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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  / 15 h ago

Slow drive to town: New Year’s Eve traffic snarls KL roads

The federal government has gazetted February 1, 2026, as a dual public holiday for Thaipusam Day and Federal Territory Day. — Canva AI pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

One date, two holidays: Feb 1 brings Thaipusam and FT Day together

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  / 12 h ago

EPF announces policy and product enhancements effective January 2026

Durian sales in Singapore have surged after a bumper harvest of Musang King in Malaysia pushed prices to record lows. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Singapore  / 16 h ago

Singapore durian vendors slash prices after bumper Musang King harvest in Malaysia

The victim, believed to be in his 40s, was confirmed dead at the scene after suffering severe burn injuries, including the severing of his wrist. — Picture by Devan Manuel
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Man electrocuted to death while painting house in Kota Kinabalu, wrist severed

Scam syndicate victim Chew (left) shares his ordeal of being forcefully held captive by a scam syndicate in Myanmar with Stulang assemblyman Andrew Chen Kah Eng at the Hawker City food court in Kota Tinggi, December 31, 2025. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Tortured, shocked and held like a prisoner: Johor man recounts more than a year in captivity under Myanmar scam ring

A viral video showing a fight at the Melor market last Thursday led to the arrest of 12 individuals. — Screengrab from Facebook
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Melor public market brawl in Kota Bharu: Five women plead guilty, fined RM1,000 each

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  / 14 h ago

Perlis skips by-elections; Chuping, Bintong and Guar Sanji remain vacant

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said the two men were detained in the state several hours after the incident. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Penang cops nab two men over fatal Sungai Bakap restaurant attack by masked assailants, case classified as murder

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  / 15 h ago

Azhan Md Othman named new Army chief; Chief of Defence Forces appointment on hold pending probe

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  / 15 h ago

Public transport in Greater KL functional but fragile, Khazanah Research Institute study finds

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  / 12 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  / 13 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  / 15 h ago

Perlis declares Jan 1 as occasional holiday to mark state New Year celebration

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  / 13 h ago

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

A file photograph shows the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) logo at the Government Complex Building at Jalan Duta in Kuala Lumpur. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2025

E-invoicing push continues as MoF rejects RM500 exemption for hardware trade

Melaka Education, Higher Education and Religious Affairs Committee chairman Datuk Rahmad Mariman (centre) poses with students, Melaka Police Chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar (right) and State Education Director Mahfudzah Mohamed Noor (left), at the launch of an anti-bullying movement in Melaka on August 29, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2025

Melaka targets bullying-free schools with new prevention campaign

Lawyer Datuk Naran Singh (left), representing the family of a deceased Universiti Teknologi Malaysia trainee, speaks to reporters with the trainee’s mother, Ummu Haiman Bee Daulatgun, after an exhumation process in Semenyih on August 29, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2025

Second autopsy set for UTM cadet Syamsul Haris after exhumation

Customs director-general Datuk Zazuli Johan (2nd, right) and his officers show bottles containing alcohol seized by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department Central Zone Unit III at the KLIA Customs Complex, August 18, 2022.— Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2025

Can you store liquor at home legally? Customs clears the air after big raids

Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad presents awards to students at the Madani SPM, STPM, STAM 2024 appreciation ceremony in Ipoh. — Picture by John Bunyan
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2025

Perak celebrates best SPM results in years as literacy scheme grows

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim inspects the full dress rehearsal for the National Day 2025 celebration at Dataran Putrajaya on August 29, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2025

PM to outline ‘Malaysia Madani’ vision in special address ahead of National Day

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim inspects the full dress rehearsal for the National Day 2025 celebration and greets staff at Dataran Putrajaya on August 29, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2025

Anwar makes surprise visit to National Day rehearsal in Putrajaya

Medical personnel exhume the body of Syamsul Haris Shamsudin at the Kampung Rinching Ulu Muslim Cemetery in Semenyih on August 29, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2025

UTM cadet’s body exhumed in Kajang for second post-mortem

A RON95 fuel pump is seen at a petrol station in Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur, on November 3, 2020. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2025

Fake RON95 subsidy link circulating online, Finance Ministry urges Malaysians to beware

A photo taken on January 2, 2025 shows the letters AI for Artificial Intelligence on a laptop screen. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2025

Malaysia targets top 20 AI economy status by 2030 with new national roadmap

An illustrative photo shows the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) logo. — Picture by Devan Manuel
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2025

Bomba warn of TikTok scammer posing as Kapar fireman to borrow money

Traffic flow increases on the North-South Expressway near the Nilai Toll Plaza on April 23, 2023. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2025

Plus says don’t panic, just plan: 2.2 million vehicles expected during National Day weekend

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa speaks during a press conference at Menara Seri Wilayah in Putrajaya on August 19, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2025

Dr Zaliha activates support line after Segamat rattled for third time in days

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 / 29 Aug 2025

Segamat shaken again: Third earthquake in days sparks concern

Circuit Zandvoort is set for high-speed action at the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2025

Five things to watch as F1 returns for Dutch Grand Prix

Director of Economics, Trade and Regional Integration at ISIS Malaysia, Calvin Cheng, speaks at the launch of a policy brief on novel AI technologies and the future of work in Malaysia, at ISIS Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur, August 25, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 29 Aug 2025

Study warns mid-skilled young workers, women in Malaysia most at risk from AI