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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  / 16 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

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

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

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

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

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

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  / 17 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

TH Plantations senior management were handed letters amid a probe into allegations of RM5 million in unauthorised payouts. — Composite pic via Instagram/TH Plantations
Malaysia / 19 Jul 2025

TH Plantations CEO put on garden leave, CFO resigns as allegations of RM5m payouts emerge

Representatives from Opposition parties met to discuss an alliance. — Picture from Facebook/Muhyiddin Yassin
Malaysia / 19 Jul 2025

Muhyiddin seeks united Opposition front in Perikatan meeting with eight parties including Pejuang, PSM, Muda — but PAS absent

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman mentioned that the claimants had attempted to postpone the proceedings to enable them to respond to the written opinion of the Public Prosecutor of France. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 19 Jul 2025

Paris court to rule on Sulu claim annulment on Dec 9, says law minister

Malaysian protesters display placards during a demonstration against the US envoy nominee Nick Adams outside the US embassy in Kuala Lumpur on July 18, 2025. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 19 Jul 2025

‘No space for Islamophobes’: Malaysians protest Trump’s ‘alpha male’ pick for US envoy over pro-Zionist stance

Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the Prime Minister, who is also PKR President, urged party members and branch leaders to respect those differing opinions and move forward together to strengthen the party. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 19 Jul 2025

Communications minister: PM has no plans to act against PKR MPs with differing views

Cameron Highlands police chief Supt Azri Ramli said police received information from the suspect’s father, who found the baby’s body at 10am. — Picture courtesy of PDRM
Malaysia / 18 Jul 2025

Cameron Highlands police arrest man suspected of burying baby born to stepsister

The commission said that the individual’s statement was recorded at 2.30pm at the Petaling Jaya district police headquarters and a mobile phone and SIM card were seized to assist in investigations. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 18 Jul 2025

Fake post on Chief Justice appointment lands Instagram user in MCMC probe

Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul noted that the tabling of the 13MP is particularly significant as Malaysia holds the Asean Chairmanship this year, and it offers an opportunity to showcase the country’s resilience and progress amid global uncertainties. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Jul 2025

Parliament gears up for marathon 13MP debate as Speaker urges rakyat to ‘tag your MPs’

Muar district police chief ACP Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said the Incident Command Post (PKTK) at the scene had also been closed as the search for the 38-year-old Tengku Nizaruddin Tengku Zainudin entered its fourth day. — Picture from Facebook/Community Roda Johor-CRJ
Malaysia / 18 Jul 2025

Missing influencer: Rescuers fail to find new leads, search in Muar’s Sungai Tui called off after four days

The Bersih steering committee expressed hope that Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh’s firm stance in upholding the country’s principles of sovereignty will continue in his tenure as Chief Justice, noting that Wan Ahmad Farid, who had been part of the political party Umno, had recused himself from hearing former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s case as a High Court judge in 2022. — Picture by Saw Siow Feng
Malaysia / 18 Jul 2025

Bersih welcomes appointment of top judges, stresses importance of judicial integrity

Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad (second left) said that KL police are still investigating the alleged criminal intimidation case. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Jul 2025

KL cops say may recall ‘legendary singer’ over alleged criminal intimidation against Shila Amzah

A screen capture shows a man waving a machete at police and City Hall officers off camera in Desa Pandan, Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia / 18 Jul 2025

Trader seen waving machete at police, DBKL in viral video charged with intimidation

Datuk Hussein Omar Khan (left) hands over duties as Selangor police chief to DCP Mohd Zaini Abu Hassan (right), witnessed by Bukit Aman director of management Datuk Abdul Aziz Abdul Majid (centre), at the Selangor police headquarters in Shah Alam on July 18, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Jul 2025

Mohd Zaini made acting Selangor CPO as Hussein Omar starts role as federal narcotics chief

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) logo is seen at its headquarters in Putrajaya on March 3, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May .
Malaysia / 18 Jul 2025

MACC nabs construction firm exec, three more over RM180m Johor data centre bid

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was one of the guests at Himpunan Mandat Negarawan. — Picture from Facebook/YB Dr Riduan
Malaysia / 18 Jul 2025

‘Twice was enough’: Dr Mahathir rules out return as PM even if Perikatan wins Putrajaya, says happy to advise

P. Ramasamy speaks to the press in George Town, Penang, on January 8, 2021. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 18 Jul 2025

Ramasamy quits legal battle with Penang CM over Batu Kawan land sale