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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

In a written parliamentary reply, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the Vape Monitoring Council was a proposal by industry players and not a government initiative. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2025

Vape monitoring council not a government initiative, says Health Ministry

Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan (left) with the seized drugs and ecstasy pills worth RM2 million at the Muar district police headquarters August 1, 2025. — Picture courtesy of police
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2025

Police smash international drug syndicate spanning KL to Johor, with RM2.7m in drugs and assets seized

Syed Saddiq said Era and its parent company Astro would still honour the contractual payment, which will go entirely towards scholarships for 20 underprivileged students in Muar. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2025

Syed Saddiq’s Era FM stint called off, says scholarship pledge will proceed as planned

Police seized 61 bitcoin mining machines, believed to be linked to electricity theft, through an integrated operation with Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) at nine separate locations around the Manjung district yesterday. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2025

Illegal crypto mining busted in Manjung as police seize 61 bitcoin machines in electricity theft crackdown

Datuk Mohamed Sharil Tarmizi has been appointed chairman of CAAM as Malaysia merges Mavcom into a single aviation regulator. — File pic
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2025

Sharil Tarmizi to lead Malaysia’s sole aviation regulator as CAAM-Mavcom merger takes effect

Sarawak police commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata shows the commercial crime statistics with Sarawak CCID chief Supt Maria Rasid. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2025

Sarawak sees 46pc rise in commercial crimes, with RM77.7m lost to scams in first seven months

Sepanggar MP Datuk Mustapha Sakmud denied claims linking his wife to the death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir, saying she retired months before the incident at a school in Papar. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2025

Sepanggar MP rejects claim linking wife to Zara Qairina’s death, calls it baseless

Tunku Mahkota Ismail said Johor must reclaim control of its water supply from federally appointed companies to resolve recurring disruptions. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2025

Tunku Ismail: Johor must reclaim control of its water supply to end disruptions

Police have launched an investigation into a viral video allegedly containing defamatory and false claims involving Raja Di-Hilir of Perak, Raja Iskandar Dzurkarnain Sultan Idris Shah. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2025

No coronation, no RM800 payout: Police investigate viral video allegedly defaming Perak’s Raja Di-Hilir 

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow (2nd left) affixes the Jalur Gemilang to a vehicle while sending off the Jalur Gemilang convoy at the launch of the Penang-level National Month and Flying the Jalur Gemilang celebration in George Town August 1, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2025

Penang CM hails US tariff cut as relief for Malaysia and Penang’s export sector, urges deeper trade concessions

Photo shows the extent of last night’s fire at Kampung Nelayan 5 in Baram. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2025

Sarawak firefighters battle bushfire in Kampung Nelayan 5, Kuala Baram; 2.23 acres burned

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the ministry will give full focus to the development of preschool to secondary education under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), as part of efforts to enhance the focus and effectiveness of the national education system. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2025

Fadhlina: MoE pledges RM67b boost for transformative education reforms from preschool to secondary under 13MP

Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said this represents 3.5 per cent of the 11,901 officers offered permanent posts during that period. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2025

Dzulkefly: Over 400 contract medical officers decline permanent posts from 2023 to mid-2025, citing location and career concerns

A video of the incident that has since gone viral purportedly shows the victim being beaten by two students, while two others filmed the episode using their mobile phones. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2025

Four Form One boys nabbed over alleged Kajang mall assault on classmate

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the adjustment, which falls under the Second Implementation Period (TP2) of the Tariff Setting Mechanism (TSM), had initially been set to take effect today. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2025

Penang postpones water tariff hike to July 2026, chief minister confirms

Police have denied allegations made by an individual who claimed he was fined RM300 by the National Registration Department (JPN) for losing his identity card while in police custody. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2025

Police deny viral claim of IC loss during custody in Tumpat, cite strict SOPs