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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

A person holds an umbrella in Tangkak, Johor, on March 4, 2023. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Jul 2025

Search operation on for man believed to have fallen into Sungai Muar

Rescuers walk inside the heavily damaged Syrian army and defence ministry headquarters complex in Damascus, following Israeli strikes on July 16, 2025. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 18 Jul 2025

Wisma Putra condemns Israeli airstrikes in Syria, Lebanon as ‘clear violation’ of sovereignty

Datuk Abu Bakar Jais began his judicial career as a Judicial Commissioner at the Kuala Lumpur High Court in 2013. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Jul 2025

Abu Bakar Jais to helm Court of Appeal, replacing retired Abang Iskandar

An illustrative photograph of handcuffs taken on August 22, 2024. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 18 Jul 2025

Police launch manhunt for trio caught on TikTok violently assaulting man in Nibong Tebal

Hailing from Kuala Terengganu, Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh was appointed to the Court of Appeal on November 12 last year. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Jul 2025

Court of Appeal judge Wan Ahmad Farid named Malaysia's 17th Chief Justice, swearing in set for July 28

This photo illustration created in Washington, DC, on November 16, 2023 shows an AI girl generator reflected between a computer screen and cell phone. With AI becoming increasingly sophisticated, fake videos, audio clips and images that look and sound eerily real known as deepfakes are emerging as one of the biggest threats to truth and trust online. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 18 Jul 2025

Why seeing isn’t believing anymore: What are deepfakes, and how to protect yourself from AI-generated scams

JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the improvements that will be implemented are part of the massive overhaul of the Kejara system as announced by Transport Minister Anthony Loke recently. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Jul 2025

JPJ finalising major Kejara system overhaul to get dangerous drivers off the road

One of the six wild elephants captured during the Integrated Elephant Translocation Operation in Kampung Pinggir near Kluang, July 17, 2025. — Picture courtesy of Ling Tian Soon
Malaysia / 17 Jul 2025

Jumbo trouble: Six elephants from notorious herd captured in Johor village

Transport Minister Anthony Loke signs off on the Final Railway Scheme for the MRT3 Circle Line at his ministry, July 17, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Malaysia Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd
Malaysia / 17 Jul 2025

MRT3 gets final approval: Land acquisition for 51.6km Circle Line targeted for 2026 completion

A three-judge panel led by Datuk Azman Abdullah unanimously dismissed the appeal by Tengku Mohammad Khaireel Tengku Wahab, 32, against the conviction and sentence handed down by the Kuantan High Court on October 17, 2023. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 17 Jul 2025

‘A disgusting betrayal’: Tahfiz warden loses appeal, gets 10 years’ jail and two whippings for sexual assault on student

Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said police had received intelligence on the new tactic but had yet to find solid evidence. — Bernama pic    
Malaysia / 17 Jul 2025

Kelantan cops probe drug smuggling in cow rectums, tighten border watch

Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh aid organisations like Sarawak’s main youth body, Pertubuhan Belia Kebangsaan Bersatu Sarawak (Saberkas), are exempted from the ruling because they are registered under the Registrar of Societies (RoS), not the Registrar of Youth Organisations (ROY). — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Jul 2025

Youth age limit capped at 30 nationwide from 2026, but Sarawak gets exemption

A room filled with bitcoin mining machines uncovered during a joint raid on illegal mining operations in Alor Setar today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Jul 2025

Deputy minister: RM4.8b power lost to illegal bitcoin mining since 2018, offenders undeterred by enforcement

Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said the two suspects, aged 31 and 49 respectively, are now being investigated in detail to assist in further investigations into the case. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Jul 2025

Kelantan chicken trader, husband remanded another week over RM3.1m ganja bust

According to the charge, Nik Mohadi Ahmad, 39, was accused of breaking the front glass sliding door at the Ketereh police station complaint counter, causing an estimated loss of RM200. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 17 Jul 2025

Already behind bars, Kelantan man gets 18 more months for smashing police station door

File picture of Haj pilgrims in Mecca, June 2, 2025. Datuk Zulkarnain Endut was also charged before Magistrate Nor Azilah Mat, with another person still at large, with misappropriating RM21,000 given to them by a man for an umrah package with Emraz Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Jul 2025

Ex-umrah travel company director charged with misappropriating nearly RM49,000