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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  / 16 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

Penang acting police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the three men and two women, including a married couple, and all aged between 19 and 35, were detained at the Gurney Plaza area under Op Tourist. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2025

Five Middle Eastern tourists held over alleged ‘pukau’ cash thefts in George Town

Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi reportedly said that the funding gap makes it difficult for the ministry to ensure all roads under its care are adequately maintained. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2025

Works minister says RM4b needed for federal road maintenance, but only 30pc usually approved

Malaysian Ambassador to Russia Datuk Cheong Loon Lai speaks at a press conference ahead of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim’s state visit to Russia from August 5 to 10, calling it the pinnacle of bilateral ties since diplomatic relations were established in 1967. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2025

King’s visit to Russia marks highest-level bilateral engagement since 1967, says envoy

Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching reportedly said the move reinforced harmful stigma surrounding menstruation. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2025

‘Wasting sanitary pads to mock rivals’: Wanita DAP slams veterans’ protest as disrespectful to women

According to the Order Paper on the official Parliament website, Lee Chean Chung (PH-Petaling Jaya) will raise the issue with the Home Minister during the question-and-answer session. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2025

In Dewan Rakyat today: KLIA corruption probe, flood funds and vehicle plate revenues in focus

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the incident was a serious issue, as all parties had been repeatedly reminded of the importance and sensitivity of the national flag. — Bernama
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2025

Fadhlina: Firm action once probe completed into upside-down flag incident at Port Dickson school

Johor-based Causeway Link is the largest private bus company in the state, operating daily services to Singapore. — Picture from Facebook/Causeway Link
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2025

Singapore says existing cross-border taxi scheme stays, no full ride-hailing access for now

CyberSecurity Malaysia (CSM) chief executive officer Datuk Amirudin Abdul Wahab has warned about a rise in scams involving AI-generated voice cloning, where scammers use artificial intelligence to impersonate family members, friends or colleagues. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2025

‘It sounded just like my brother’: How deepfake voices are fuelling money scams

In today’s digital era, fraudsters are using artificial intelligence (AI) to impersonate people we know and trust in order to steal money or personal data. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 04 Aug 2025

AI scams are getting real: Here are the cases happening in Malaysia that you should know about

The government is studying the possibility of implementing nuclear energy projects in Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah due to the high demand for stable energy in both regions, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Aug 2025

Fadillah: Malaysia could go nuclear within 10 years, if public gives green light

Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the system would enable the government to monitor prices and supply comprehensively from producers and wholesalers to retailers and consumers. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Aug 2025

Coming soon: Domestic Trade Ministry to crack down on middlemen with new price and supply tracker

The Malaysian Consulate General in Songkhla has confirmed that two Malaysian citizens have died in Yala province in Thailand yesterday in two separate incidents. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 03 Aug 2025

Two Malaysians die in separate incidents in Thailand’s Yala province: One collapses at bike event, one in road crash

A search-and-rescue (SAR) operation resumed today for a 44-year-old man reported missing while foraging for jungle vegetables along the bypass road near the Miri Bus Terminal Station last Friday. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 03 Aug 2025

Man disappears after foraging trip near Miri — search enters second day

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivered the closing speech of the National Farmers, Ranchers and Fishermen's Day (HPPNK) 2025 at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) August 3, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Aug 2025

Anwar: Madani govt pledges full support for farmers, breeders and fishermen, the backbone of Malaysia’s food security

The Health Ministry has announced that private healthcare facilities failing to display medicine prices will face compound fines starting 1 October 2025, with full enforcement set for January 2026. — AFP file pic
Malaysia / 03 Aug 2025

MOH: Compounds kick in October 1 for private clinics flouting medicine price display rules

Yesterday, it was reported that at least 40 participants of the Teluk Senangin Open Water Swim 2025 competition were injured after being stung by jellyfish and needed hospital treatment. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia / 03 Aug 2025

Jellyfish incident: Competition organiser did not refer to local authorities, says exco