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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 Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow (centre, standing) witnesses the signing ceremony for the financing facility of the Penang Hill cable car project, in George Town, on Aug 6, 2025. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2025

Penang Hill cable car project gets rolling with RM367m financing deal

Chief Justice Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh seen leaving the Palace of Justice, Putrajaya today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2025

New Chief Justice: I can’t erase my history, but I vow to protect judicial independence

Petaling Jaya police chief ACP Shahrulnizam Ja’afar attends meeting at the district police headquarters on July 24, 2025. — Polis Daerah Petaling Jaya/Facebook pic
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2025

Police: Attack on witness in Lim Guan Eng’s trial a ‘clear-cut robbery,’ not intimidation

Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul calms tensions while chairing the Second Meeting, Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament, at the Parliament building, Kuala Lumpur today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2025

Support isn’t defection: Speaker says six MPs backing Anwar still opposition without official letter

The two boys were jointly charged with behaving indecently by slapping the victim, who is also 13 years old, in a public place to disturb the peace at a shopping mall near here, at 11am on July 30. — istock pic
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2025

Two Form One boys plead guilty to slapping classmate at Kajang mall

Azhar Mat Saini, 52, was charged with driving in a dangerous manner that caused the death of motorcyclist Muhammad Nur Iman Danial Mohd Roshidi, 16, at a traffic light in Guar Chempedak town here at 9pm last July 28. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2025

Police corporal claims trial to dangerous driving charge over teen’s death in Kedah

Transport Minister Anthony Loke speaks to the press after the official launch of the Asean-China International Rail Transit Forum 2025 today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2025

KLIA Aerotrain glitch fixed in 15 minutes, not a breakdown, says Loke

A screen grab shows singer Wan Norshaheeda Azlin performing in an online video.
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2025

Dikir barat singer Eda Ezrin walks free after Thai court clears drug charges

AKPS director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain speaks to reporters at Terminal 1, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang July 20,2025.
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2025

Border Control agency warns of deepfake video using D-G’s likeness

According to Chief Secretary to the Government (KSN) Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, an in-depth study of the proposal is indeed necessary before any decision can be made. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2025

Retirement at 65? Govt to weigh ageing nation needs, financial impact, says Chief Secretary

In a statement, the department stressed that pensions for current public servants remain unaffected. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2025

No change to govt pension scheme, PSD warns public against false info

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof says the government is working with state regulators to set a dedicated water tariff for data centres and heavy industry. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2025

New water tariff, zoning rules in the works as data centres strain clean supply

A three-member bench comprising Justices Datuk Supang Lian, Datuk Wong Kian Kheong, and Datuk Ismail Brahim held that the EC had violated RK Tamileswaaran’s constitutional right to vote under Article 119 of the Federal Constitution by preventing him from exercising his right to vote. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2025

Appeals court rules EC acted unlawfully by barring voter in Johor polls over Covid status

Iskandar Puteri police chief Assistant Commissioner M. Kumarasan said the incident involved a grey Perodua Myvi driven by a 22-year-old local woman who had allegedly dozed off behind the wheel. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2025

Johor woman allegedly micro-sleeps while driving, crashes into motorcycle and drags rider, pillion

Petaling Jaya mayor, Mohamad Zahri Samingon speaks during the launch of the Placemaker Week Asean 2025 at MBPJ headquarters in Petaling Jaya August 6, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2025

Petaling Jaya City Council may allow nightlife outlets to stay open until 3am, says mayor

Muhyiddin, 78, who was then Prime Minister and Bersatu president, was charged with four counts of abuse of power for allegedly soliciting RM232.5 million in bribes for the political party in connection with the Jana Wibawa project. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2025

Muhyiddin wants charges dropped over RM232m Jana Wibawa-linked funds, court told