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File picture of the ECRL logo and Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train design at the Zenith Hotel in Putrajaya December 18, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

ECRL explained: How fast, how far and when will Malaysia’s new East Coast rail link open?

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said the government expects three major sporting events this weekend to proceed despite the haze affecting parts of Malaysia. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Fahmi: Govt expects F1, KL Marathon and Le Tour de Langkawi to go ahead despite haze

To help lower-salary workers save up more money for their retirement through the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), their employers could help put in more money towards their EPF savings, former EPF CEO Tan Sri Shahril Ridza Ridzuan said today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Ex-EPF CEO proposes employers pay higher EPF contributions for low-wage workers while reducing contributions for high-income staff

EPF CEO Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn noted that longevity is one of the biggest defining forces that will impact Malaysia, including its society and economy. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

EPF CEO outlines four priorities for Malaysia as Malaysians live longer, says all have role to play

FAM president Datuk Ab Ghani Hassan (second left) at a press conference after the sixth FAM executive committee meeting for the 2025‑2029 term at Wisma FAM, Petaling Jaya.— Bernama pic
Money  / 16 h ago

FAM president apologises to Malaysian fans, pledges reforms after heritage player scandal

Selangor Women’s Development and Community Welfare Committee chairman Anfaal Saari said that the temporary financial assistance is estimated to benefit up to 50 affected families while the law enforcement process is carried out. — Screengrab via Facebook video
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Selangor allocates RM100,000 to help wives and children wronged in maintenance issues

Several Israeli media reported that a fight had broken out between the plane’s pilots, reportedly causing a distress signal to be activated. — Social media pic
World  / 18 h ago

Tel Aviv-bound Flydubai flight lands in Saudi Arabia after reported cockpit fight

Marked with a distinctive gold star on the RFID signage, the upgraded RFID lane works with all existing Touch ‘n Go RFID tags and forms part of the company’s roadmap towards Multi-Lane Fast Flow (MLFF) tolling. — SoyaCincau pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Touch ‘n Go to add 10 Enhanced RFID lanes for Malaysia’s MLFF transition

Flash floods hit the Wisma Persekutuan car park area in Johor Bahru. Sept 30, 2026. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Several areas in Johor Bahru hit by flash floods following heavy rain (VIDEO)

Retail prices of unsubsidised RON97 and RON95 petrol fall 5 sen per litre, while unsubsidised diesel drops 15 sen for Oct 1 to 7. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Money  / 15 h ago

MOF: RON97 fixed at RM5, unsubsidised RON95 at RM4.52, diesel at RM5.27

Malaysia’s Immigration Department said a Myanmar teenage girl named in a viral social-media claim remains in detention and was not among 1,476 Myanmar detainees repatriated yesterday. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Immigration Dept denies social media claim that Myanmar teen was repatriated, says she remains in detention

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has asked the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to issue a statement clarifying Meta’s response to issues involving hacked and deactivated WhatsApp accounts. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Fahmi asks MCMC to clarify Meta’s response on WhatsApp issues

Sarawak is trying to boost domestic demand through publicly backed entities, specifically the Kuching Urban Transportation System. Pictured here is Sarawak’s hydrogen powered bus. — SoyaCincau pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Sarawak hydrogen market viability still unproven, says analyst

The judge ordered the accused to serve the prison term from the date of his arrest on Sept 26, 2023. — Pixabay pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Myanmar man gets 16 years’ prison for killing 80-year-old fruit seller in Taman OUG

MCMC has received 92 complaints involving WhatsApp accounts that were hacked, suspended or rendered inaccessible. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Meta given until Oct 2 to respond over WhatsApp account issues, says MCMC

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan will take Malaysia’s multilateralism push to the 81st UN General Assembly in New York this week in September 2026. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 23 Sep 2026

At UNGA, Malaysia to raise Palestine, UN reform and global challenges

RED FM presenter Azrani Azmi, was found unconscious at his office at RTM Sarawak by a colleague at 8.40pm September 22, 2026 and rushed to the Sarawak General Hospital where he later died. — Picture from Facebook/Berita RTM Sarawak
Malaysia / 23 Sep 2026

