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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  / 15 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

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

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

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

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

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

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  / 16 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

Shah Alam police chief ACP Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said police used sirens and a loudspeaker to instruct the driver to stop, but the driver sped off recklessly. — Screengrab from social media
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2025

Six police cars, 90km pursuit: Cops arrest brothers in Shah Alam after hour-long chase

Dashboard camera footage that went viral on social media showed the bus losing control before skidding and hitting a tree on the route, causing three children and a teacher to suffer head injuries. — Picture courtesy of PDRM
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2025

Bus driver jailed seven days, fined RM8,000 over Serdang crash into tree that injured three kindergarten kids, teacher

According to sources, the suspect, in his 40s, was arrested around 5.30pm yesterday after voluntarily presenting himself at the state MACC office to give a statement. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2025

N. Sembilan MACC nabs land broker over RM3.8m false claim, gets seven-day remand to assist probe

The meeting involved the new Johor police chief CP Ab Rahaman Arsad (left), and Riau Islands Regional Police Chief Inspector General Asep Safrudin in efforts to strengthen cross-border security cooperation. — Picture from Facebook/Polis Johor
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2025

Top cops of Johor, Riau Islands express commitment to strengthen cross-border security cooperation

The Court of Appeal three-member bench, comprising Justices Datuk Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali, Datuk Azmi Ariffin and Datuk Faizah Jamaludin, dismissed the appeal after ruling that the appellant failed to prove his claim against the school, the school principal, the Malaysian government and the Education Ministry. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2025

Appeals court tosses ex-student’s alleged bullying suit, says claim had no legal basis

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, (Religious Affairs) Zulkifli Hasan said the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (Motac) also recorded 58 complaints about Haj package fraud, amounting to over RM600,000 in losses. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2025

RM3.6m lost to umrah fraud from 2024 until May this year, says deputy minister

Kuala Terengganu police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said that the 77-year-old joined a forex scheme on May 28 after being coaxed by the sister of a woman he had befriended on Facebook. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2025

Terengganu man conned of over RM100,000 in forex scam linked to Facebook ‘friend’s sister’

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan explained that Ambalat is a term used by Indonesia to justify their claim to the area. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2025

Malaysia reaffirms sovereignty over Sulawesi Sea blocks, rejects ‘Ambalat’ term

Syahril Faiza Zakaria, 51, was accused of committing two of the offences inside a car at 2pm in March 2024, and the other two in the toilet of a resort at Pantai Cahaya Bulan, also in May of the same year, according to a report by national news agency Bernama. — Bernama
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2025

Kelantan teacher pleads not guilty to four charges of sexual offences against 11-year-old male pupil 

File picture of fishermen unloading their catch of the day in Penang, December 17, 2018. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2025

EAIC uncovers falsified documents, rule breaches at Pontian District Fisheries Dept in Johor

The survey reflects a growing awareness of scams and rising public trust in the financial sector’s protective measures, driven by the ongoing #JanganKenaScam national awareness campaign, the two associations said in a joint statement today. —Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2025

Nine in 10 Malaysians read scam alerts, but fear still fuels fraud, banking survey shows

MACC said the appointments were made by His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on the advice of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in accordance with Section 13 of the MACC Act 2009. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2025

MACC gets six new anti-graft advisers

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the consultation session will run until the final draft of the national budget is completed and aims to gather as much input as possible to ensure that Budget 2026 reflects the aspirations of both the people and the private sector. — Bernamapic
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2025

Govt to begin Budget 2026 consultation Thursday, focus on MSMEs, says Fahmi

Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim 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

Anwar: Malaysia defended Bumiputera policy in US trade talks, resisted pressure on key policies

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that if the deficit were to be reduced suddenly, there is a risk that it would hinder other necessary allocations. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2025

‘Will reduce gradually’: PM says sudden deficit cuts risk hurting education, STR and healthcare allocations

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim 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

Reach consensus first before seeking MP allocations, Anwar tells Opposition