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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

Barat Daya police chief ACP Sazalee Adam said the 21-year-old man is on remand until Aug 8. — Picture from Facebook/Polis Barat Daya
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2025

Caught red-handed: Penang burglar nabbed after returning to scene to collect ‘forgotten’ items

Malaysia's role in facilitating peace talks and a ceasefire in the Thailand-Cambodia conflict is among the focus of Dewan Rakyat sitting today. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2025

In Dewan Rakyat today: Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire talks, Madani govt debt and Sabah-Sarawak rights

David Chak, co-founder and director of Arus Academy said schools should equip students to navigate the digital world by teaching them how AI works, how it can be misused, and how to use it ethically. — Picture courtesy of Arus Academy
Malaysia / 05 Aug 2025

That voice isn’t real: Why media literacy matters in the age of deepfake and AI scams

The Attorney General's Chambers said it received a report yesterday at its Sabah office. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2025

AGC says reviewing police preliminary report into death of Zara Qairina, warns against speculation

Single mother Nor Laily Azura Sidek@Ali, 37, (right) and her sister Noraini, 49, pictured during a recent grocery shopping trip using the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) aid at a supermarket in Kuala Nerus. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2025

Scam alert: Police warn of syndicates targeting RM100 SARA aid, urge public not to share personal data

KLIA's Aerotrain suffered a door disruption earlier this morning. — Picture from X/afiqmukhtar
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2025

MAHB says sorry after KLIA Aerotrain door glitch halts service for 15 minutes, third incident since July reopening

Johor Health and Environment Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon said Pasir Gudang Hospital's opening has been delayed. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2025

Not enough doctors, nurses: Pasir Gudang Hospital launch pushed to next year

Bersatu vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee and Datuk Captain (Rtd) Muhammad Suhaimi Yahya had filed a judicial review in 2023. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2025

Court of Appeal rejects Bersatu’s bid to challenge Speaker over Sabah seat vacancies

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 / 04 Aug 2025

Child psychologist tells court no proof of neglect, abuse in Zayn Rayyan’s medical records

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari and Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz today co-chaired the Selangor 2025 Joint Industrial Coordination Committee (JBI) Meeting at Dewan Jubli Perak, Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Building, Shah Alam. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2025

Rebuilding Putra Heights homes only 24pc complete, MB says Selangor to review progress

Port Dickson Police chief Supt Maslan Udin (centre) said a man has been called in for investigation. — Picture from Facebook/Ibu Pejabat Polis Port Dickson
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2025

Police identify suspect in upside-down Malaysian flag incident at PD school

Human Resources Minister Steven Sim said the review involves several key legislations, including the Employment Act 1955, the Sabah Labour Ordinance and the Sarawak Labour Ordinance, some of which have been in place since before independence. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2025

Outdated labour laws under review to align with current practices, says minister

Melaka Zone 2 Fire and Rescue Department chief, Fire Superintendent Zulkhairani Ramli, said the 23-year-old driver of the seven-tonne lorry sustained injuries to his right leg after being pinned to his seat in the incident, which occurred at around 1am. — Picture by Devan Manuel
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2025

Lorry driver seriously hurt after express bus crashes into two vehicles on NSE

Bukit Aman Management Department director Datuk Seri Abdul Aziz Abdul Majid (centre) confers the rank insignia on newly appointed Johor police chief Commissioner Ab Rahaman Arsad (right), as outgoing chief Datuk M. Kumar looks on during the handover of duties ceremony at the Johor police contingent headquarters today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2025

New Johor police chief vows to instil ‘G.R.E.A.T.’ principles across state contingent

Acting Penang police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said an autopsy revealed that the man died of a heart attack. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2025

Police: Indonesian man dies in custody after attacking Penang officer, trying to grab gun

According to the charge, Low Fatt Tham, 76, allegedly committed the offence against the 16-year-old victim inside the taxi while it was stopped at a traffic light along Jalan Mohd Salim in Kluang, Johor, at around 8.20pm on May 13. — Pexels pic
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2025

Taxi driver, 76, pleads not guilty to sexual assault of student while stopped at traffic lights in Johor