Sarawak radio presenter dies at age 47 after collapsing at Kuching RTM office

The Tribunal for Anti-Sexual Harassment gave the former Sabah hospital director 30 days from September 18, 2026 to make the apology and RM10,000 compensation to the woman complainant. — Pexels pic
Malaysia / 23 Sep 2026

Tribunal orders former director of a Sabah hospital to apologise, pay RM10,000 over sexual harassment complaint

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor pitches Sabah as a platform for stronger Malaysia-China ties. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 23 Sep 2026

Hajiji: Sabah can play bigger role in Malaysia-China ties

Tumpat police said the white Honda City car was vandalised after the Thai imam was allegedly threatened for tipping off the authorities about undocumented migrant smuggling in the area. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 23 Sep 2026

Thai imam’s wife finds paint splashed on car after prayers in Tumpat, Kelantan police on the case

The Attorney General’s Chambers says the Negeri Sembilan executive council’s suspensions of its state secretary and state legal adviser have no legal basis. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 23 Sep 2026

Negeri Sembilan exco overstepped its powers by suspending two top officials, says AGC

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Chinese Premier Li Qiang wave to the Malaysian contingent at the 48th WorldSkills Competition Shanghai 2026 at the Shanghai World Expo Cultural Center today, where more than 1,400 young professionals from over 70 countries and regions are competing across vocational and technical disciplines. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 23 Sep 2026

Anwar to meet 21 Chinese business leaders in Shanghai and Hangzhou as Malaysia courts fresh investment

The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department ordered an evacuation after the land slid on a 4.57-metre-high slope at Block A of an apartment block in Bandar Damai Perdana, Cheras, in Kuala Lumpur on September 22, 2026, adding that authorities are monitoring of the soil condition and water flow. — Bernama pic on X
Malaysia / 23 Sep 2026

Landslide forces Cheras apartment residents out of their homes, underground water leak suspected

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on June 20, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 23 Sep 2026

Najib’s house arrest explained: 10 questions about pardons, prison powers and what happens next

Dry food seller Sapinah Abdul Rahman, 66, says she sometimes makes just RM5 to RM10 in profit a day at Bazar Siti Fatimah in Rantau Panjang. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 23 Sep 2026

‘Sometimes I make only RM5’: Traders struggle as Rantau Panjang’s once-bustling bazaar falls quiet

A voter casts his ballot at a polling station in Durian Tunggal during the Melaka state election on November 20, 2021. ― File picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 23 Sep 2026

Melaka election ahead: Key players, shifting alliances and the possible implications for Putrajaya

Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said Selangor’s total Malay Reserve Land now stands at 163,246.54 hectares. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 Sep 2026

Selangor Malay Reserve Land up 1,084.55 hectares since 2018, says Amirudin

An aerial view of the new 40m road connection linking Jalan Duta Kiara and Jalan Kiara 3 in Mont Kiara, providing motorists with an alternative route towards Solaris Dutamas, Segambut and surrounding areas. — Picture via Facebook/BonEstates
Malaysia / 22 Sep 2026

Just 40m long, new Mont Kiara road opens shortcut to Solaris and Segambut

Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said her ministry has proposed higher allowances for disabled workers and Community Rehabilitation Centre staff under Budget 2027. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 Sep 2026

KPWKM seeks higher Budget 2027 allowances for disabled workers and PDK staff, says Nancy

Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said the proposed licensing framework would apply across the e-commerce sector rather than target any single platform. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 Sep 2026

MCMC ready to license e-commerce platforms once ministries set conditions, says deputy minister

MetMalaysia said the magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck about 27km southwest of Batu Pahat at a depth of 10km. — MetMalaysia pic
Malaysia / 22 Sep 2026

Magnitude 4.4 earthquake detected off Batu Pahat, tremors felt onshore