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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

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof speaks during Fireside Chat moderated by Managing Director and Head of Southeast Asia Bullhound Capital Shahril Hamdan held in conjunction with the Urban Biodiversity Conference (UBC) 2025 at the Sime Darby Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2025

Cleaner air, higher property value: DPM Fadillah highlights urban biodiversity’s payoff for communities

Three individuals have their statements recorded at the Iskandar Puteri District Police Headquarters, Johor yesterday, over a viral video involving a homeless man. — Picture courtesy of MCMC
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2025

MCMC records statements of trio over video of chicken bones given to homeless man

A file photograph shows the KTMB Express Train Service in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Devan Manuel
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2025

Lawyer Ahmad Redza named KTMB chairman, tasked with driving corporate reform and governance

Police officials exhibit seized vehicles during a press conference at the Sepang District Police Headquarters on August 12, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2025

Like parking fee: Group says luxury car owners rather pay RM300 fine than insure vehicles

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim views exhibits at the ‘More Than A Day As A Tiger’ Exhibition, Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2025

Who was Tipu Sultan? Anwar urges Malaysians to look beyond colonial narratives in Asian history

Noraidah Lamat holds up a portrait of her late daughter, Zara Qairina Mahathir. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2025

Lawyer confirms Zara Qairina audio clip is real, rejects washing machine theory

This file picture shows a general view of the Parliament building in Kuala Lumpur November 13, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2025

In Dewan Rakyat today: Cost of living, MLFF tolls and US tariffs take centre stage

The rise of AI-powered applications and software has put certain jobs across the nation at risk. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 06 Aug 2025

Will AI take your job? For most Malaysians, not quite yet

Sultan Ibrahim leaving for his six-day state visit to Russia. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2025

King lands in Moscow for landmark Russia visit amid deepening bilateral ties

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan delivers his speech at the launch of the 2025 National Tax Conference, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2025

Malaysia mulls unexplained wealth law to trace elites’ riches, but warns of ‘unintended consequences’

The car with Singapore plate was seen filling RON95 petrol into a plastic container at a petrol station. — Picture from Facebook/SG Road Vigilante
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2025

Singaporean car owner caught filling RON95 into plastic container, Johor Domestic Trade Ministry launches probe

Ismanira Abdul Manaf, 30, the mother of the late Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin, was present at the Sessions Court in Petaling Jaya. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2025

Zayn Rayyan’s mother closes defence after expert says messages showed no malice, verdict of neglect trial due Oct 31

Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said two upcoming projects, SASaR Wardieburn and SASaR Setapak, will add 7,374 more units, bringing the total number of SASaR units in the city to 10,874. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2025

Sasar Wardieburn housing project for armed forces personnel to kick off in early 2026, Setapak to follow in 2030

KAJANG, Aug 5 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail delivers a speech at the Closing Ceremony of the 2025 i-Deen Recovery Programme by the National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) at the AADK Headquarters in Kajang today.
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2025

Govt mulls new law to tackle rising online drug trade, says home minister

State Social Development, Welfare and Non-Islamic Affairs Committee chairman Lim Siew Khim said the disbursement, amounting to RM1,721,300, reflects the state government’s continued commitment to the people’s welfare. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2025

Penang to roll out RM1.7m i-Sejahtera aid to 9,400 recipients in second phase starting tomorrow

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo at the Second Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament during the Dewan Rakyat sitting at the Parliament Building, Kuala Lumpur today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2025

Gobind: Digital Ministry developing AI tool to detect deepfakes, fight cybercrime