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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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 14 h ago

EPF announces policy and product enhancements effective January 2026

The federal government has gazetted February 1, 2026, as a dual public holiday for Thaipusam Day and Federal Territory Day. — Canva AI pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

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

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  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 18 h ago

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

(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  / 3 h ago

It's official: Perak family's three stateless generations are Malaysians, govt did not appeal court ruling

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  / 14 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  / 17 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  / 16 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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 3 h ago

‘Now, we can dream’ of tomorrow: Perak family says after three stateless generations finally recognised as Malaysians

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  / 15 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  / 17 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  / 16 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  / 15 h ago

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

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 today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2025

Malaysia ready to send monitoring team to Thailand-Cambodia border if requested, says PM

Amirul Hamry Hambalyi Azahari, 27, was charged with robbing the convenience store of RM202.80 in cash, three boxes of branded cigarettes and a price scanner when armed with a butcher knife. — Pexels pic
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2025

Man claims trial to robbing Melaka convenience store with butcher knife

Sarawak Water Sdn Bhd (Sarawak Water) central regional office, in a statement, said the interruption will be from 10pm until completion of the repair works, which is estimated to take 12 hours. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2025

Sarawak Water: Sibu faces 12-hour water cut from 10pm tonight for urgent pipeline repairs

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: Thailand, Cambodia want Malaysia to stay in peace talks role even after Asean chair ends

Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) director-general Datuk Seri Nor Hisham Mohammad said the changes, which will take effect on January 1, 2026, will empower certified professionals to take on greater enforcement responsibilities and will mark a major shift in how fire safety compliance is managed across the country, including in Sarawak. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2025

Bomba D-G: Sarawak to adopt new fire safety compliance framework under amended Fire Services Act

Located opposite the Sarawak State Library (Pustaka), Kompleks Satria Pertiwi comprises three major components, namely the Main Office Building, the Premier’s Official Residence, and a Multipurpose Hall. — Picture from Facebook/The Borneo Post ‹
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2025

Kompleks Satria Pertiwi opens as Sarawak premier’s grand new official base

Pasir Puteh police chief Supt Zaizul Rizal Zakaria said the baby was placed on the ground at the bus stop. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2025

Abandoned at Kelantan bus stop: Baby boy found wrapped in ‘kain pelikat’ in Pasir Puteh

A video of the attempted robbery earlier went viral on social media, showing the victim struggling to prevent the theft before the suspect fell and fled. — Screengrab from social media
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2025

Foiled in Setia Alam: Snatch thief caught after botched necklace grab

General Operations Force (GOF) Central Brigade Commander SAC Hakemal Hawari said the arrests and seizures were the result of various strategic enforcement approaches targeting smuggling activities, particularly in Malaysian waters along the Selangor coast and the west coast of Johor. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2025

Atipsom crackdown: Eight Malaysians among 15 suspected ‘tekong darat’ arrested, over 1,000 nabbed since January

MCMC in a statement today said the action was the first of its kind taken against a social media platform provider. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2025

‘Cheap entertainment’: MCMC probes video of youths giving bones to homeless man

Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif said the housing stock as of 2020 stood at 500,803 units, comprising both open market housing and affordable housing. — Picture by Hari Angora
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2025

KL to get 762,500 new homes by 2040, 40pc earmarked as affordable under DBKL plan

The JBPM received a distress call at 6.29pm and dispatched a team of 10 firefighters from the Sibu Central Fire and Rescue Station, arriving at the scene four minutes later. — File picture via Twitter/Bernama
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2025

Two-year-old boy found dead in sewer after falling through manhole in Sibu

Segamat police chief Supt Ahmad Zamry Marinsah said the driver lost control of the classic American automobile which skidded and veered left, then hit two electric poles where both victims suffered serious injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene. — Picture from Facebook/Info Bencana Pahang dan Luar Pahang
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2025

In Johor, couple in Ford Mustang killed after car slams into power poles near Segamat

File picture of the Jalur Gemilang in Kuala Lumpur, August 23, 2023. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2025

Flag mix-up at PD school was honest mistake by disabled worker, says Lukut rep

According to MoF, once implemented, the retargeted subsidy mechanism will allow eligible Malaysians to enjoy RON95 at RM1.99 per litre through MyKad verification. Non-citizens and those ineligible for the subsidy will pay the unsubsidised market rate. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2025

MyKad or full price: Targeted RON95 subsidy plans to be unveiled by end-Sept, says MoF

Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the letter was fake and was never sent out by the ministry or by him as the minister. — Picture from Facebook/Alexander Nanta Linggi
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2025

‘Fake and fraudulent’: Viral RM26m gratuity letter ‘never issued’, says works minister