individuals as Ang Eng Leng, 49, whose last known address is Jalan Jalil Perkasa 1, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, and Rasnah Majuan, 50, with a last known address in Kudat, Sabah. — Picture by Choo Choy May .
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2025

MACC issues public appeal to trace KL man, Sabah woman in corruption case

Government officer Nurul Khairunnisa Badrul Hisham demonstrates an online platform designed to speed up the matchmaking process at the Launch Ceremony of the Darul Iman Matchmaking Portal (PJDI) at Wisma Darul Iman, Kuala Terengganu. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2025

Terengganu launches state-run matchmaking portal to boost marriage, birth rates

Menteri Besar Johor Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi expressed his gratitude to His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia for the reopening of the Johor Royal Botanical Garden. — Picture courtesy of Johor Royal Botanical Garden
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2025

Entry from RM2: Johor’s Royal Botanical Garden to reopen Aug 31 as key tourism draw for 2026

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow (in green) walks along the Gurney Bay promenade during its opening on February 4, 2024 — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2025

Penang explores new cable car link between Botanic Gardens and Gurney Bay