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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?

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  / 15 h ago

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

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  / 19 h ago

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

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  / 17 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  / 17 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  / 19 h ago

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

Flash floods hit the Wisma Persekutuan car park area in Johor Bahru. Sept 30, 2026. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia  / 15 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  / 16 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  / 18 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  / 17 h ago

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

A 55-year-old tourist died during an introductory scuba diving activity in waters off Kampung Salang, Pulau Tioman. — Pixabay pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Tourist dies after losing consciousness during Tioman scuba dive

Visitors gather in quiet reflection at Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali’s grave in Putrajaya September 30, 2026, as tributes continue following her death on September 28. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

At Dr Hasmah’s grave, Malaysians reflect on a life that touched generations

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  / 18 h ago

Sarawak hydrogen market viability still unproven, says analyst

MCMC has received 92 complaints involving WhatsApp accounts that were hacked, suspended or rendered inaccessible. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

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

A man wearing a face mask walks along a riverbank while haze caused by forest and land fires blankets Benua Melayu Laut village, in Pontianak, West Kalimantan. Toxic haze has shrouded parts of Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore for weeks as Jakarta struggles to contain fires that have scorched large tracts of Borneo and Sumatra, with the smoke drifting across the region. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 20 Sep 2026

Hotspots, peat fires and palm oil: Why tracing Malaysia’s haze is so complicated

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at the Hi-Tea Reunion Perintis Reformis event in Shah Alam September 20, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Sep 2026

Anwar: Najib has right to seek pardon, but wider impact must be considered

File picture of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Transport Minister Anthony Loke. Anwar said he plans to meet Loke before deciding whether to accept his resignation. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 20 Sep 2026

Anwar to meet Loke before deciding on resignation, says no letter submitted yet

About 600 childcare providers, family members and industry stakeholders attended the Central Zone Gala Pesona Kasih Madani in Taman Melawati, Kuala Lumpur. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Sep 2026

Childcare is economic infrastructure, not ‘just a job’, says Tengku Zafrul

The victim was threatened with arrest over alleged money laundering and drug offences before being told to hand over ATM cards and jewellery. — File pic
Malaysia / 20 Sep 2026

Fake cops scare retired Bachok teacher into handing over ATM cards and wife’s gold necklace

Air quality deteriorated across parts of Malaysia through the day, with the number of areas recording unhealthy API readings rising to 32. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Sep 2026

Haze tightens its grip: 32 areas now recording unhealthy API readings

Facebook Reels screengrabs on the Community Roda Johor - CRJ account that credited rajahelmyshah, shows an Audi driver travelling against the flow of traffic on Jalan Jim Quee in Johor Bahru on September 18, 2026. 
Malaysia / 20 Sep 2026

Cop’s knock wakes startled Audi driver before wrong-way scare in Johor Bahru

A Bangladeshi man who behaved aggressively and disturbed passengers at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 on Thursday is suspected of having mental health issues. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 20 Sep 2026

Police: Foreign man who caused disturbance at KLIA suspected of having mental health issues

A man and a woman were found dead in a car at Taman Inang Sari, Durian Tunggal around midnight last night. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 20 Sep 2026

Missing woman among two found dead in car in Durian Tunggal

Raja Ikhwan Hadi Raja Ahmad, 47, the son of the elderly couple who died in the fire, breaks down in grief as he recalls the tragedy that claimed his family members at Persiaran Desa Tambun 4, Taman Desa Tambun in Ipoh September 20, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Sep 2026

Brother recounts failed attempt to pull mother to safety as grilles trap victims in Tambun fire

Tambun MP’s special officer Mohamad Hairul Amir Sabri hands over the Prime Minister’s RM5,000 initial assistance to family representative Raja Ikhwan Hadi Raja Ahmad following the fire that claimed three lives in Taman Desa Tambun. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia / 20 Sep 2026

PM channels RM5,000 initial assistance to Tambun fire victims

A technician was killed after the motorcycle he was riding was hit by a car that lost control at Kilometre 70 of Jalan Jerangau-Jabor near Bukit Besi this morning. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 20 Sep 2026

Technician killed after car skids into opposite lane and hits motorcycle in Dungun

Malaysia will be guided by any decision made by the United Nations should there be a proposal to deploy the Malaysian Battalion peacekeeping force to Yemen amid the ongoing conflict there, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 20 Sep 2026

Malaysia to follow UN decision on any Malbatt deployment to Yemen, says defence minister

Pakatan Harapan communications director Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said recent political developments could not be viewed through a single mould, as each state had its own unique political landscape and dynamics. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 20 Sep 2026

Fahmi: State‑specific political shifts may lead to Pakatan realignments, cooperation with Bersatu not discussed

Five temporary relief centres have been opened in Gua Musang following heavy rain since last night, with 221 victims from 57 families housed at the centres as of 1.33pm today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Sep 2026

Floods: Five relief centres opened in Gua Musang, 221 evacuees housed

Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin there are two separate issues regarding what will happen to Datuk Seri Najib Razak: one is whether he will serve the rest of his prison sentence under house arrest, and secondly, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s constitutional prerogative to grant pardons. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Sep 2026

‘Whether Najib is released or not is a separate issue’: Khaled Nordin says King’s pardon prerogative should not be questioned